Dr. Benjamin Portal, MD

Dr. Benjamin Portal, MD, is an experienced medical provider specializing in Ketamine Treatments and IV infusions, serving patients in the Brooklyn, NY area. At Zephyr Medical Pain Relief and Wellness Center, Dr. Portal specializes in minimally invasive procedures for patients looking to avoid surgery or who are not surgical candidates. His clinical expertise and range of procedures include:Image-guided treatments for non-surgical management of pain in the neck, mid-back, lower back, shoulders, knees, and hipsEpidural steroid injections Lumbar and cervical percutaneous discectomy Medial branch blocks Radiofrequency ablation Joint injections Spinal cord stimulation Peripheral nerve stimulation Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections Trigger point injections A Long Island native, Dr. Portal graduated Cum Laude from Queens College with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Chemistry. He was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society …for his academic achievements. He went on to earn his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Portal completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, followed by a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at Albany Medical Center, where he received advanced training in state-of-the-art, minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for spine, nerve, and joint pain. He is an active member of several leading professional organizations, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Spine Intervention Society, and the American Medical Association. With his extensive educational background, Dr. Portal is committed to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care that helps restore function and improve quality of life.Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Portal Today!