Get Back to Living

“If you have pain, we can help,” says Dr. Joseph Thomas, director and founder of Tri-State Pain Institute. When it comes to chronic pain, the Pain Institute believes that there nothing is more important than getting you back to your everyday routine. “We are your one-stop shop for skilled care, physical therapy, surgical needs and radiology.” Offering all the amenities to get you back on your feet, the Tri-State Pain Institute's convenient locations and a stress-free environment will help you figure out what's causing the discomfort and how prevent future injury and ongoing pain. The highly skilled doctors at the Tri-State Pain Institute sympathize with you and want nothing more than to help you find the right treatment.

Dr. Joseph Thomas and Dr. Jung Woo Ma are industry-leading professionals working to improve your quality of life. Living life as fully as possible is undoubtedly everybody's goal. Tri-State Pain Institute provides consultation and treatment for acute and chronic pain, taking an innovative approach to pain management. They are also committed to remaining on the cutting edge of new techniques and state of the art equipment, so that they can provide the best possible care.

Tri-State Pain Institute is the region's premier pain center, with a main location in Erie and satellite locations in Corry, PA and Jamestown, NY. All three locations have a complete range of services and treatment options for acute and chronic pain conditions. The Erie location offers convenient onsite facilities which provide expedient access to key services such as radiology, fluoroscopy, physical therapy and outpatient surgery.

“Our non-surgical treatment options are the foundation for Tri-State Pain Institute's reputation for proven results,” explains Dr. Thomas, “but in some cases, surgical procedures are the best solution for long-term relief from pain.” In those cases, the Greater Erie Surgery Center, located just upstairs from the Tri-State Pain Institute offers one of the premiere surgical facilities in the region.

At the pain institute, skilled specialists work with you to avoid unwanted and unnecessary surgery; preventing long-term problems associated with addicting medications and helping you return to activities you enjoy most. “Referrals are not necessary, as pain management specialists work directly with our patients to assess their pain problem,” says Dr. Thomas. “This allows for us to determine a treatment plan that is individualized just to your needs.”

Dr. Joseph Thomas and Dr. Jung Woo Ma are specially trained in pain management and treat a complete range of pain related conditions, including: back pain, neck pain, joint and arthritis pain, post-surgery pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, neuropathy, failed spine surgery, and RSD.

Reasons To Use Onsite Radiology Services

Convenient, onsite advanced imaging technology for X-rays, MRI and other procedures are available within the Tri-State Pain Institute at the Greater Erie Imaging Center. Radiology tests are crucial elements for specialists to use in diagnosing and planning treatment for your pain.

• You don't have to wait! We can schedule your tests in less than five days, sometimes even the same day.

• Appointments can be easily made, as there is availability Monday through Friday during the daytime hours as well as evenings and weekends if necessary.

• Who doesn't love prompt service! You will be in and out in no time at all. Typically, appointments are 30-45 minutes, from start to finish.

• We obtain the same superior images used by the area's leading hospitals. These high quality images are obtained with our GE LX 1.5 short-bore MRI.

• Our technologists have over 15 years of experience and are certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).

Pain Specialists

Dr. Joseph Thomas

Director and founder of the Tri-State Pain Institute, Dr. Joseph Thomas, is a recognized expert in comprehensive treatment of acute and chronic pain. For more than 25 years, Thomas has been a pioneer in his field, dedicating his practice to innovative and highly successful pain management. Board certified both in pain management and anesthesiology; Dr. Thomas also has several professional affiliations including: American Medical Association, American Board of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Pain Society and International Spine Intervention Society.

Fellowships
Pain Research, University of California, San Diego, CA
Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, OH
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY

Residency
Anesthesiology, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, NY

Education
MD, University of Medicine of New Jersey
BS, Biology, Rutgers University

Dr. Jung-Woo Ma

As an international pain management specialist, Dr. Jung-Woo Ma provides comprehensive treatment of acute and chronic pain at Tri-State Pain Institute alongside Dr. Thomas. Dr. Ma has medical licenses in PA and FL; and he is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Professional affiliations of Dr. Ma include: the American Academy of Pain Management, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Association of Academic Physiatrists.

Fellowship
Pain Medicine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY
Intern, Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, NY

Education
MD, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WIGet Back to Living

“If you have pain, we can help,” says Dr. Joseph Thomas, director and founder of Tri-State Pain Institute. When it comes to chronic pain, the Pain Institute believes that there nothing is more important than getting you back to your everyday routine. “We are your one-stop shop for skilled care, physical therapy, surgical needs and radiology.” Offering all the amenities to get you back on your feet, the Tri-State Pain Institute's convenient locations and a stress-free environment will help you figure out what's causing the discomfort and how prevent future injury and ongoing pain. The highly skilled doctors at the Tri-State Pain Institute sympathize with you and want nothing more than to help you find the right treatment.

Dr. Joseph Thomas and Dr. Jung Woo Ma are industry-leading professionals working to improve your quality of life. Living life as fully as possible is undoubtedly everybody's goal. Tri-State Pain Institute provides consultation and treatment for acute and chronic pain, taking an innovative approach to pain management. They are also committed to remaining on the cutting edge of new techniques and state of the art equipment, so that they can provide the best possible care.

Tri-State Pain Institute is the region's premier pain center, with a main location in Erie and satellite locations in Corry, PA and Jamestown, NY. All three locations have a complete range of services and treatment options for acute and chronic pain conditions. The Erie location offers convenient onsite facilities which provide expedient access to key services such as radiology, fluoroscopy, physical therapy and outpatient surgery.

“Our non-surgical treatment options are the foundation for Tri-State Pain Institute's reputation for proven results,” explains Dr. Thomas, “but in some cases, surgical procedures are the best solution for long-term relief from pain.” In those cases, the Greater Erie Surgery Center, located just upstairs from the Tri-State Pain Institute offers one of the premiere surgical facilities in the region.

At the pain institute, skilled specialists work with you to avoid unwanted and unnecessary surgery; preventing long-term problems associated with addicting medications and helping you return to activities you enjoy most. “Referrals are not necessary, as pain management specialists work directly with our patients to assess their pain problem,” says Dr. Thomas. “This allows for us to determine a treatment plan that is individualized just to your needs.”

Dr. Joseph Thomas and Dr. Jung Woo Ma are specially trained in pain management and treat a complete range of pain related conditions, including: back pain, neck pain, joint and arthritis pain, post-surgery pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, neuropathy, failed spine surgery, and RSD.

Reasons To Use Onsite Radiology Services

Convenient, onsite advanced imaging technology for X-rays, MRI and other procedures are available within the Tri-State Pain Institute at the Greater Erie Imaging Center. Radiology tests are crucial elements for specialists to use in diagnosing and planning treatment for your pain.

• You don't have to wait! We can schedule your tests in less than five days, sometimes even the same day.

• Appointments can be easily made, as there is availability Monday through Friday during the daytime hours as well as evenings and weekends if necessary.

• Who doesn't love prompt service! You will be in and out in no time at all. Typically, appointments are 30-45 minutes, from start to finish.

• We obtain the same superior images used by the area's leading hospitals. These high quality images are obtained with our GE LX 1.5 short-bore MRI.

• Our technologists have over 15 years of experience and are certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).

Pain Specialists

Dr. Joseph Thomas

Director and founder of the Tri-State Pain Institute, Dr. Joseph Thomas, is a recognized expert in comprehensive treatment of acute and chronic pain. For more than 25 years, Thomas has been a pioneer in his field, dedicating his practice to innovative and highly successful pain management. Board certified both in pain management and anesthesiology; Dr. Thomas also has several professional affiliations including: American Medical Association, American Board of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Pain Society and International Spine Intervention Society.

Fellowships
Pain Research, University of California, San Diego, CA
Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, OH
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY

Residency
Anesthesiology, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, NY

Education
MD, University of Medicine of New Jersey
BS, Biology, Rutgers University

Dr. Jung-Woo Ma

As an international pain management specialist, Dr. Jung-Woo Ma provides comprehensive treatment of acute and chronic pain at Tri-State Pain Institute alongside Dr. Thomas. Dr. Ma has medical licenses in PA and FL; and he is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Professional affiliations of Dr. Ma include: the American Academy of Pain Management, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Association of Academic Physiatrists.

Fellowship
Pain Medicine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY
Intern, Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, NY

Education
MD, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI