Center for Interventional Pain Management - Buffalo, NY - ECMC
Pain Management • Buffalo, NY • Since 2004
About
Summary: - ECMC (Erie County Medical Center) in Buffalo, NY is a 550-bed public teaching hospital and Level I trauma center, part of the Great Lakes Health System. It serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University at Buffalo. - Location: 462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215. - Key details: Private ownership, founded 2004, affiliated with University at Buffalo, emergency department Level I trauma, helipad on site, 1,061 employees (estimated 2023 data), main contact: info@ecmc.edu, main phone: (716) 898-3000. If you’re specifically seeking a Center for Interventional Pain Management at ECMC in Buffalo, NY, this page confirms ECMC as the hospital but does not provide explicit information about an Interventional Pain Management department. Consider visiting ECMC’s site or contacting them directly for the exact center details and clinicians.
Clinic Type
Pain Management
Address
Pain Management Services Barry & Deanna Snyder Dialysis and Medical Office Building ECMC Campus 3rd Floor, Snyder Building, 462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215; Williamsville Location, 30 North Union, Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone
General Phone (716) 961-6091
synergybariatrics@ecmc.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What is the goal of ECMC’s interventional pain management team?
The goal is to elevate a patient’s quality of life by maximizing pain relief while increasing activity and improving psychological well-being, using evidence-based analgesics, advanced interventional procedures, and new technologies for spinal cord stimulation.
What types of pain do you treat?
Chronic pain related to headaches, neck and back pain, upper/lower limb pain, and abdominal/pelvic pain.
Where is the Pain Management Services located?
Barry & Deanna Snyder Dialysis and Medical Office Building ECMC Campus 3rd Floor, Snyder Building, 462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215.
Is there a Williamsville location for Pain Management?
Yes, Williamsville Location: 30 North Union, Williamsville, NY 14221.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Thomas Suchy III): 4.5/5 stars (based on 8 reviews) (8)
- Better Business Bureau (for ECMC): Not explicitly stated (low review volume) (Low overall count)
- Yelp (for ECMC): Generally low ratings for the overall hospital campus (27 reviews)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and thorough care from specific pain management physicians
- High patient satisfaction reported for individual providers like Dr. Thomas Suchy III
- Effective interventional pain relief procedures reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Difficulties with hospital-wide communication and navigation
- Concerns regarding staff training in other departments (e.g., ER, CPEP)
- Reports of poor hospital-wide care coordination
- General dissatisfaction with administrative and discharge processes at ECMC
"Amazing Doctor! Always assure me that I would be OK during my neck injection and sure enough it was! I recommend him 1000%."
— Healthgrades Review of Dr. Thomas Suchy III"I have met with Dr. Farrell on two occasions. He is warm and personable, thorough and informative. I feel confident being in his care."
— Healthgrades Review of Dr. Michael Farrell II"One of the worst experiences of my life. Avoid at all cost. Seriously, next time I'd rather just die ..."
— Yelp review of Erie County Medical CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Suffering from diabetic foot pain? A revolutionary “new” treatment option could change your life. - Excelsior Orthopaedics — Aug 27, 2025
- Erie County Medical Center Opens State-of-the-Art breast health center - ECMC Hospital | Buffalo, NY — Aug 4, 2025
- Nationally Experienced Physicians Join ECMC’S Clinical Service - ECMC Hospital | Buffalo, NY — Dec 8, 2025
- ECMC Awared Three-Year CARF Accreditation for Medical Rehab Program - ECMC Hospital | Buffalo, NY — Jun 17, 2026
- ECMC Becomes One of the First Hospitals in the U.S. to Receive New Microsurgery Robot - ECMC Hospital | Buffalo, NY — Dec 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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