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Interventional pain management · West Texas
Relief that is built around your pain, not a protocol.
An independent, physician-owned interventional practice: we find the structure or nerve generating your pain and treat it directly with image-guided care — measured by the function and quality of life it gives back.
Fellowship-trained
Interventional pain medicine — focused on function
Seen by referral
Ask your provider to fax 325-378-9175
Call or text us
Texting is usually the fastest way to reach our office
Independent & physician-owned
Two Abilene locations · decisions made with you, not a system
All of our providers are accepting new patients — at both our Hospital Place and Memorial Drive offices.
DetailsOur mission
Redefining pain care in West Texas.
We help patients find relief, restore function, and reclaim quality of life through advanced, image-guided interventional pain management — combining innovation, precision, and compassion for outcomes that last.
Abilene Pain was founded by Nicolas Pugh, MD, Adrianne Anders, FNP-C, and Lacy Connally, who saw a need for a privately owned clinic that listens, treats the root cause of pain, and delivers innovative care plans compassionately.
Pain is personal, and so is our care.
Patient care first
Being independent of a large hospital system means we can spend more time listening, understand your goals, and individualize treatment — without red tape.
Our approach combines
- Advanced image-guided interventional procedures
- Functional and lifestyle optimization
- Collaboration with patients at every decision
Our goal
Restore function, reduce medication dependence, and help you return to the activities that make life meaningful.
Conditions we treat
Find your pain. We will find its source.
A few of the areas we see most — select one for the diagnoses behind it and how we treat them. All nine conditions →
Arthritis, disc herniation, or spinal stenosis — we pinpoint the pain generator and treat it directly.
Common diagnoses
Chronic low back pain · lumbar spondylosis · herniated or bulging disc · sciatica / lumbar radiculopathy · spinal stenosis · facet joint pain · sacroiliac joint dysfunction · vertebral compression fracture · neurogenic claudication
Common treatments
Lumbar epidural steroid injections · facet joint and medial branch blocks · radiofrequency ablation · sacroiliac joint injections or SI fusion · basivertebral nerve ablation · kyphoplasty · intradiscal injections · neuromodulation
Disc disease, arthritis, nerve compression, or injury — treated with image-guided precision.
Common diagnoses
Cervical spondylosis · disc herniation · cervical radiculopathy · facet joint pain · myofascial neck pain · whiplash · post-surgical cervical pain
Common treatments
Cervical epidural steroid injections · medial branch blocks and RFA · trigger point injections · neuromodulation · occipital nerve blocks · Botox for cervical dystonia
Sharp, burning, or electric pain interrupted at its source.
Common diagnoses
Peripheral neuropathy · CRPS I & II · postherpetic neuralgia · occipital, trigeminal, intercostal, pudendal and ilioinguinal neuralgia · post-surgical nerve injury · phantom limb pain
Common treatments
Peripheral nerve blocks · pulsed or thermal radiofrequency ablation · neuromodulation — spinal cord, DRG and peripheral nerve stimulation · targeted medication management
Reduce inflammation, restore mobility, and delay or prevent the need for surgery.
Common diagnoses
Shoulder pain and rotator cuff injury · tennis / golfer's elbow · carpal tunnel syndrome · hip arthritis or bursitis · knee arthritis and meniscus degeneration · ankle and foot pain · persistent post-joint-replacement pain
Common treatments
Image-guided joint injections · viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis · genicular nerve blocks and ablation · peripheral nerve blocks · platelet-rich plasma where appropriate · neuromodulation
Treatments
Advanced, minimally invasive, image-guided.
All treatments in detail →01
Neuromodulation
Gentle electrical impulses stimulate nerves to reduce pain and enhance daily functioning — without the necessity for continuous medication.
02
Nerve Ablations
Targeted ablation of the sensory nerves conveying chronic pain, so those nerves become less capable of transmitting pain signals.
03
Focal Injections
Focal nerve blocks and epidural steroid injections reduce pain and inflammation — both diagnostic and therapeutic.
04
Regenerative
PRP and stem cell injections enhance cellular healing and accelerate the body's natural repair processes.
Your care teamNicolas C. Pugh, MD · Adrianne Anders, FNP-C · Lacy Connally · Ted Chaka, PA-C
Meet the team →In our patients' words
Unrushed, explained, and aimed at getting you moving again.
Reviews left by patients on Google. Shown by initials to protect patient privacy.
Leave a review on Google →★★★★★
“The doctor and staff spent time understanding my pain, the effect it had on my day-to-day activities and my goals in improving. I was initially hesitant in getting involved with pain management. Abilene Pain identified a comprehensive program that earned my trust. I'm already on the road to better function and mobility.”
B.K.
★★★★★
“At no time did I feel rushed, and I was given numerous opportunities to ask questions. It is obvious that Dr. Pugh leads the way with his approach to patient care — he has surrounded himself with caring, professional and skilled people who share his passion.”
A.H.
★★★★★
“He is very thorough and never rushes. He asks lots of questions and listens to your answers. Once he starts a procedure, he and his assistants are constantly telling you what they are doing and checking to make sure you are doing well.”
T.G.
★★★★★
“Very friendly front office. Greatly impressed with Dr. Pugh and the pain treatment.”
C.W.
Becoming a patient
Start with a referral.
New patients are generally seen by referral. Ask your primary care provider or specialist to send a referral along with your recent records and imaging — once we have it, our team calls you to schedule.
Not sure whether it has been sent, or have a question first? Text us — it is usually faster than calling. Our office line accepts calls and text messages at the same number, so you can send a question, a photo of your insurance card, or a scheduling request without waiting on hold. Text or call 325-326-3433 — or for the Memorial Drive office, 325-468-8096.
Already a patient, or need the new-patient packet? New patient paperwork →
Referring provider? Fax 325-378-9175 with records and imaging. Referral details →
Thank you — we have your request.
Our team will call you within one business day. If your pain is severe or worsening, please call the office directly.
Locations
Main Office
1925 Hospital Place
Abilene, Texas 79606
Phone & text 325-326-3433
Fax 325-378-9175
Second location
Memorial Drive Office
6819 Memorial Drive, Ste B
Abilene, Texas 79606
Phone & text 325-468-8096
Fax 325-378-9175
Office hours
Monday – Thursday · 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday · 8:00 am – noon
Closed Saturday & Sunday