Pain Management for Monument and Palmer Lake Patients
Castle Rock office - 20 minutes north on I-25 from Monument
Patients in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the Tri-Lakes area are positioned between the Colorado Springs and Denver medical communities, which can make finding a nearby specialist frustrating. Dr. Carrera's Castle Rock office is about 20 minutes north on I-25, making it the closest interventional pain practice for most Tri-Lakes residents.
Dr. Carrera treats a full range of spine, joint, and nerve pain conditions. Monument-area patients commonly present with low back pain from degenerative disc disease or facet arthritis, sciatica from disc herniations, neck pain and headaches from cervical spine problems, and knee or hip pain from osteoarthritis.
At many Colorado Springs and Denver-area pain offices, patients wait 2 to 3 months for an initial evaluation, followed by another 2 to 4 weeks for procedures. Dr. Carrera's team typically evaluates new patients within one week and schedules procedures within one week of that first visit.
What sets this practice apart for Tri-Lakes patients
Fast access: Most new patients are seen within one week. Procedures are typically scheduled within one week of the initial visit.
One location for everything: Consultations, in-office procedures, and outpatient surgery center procedures all happen at 2360 Meadows Boulevard, so you are not driving to multiple facilities.
Lower cost for many procedures: Epidurals, nerve blocks, joint injections, and PRP are performed in an in-office suite, which costs less than a surgery center.
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 Tri-Lakes area 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 - Monument and Palmer Lake patients
Is Castle Rock closer than going to Colorado Springs for pain management? For most Monument and Palmer Lake residents, yes. Castle Rock is about 20 minutes north on I-25, while many Colorado Springs pain practices are 30 to 40 minutes south and may have longer wait times for appointments.
Can my provider at the Air Force Academy or Fort Carson refer me? Yes. Military providers can fax referrals to 720-455-3776. Call 720-455-3775 to verify coverage under your specific TRICARE plan.
What if I have already had spine surgery and still have pain? Dr. Carrera's team evaluates and treats patients with persistent pain after spine surgery (sometimes called failed back surgery syndrome or post-laminectomy syndrome). Treatment options may include epidural injections, nerve ablations, or spinal cord stimulation depending on the source of ongoing pain.