Dr. Dennis Slavin, MD

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Get to know Pain Management Specialist Dr. Dennis Slavin, who serves patients in Texas.

As a top specialist in pain management, Dr. Slavin at Rio Grande Pain Team strives to fulfill one goal: help patients find relief from chronic pain.  He works closely with each patient, determining the underlying cause of their pain, then recommending interventional treatments that precisely target the root cause. He uses numerous advanced techniques to quickly relieve and manage neuropathic pain in the back, neck, shoulders, and throughout the body.

In his current capacity, the doctor can also be found on staff at Knapp Medical Center and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance.

Upon graduating with his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Dr. Slavin went on to further his education. He completed his internship at Cabrini Medical Center, and then returned to SUNY to finish his residency in anesthesiology.

After completing his residency, he worked locum tenens through the country for one year, which involved filling in for various physicians as needed, and then relocated to South Texas.

Proudly holding three board certifications, Dr. Slavin is a diplomate of all three boards: the American Board of Pain Medicine, the American Board of Anesthesiology, and the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians. He also holds a Certificate of Advanced Qualification in Pain Medicine from the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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.

When he is not helping patients, Dr. Slavin enjoys traveling with his wife and family. He is also an avid golfer. 

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