About Us

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

Congratulations to Dr. Efrain Cubillo

The Pain Institute of Southern Arizona is proud to announce Dr. Efrain Cubillo as a 2025 Arizona Top Doc!

Dr. Cubillo has received this recognition for his dedication to patient care and his commitment to excellence in Pain Management and Anesthesiology.

Dr. Marco Duran

We would like to inform you that Dr. Duran will be leaving our practice and relocating out of state, effective October 1, 2025.

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PISA Welcomes Victoria J. Taravella, MMS, PA-C

PISA is thrilled to welcome our newest Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Victoria J. Taravella, MMS, PA-C to the PISA Team!

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

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Congratulations to Dr. Eric Cornidez

The Pain Institute of Southern Arizona is proud to announce Dr. Eric Cornidez as a 2025 Arizona Top Doc!

Dr. Cornidez has received this recognition for his dedication to patient care and his commitment to excellence in Pain Management and Anesthesiology.

Meet our Physicians

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Kevin M. Henry, MD

Queen Creek/San Tan Valley
Apache Junction

Vamshi Yelavarthi, MD, MPH

Queen Creek/San Tan Valley
Apache Junction

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