Advanced Pain Institute
About Advanced Pain Institute
Located in Covington and Hammond, Louisiana, Advanced Pain Institute is a specialized pain management center focused on advanced interventional and regenerative therapies for spinal and chronic pain. The practice emphasizes minimally invasive, evidence‑based treatments that target the source of pain while preserving function. Patients benefit from a comprehensive suite of procedures such as ultrasound‑guided Platelet‑Rich Plasma injections, the MILD minimally invasive lumbar decompression, Vertiflex implantation for spinal stenosis, and a variety of neuromodulation options including spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulators. By integrating regenerative medicine with cutting‑edge interventional techniques, the team provides non‑surgical joint pain relief and restores quality of life. The clinical team is led by double board‑certified pain medicine physicians, including Dr. Mohamed Elkersh, MD, Dr. Ken Ehrhardt, MD, and Dr. C. Ann Conn, MD, supported by a dedicated group of nurse practitioners such as David J. Dykes Jr., Hannah Wilkinson, Carissa Muller, and Ashley Bratton. Their combined expertise and commitment to personalized care establish Advanced Pain Institute as a trusted authority in pain relief and regenerative orthopedics.