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    Interventional
    Pain Center

    Expert pain care focused on long-term relief, improved function, and whole-person healing. Call 203-284-2825 to request an evaluation.

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    Individualized, Non-Surgical Treatments

    Relief Begins with the Right Support

    Gaylord Specialty Healthcare’s Interventional Pain Center provides personalized treatment for individuals experiencing acute and persistent pain. Our team uses advanced, evidence-based pain management techniques to help reduce pain, improve function, and restore quality of life.

    Because every person’s pain experience is unique, our specialists develop individualized treatment plans designed around each patient’s condition, goals, and lifestyle. Through a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach, Gaylord helps patients manage pain and get back to the activities that matter most.

    What We Treat

    Compassionate Care for Every Type of Pain

    We treat a variety of acute and persistent pain conditions with personalized, non-surgical therapies designed to help you find relief and improve your quality of life.

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    Conditions We Treat

    We care for a wide range of acute and  persistent pain conditions, including:

     Back and neck pain

    Post-surgical pain

    Neuropathic pain (nerve-related)

    Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

    Myofascial pain syndrome

    Joint and musculoskeletal pain

    Pain related to spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, or stroke

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    Treatment Options

    Gaylord offers a variety of interventional pain therapies, depending on your specific diagnosis and response to treatment. These may include:

    Physical and occupational therapy

    Pain education and coping strategies

    Manual therapy and modalities

    Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques

    Medication management (as appropriate)

    Coordination with other medical specialists when needed

     

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    Procedures

    Gaylord offers a variety of minimally invasive treatment options, including:

      Epidural steroid injections

      Facet Joint injections / Medial branch blocks

      Radiofrequency ablation

      Nerve block injections

      Sacroiliac Joint injections

      Sphenopalatine blocks

      Joint / ligament / tendon / bursa injections

      Botox injections for migraine and headache relief

      Trigger point injections

     

    Meet Our Interventional Pain Experts

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    Dr. Annette Karen Macannuco-Winslow

    Pain Medicine
    Gaylord Interventional Pain Center

    Annette Karen Macannuco-Winslow, MD

    Dr. Annette Karen Macannuco-Winslow is a highly respected Pain Management Specialist with almost three decades of advanced clinical expertise in interventional pain medicine. Having served patients at the Spine and Pain Institute at MidState Medical Center, Dr. Macannuco-Winslow brings an extensive background in anesthesiology and pain management, including faculty and fellowship roles at prestigious institutions such as Louisiana State University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Macannuco-Winslow has made significant contributions to the field through both academic and clinical leadership. She earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, following her undergraduate studies in political science and psychology at Fordham University. Her longstanding commitment to comprehensive pain care, coupled with her skilled approach, makes her a key figure in the region’s pain management community.

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    Anton R. Cherry, PA-C

    Pain Medicine
    Gaylord Interventional Pain Center

    Anton R. Cherry, PA-C

    Anton R. Cherry, MMSc (PA-C), brings over two decades of expertise as a Physician Assistant specializing in neuromusculoskeletal and pain management. Certified and licensed in Connecticut, Anton has performed over 20,000 interventional injections, utilizing both fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance for treatments of joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, and nerves. His career highlights include leadership as Lead Physician Assistant at Hartford Hospital Pain Treatment Center and Midstate Spine and Pain Institute, where he oversaw clinical practice and provided mentorship to Advanced Practice Providers. Anton holds a Master of Medical Science from Yale School of Medicine and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University, complemented by a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto in Biomedical Sciences. His commitment to integrating regenerative medicine into clinical care underscores his dedication to advancing pain management techniques.

    Specialized Care

    Why Choose Gaylord?

    Our outpatient Interventional Pain Center is designed for individuals who are experiencing pain that has not improved with conventional treatment. Here's what sets our approach apart:

    Whole-Person Focus


    Helping you feel better and stay independent

    Tailored Treatment


    Plans designed to fit your condition and lifestyle

    Pain Assessment


    Focused on identifying the root cause of your pain

    Expert Team


    Physiatrists, therapists, and psychologists collaborating on your care

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    In the Media

    CT BUZZ

    Anton Cherry, PA-C, was recently featured on CT Buzz WTNH to talk about how the Gaylord Interventional Pain Center in Wallingford helps patients find lasting relief from persistent pain without surgery or opioids. We are proud to keep growing our rehabilitative care, so more people can return to living their best lives.

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    Patient Story

    Back on the Front Lines

    Gaylord nurse and volunteer firefighter and EMT June Napolitano faced severe back pain that could have kept her off duty. Thanks to targeted interventional pain relief, she avoided surgery and is now back doing what she loves, caring for others and serving her community, stronger and more active than ever.

    A Supportive Environment for Healing

    Read our blog on advanced pain treatments to discover how innovative, non-surgical options—like ultrasound-guided injections and regenerative therapies—are helping patients find lasting relief and reclaim their quality of life.

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    Educational Videos

    View our library of expert videos to learn what to expect from your interventional pain procedures.

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    Start Your Journey Toward Pain Relief

    Fill out the form below or call us at 203-284-2825 to schedule an evaluation.