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About Expert Pain
Double board-certified Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Management Specialist Ioannis Skaribas, MD, DABA, FASA, is a highly gifted and experienced physician renowned for his expertise in Spinal Cord Neurostimulation and advanced interventions.
At his practice, Expert Pain, in Houston, Texas, Dr. Skaribas performs cutting-edge procedures that offer patients relief from severe and persistent back, neck, and leg pain, and pain after back surgery. Expert Pain sees patients with conditions ranging from spinal stenosis, sciatica, migraines, post laminectomy pain, painful peripheral neuropathies, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Dr. Skaribas earned his medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and served his internship and residency in Anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, earning the "Intern of the Year" award. He also completed his Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Skaribas has held many positions of distinction and is a thought leader and prolific author in the field of Interventional Pain Management and Neuromodulation. His work has been published in numerous clinical journals and books.
With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Skaribas is a key opinion leader (KOL) in Spinal Cord Stimulation for the United States and internationally. He sits on numerous boards, is a Double Boarded Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, and has earned the honored distinction of being a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Among the procedures Dr. Skaribas performs at Expert Pain are Spinal Cord Stimulation trials and Implantations, Dorsal Root Ganglia (DRG) neurostimulation trials and implantations, Percutaneous sacroiliac Joint Fusions Kyphoplasties, Radiofrequency Ablations, Sympathetic Nerve Blocks,as well as all the spectrum of spinal and extraspinal injections.
Dr. Skaribas' expertise in pain management is second to none, and Expert Care's patients are far more than problems to be solved. They're people who are suffering and who've given up hope of ever being free of their chronic pain, but Dr. Skaribas gives patients back their hope.
To benefit from his immense expertise and experience and receive prompt attention, call Expert Pain today or book an appointment online.
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Our Doctor and His Specialty
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Double Board-Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine 20+ years of experience
Meet Our Provider
Author and Thought Leader
Dr. Skaribas has been published in a variety of journals and has written chapters in multiple textbooks. View all Journal Articles >
Anatomy and pathophysiology of the sacroiliac joint.
Occipital peripheral nerve stimulation in the management of chronic intractable occipital neuralgia
Interim Results From the Partnership for Advancement in Neuromodulation Pain Registry
Psychological Evaluation for Those Receiving Devices for the Treatment of Pain
Successful Treatment of Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth Chronic Pain with Spinal Cord Stimulation
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Expert Pain accepts most major insurance plans. Here is a list of some of the major insurance plans we accept. If you do not see your insurance plan listed, please call our office to confirm.
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Testimonials
Words from our patients
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"Dr. Skaribas has the best pain management care in the entire city if Houston. He is caring and shows empathy."
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"It is obvious from the first meeting that he takes his time with each patient. He really listens their pain issue and any concerns they may have."
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"Dr. Skaribas and his staff go over and beyond for his patients. He was able to help me and I am happy to say I am pain free."
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"Dr. Skaribas and his staff are very nice and he’s a great Pain Doctor. If you live in the Houston area, I highly recommend Dr. Skaribas."
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" If you're looking for compassionate and informative care and a professional environment I would definitely recommend Dr. Skaribas at Expert Pain."
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"I can’t say enough about how great my experience with them has been. I highly recommend this doctor for your pain issues."
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"I must say it’s an honor to work with such a great doctor! He’s very nice and treats the patients with the upmost respect."
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""Dr Skaribas is genuinely concerned about putting his patients on a more productive path. Every staff member works together to promote healthier, less painful outcomes"
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11451 Katy Fwy, Suite 340
Memorial Area
Houston, TX 77079
Phone: 832-862-7246
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