Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physician with background in emergency room medicine, correctional medicine management, pain management, occupational medicine and public health management. Excels in group and individual work settings.
Experienced in serving a variety of demographics and a diverse patient population. Highly responsible and dedicated to the health and wellness of clients in promotion of individualized practices and public health.
At South Texas Pain Institute in San Antonio, Texas, we specialize in helping patients find relief from chronic pain through personalized, comprehensive care. Our practice is led by Shyam Purswani, MD, who is dual board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Since opening our doors in 1997, we’ve focused exclusively on pain management, treating each patient with compassion and attention.
We take a multimodal approach to pain relief, which means Dr. Purswani looks at your complete picture before recommending treatment. He develops plans based on your condition and what you want to achieve. We have expertise in treating back pain, neck pain, knee pain, elbow pain, car accident injuries, and other chronic conditions.
Treatment options include an array of cutting-edge and proven techniques, including targeted injections, Multiwave Locked System (MLS) laser therapy, stem cell therapy, physical therapy, and, when needed, minimally invasive procedures like vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty performed right here in the office.
Dr. Purswani completed his medical training at the American University of the Caribbean in Saint Maarten,clinical training at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan, research at Cornell in New York, New York, and residency at Baylor University in Houston, Texas.
He maintains active board certifications and is a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice. He regularly lectures on pain management topics to healthcare providers locally, regionally, and nationally.
Our team is committed to managing your pain and empowering you to take an active role in your recovery. When you’ve been injured in an auto accident, we provide detailed documentation for legal cases and work closely with attorneys to support your claim.
Our staff is fluent in Spanish, and Dr. Purswani communicates at an intermediate level in Spanish and beginner level in Russian.
Call South Texas Pain Institute or use the online booking system today to set up your appointment.
Sergio J. Alvarado, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained pain management physician at Spine & Pain Center of San Antonio in San Antonio and Live Oak, Texas. He is board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology, has many years of experience, and holds a medical license in the state of Texas.
Dr. Alvarado is nationally recognized for his work with patients and for educating other physicians. He spent several years as a faculty member at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, training other physicians in pain-reducing medical procedures.
He provides comprehensive pain care that includes traditional pain treatments, holistic interventions, minimally-invasive injections, and complex procedures like vertebral augmentation and spinal cord stimulation.
Dr. Alvarado completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine. He also completed an internship in internal medicine, a residency in anesthesiology, and a fellowship in pain medicine at the same institution.
Before attending medical school, Dr. Alvarado worked as a licensed pharmacist for five years. He gained extensive knowledge about the medications used to treat pain disorders.
Dr. Alvarado is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Texas Pain Society, the International Spinal Injection Society (ISIS), and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
He is on the faculty at the University of Texas San Antonio Medical School and the Dannemiller Interventional Pain Course. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Alvarado compassionately welcomes new and existing patients to the Spine & Pain Center of San Antonio and looks forward to exceeding their pain management needs.
Sergio J. Alvarado, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained pain management physician at Spine & Pain Center of San Antonio in San Antonio and Live Oak, Texas. He is board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology, has many years of experience, and holds a medical license in the state of Texas.
Dr. Alvarado is nationally recognized for his work with patients and for educating other physicians. He spent several years as a faculty member at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, training other physicians in pain-reducing medical procedures.
He provides comprehensive pain care that includes traditional pain treatments, holistic interventions, minimally-invasive injections, and complex procedures like vertebral augmentation and spinal cord stimulation.
Dr. Alvarado completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine. He also completed an internship in internal medicine, a residency in anesthesiology, and a fellowship in pain medicine at the same institution.
Before attending medical school, Dr. Alvarado worked as a licensed pharmacist for five years. He gained extensive knowledge about the medications used to treat pain disorders.
Dr. Alvarado is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Texas Pain Society, the International Spinal Injection Society (ISIS), and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
He is on the faculty at the University of Texas San Antonio Medical School and the Dannemiller Interventional Pain Course. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Alvarado compassionately welcomes new and existing patients to the Spine & Pain Center of San Antonio and looks forward to exceeding their pain management needs.
Dr. Alan Silberberg obtained his undergraduate degree from Duke University and medical degree at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina. He completed his anesthesiology residency in 2009 and fellowship training in 2010 at the highly regarded University of California in San Diego.
In 2014, Dr. Silberberg founded Greater Austin Pain Center and since then has focused on expanding his team of specialists dedicated to practicing interventional pain management for residents in Austin, Kyle, Dripping Springs, and San Marcos.
In his spare time, Dr. Silberberg enjoys swimming, cooking, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Dr. Jonathan Julia grew up in New England, midway between Boston and New York City. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a concentration in Pre-medicine and minor in History, from Boston College in 2009. He earned his Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C in 2011, graduating with honors. He matriculated into the Georgetown University School of Medicine where he earned his Doctorate of Medicine in 2016, graduating with honors, after electing to complete an additional year of clinical research on top of his academics.
After medical school, Dr. Julia moved to Texas to be closer to his wife’s family. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio in 2020, serving as administrative Chief Resident in his final year of training. Dr. Julia completed his fellowship in Pain Medicine in 2021, also at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.
