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Ayer Neuroscience Institute Pain Management

4.5 out of 5 · 833 reviews

Pain Management • West Hartford, CT

About

Summary: The Hartford HealthCare system is a nonprofit, multi-site healthcare network headquartered in Hartford, CT, with nearly 500 locations across Connecticut and operations in 11 countries. It offers comprehensive, affordable care through its Institute Model, bringing together experts in neuroscience, cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and urology/kidney health. The system serves about 28,000 people daily and employs around 4,771 staff, with annual revenue around $5.4B. For West Hartford, the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Pain Management is part of Hartford HealthCare’s neuroscience offerings, aiming to provide specialized pain management services close to home. Available roles within the system include RN, behavioral health clinicians, clinical research coordinators, environmental services, and various patient-care positions. Major administrative offices and HQ are in Hartford, CT.

Clinic Type

Pain Management

Address

One State Street, Suite 19, Hartford, Connecticut 06103, US

Phone

860.406.6865

Email

Elizabeth.Begley@hhchealth.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://hartfordhealthcare.org/services/pain-management

Services Offered

Pain management
Scrambler therapy
Spinal cord stimulation
High-intensity light therapy (HILT)
Low-level energy laser
Sphenopalatine ganglion block
Gene mapping
Cryotherapy
Diagnostic discography
Epidural steroid injection
Intradiscal electrothermal therapy
Intrathecal drug delivery
Joint injections
Muscle biofeedback
Nerve blocks
Neuroablation
Non-opioid analgesics
Nucleoplasty/disc decompression
Pain management coping skills
Pharmacological opioids
Radiofrequency (RF) therapy
Rehabilitation
Relaxation techniques
Trigger point injections

Technology & Equipment

Calmare therapy system
Spinal cord stimulation
HILT laser

Team

Rajat Sekhar, MD, board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician — Director of Pain Medicine, Fairfield Region

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

For Hartford HealthCare providers, please select "pain management" in Epic to make a referral.

For Hartford HealthCare providers, please select "pain management" in Epic to make a referral.

Social Media

Youtube

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

PainClinics.com: 4.5/5 (833 reviews)

Patients praise

Knowledgeable and professional medical providers (specifically noted for some doctors and PAs)
Compassionate and empathetic care from certain staff members
Thorough review of imaging and health status during appointments
Use of innovative treatments like virtual reality for pain management

Common complaints

Long wait times for appointments
Difficulty reaching staff by phone
Reports of dismissive or unprofessional behavior by some staff members
Dissatisfaction with treatment outcomes, including injection experiences
Concerns regarding billing or focus on financial aspects over patient needs

"The staff is wonderful. Dr Knopp is very knowledgeable and patient... The only downside is the wait time for appointments. It can sometimes take a couple of months but I don't mind the wait knowing the expertise and care they provide."

— PainClinics.com

"This place is a joke! They do not care about your needs only your money... they forgot me in room for 2 hours.."

— a-better-place.com

"I had an appointment with Sharon Tokarz, PA. She was very friendly, professional, and thorough in her approach and care... All-around great experience and care."

— LocalityBiz

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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