Alec Cartagena, DO
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Meet Dr. Cartagena - Pain Management Doctor in NJ
Dr. Alec Cartagena is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician specializing in interventional and minimally invasive approaches to acute and chronic pain. He earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University–Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his anesthesiology residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West and Morningside in New York City.
Dr. Cartagena continued at Mount Sinai for advanced fellowship training in Pain Medicine, where he developed expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex pain conditions and was recognized as Pain Medicine Resident of the Year.
His clinical interests include cervical and lumbar spine disorders, radiculopathy, degenerative spine disease, neuropathic pain, and musculoskeletal and joint conditions. His expertise includes image-guided spine and joint procedures, radiofrequency ablation, peripheral nerve interventions, neuromodulation, minimally invasive spine procedures, and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Cartagena has contributed to clinical research and medical education, with publications and presentations spanning interventional pain medicine, regional anesthesia, neuropathic pain, and pharmacology. His approach emphasizes identifying the source of pain and creating individualized treatment plans focused on restoring function, improving quality of life, and helping patients return to the activities that matter most to them. His background in both anesthesiology and pain medicine provides a comprehensive understanding of procedural care, pharmacology, and the management of complex pain.
He is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience.
A.T. Still University–Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West and Morningside — Anesthesiology
Mount Sinai — Pain Medicine
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine
Pain Medicine Resident of the Year
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
Where to Find Dr. Cartagena for Expert Pain Management in Fair Lawn, NJ
Dr. Alec Cartagena sees patients at Alliance Orthopedics in Fair Lawn, NJ, where he provides advanced pain management for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. With expertise in interventional and minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Cartagena focuses on identifying the underlying source of pain and creating individualized treatment plans designed to restore function, improve quality of life, and help patients return to the activities that matter most to them.
At Alliance Orthopedics, Dr. Cartagena works within a multidisciplinary team that brings orthopedic care, pain management, rehabilitation, and performance services together to support patients throughout their recovery.
Dr. Cartagena’s Orthopedic Specialties in NJ
Dr. Alec Cartagena is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician specializing in advanced interventional care for acute and chronic pain. His clinical expertise includes conditions affecting the cervical and lumbar spine, nerve-related pain, degenerative spine conditions, and musculoskeletal and joint pain.
Dr. Cartagena takes a comprehensive approach to pain management by first working to identify the source of each patient’s symptoms. From there, he develops an individualized treatment plan centered around reducing pain, restoring function, and helping patients return to the activities that are most important to them.
His expertise includes image-guided spine and joint procedures, radiofrequency ablation, peripheral nerve interventions, neuromodulation, minimally invasive spine procedures, and regenerative medicine. With training in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr. Cartagena brings a broad understanding of procedural treatment, pharmacology, and complex pain management to each patient’s care.
Dr. Cartagena also remains involved in clinical research and medical education, with work spanning interventional pain medicine, regional anesthesia, neuropathic pain, and pharmacology. His commitment to evidence-based care allows him to incorporate current treatment approaches into personalized plans focused on meaningful, long-term improvement.
Orthopedic Conditions Dr. Cartagena Treats
Dr. Cartagena treats a range of acute and chronic pain conditions involving the spine, nerves, muscles, and joints. His approach focuses on determining the source of each patient’s symptoms and developing an individualized treatment plan designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function.
Back Pain
Musculoskeletal Pain
Neck Pain
Cervical Spine Disorders
Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spine Disease
Acute Pain
Neuropathic Pain
Chronic Pain
Joint Pain
Orthopedic Treatments by Dr. Cartagena
Dr. Cartagena offers advanced interventional pain management treatments designed to address the source of pain while improving mobility and function. His expertise includes minimally invasive and image-guided techniques for spine, joint, and nerve-related conditions, with each treatment plan tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, symptoms, and personal goals.
Pain Management
Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
Image-Guided Spine Procedures
Regenerative Medicine
Image-Guided Joint Procedures
Radiofrequency Ablation
Peripheral Nerve Interventions
Neuromodulation