Artesia General Hospital provides interventional pain management in Artesia and Carlsbad, NM, led by board-certified specialist Casey Dellabarca, MD. The team treats chronic back, neck, joint, and nerve pain with nerve blocks, epidural and steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation, emphasizing non-opioid relief. Patients across Eddy County, Carlsbad, Roswell, and southeastern New Mexico are seen close to home.

Expert Pain Management Close to Home in Southeast New Mexico

If you are living with persistent pain that affects your daily life, you do not have to go it alone, or drive hours to find relief. Artesia General Hospital provides interventional pain management in Artesia and Carlsbad, led by Casey Dellabarca, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist who specializes in interventional pain medicine. Our team develops a personalized treatment plan using proven procedures and therapies to help you reclaim comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

Dr. Dellabarca completed his residency and fellowship training at the University of New Mexico and has led the region’s interventional pain program for years, bringing advanced, big-city pain care to patients across Eddy County and southeastern New Mexico.

A Coordinated, Non-Opioid Approach to Pain Relief

Your pain management plan begins with you. We partner with your primary care provider, imaging and laboratory services, physical and occupational therapy, and our interventional team, so every step of your care is connected, clear, and focused on your goals.

Our practice does not focus on prescribing or managing opioids as a primary treatment. Instead, we emphasize interventional procedures and non-opioid therapies that target the source of pain, reduce inflammation, and improve how you function day to day. For many patients, that means real relief without long-term reliance on narcotic medication.

Conditions We Treat

Dr. Dellabarca and the AGH pain management team diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, including:

Chronic back pain and neck pain, including herniated discs and spinal stenosis
Sciatica and radiculopathy (nerve pain radiating into the arms or legs)
Arthritis and joint pain
Neuropathy and diabetic nerve pain
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and facet joint syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and myofascial pain syndrome
Migraines and chronic headache
Post-laminectomy syndrome (continued pain after back surgery)
Muscle spasticity and pain from neurological conditions

Pain Management Procedures We Offer

We offer minimally invasive, image-guided procedures designed to reduce pain and restore function:

Diagnostic facet nerve blocks (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar)
Epidural steroid injections (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar)
Radiofrequency ablation for knee pain, sacroiliac pain, and facet joints
Spinal cord stimulation and other minimally invasive interventions
Peripheral joint injections and soft-tissue treatments
Non-opioid pain management strategies and coordinated rehabilitation

Serving Carlsbad, Roswell, and All of Southeast New Mexico

Patients no longer need to travel to Albuquerque, Lubbock, or El Paso for interventional pain care. With clinics in both Artesia and Carlsbad, Artesia General Hospital brings specialized pain management within easy reach of communities across the region.

From Carlsbad: our Carlsbad pain management clinic at 1410 N 8th St. serves Carlsbad and Eddy County directly, with additional appointments available in Artesia.

From Roswell and Chaves County: Roswell-area patients are a short drive south on US-285 to Artesia, far closer than the larger metro pain centers.

From Hobbs and Lea County: patients travel from across Lea County for interventional pain care that would otherwise mean a much longer trip.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pain Management at AGH

Where can I find pain management near Carlsbad or Artesia, NM?

Artesia General Hospital offers interventional pain management at clinics in both Artesia (606 N 13th St., Suite 300) and Carlsbad (1410 N 8th St., Suite B), led by board-certified specialist Dr. Casey Dellabarca. Patients from Carlsbad, Roswell, Hobbs, and across southeastern New Mexico are seen close to home. Call (575) 736-8233 to schedule.

Do I need a referral for pain management?

Yes. We require a referral from your primary care provider before scheduling your first appointment. Once you have a referral, call (575) 736-8233 to get started.

Will I be prescribed opioids?

No. Our practice does not focus on prescribing or managing narcotics or opioids as a primary treatment. We emphasize interventional procedures and non-opioid therapies that target the source of your pain.

Who is the pain management doctor at Artesia General Hospital?

Pain management at AGH is led by Casey Dellabarca, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist who specializes in interventional pain medicine and trained at the University of New Mexico.

How do I know if I am a candidate for an interventional procedure?

If you have pain that has lasted for weeks or months, has not responded to conservative treatment, and affects your daily life, our team can evaluate your options. A consultation is the first step to building a plan.

What conditions does pain management treat?

Interventional pain management treats chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, arthritis and joint pain, neuropathy, sacroiliac and facet joint pain, migraines, and pain that continues after surgery, among other conditions.

Schedule a Pain Management Consultation

Take the first step toward relief. Call (575) 736-8233 or request an appointment online to schedule with Dr. Dellabarca. Artesia General Hospital proudly serves patients in Artesia, Carlsbad, Roswell, Hobbs, and across southeastern New Mexico.