Tariq Alfarra

Tariq Alfarra, DO is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is affiliated with multiple Mount Sinai hospitals, including Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and The Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Alfarra specializes in interventional spine and pain management, with a focus on holistic approaches and minimally invasive procedures.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University (summa cum laude)
• Medical degree from University of North Texas Health Science Center
• Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Research & Clinical Focus:

• Neuromodulation, spinal cord stimulation, and pain management techniques
• Treatment of spinal pain (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral), CRPS, neuropathy, and joint arthritis
• Advocacy for patient care through research and education

Awards:

• Johns Hopkins Golden Heart Award

Professional Contributions:

• Co-director of Media and Public Relations for the American Academy of Pain Medicine
• Presenter at international medical conferences
• Author of peer-reviewed articles on topics like radiofrequency ablation and cannabinoid therapy

He maintains clinical practices at Mount Sinai Downtown Union Square and East 98th Street locations, offering evidence-based solutions for chronic pain conditions.