Pain Management for Lone Tree Patients
Interventional pain specialist 10 minutes south on I-25
Dr. Carrera's Castle Rock office is a quick drive south from Lone Tree - about 10 to 15 minutes on I-25 to the Meadows Parkway exit. For patients in the RidgeGate, Lincoln Station, or Park Meadows area, this is often a shorter trip than heading into central Denver for pain care.
Lone Tree patients frequently come to Dr. Carrera after being referred by orthopedic surgeons, primary care doctors, or spine surgeons in the South Denver corridor. Common reasons for referral include sciatica that has not responded to physical therapy, chronic neck or back pain from disc herniations or arthritis, and joint pain in the knees, hips, or shoulders.
What makes this practice different from larger pain clinics
Dr. Carrera's office is a focused interventional pain practice, not a high-volume pain clinic with rotating providers. You see the same dedicated team at every visit, and your clinical team handles your care from the first appointment through any procedures and follow-up. Patients are not handed off between random providers or shuffled between locations.
Speed of care matters when you are in pain
Many pain management offices in the Denver area have wait times of 2 to 3 months for a new patient appointment, followed by another 2 to 4 weeks before a procedure is actually scheduled. Dr. Carrera's team typically gets new patients in within one week of referral and schedules procedures within one week of the initial visit.
Dr. Carrera is double board-certified in pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation, with all training completed at the University of Colorado.
Your timeline of care
Your provider sends a referral, or you call the office directly at 720-455-3775.
The front desk calls you within 1 to 2 business days to schedule your evaluation.
You are seen by Dr. Carrera's team for an evaluation, typically within one week of referral.
If a procedure is recommended, it is usually scheduled within one week of your visit.
For patients with acute compression fractures or new disc herniations, the team can often arrange faster access. Mention this when you call.
For Lone Tree and South Denver referring providers
Fax referrals to 720-455-3776. Dr. Carrera's team handles prior authorizations and insurance verification so your office does not have to. Patients are typically evaluated within one week of referral, and procedures are scheduled within one week of the initial consultation.
For patients with acute compression fractures or new disc herniations, call 720-455-3775 directly and the team will arrange urgent access.
Frequently asked questions - Lone Tree patients
I was referred by my orthopedic surgeon. What should I bring? Bring any imaging discs (MRI, CT, X-ray) and a copy of your surgical or specialist records if available. If your surgeon's office is faxing records, let them know to send to 720-455-3776. Dr. Carrera already has access to imaging from Health Images, UCH, SimonMed, and several other systems.
Can Dr. Carrera's team coordinate with my surgeon? Yes. The practice works closely with orthopedic and spine surgeons throughout the South Denver corridor. If your surgeon wants you to try injections before considering surgery, Dr. Carrera's team can provide a detailed report back to the referring provider.
Do I need to stop any medications before a procedure? You may need to temporarily stop blood thinners or NSAIDs (like Advil, Aleve, or meloxicam). The clinical team will give you specific instructions when your procedure is scheduled.
