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Dr. Cara Guariglia, MD

Pain Management & Chronic Pain Specialist

Dr. Cara Guariglia, MD, is a board-certified Pain Management Physician specializing in addiction medicine and comprehensive chronic pain care. She focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and multidisciplinary treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions, including spine-related disorders, neuropathic pain, cancer-related pain, and complex regional pain syndromes.



Committed to evidence-based practice, Dr. Cara stays actively involved in clinical research and medical education. Her collaborative approach addresses the physical, emotional, and functional impact of pain, helping patients achieve meaningful, long-term relief and improved quality of life.

Specialities of Dr. Cara Guariglia , MD

Comprehensive Chronic Pain Management

Dr. Cara provides individualized care for patients living with long-term pain conditions. Her approach combines medical management, interventional strategies, and lifestyle guidance to improve function, reduce discomfort, and enhance overall quality of life.

Spine-Related Pain Disorders

She focuses on building strong provider-patient relationships and providing personalized care for each patient. She evaluates and treats a wide range of spine conditions, including disc herniation, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and radiculopathy. Her treatment plans focus on relieving nerve irritation, restoring mobility, and preventing recurrence.

Neuropathic Pain Conditions

Dr. Cara specializes in diagnosing and managing nerve-related pain such as peripheral neuropathy and post-injury nerve pain. She uses targeted therapies and medication strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Cancer-Related Pain Management

She works closely with oncology teams to help patients manage cancer-related pain with compassionate, evidence-based care aimed at improving comfort and maintaining quality of life.

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EDUCATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

Dr. Cara Guariglia, MD

Dr. Cara believes effective pain care goes beyond symptom control. Her philosophy centers on listening first, understanding each patient’s unique experience, and creating personalized treatment plans that combine medical, interventional, and lifestyle strategies.She emphasizes compassionate, collaborative care that empowers patients to regain function, independence, and confidence in daily life.




Experience

• 15+ years in acute care and outpatient settings

Education

•Stanford University School of Medicine

Fellowship

• Mayo Clinic — Interventional Pain Management

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