Alexander Behnaz, MD, is a highly skilled physician specializing in Interventional Pain Management. With a strong focus on improving patients’ pain and function, Dr. Behnaz adopts a multimodal, whole-patient approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and compassionate treatment.

Dr. Behnaz completed his fellowship training in Interventional Pain at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). During this fellowship, he gained extensive expertise utilizing advanced interventional techniques to alleviate pain and enhance patients’ quality of life.

Before his fellowship, Dr. Behnaz completed a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency. His residency training occurred at Sentara Norfolk General and Portsmouth Naval Hospital, where he honed his skills in diagnosing and treating various musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions. Before that, he trained at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Dr. Behnaz is exceptionally skilled in performing electrodiagnostics to diagnose nerve problems accurately. This enables him to develop tailored treatment plans for patients based on a comprehensive understanding of their conditions.

He is also proficient in conducting diagnostic and therapeutic image-guided injections, as well as utilizing spinal cord stimulators and peripheral nerve stimulators to manage chronic pain effectively.