J. Paul Pianka, MD

Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Member of AMC Faculty

Spoken Languages

English

Dr. Pianka is a physiatrist with a fellowship in pain management who treats conditions related to stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation, musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic pain syndromes. He offers spasticity management, including the use of Botox injections to reduce muscle stiffness and improve mobility. He provides durable medical equipment management, ensuring patients have the appropriate tools and devices to support their rehabilitation and daily lives.

Dr. Pianka also performs interventional pain procedures such as epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and other minimally invasive techniques to manage chronic pain and improve function in patients with conditions affecting the spine, joints, and soft tissues.

In 2019, Dr. Pianka graduated from Albany Medical College, where he also completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation and a fellowship in pain management.

Graduate

Masters of Arts (MA)
2013
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2012
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Medical School

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
2019
Albany Medical College
Albany, NY

Fellowship

Pain Management
2024
Albany Medical College
Albany, NY

Residency

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2023
Albany Medical College
Albany, NY
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAlbany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Ave.
James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (A Building)
Suite 109
Albany , NY 12208
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518-262-5633

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518-262-9036

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Saratoga Springs Specialty Care Center Church Street
377 Church St.
Floor 2
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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518-581-1100

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Spine Center and Pain ManagementMyrtle Avenue
391 Myrtle Ave.
Suite 1B
Albany, NY 12208
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518-264-2225

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518-264-2229

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