LA Pain Doctor

LA Pain Doctor Pain Management Specialists located in Metairie, Laplace, Harvey, New Orleans East and Luling, LA Occasional pain is a natural part of life.

At LA Pain Doctor, our goal is to provide compassionate, prompt, and effective care to patients with chronic pain, especially to patients who may have already been evaluated and treated elsewhere without success. Everyone understands the experience of headaches, neck pain, and back pain. Chronic pain can rule your life, interfering with your ability to work, sleep, and enjoy your family and friend

s. When chronic pain disrupts your quality of life and does not improve with standard treatments such as aspirin or ibuprofen, LA Pain Doctor is here to help. There are many safe, proven effective treatments available that can help you manage your chronic pain. In order to produce the best possible outcomes, we work together with patients and their families to explore options designed to maximize quality of life and overall function. The sooner you seek treatment, the sooner you can start enjoying life again. Dr. Hijazi received his Doctorate of Medicine from one of the top medical schools in Italy. He completed his medical residency in anesthesia at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, and a fellowship in interventional pain management from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Dr. Hijazi’s research interest is regional anesthesia in pain management. He has been certified as a diplomat by the American Board of Anesthesia, the ABA Pain Management Board, and is both ACLS and PALS certified. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesia, River Parishes Medical Society, and Louisiana State Medical Society. Dr. Hijazi uses all of the knowledge and experience he has gained in the past 20+ years to provide his patients with top notch medical care. Through examinations, he diagnoses the source of your pain, whether it’s an injury to the spine, joints, tendons, nerves, or ligaments. He then creates an individualized pain treatment plan for your condition that may include therapy, injections, and other invasive or non-invasive procedures.

Even low-speed car collisions cause hidden spinal micro-trauma that can turn into severe, chronic pain weeks down the ro...
09/01/2026

Even low-speed car collisions cause hidden spinal micro-trauma that can turn into severe, chronic pain weeks down the road.

Waiting for accident injuries to "heal on their own" often allows improper scar tissue and joint stiffness to set in permanently. Get checked by a pain specialist before chronic issues build!

Visit lapaindoc.com or call our team today to start your personalized recovery plan.

Dull, persistent lower back aches that spike whenever you bend, twist, or stand up usually point to inflamed facet joint...
08/27/2026

Dull, persistent lower back aches that spike whenever you bend, twist, or stand up usually point to inflamed facet joints or spinal disc strain.

Ignoring spinal inflammation forces surrounding back muscles to spasm in defense. Let our pain specialists pinpoint the exact structural source of your discomfort!

Find lasting relief by booking your appointment at lapaindoc.com or calling us today.

When a disc in your neck bulges or herniates, it puts intense pressure on surrounding spinal nerves. This often leads to...
08/25/2026

When a disc in your neck bulges or herniates, it puts intense pressure on surrounding spinal nerves. This often leads to numbness, tingling, or weakness traveling down into your shoulders and hands.

Masking the symptoms with heating pads won't take the pressure off your nerves. Get clear answers about your spine!

Book an in-person consultation at lapaindoc.com or call us to explore advanced pain relief options.

A pinched nerve in your lower back can make sitting, walking, or sleeping feel impossible. Trying to push through the el...
08/21/2026

A pinched nerve in your lower back can make sitting, walking, or sleeping feel impossible.

Trying to push through the electric, burning pain often leads to worse muscle compensations and joint strain. Targeted, non-surgical interventional care can calm the inflamed nerve directly at the source so you can get back to living pain-free.

Schedule your pain evaluation at lapaindoc.com or call our care team today.

Living with chronic pain can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Our recent blog explains how spinal cord stimulat...
08/18/2026

Living with chronic pain can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Our recent blog explains how spinal cord stimulation works by delivering mild electrical signals that interrupt pain messages before they reach the brain.

This minimally invasive treatment has helped many patients with chronic back or leg pain reduce their discomfort, improve daily function, and rely less on pain medication when other conservative treatments haven't been successful.

If you've been searching for another option, our team is here to help you explore your choices.

Call (504) 229-4866 or visit lapaindoc.com to schedule your consultation.

Hip pain doesn't automatically mean you'll need surgery. As discussed in one of our recent blogs, many patients benefit ...
08/13/2026

Hip pain doesn't automatically mean you'll need surgery. As discussed in one of our recent blogs, many patients benefit from personalized treatment plans that may include guided injections, physical therapy, medication management, activity modifications, and regenerative therapies.

The goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you stay active while avoiding unnecessary procedures whenever possible.

If hip pain is limiting your daily routine, call (504) 229-4866 or visit lapaindoc.com to schedule your consultation.

When ligaments and tendons become weakened or injured, they don't always heal completely on their own. One of our blogs ...
08/11/2026

When ligaments and tendons become weakened or injured, they don't always heal completely on their own. One of our blogs explains that prolotherapy works by stimulating the body's natural repair process through carefully placed injections that encourage tissue healing.

Over time, this may improve joint stability, reduce chronic pain, and help patients return to activities they enjoy without relying solely on medication.

If chronic joint pain has been holding you back, call (504) 229-4866 or visit lapaindoc.com to find out whether regenerative treatments may be right for you.

While headaches can have many causes, everyday habits often play a bigger role than people realize. Common triggers such...
08/06/2026

While headaches can have many causes, everyday habits often play a bigger role than people realize. Common triggers such as dehydration, poor posture, skipped meals, prolonged screen time, stress, and inadequate sleep.

Keeping a headache journal to identify patterns may help you discover what contributes to your symptoms and make it easier to find lasting relief.

If headaches continue to interfere with your life, professional evaluation can help uncover the cause. Call (504) 229-4866 or visit lapaindoc.com to schedule your consultation.

Arm pain isn't always caused by lifting something heavy. Compressed nerves in the neck, shoulder injuries, arthritis, te...
08/04/2026

Arm pain isn't always caused by lifting something heavy.

Compressed nerves in the neck, shoulder injuries, arthritis, tendon problems, and even repetitive movements can all cause pain that travels down the arm. That's why identifying the true source of your symptoms is so important treating the wrong area may only delay relief.

If arm pain is making daily activities difficult, our team can help determine what's causing it and recommend the right treatment.

Call (504) 229-4866 or visit lapaindoc.com today.

Many people are surprised to learn that disc degeneration is a natural part of aging. As spinal discs gradually lose wat...
07/30/2026

Many people are surprised to learn that disc degeneration is a natural part of aging. As spinal discs gradually lose water content and flexibility, they become less effective at cushioning the vertebrae.

While some people never experience symptoms, others develop persistent back pain, stiffness, numbness, or pain that radiates into the legs. Treatment often begins with conservative options like physical therapy, injections, and targeted pain management before surgery is ever considered.

If back pain is interfering with your everyday life, call (504) 229-4866 or visit lapaindoc.com to schedule an evaluation.

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3220 S I 10 Service
Metairie, LA
70001

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Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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