Advanced Relief. Holistic Care. Local Access.

Chronic pain can significantly impact your ability to function and enjoy life. At Ellenville Regional Hospital, our Pain Management Program offers advanced, personalized care for patients suffering from long-term neurological and musculoskeletal pain. Led by Yinggang Zheng, MD, a Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained interventional pain management specialist, our program focuses on non-opioid, evidence-based strategies designed to treat the whole person—not just the symptoms.

A Modern, Holistic Approach to Pain

Dr. Zheng sees patients on-site at the ERH Specialty Services Department, offering minimally invasive procedures, expert diagnosis, and integrative treatment options. Our program blends Eastern and Western medicine and emphasizes non-pharmacologic therapies such as:

• Targeted injections and nerve blocks

• Minimally invasive spine procedures

• Complementary physical therapy

• Topical treatments and rehabilitation strategies

Conditions We Treat

We treat a wide range of chronic and complex pain conditions, including:

• Chronic neck and low back pain

• Sciatica and nerve root pain (radiculopathy)

• Spinal stenosis and vertebral slippage

• Facet joint arthritis

• Failed back syndrome and post-surgical spinal pain

• Chronic headaches or migraines (with normal brain imaging)

• Fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis-related pain

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD)

• Coccydynia (tailbone pain)

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Pain related to Ankylosing Spondylitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Joint pain in the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or foot

• Plantar fasciitis

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Diagnosis and Evaluation

Patients may be seen by referral or walk-in. Your first visit will include:

• A comprehensive medical history and discussion with Dr. Zheng

• A physical exam to assess pain and function

• Imaging studies as needed (MRI, CT scan, x-ray), conveniently performed on-site

Treatment Options

Our program emphasizes treatment strategies that reduce or eliminate the need for opioid medications. We focus on restoring function and improving quality of life using minimally invasive interventions, including:

• Nerve blocks and spinal injections, including:

  • Epidural steroid injections

  • Facet joint injections

  • Lumbar sympathetic blocks

  • Celiac plexus and stellate ganglion blocks

• Topical therapies: medicated creams, patches, and ointments

• Physical therapy: coordinated referrals to the ERH Physical Therapy Department for strength, mobility, and pain relief

• Ongoing collaboration with your healthcare provider for continuity of care

Collaborating with Your Care Team

If additional services—such as prescriptions or specialist referrals—are needed, our team will coordinate directly with your provider or connect you with ERH’s trusted in-house professionals.

Referrals and Access to Care

We welcome referrals from physicians, caregivers, and other medical professionals, but you can also contact us directly for evaluation. Caregivers and family members are welcome to participate in education and therapy sessions.

Insurance and Financial Assistance

Our services are covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may qualify for our financial assistance program. We’re committed to making pain relief accessible and affordable.

Certified and Trusted

The ERH Pain Management Program is licensed and certified by New York State. Dr. Zheng brings a modern, whole-person approach to pain management grounded in clinical excellence and compassion.

For more information on chronic pain and treatment options, visit:

• American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

• American Chronic Pain Association

• American Pain Society

Make an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Zheng or learn more about our Pain Management Program, please call: 845-647-6400 ext. 314