Motor Vehicle Accident Pain Treatment in Tulsa, Dallas & New Mexico
Board-certified pain management specialists treating whiplash, post-MVA neck and back pain, post-traumatic headaches, and nerve injuries. We work directly with attorneys and insurance carriers.
Why a car accident needs a pain management specialist — not just your primary doctor
A motor vehicle accident damages structures that family medicine and even emergency medicine aren’t designed to fully diagnose or treat. The most common injuries — cervical facet joint damage, disc injury, nerve root irritation — require image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by a fellowship-trained pain physician.
Whiplash is the most common injury in rear-end crashes, even at low speed. Adrenaline and shock suppress pain at the moment of impact, but inflammation builds over the next 24–72 hours. That delay is why so many MVA patients are told “you’re fine” in the ER — and then can’t turn their neck three days later. The pain is real. The injury was real. It just hadn’t fully declared itself yet.
Pain that persists beyond 6–12 weeks after an MVA has a much higher chance of becoming chronic if it isn’t properly diagnosed and treated. The window for the best outcomes is the first 6 weeks after a crash. Even if it’s been longer — months or years — an interventional pain specialist can still help identify and treat the structures responsible.
Post-MVA conditions we specialize in treating
Whiplash & cervical strain
The most common MVA injury. Treated with PT, facet joint injections, and radiofrequency ablation when pain persists.
Cervical facet joint pain
Deep neck pain worsened by turning the head. Confirmed with diagnostic blocks; treated long-term with RFA.
Disc herniation & radiculopathy
Sharp pain, numbness, or tingling into the arm or leg from disc material compressing a nerve root. Treated with transforaminal epidurals.
Lumbar strain & SI joint pain
Low back and buttock pain after a crash. Treated with SI joint injection, lumbar facet RFA, and targeted physical therapy.
Post-traumatic headache
Headaches starting at the base of the skull after a crash. Treated with occipital nerve blocks, Botox, or ketamine for severe cases.
CRPS & complex regional pain
Severe burning pain and hypersensitivity in a limb after trauma or surgery. Treated with sympathetic blocks, peripheral nerve stimulation, or SCS.
Failed conservative care
When MVA pain persists beyond 3–6 months, advanced options like spinal cord stimulation may be appropriate.
Peripheral nerve injury
Persistent burning, tingling, or shooting pain in a specific nerve distribution. Treated with peripheral nerve stimulation or targeted nerve blocks.
Our advanced, minimally invasive MVA treatments
Every procedure at SEVA Healthcare is performed under live fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance. Image-guided procedures consistently outperform “blind” injections in published evidence and produce more durable relief.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Disables the small pain-carrying nerves around inflamed facet joints. Particularly effective for chronic post-MVA neck and back pain. Relief typically lasts 9–18 months and the procedure can be repeated.
Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
A precise image-guided injection at the affected nerve root. The gold-standard treatment for post-MVA disc herniation with radiating arm or leg pain. A 2025 meta-analysis of 72 RCTs / 7,701 patients documented significant pain and function improvement lasting up to 12 months.
Medial Branch Block & Facet Joint Injection
Diagnostic + therapeutic. Confirms whether the cervical or lumbar facet joints are the actual source of post-MVA pain. Patients who respond go on to long-term RFA.
Occipital Nerve Block
Targeted injection at the occipital nerves at the base of the skull. Effective for post-traumatic headaches and occipital neuralgia after whiplash. Often combined with Botox therapy for chronic post-traumatic migraine.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injection & RFA
Post-MVA low back and buttock pain is often mistakenly attributed to disc problems when the SI joint is the actual generator. Diagnostic block plus RFA can produce 6–12 months of relief.
Stellate Ganglion & Sympathetic Blocks
Targets the sympathetic nervous system for severe regional pain or CRPS following trauma. Diagnostic and therapeutic.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)
A small device placed near an injured peripheral nerve delivers gentle electrical signals to interrupt pain transmission. Highly effective for post-traumatic focal nerve pain.
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
For MVA pain that doesn’t respond to standard interventional care — particularly chronic post-traumatic pain or post-surgical pain after MVA-related surgery — modern 10 kHz high-frequency spinal cord stimulation can provide durable relief.
Why SEVA Healthcare is your motor vehicle accident pain specialist
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Physicians
Our team trained at Yale, NYU, Rush, UCLA, and the University of New Mexico — with ACGME-accredited fellowships in Pain Medicine and double board certification by the ABA and ABPMR.
100% Image-Guided Procedures
Every injection, ablation, or nerve block is performed under live fluoroscopy or ultrasound — never “blind” — for precision, safety, and durable outcomes.
Direct Attorney & Carrier Coordination
We work directly with personal injury attorneys, claims adjusters, and insurance carriers across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico — with billing experience in MVA documentation since 2013.
Same-Week Appointments
MVA recovery is time-sensitive. We hold dedicated new-patient slots and offer same-day or next-day visits for urgent post-accident cases at all six locations.
Accredited Surgical Centers
Advanced procedures (SCS implants, kyphoplasty, intrathecal pumps) are performed at AAAASF-accredited, Medicare-approved outpatient centers in Tulsa and Dallas.
Conservative-First Philosophy
We don’t default to long-term opioids and we don’t push you toward surgery on the first visit. Our model is to find the source of pain and treat it precisely.
Insurance, MVA claims & attorney coordination
SEVA Healthcare handles the documentation and billing complexity that derails so many MVA cases at smaller clinics. We accept all of the following:
MedPay coverage — we bill your auto insurance medical payments coverage directly. No attorney needed.
Letter of Protection (LOP) — we accept LOP arrangements when you have a personal injury attorney. Payment from the eventual settlement.
All major plans — BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and most regional carriers across TX, OK, and NM.
Medicare & Medicaid — including Medicare Advantage plans, Oklahoma SoonerCare, Texas Medicaid managed-care plans, and New Mexico Centennial Care.
WC if the crash was work-related — truck drivers, delivery, sales travel. See our Workers’ Compensation Pain Management guide.
Transparent pricing — while you sort out coverage or wait for a settlement. Payment plans available.
Documentation and communication that move your case forward
- Letter of Protection (LOP) arrangements with most personal injury law firms.
- Detailed clinical documentation with body-part-specific findings and ICD-10 / CPT codes aligned to the claim.
- Causation letters linking specific injuries to the motor vehicle accident.
- Impairment ratings per applicable AMA Guides edition for the state.
- Direct communication with your attorney’s office throughout treatment.
- Medical narrative summaries for case file preparation.
You do not need an attorney to be seen. Many MVA patients schedule a consultation with us before deciding whether to retain counsel. We’ll evaluate your injuries, document them properly, and discuss your options honestly.
Meet your MVA-experienced pain physicians
Our board-certified physicians have treated thousands of motor vehicle accident patients across Tulsa, Dallas, and New Mexico.
Board-certified pain management physician. Boston University MD, NYU/Bellevue anesthesiology residency. Three Best Rated Pain Physician in Tulsa.
Double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the ABA. Yale residency, Rush University pain medicine fellowship.
Board-certified in PM&R with subspecialty in Pain Medicine. Temple residency, UNM Hospital fellowship. Member of Spine Intervention Society and NANS.
Pain management physician with chronic pain fellowship training at UCLA. LSU School of Medicine.
Anesthesiology and interventional pain specialist. Oregon Health & Science MD, Upstate Medical University residency and pain fellowship.
15+ years in acute care and outpatient pain management. Stanford School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Interventional Pain fellowship.
See our full team of board-certified physicians and APRNs serving MVA patients across all SEVA locations.
All 6 clinic locations accept MVA cases
Choose the location nearest you. All offer the same comprehensive treatment library, the same insurance acceptance, and the same MVA documentation expertise.
SEVA Healthcare — Lewisville (North Dallas)
1850 Lakepointe Drive, Suite 700, Lewisville, TX 75057 · (214) 306-4116
Serves Lewisville, Plano, Frisco, Flower Mound, Carrollton, Coppell, Irving, The Colony
SEVA Healthcare — Rowlett (East Dallas)
7501 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 135, Rowlett, TX 75088 · (214) 306-4116
Serves Rowlett, Rockwall, Garland, Mesquite, Sachse, Wylie, Sunnyvale, Royse City
SEVA Healthcare — Tulsa Midtown
2811 East 15th Street, Suite 102, Tulsa, OK 74104 · (918) 935-3240
Serves Midtown Tulsa, Downtown, Brookside, Cherry Street, Maple Ridge
SEVA Healthcare — South Tulsa
6048-A South Sheridan Road, Tulsa, OK 74145 · (918) 935-3240
Serves South Tulsa, Bixby, Glenpool, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Owasso
SEVA Healthcare — Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM · (505) 431-2501
Serves Santa Fe, Tesuque, Eldorado, Pojoaque, Española, Los Alamos
SEVA Healthcare — Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · (505) 431-2501
Serves Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales, Belen, Los Lunas
What to expect: your treatment pathway
Initial evaluation & imaging review
Full history, physical exam, and review of any X-ray, MRI, or CT you’ve had. If imaging is incomplete, we order what’s needed. Typically a 45–60 minute visit.
Insurance verification & treatment plan
We verify your MedPay, health insurance, or set up the LOP arrangement with your attorney. A personalized treatment plan is built around your specific injuries.
Diagnostic injection (when needed)
A precise, image-guided injection of local anesthetic into the suspected pain generator. If pain temporarily resolves, we’ve confirmed the source.
Therapeutic procedure(s)
Longer-acting injection, RFA, or nerve stimulation depending on what your diagnostic injection confirmed. Performed in our clinic or partner accredited surgical center.
Physical therapy in parallel
Procedures address inflammation; PT rebuilds the strength and movement patterns the crash disrupted. We coordinate with PT providers throughout your treatment.
Documentation & case closure
When treatment is complete, we provide narrative summaries, causation letters, and impairment ratings as needed for your attorney or insurance claim.
Frequently asked questions
How soon after a car accident should I see a pain specialist?
Sooner is better. Even if the ER cleared you, see a pain or musculoskeletal specialist within 1–2 weeks if pain persists. Early intervention dramatically reduces the chance of chronic pain.
My pain started 3 days after the crash. Is that normal?
Yes — it’s extremely common. Adrenaline suppresses pain at the moment of impact, and inflammation builds over the next 24–72 hours. Delayed onset doesn’t mean the injury isn’t real.
Do you take MVA insurance and personal-injury attorney cases?
Yes. SEVA Healthcare accepts MVA claims at all six clinic locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. We work with auto MedPay, Letter of Protection arrangements through your attorney, and standard health insurance.
Do I need an attorney to be seen?
No. You can be seen with auto MedPay coverage, with health insurance, or as a self-pay patient. Many MVA patients see us before deciding whether to retain a lawyer.
What insurance plans do you accept?
Most major commercial plans (BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana), Medicare and Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (including Oklahoma SoonerCare, Texas Medicaid managed-care, NM Centennial Care), auto MedPay, workers’ compensation, and Letter of Protection arrangements with personal injury attorneys.
Can interventional pain procedures help with whiplash?
Yes. Cervical facet joint injections and medial branch blocks confirm whether the facet joints are the pain source. If they are, radiofrequency ablation can provide 9–18 months of relief and break the chronic pain cycle.
What if I’ve had pain for years from an old accident?
It is not too late. Many of our long-term MVA patients have had pain for 5+ years before finding the right diagnosis. We routinely identify the specific structures still causing pain and design a targeted plan.
Will treatment require long-term opioids?
No. SEVA is an interventional pain practice. Our treatments target the source of pain with image-guided procedures and regenerative therapies. Long-term opioid prescribing is not our model.
How soon can I be seen as a new MVA patient?
Same-week appointments are typical. For urgent post-accident pain, we often offer same-day or next-day visits at all six locations.
Do you offer telehealth follow-ups?
Yes. Many follow-up visits can be done by telehealth for patients across the Tulsa metro, Dallas-Fort Worth, and New Mexico — though initial evaluation and procedures are in-person.
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Same-week appointments at all six locations. We work with your attorney, your auto insurance, or your health plan — whatever you have.
The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Treatment plans are individualized to each patient’s specific injuries and circumstances. Always consult a board-certified pain management specialist for guidance on your condition. SEVA Healthcare is an interventional pain management practice with locations in Tulsa, Lewisville, Rowlett, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque.
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