Your Questions. Answered.
Our patients’ and providers’ most common queries
Yes. The referral needs to be sent from your primary care provider or surgeon.
Usually within 2 weeks, sometimes sooner.
We are in-network with all insurance providers.
Chad Johnson (CRNA, APRN, NSPM-C) or Glen Palokangas (CRNA, APRN, NSPM-C) will see you and formulate an individualized plan of care.
While time varies depending on the type of injection, plan for an hour visit.
Treatments are performed at the Duluth Surgical Suites in Duluth.
Yes. This will be discussed and decided upon prior to the day of your injection.
While pain tolerance is specific to the individual, we take every effort to provide the most pain-free experience possible by utilizing local anesthesia.
It is a good idea to have a driver if local anesthesia is being injected in the epidural space, which could cause temporary leg weakness.
Yes, if no sedation is given. If sedation is given, plan on taking the day off.
“Chad in anesthesia listened to my concerns about anesthesia and this was a great experience – felt great post-op.”
SHAWN | DULUTH, MN