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Overview of Dr. Akawsi Amponsah, MD
Dr. Akawsi Amponsah, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Newark, NJ. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Anesthesiology. They graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and is affiliated with University Hospital. Dr. Amponsah, completed a residency at UMDNJ RW Johnson Medical School.
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Dr. Amponsah's Office Locations
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Rutgers Health Pain Management90 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 Directions (973) 972-2085
Hospital Affiliations
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- University Hospital
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
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Cancer Pain
Central Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Lumbar Radiculopathy
Migraine
Myelopathy
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Phantom Limb Pain
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Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
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Nerve Blocks
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Pain Management
Peripheral Nerve Block
Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Chronic Pain
Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Chronic Pain
Radiculopathy
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Radiculopathy
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Back Pain
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Low Back Pain
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Spinal Stenosis
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Spondylitis
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Facet Blocks
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Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
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Steroid Injection
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Brachial Plexus Palsy
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Cancer Pain
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Central Pain Syndrome
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Facet Joint Pain
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Fibromyalgia
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Headache
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Lumbar Disc Degeneration
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Lumbar Radiculopathy
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Migraine
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Myelopathy
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Neck Pain
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
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Phantom Limb Pain
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Phantom Limb With Pain
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Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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Scoliosis
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
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Spine Deformities
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Upper Back Pain
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Anesthesia
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Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
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Cervical Facet Joint Injection
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Cervical Medial Branch Block
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Conscious Sedation
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Discography
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Epidural Injection
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Epidural Steroid Injections
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Facet Block
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Facet Joint Injection
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Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
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Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
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Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block
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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
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Nerve Blocks
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Pain Management
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Peripheral Nerve Block
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Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
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Sacroiliac Joint Injection
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Somatic Nerve Block
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Spinal Cord Stimulation
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Sympathetic Nerve Block
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Trigger Point Injection
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About Dr. Akawsi Amponsah, MD
Specialties*
- Pain Medicine
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Specialties*
Years of Experience
- 16 years of experience
Years of Experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1750645982
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
Fellowship
Residency
- UMDNJ RW Johnson Medical School
Residency
Internship
- Jersey City Medical Center & Jersey Shore Medical Center
Internship
Medical Education
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- RUTGERS UNIVERSITY / NEW BRUNSWICK CAMPUS
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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