Dr. Joshu Raiten, MD, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Joshu Raiten, MD

Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine

4/5(17)
4824 McMahon Blvd NW Albuquerque NM, 87114
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About

Dr. Joshu Raiten is a physiatrist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Raiten is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Raiten focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Raiten can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Education and Training

University of New Mexico Biology and Chemistry 0

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Medical Degree 0

Board Certification

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)

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Dr. Joshu Raiten, MD's Expert Contributions
  • I forgot to stop the 81 mg asprin what should I do?

    In our clinic we do not request the patient stop 81mg Aspirin prior to spinal cord stimulator trials but I would confirm with your doctor. All other blood thinners need to be stopped including fish oil and omega’s for our clinic. READ MORE

  • Can hip pain be fixed?

    This depends on the source of your hip pain. Often people report pain in the hip region that is actually coming from your SI joint, hip bursa, or the soft tissue like the labrum in that area. Correct diagnosis first with a good physical exam and imaging will help direct the treatment. If it is severe osteoarthritis, replacement or radio frequency ablation can treat the pain. If from the other causes, they each have a different treatment. READ MORE

  • Can disc hernia pain go away?

    Yes, around 60% of disc pain resolves on its own with exercise and physical therapy. Some need injections or surgery. It all depends on your situation. Disc pain these days sometimes gets confused with vertebrogenic pain that can be treated with an ablation in the vertebral body. READ MORE

  • Leg swollen in back by calves

    It is important to rule out a DVT or clot if you have a swollen and painful leg. This is an urgent condition that requires an ER visit. If you have had an injury that might explain the pain it may require a visit to your physician for evaluation and further imaging. READ MORE

  • What pain medications can I take for lower back injury?

    Depending on your current conditions such as kidney function, heart conditions, and GI diagnoses, different medications are recommended. Usually Tylenol and ibuprofen are good starting points if you don’t have contraindications to these medications. From there a Tailored pain medication regimen can be designed for your specific pain generators. READ MORE

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor Department of Neurosurgery/PM&R at the University of New Mexico -

Fellowships

  • University of Texas Health Science Center / Dept of Anesthesia interventional pain management 

Dr. Joshu Raiten, MD's Practice location

4824 McMahon Blvd NW -
Albuquerque, NM 87114
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
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Patient Experience with Dr. Raiten


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Dr. Joshu Raiten, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pain Management Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Interventional Pain Management Specialist Dr. Joshu Alan Raiten, who serves patients in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

A specialist in the field of interventional pain management, Dr. Raiten sees patients at Interventional Pain Associates in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His goal is to offer cutting edge, innovative pain management solutions to help patients treat both chronic and acute pain effectively, so they can live life to the fullest.

From his time as a massage therapist with special focus on sports injuries, to his time at the University of New Mexico where he took on the role of Assistant Professor with the Department of Neurosurgery/PM&R, Dr. Raiten has been committed to helping New Mexicans who suffer from both acute and chronic pain.

His extensive and unique background helped enrich his understanding of Albuquerque pain relief treatments, sports medicine, injury rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, and cutting-edge interventional techniques. Utilizing a multifaceted approach to create an accurate diagnosis, he devises well-rounded treatment plans that can include corrective exercises, integrative modalities, interventional spinal procedures, and regenerative medicine. 

Academically, Dr. Raiten completed his undergraduate degree, majoring in Biology and minoring in chemistry, at the University of New Mexico where he also earned his medical degree at its School of Medicine. His residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation was completed at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, along with his fellowship training in interventional pain management within the Department of Anesthesia. 

While in residency, he collaborated with the University of Texas and completed a research project where he designed and constructed a prototype to help treat back-pain. His research has since been patented and his prototype is pending clinical trials. While teaching at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Raiten also had the honor of authoring and presenting a continuing education course on the modalities of pain that was offered to his colleagues for CME credit.

Helping to ensure the most efficient return of function, he is board-certified in pain medicine & physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR). The mission of the ABPMR is to serve the public by improving the quality of patient care in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This is accomplished through a process of certification and continuing certification that fosters excellence and encourages continuous learning.

Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain. A pain management specialist is a doctor who specializes in pain medicine, focusing on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain.

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