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Dr. Larisa Likver is a board-certified physiatrist with over 25 years of medical experience, specifically pain management, both in New York City and abroad. She has beentrained in Prolotherapy by the Hackett-Hemwall Foundation, the leading institution for Prolotherapy education and research. For over 35 years, the Hackett-Hemwall foundation has hosted a medical missionary trip to Honduras.Dr. Likver has advanced her expertise in Prolotherapy by participating in these missions in 2014 and 2015, dedicating her time and service to treat people who are otherwiseunable to afford medical care.She is also a specialist in Neural Prolotherapy. This treatment was developed by New Zealand physician Dr. John Lyftgoft. Dr. Likver participated in some of the few globalconferences in Neural Prolotherapy to obtain training from Dr. Lyftogt himself. In 2013, Dr. Likver participated in the most comprehensive global conference for Neural Prolotherapy heldin Guadelajara, Mexico further solidifying her expertise in the treatment.Additionally, Dr. Likver is recognized as a Pioneer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and was one of the first to obtain Certification in Musculoskeletal Sonography in 2012. She has more than 10 years of experience implementingultrasound guidance to dramatically improve the positive outcome of pain-alleviating procedures through directly targeted and precise injections with the help of real-time visualization.

About University Pain and Spine CenterIf youre looking for an interventional pain management specialty practice in Central New Jersey or the Greater New York City area that offers state-of-the-art care, your search ends with the University Pain and Spine Center. The practice boasts several convenient locations throughout New Jersey, as well asNew York City.The team of board-certified physicians at University Pain and Spine Center treats each patient as an individual with a unique set of problems that require a tailored, therapeutic approach. Every specialist on the team is highly-trained in the treatment of numerous types of chronic and acute pain conditions, including back pain, shoulder pain, headaches, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, facet joint pain, herniated discs, hip pain, knee pain, as well as many other ailments.University Pain and Spine Center specializes in a multitude of world-class pain relief therapies and procedures. The team works hard to provide excellent clinical care, using cutting-edge technology and up-to-date techniques. Some of the pain treatment options available include epidural steroid injections, lumbar sympathetic block, thoracic disc decompression, celiac plexus block, spinal cord stimulation implants, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, regenerative injection therapy, and trigger point injections, among other services.The founder of the University Pain and Spine Center, Didier Demesmin, MD, MBA, is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and has repeatedly been recognized as one of New Jerseys top doctors. Together, Dr. Demesmin and his team of top pain specialists help their patients overcome pain and injuries using non-surgical treatment options and procedures. They also strive to give back to the communities they serve and contribute to community health.To learn more about the doctors at University Pain and Spine Center and the treatment options available to you, call the office and speak to one of the friendly people on staff. You can also schedule your appointment using the convenient online booking tool.