Interventional Spine & Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Silky Patel, MD — Double-Board-Certified Interventional Pain Specialist Offering Non-Surgical Options to Help Reduce Pain and Improve Function
If you’re living with ongoing pain that limits your daily life, working with a qualified pain management doctor in Houston, TX can make a real difference. Dr. Silky Patel, MD is fellowship-trained and double-board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Management, with advanced expertise in interventional spine and musculoskeletal care.
Dr. Patel focuses on careful evaluation and diagnosis to understand the source of pain. She provides personalized, non-surgical options designed to help reduce pain and improve function for patients with back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and spine-related conditions.
Choosing the right pain management doctor in Houston, TX matters. Patients trust Dr. Silky Patel, MD for her advanced training, personalized care, and focus on long-term pain relief without unnecessary surgery.
Board-Certified Expertise
Dr. Patel is fellowship-trained and double-board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Management, allowing her to evaluate and diagnose complex spine and musculoskeletal conditions.
Personalized, Non-Surgical Care
Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient, using non-surgical and interventional techniques designed to help reduce pain and improve function.
Advanced Pain Management Treatments
Dr. Patel offers modern pain management options, including image-guided spine procedures, epidural injections, nerve evaluations, and comprehensive musculoskeletal care.
Compassionate, Patient-First Approach
She takes time to listen, explain options clearly, and guide patients through every step of their pain relief journey.
Dr. Silky Patel is a double board-certified pain management physician in Houston, TX with over 15 years of experience in interventional spine and musculoskeletal care. She focuses on evaluating conditions such as facet arthrosis, sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, and degenerative disc changes, and offers personalized, non-surgical options designed to help reduce pain and improve function. Based on your evaluation and diagnosis, a range of interventional and non-surgical options may be considered, including:
Living with chronic pain can affect every part of your life. Our team offers personalized, evidence-based care designed to help reduce pain and improve function based on your individual evaluation.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections are offered as part of regenerative medicine options and are designed to support the body’s natural healing response and may help reduce pain and inflammation in certain patients.
This type of injection places numbing medicine at the nerves of the neck and back arthritic joints. For example, facet arthropathy, spondylosis, or spine arthritis, can occur in the neck or low back. After a test block, known as a medial branch block, proves effective, Radiofrequency Ablation can be performed.
Having enough experience in practicing non-surgical procedures, Dr. Patel has remarkable expertise in joint injections. Joint injections may be considered as an option to help reduce pain and inflammation in certain patients based on their evaluation and diagnosis.
Whether you are suffering from muscle pains or if you want to get relief from stiff or stressed muscles, Trigger point injections may be used as an option to help reduce muscle-related pain in certain patients. Trigger point injections can be very helpful in soothing Myalgia (muscle knots, aches, inflammation or pain) in your back and neck.
Dr. Silky Patel may recommend Electromyography EMG and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are used to evaluate nerve and muscle function as part of the diagnostic process. Nerve or muscle diseases such as a pinched spinal nerve, peripheral neuropathy, myositis, and carpal tunnel syndrome can be easily identified by performing EMG/NCS tests.
Botox injections may be considered for certain conditions such as muscle-related pain or spasms based on clinical evaluation. Botox injections may also be considered as part of a management plan for certain patients based on evaluation.
The Vertiflex procedure may be considered for certain patients with lumbar spinal stenosis based on evaluation and diagnosis. This minimally invasive procedure involves placing an implant in the spine to help relieve pressure associated with certain positions such as standing or walking.
The MILD procedure may be considered for certain patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who experience difficulty with standing or walking, and may help reduce pain and improve function. Dr. Patel takes proper care of patients while practicing this safe outpatient “Minimally Invasive Lumbar decompression” MILD procedure.
The SI joint is where the spinal column meets the pelvis, and this joint can become inflamed, causing SI joint pain. SI joint pain can feel like low back pain and can sometimes track down the leg. SI joint pain is caused by arthritis, and can also be felt during and after pregnancy. Dr Patel can inject your SI joint to help decrease your pain.
Kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty procedures help by putting a type of 'cement' in a broken vertebrae. Vertebrae can be diagnosed with compression fractures caused by osteoporosis or falls. Without this treatment, compression fractures can be very painful and cause your spine to shorten.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Silky Patel, a double board-certified pain management specialist, to discuss options that may help reduce pain and improve function based on your evaluation.
We accept a variety of insurance plans and networks. Review our insurance information to see whether your plan is accepted and learn more about coverage and benefits.
These are individual patient experiences shared after evaluation and care. Results vary, and not all patients experience the same outcomes. Patients often share feedback about their experience, communication, and overall care when working with Dr. Patel.
Dr. Silky Patel is recognized by TXTopDocs and is double board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Management. Below are shared patient experiences following evaluation and care. Results vary, and not all patients experience the same outcomes.
“Great attitude and very supportive throughout the visit.”
“The team was helpful and attentive during my appointments.”
“Wonderful attitudes, confident and reassuring. We are in great hands!”
“She is so kind and listens to all of my concerns. I appreciate her answering all my questions.”
“I’ve never had anyone as professional and caring as Dr. Patel.”
“Dr. Patel was professional, and the office was very organized.”
“Bedside manner is awesome. She is always professional and really cares about her patients.”
“Dr. Patel was professional, and the office was very organized.”
“I felt comfortable throughout the injection procedure.”
“Excellent, 5 out of 5 stars.”
“Dr. Patel listens carefully and takes time to answer questions.”
“Timely, friendly, encouraging — everyone was awesome!”
“I appreciated how clearly everything was explained during my visit.”
“Dr. Patel is attentive, professional, and easy to talk to.”
“My experience throughout the PRP process was professional and reassuring.”
“The staff and care team made the process smooth and comfortable.”
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Silky Patel to discuss which specialized procedures might be right for your unique pain management needs.
A pain management doctor evaluates and diagnoses acute and chronic pain and offers non-surgical, minimally invasive options based on each patient’s condition. Many patients experience back pain, joint pain, nerve-related discomfort, or spine conditions that affect daily life. Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel focuses on careful evaluation and diagnosis to understand the source of pain and develops a personalized care plan that may include spinal injections, regenerative medicine options, nerve procedures, or therapies like spinal cord stimulation. The goal is to help reduce pain and improve function so patients can return to daily activities as comfortably as possible.
You may consider seeing a pain management doctor if your pain lasts longer than a few weeks, keeps returning, or begins to limit your ability to work, sleep, or move comfortably. Many patients wait, assuming pain will resolve on its own, but ongoing symptoms may benefit from evaluation. If you are experiencing back pain, neck pain, joint pain, or nerve-related discomfort, a consultation can help determine the cause and discuss appropriate non-surgical options based on your condition.
A pain management doctor evaluates a wide range of musculoskeletal and spine-related conditions. These may include back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, and nerve-related symptoms. Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel commonly evaluates conditions such as facet arthrosis, sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, and degenerative disc changes. Based on your evaluation and diagnosis, appropriate options may be discussed to help reduce pain and improve function.
A pain management doctor offers a range of non-surgical, interventional options based on each patient’s diagnosis. These may include epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, PRP injections, and other regenerative medicine options. These approaches are designed to help reduce pain and inflammation and may improve function in certain patients. All recommendations are based on individual evaluation and clinical findings.
Pain management is often considered before surgery for many spine and joint-related conditions. Non-surgical options may help reduce pain and improve function without the recovery time associated with surgery. Each patient is different, and decisions are made based on careful evaluation, diagnosis, and individual goals. Surgery may still be recommended in certain cases when appropriate.
Choosing the right pain management doctor involves looking at experience, board certification, and expertise in interventional procedures. It’s important to work with a physician who focuses on thorough evaluation, clear communication, and personalized care. Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel is double board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine and focuses on developing care plans based on each patient’s condition and goals.
Yes, pain management doctors work with patients experiencing ongoing or chronic pain. Chronic pain can affect movement, sleep, and daily function. A pain management doctor evaluates the underlying cause and develops a plan that may include interventional procedures, rehabilitation, and other non-surgical options. The goal is to help reduce pain and improve function over time based on the patient’s condition.
In many cases, a referral is not required, although this may depend on your insurance plan. You can contact the office directly to schedule a consultation. During your visit, Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel will perform a thorough evaluation and discuss appropriate options based on your diagnosis and individual needs.
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