About Me
Tariq AlFarra, DO is a Hopkins-trained interventional spine and pain management specialist.
Dr. AlFarra is an alumnus of Texas Christian University, where he graduated summa cum laude before obtaining his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation followed by an interventional pain fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he was elected as chief resident. During his tenure at Johns Hopkins, Dr. AlFarra received numerous academic and leadership accolades, including the prestigious Johns Hopkins Golden Heart Award.
Dr. AlFarra is passionately dedicated to optimizing functional outcomes by combining a holistic approach with the latest advancements. He offers a full panel of evidence-based solutions for patients with cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine related pain. He also has expertise in a variety of other conditions including CRPS, peripheral neuropathy, phantom limb pain, and peripheral joint arthritis of the shoulders, hips, and knees.
Dr. AlFarra is a strong believer in employing the most conservative viable treatment options. Beyond conservative measures, he offers a wide range of interventions spanning from injections and ablations to minimally invasive procedures including spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, basivertebral nerve ablation (Intracept procedure), endoscopic rhizotomy, minimally invasive discectomy, vertebral augmentation, and minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD).
Outside of clinical practice, Dr. AlFarra remains actively involved in advocating for his patient through research and education. He has published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals, covering a wide spectrum of topics, including neuromodulation, radiofrequency ablation, post-ablation neuritis, and the use of cannabinoids in pain treatment. Dr. AlFarra has been invited to present his research at numerous medical conferences, both domestically and internationally. He also serves as a co-director of media and public relations for the American Academy of Pain Medicine, where he proudly promotes the advancement of his field and colleagues.
Dr. AlFarra welcomes new patients at Mount Sinai Downtown Union Square and at Mount Sinai Faculty Practice Associates on East 98th Street.
Language
English
Research Topics
Neuromodulation, Pain, Spinal Cord, Spine
Clinical Focus
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Botulinum Toxin Injections
- Bursitis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Epidural Injection
- Hip Pain
- Joint Injection
- Joint Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Prolotherapy
- Radiculopathy
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Sciatica
- Spinal Arthritis
- Spinal Corticosteroid Injection
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Fracture
- Spine Pain
- Spine Stimulator
- Spondylosis
- Vertebral Fracture
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Dr. Alfarra has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
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