Pain Management Doctor for Injury Care in Queens and Long Island, NY 

Biography

Dr. Craig L. Shalmi is a board-certified physician specializing in Pain Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he graduated with honors in oncology research.

Dr. Shalmi completed his residency in Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Harvard University’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He continued his training there with a fellowship in Pain Management, gaining experience in the evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions.

Dr. Shalmi treats individuals experiencing persistent pain and physical limitations following injury. Patients often seek his care when discomfort affects movement, daily tasks, or overall function.

Pain Management & Injury Care

Dr. Shalmi works with patients whose symptoms make daily movement, work, or routine activities difficult. His approach begins with identifying the underlying cause of discomfort through a careful review of symptoms, medical history, and diagnostic findings.

Dr. Shalmi is especially skilled in caring for Individuals with pain and injuries like those sustained in motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, or other traumatic events that lead to persistent pain or functional limitations.

Diagnostic Testing

Dr. Shalmi uses a range of diagnostic testing and clinical evaluation to better understand the source of a patient’s symptoms. These assessments help guide treatment decisions and determine the most appropriate next steps in care.

Interventional Pain Procedures

Dr. Shalmi performs a variety of interventional procedures used to manage complex pain conditions. These minimally invasive techniques are designed to address specific areas that may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms when clinically appropriate.

In-office procedures may include epidural steroid injections, nerve block injections, radiofrequency ablation, and trigger point injections. Additional interventional treatments may be considered depending on each patient’s condition and clinical needs. These procedures are often used to help manage pain and support improved function as part of a comprehensive care plan.