Frequently Asked Questions

Motionis Medicine is a physician-directed interventional pain and non-surgical orthopedic practice. It evaluates spine, joint and nerve pain, including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, arthritis, shoulder, hip and knee pain, migraines and chronic pain.

Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD is board certified in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He completed his anesthesiology residency and interventional pain medicine fellowship at NYU and earned his MD at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Every patient is evaluated and treated by him personally.

Motionis Medicine is at 409 Fulton Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, in Downtown Brooklyn. It serves patients from Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene, Lower Manhattan and the wider New York City area.

The office is open Monday to Friday by appointment and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Call (646) 779-0995 to schedule.

Call (646) 779-0995 or book online through the secure scheduling link on this website. New patients are welcome.

In most cases, no referral is required. Contact the office to clarify based on your insurance plan.

Bring prior imaging reports, a list of current medications and allergies, and records of earlier treatment for your condition. See what to expect at your first visit for more detail.

Telehealth consultations are offered for appropriate cases. Procedures such as injections are performed in person at the Brooklyn office.

It is the use of precise, image-guided procedures to find and treat the source of spine, joint and nerve pain. Procedures are performed under fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance and chosen as part of a broader care plan.

Consider an evaluation if pain has lasted longer than expected, therapy or medication has not helped enough, imaging shows wear and tear but you want to avoid surgery, or pain interferes with work, sleep or daily activity.

Yes. Non-surgical and minimally invasive options are explored thoroughly. Dr. Palvia helps patients understand whether surgery is truly necessary and which alternatives may be appropriate for their case.

Yes. Regenerative (orthobiologic) options, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), are available when appropriate. Eligibility depends on your diagnosis, and results vary. These treatments are often not covered by insurance.

Coverage depends on your plan and the service. Call the office with your plan name to ask whether it is accepted and what to expect.

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. This website and the office phone line are not monitored for emergencies.