Summary

Dr. Tochi Umunakwe stands out as an El Paso, TX interventional pain specialist known for precision-guided care and whole-person compassion.
As a Double Board-Certified physician by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology, She blends advanced techniques with thoughtful listening to help patients reclaim function and vitality. His rigorous training includes the Medical College of Wisconsin (Medical School), a General Surgery Internship, an Anesthesiology Residency, and an Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship, shaping a practice that is both evidence-forward and deeply personalized.

Recognized for transforming complex pain into manageable, measurable progress, Dr. Umunakwe focuses on conditions such as back pain, nerve pain, joint pain, and multifaceted chronic pain disorders. She employs minimally invasive, image-guided strategies—think fluoroscopy- and ultrasound-guided precision—to optimize outcomes while reducing downtime. Treatments may include targeted epidural steroid injections, facet joint blocks with medial branch radiofrequency ablation, sacroiliac joint injections, ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and advanced neuromodulation options like spinal cord stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation.

Dr. Umunakwe specializes in the following conditions and procedures;
  • Back pain, joint pain, nerve pain, and complex chronic pain disorders  
  • Precision-guided epidural steroid injections  
  • Facet joint blocks and medial branch radiofrequency ablation (RFA)  
  • Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections  
  • Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks  
  • Trigger point injections  
  • Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS)
With a calm, compassionate style, Dr. Umunakwe emphasizes patient education, shared decision-making, and clear functional goals—restoring motion, confidence, and quality of life. As a trusted El Paso pain management physician, she delivers care that is thoughtful, data-driven, and resolutely patient-centered, helping individuals navigate chronic pain with clarity and renewed momentum.
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Office Locations

Dr. Tochi Umunakwe has 2 locations

Medway Pain Center

1397 George Dieter Dr Ste DEl Paso, TX 79936
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Medway Pain Center

1900 N Oregon St Ste 300El Paso, TX 79902
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 years of experience
  • 70 insurance plans accepted
  • Interventional Pain Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tochi Umunakwe

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Assurant Employee Benefits
  • Assurant Health
  • Banker's Life
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • The Hartford
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Workers' Compensation
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tochi Umunakwe has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tochi Umunakwe has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Anesthesiology
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology, 2018

American Board of Anesthesiology

Pain Medicine, 2019

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Interventional Pain Medicine

Residency

Anesthesiology

Internship

General Surgery

Medical School

Medical College Of WisconsinGraduated in 2013

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Where is Dr. Tochi Umunakwe's office located?
Dr. Tochi Umunakwe's office is located at 1397 George Dieter Dr Ste D, El Paso, TX, 79936.
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