Dr. Andrew Goldblum, M.D. | Fellowship-Trained Interventional Pain Specialist
Providing comprehensive pain management solutions to patients throughout Northeast Ohio with advanced interventional techniques and compassionate care.
Dedicated to providing exceptional pain management care through advanced training, cutting-edge techniques, and a patient-centered approach.
Raised in Beachwood, Ohio, just east of Cleveland, I am proud to serve patients in the Northeast Ohio community and provide compassionate, patient-centered care close to home. My academic journey began at Emory University, where I earned my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. I went on to receive my medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019.
My postgraduate training reflects a strong commitment to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. I completed my Internal Medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, followed by a second residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Missouri. I then completed fellowship training in Chronic Pain Medicine at University Hospitals / Case Western Reserve University. Through this extensive training, I am dedicated to helping patients regain function and improve quality of life.
My practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex acute and chronic pain conditions involving the spine, peripheral nerves, and musculoskeletal system. I offer a comprehensive range of advanced treatment options, including medication management, image-guided injections, neuromodulation of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves, and minimally invasive surgical procedures. These approaches allow me to care for patients with persistent pain both before and after surgery, as well as those seeking alternatives to traditional surgery or who may not be ideal surgical candidates.
I have a special clinical interest in treating post-amputation pain, spinal cord injury-related pain, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). My goal is to create individualized treatment plans that restore function, reduce pain, and help patients return to the activities that matter most to them.
In addition to clinical care, I remain actively involved in research and academic advancement within pain medicine. I am committed to staying at the forefront of innovation in the field so I can continue providing the highest level of care to patients throughout Northeast Ohio.
Comprehensive interventional pain management procedures
Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a common treatment option for many forms of lower back pain and leg pain.
Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar medial branch nerve blocks are used to determine if the facet joint is causing back pain. Facet joints are pairs of small joints between the vertebrae in the back of the spine.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure performed in an outpatient setting. Patients usually return home the same day.
Steroid injections (or corticosteroid injections) work to reduce swelling and inflammation in the joint. Commonly used in the knee, hip, and shoulder to relieve pain and swelling.
Radiofrequency ablation of the sacroiliac joint (SI joint) uses radio waves to heat and destroy nerves that carry pain signals from the injured sacroiliac joint to the brain.
Peripheral nerve blocks are a type of regional anesthesia. The anesthetic is injected near a specific nerve or bundle of nerves to block sensations of pain from a specific area of the body.
Botox injections are a minimally invasive treatment option for patients suffering from migraine headaches, spasticity, myofascial pain, back pain, neck pain, or neuropathy.
A spinal cord stimulator is an implanted device that sends low levels of electricity directly into the spinal cord to relieve pain.
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a commonly used approach to treat chronic pain.
Vertebral augmentation surgery to treat fractures in the vertebra. Both procedures involve injecting acrylic bone cement into the fracture through a hole in the skin.
Specialized minimally invasive treatments for complex pain conditions
A minimally invasive procedure to help decompress the lumbar spine and help treat back and leg pains due to spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine.
A minimally invasive option to treat chronic low back pain caused by the vertebral bodies utilizing radiofrequency ablation (RFA). This procedure has been proven to be safe and effective in clinical trials, and is much less invasive than typical surgical options to treat vertebrogenic pain.
An implanted device to stimulate and restore function of the multifidus muscle to help stabilize the spine and reduce chronic low back pain.
Dr. Goldblum specializes in advanced interventional techniques for chronic pain conditions.