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MISSION STATEMENT “Through compassion and innovation, we will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and in communities.”

The Pain Institute of Southern Arizona (PISA) has specialized in Interventional Pain Management in Southern Arizona for over 20 years. The Regional Pain Institute (RPI) joined the PISA practice and has helped expand quality patient care to Queen Creek/San Tan Valley and Apache Junction, Arizona.

Our providers understand that pain from an illness, injury or aging can disrupt a person’s activities and day-to-day routines. The team of renowned Interventional Pain Management Specialists, with training from world-class institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, Stanford and Harvard, deliver state-of-the-art treatments and procedures. Our goal is to help patients find relief from pain—helping them return to an enjoyable quality of life.

With five convenient locations, the Pain Institute of Southern Arizona and Regional Pain Institute are home to “The Most Trusted Physicians in Pain Relief.”

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Virtual Patient Education Event: Learn About Neurostimulation for Chronic Pain

Is chronic pain affecting your quality of life?

Join Eric Cornidez, M.D., MBA, of the Pain Institute of Southern Arizona for an informative virtual patient education event about neurostimulation and chronic pain.

Neurostimulation has been used as a treatment option for chronic pain for more than 50 years. One of its benefits is that patients can first try the system to determine whether it provides meaningful pain relief before moving forward with an implant.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
5:30-6:30 p.m. (MST)

If chronic pain is keeping you from enjoying the activities you love, this educational event is an opportunity to learn more about available treatment options.

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PISA Welcomes Monica Katsanes, FNP-BC!

PISA is thrilled to welcome our newest Advanced Practice Provider, Monica Katsanes, FNP-BC to the PISA Team!

Monica brings a wealth of expertise and is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. View Bio

Call 520-999-9000 to make an appointment today!

Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Bailey!

We are proud to congratulate Dr. Bailey on successfully treating 100 patients with the Intracept® Procedure!

This milestone reflects his commitment to providing innovative, minimally invasive solutions that help patients find lasting relief from chronic vertebrogenic low back pain and improve their quality of life.

Congratulations, Dr. Bailey, on this incredible achievement and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of so many patients. Here’s to many more milestones ahead!

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