Summary

Dr. Matthew Crooks is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional pain specialist. He has had the distinction of training with leading experts in pain medicine at two of the nation’s top hospitals, with extensive training in acute and chronic pain management, completing residency in Anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. While at Johns Hopkins, he had the honor of being selected Chief Resident of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine for the 2008-2009 year.Delivering the highest quality patient care has been the primary focus of Dr. Crooks throughout his career in medicine. He believes that the best attribute a physician can have is the ability to listen to their patient, and to understand the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. This relationship is essential in managing chronic pain, restoring function, and getting back to life.Dr. Crooks has been practicing interventional pain medicine in Arizona since 2010, and has been voted a “Top Doc” in Pain Management by Phoenix physicians in Phoenix Magazine. His clinical interests include spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation and neuromodulation by spinal cord stimulator. He is well versed in interventional and multimodal pain management, and is passionate about improving the lives of his patients by limiting the impact of chronic pain. He is a member in good standing of the Arizona Medical Association, North American Spine Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.In his free time, Dr. Crooks enjoys basketball, tennis, traveling, and especially spending time with his wife and two sons.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 21 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
  • 96 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Matthew Crooks has 7 locations

Pinnacle Pain and Spine

9023 E Desert Cove Ave Ste 101Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Pinnacle Pain and Spine

16838 E Palisades Blvd Bldg C Unit 152AFountain Hills, AZ 85268
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Pinnacle Pain and Spine

655 S Dobson Rd Ste 103 Bldg AChandler, AZ 85224
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants

10117 N 92nd St Ste 103Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Arizona Heart And Lung Surgery

10117 N 92nd St Ste 103Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Banner Surgery Center Dessert Vista

10117 N 92nd St Ste 103Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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Dr. Matthew Crooks, MDDr. Kirk M. Puttlitz, MD, FAAPMRDr. Azmi Nasser, DODr. Rene Lucas, MD
Pain MedicinePain MedicinePain MedicinePain Medicine
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4.8 
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21 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Scottsdale , AZPhoenix , AZPhoenix , AZSun City , AZ
Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: State University of New York Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: University of California
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Matthew Crooks

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Matthew Crooks has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Matthew Crooks has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Acute Pain
  • Cancer Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Dr. Matthew Crooks holds an active medical license in the state of Arizona.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Arizona that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Residency

Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins University.

Medical School

Graduated from Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Crooks' NPI number is 1609914662.

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Dr. Matthew Crooks's office is located at 9023 E Desert Cove Ave Ste 101, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260.

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