Howard Dedes, M.D. — UCLA-educated & Harvard-trained Interventional Pain Physician | U.S. Navy Veteran | Advancing pain care without heavy narcotics.
Contact us at: (949) 877-PAIN (7246)
The Interventional Pain Institute of California (IPI) is a physician-led specialty clinic serving Orange County.
Founded by Dr. Howard Dedes, MD, a double-board-certified interventional pain physician, our mission is to provide advanced, minimally invasive solutions for patients suffering from spine, joint, musculoskeletal, and nerve-related pain.
With a focus on image-guided precision and compassionate care, we help patients return to work, family, and life — controlling pain and maximizing function.
Contact us at: (949) 877-PAIN (7246)
Precision. Compassion. Apex Function.
Interventional Pain Medicine That Helps You Move — and Live — Better.
Our Services
Whether you're a high-performing athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone with a more sedentary lifestyle, we understand that pain—whether acute or chronic—can disrupt your life. If you're dealing with a new injury, lingering post-surgical discomfort, or persistent spine or joint pain, we’re here to help.
Our comprehensive approach includes everything from conservative care and second opinions to advanced treatments like peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, laser ablation, sacroiliac (SI) joint stabilization and fusion, and minimally invasive spine procedures.
Let us help you get back to doing what you love. Call today to schedule your appointment.
Some patients want to play pickleball or golf, others want to return to marathons, others want to be able to carry or simply walk with their grandchildren, and some just want to be able to sleep through the night without pain constantly waking them up. Whatever your goals are, we are here to listen to you and help come up with a plan of action.
Expert diagnosis and treatment of the spine that is specific to each patient.
Some conditions that we treat:
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc, Facet and Nerve Root Pain
Facet Joint Arthritis
Facet Joint Pain
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome - FBSS
Failed Laminectomy Syndrome - Post-laminectomy syndrome
Herniated Discs
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Musculoskeletal and Myofascial Pain
Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Neuropathy
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sacroiliac SI Joint Dysfunction
Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolysis
Spondyloslisthesis
Expert diagnosis and treatment of all joint pains (e.g., shoulder, hip, knee, SI joint, etc.).
Joint injections and regenerative options.
Joint nerve blocks, ablation, and peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) options.
Joint pain that persists after surgery despite conservative measures.
Plan for joint health and maintain your functional lifestyle and goals.
Expert diagnosis and treatment using cutting-edge and research-supported treatment options.
Are you tired of being prescribed drugs for every pain or health concern?
Is pain keeping you from actively participating in your life?
Is pain keeping you up at night?
Has feeling “fine” and dealing with pain become your new normal?
If standard conservative care and treatment have not helped, or if you are an athlete looking to return to high function without “drugs”, regenerative medicine may be an option for you.