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Tariq alfarra , do
Dr. AlFarra is a Hopkins-trained interventional spine/pain specialist in New York City. He completed his interventional pain fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he previously served as chief resident. Dr. AlFarra is passionately dedicated to optimizing functional outcomes by combining a holistic approach with the latest advancements.
The Expertise Behind Your Care
Dr. AlFarra offers a full panel of evidence-based solutions for patients with cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine related pain. He also has expertise in treating a variety of other conditions including CRPS, phantom limb pain, peripheral joint arthritis of the shoulders, hips, and knees, and the entire spectrum of painful peripheral neuropathies such as painful diabetic neuropathy through the use of neuromodulation.
Medical Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC)
Internship
Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple
Residency
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Co-Director – Advocacy & Policy Committee
American Society of Pain & Neurosciences
March 2024 – Present
Co-Director – Young Innovators Committee
American Society of Pain & Neurosciences
March 2024 – Present
Director of Industry Relations
American Academy of Pain Medicine
November 2023 – Present
Poster to Podium Cohort
American Society of Pain & Neurosciences
September 2023 – Present
Director of CME Webinar Series
American Academy of Pain Medicine
April 2023 – Present
AAPM Scholar
American Academy of Pain Medicine
October 2022 – June 2023
Co-Founder & Co-Leader – Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Curriculum
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
September 2019 – June 2022
Resident Liaison – PM&R Student Interest Group
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
August 2019 – June 2022
House Staff Council – Department Representative
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
August 2019 – June 2022
Resident Educational Committee
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
August 2019 – June 2022
TCOM Student Ambassador
University of North Texas Health Science Center
April 2016 – May 2018
TCU Frogs for the Cure – Student Chair
Texas Christian University
August 2013 – May 2018
1. Jevotovsky DS, Chopra H, Pak DJ, Durbhakula S, Shustorovich A, Juneja T, Broachwala MY, AlFarra T, Silver C, Kreitzer G, Oreoluwa P, Weissman BB, AlFarra A, Mayrsohn BG, Orhurhu V, Emerick T, Furnish T, Castellanos JP. Psilocybin and chronic neuropathic pain: a systematic review. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2024 Aug 8:rapm-2024-105532.
2. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Spinal Cord Stimulation May Reduce Lumbar Radiculopathy In The Setting Of Metastatic Colon Cancer. Interventional Pain Medicine. Accepted Dec 2023.
3. Jain E, Jumreornvong O, AlFarra T, et al. Spinal Stimulators: Review of the Current Evidence. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep. 2024;12:210–216.
4. The CLONUS Trial. Close Loop Stimulation for Neuromodulation of Upper Motor Neuron Lesion Spasticity. Sponsor: Saluda Medical. NCT: 06384170.
5. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Provides Significant Functional Improvement From Acute Debilitating Crohns Disease: A Novel Use. Interventional Pain Medicine. Accepted Jan 2024.
6. The FREEDOM Trial. Double-Blinded Randomized Control Trial of Knee Pain Utilizing Sub-Threshold Peripheral Nerve Stimulation. Sponsor: Curonix. NCT: 03877653.
7. Odonkor CA, AlFarra T, Adekoya P, Orhurhu V, Rodríguez T, Sottosanti E, Kaye AD. Dorsal Column Stimulation and Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Chronic Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain: A Review of the Clinical and Pre-Clinical Data. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2022 Feb;26(2):103-118.
8. Shustorovich A, AlFarra T, Arel AT, Singh JR, Roemmich RT, Chhatre A. Dexamethasone Effectively Reduces the Incidence of Post-neurotomy Neuropathic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Pain Physician. 2021 Dec;24(8):517-524.
9. Kim SY, Daley K, Pruski AD, AlFarra T, Azola A, Gonzalez Fernandez M, Keszler MS, Friedel S, Haaf H, Segall H, Lien P, Cypher J, Mazariegos J, Raghavan P. Implementation of a Framework for Telerehabilitation in Clinical Care Across the Continuum During COVID-19 and Beyond. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2022 Jan 1;101(1):53-60.
10. Bakre SA, Al-Farra TS, Al-Farra S. Diffuse alveolar damage and e-cigarettes: Case report and review of literature. Respir Med Case Rep. 2019 Sep 24;28:100935.
11. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Optimizing Pain Procedure Scheduling. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
12. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Improving Communication Among Overnight Medical Team. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
13. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Online Curriculum and Survey. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. IRB00226177.
14. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Timeliness of Discharge Summaries and Medication Reconciliation at Admission. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
15. Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation. Bladder Management of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in the Acute Care Setting. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
16. University of North Texas Health Science Center. Effects of Nicotine Consumption in a Patient with Auto-Brewery Syndrome. Department of Psychiatry.
17. University of North Texas Health Science Center. Analysis of Dementia Care in Tarrant County. Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
18. University of North Texas Health Science Center. Literature Review of the Association Between Vocal Cord Dysfunction and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Department of Internal Medicine. June 2015–April 2016.
19. Texas Christian University. Describing Larval Development of Quagga Mussels. Department of Biology.
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Innovative and Comprehensive Care
At the core of Dr. AlFarra’s practice is a commitment to offering the most advanced and effective treatments available. He specializes in state-of-the-art neuromodulation therapies (like spinal cord stimulation) and minimally invasive spine procedures to help patients find relief from conditions such as:
- Headaches/Migraines
- Muscle Pain
- Neck Pain
- Upper/Lower Back Pain
- Upper/Lower Extremity Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Vertebral Compression
- Varicose Vein
- Pain After Surgery
- Neuropathy
- Cancer Pain
- Complex Pain
- Pain Syndrome
- Generalized Body Pain
- Work Related Injury
- Sports Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Fractures
A Comprehensive Approach to Healing
Dr. AlFarra firmly believes in employing the most conservative treatment options first. Beyond conservative measures, he offers a wide range of interventions spanning from injections and ablations to minimally invasive procedures including spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, basivertebral nerve ablation (Intracept procedure), sacroiliac joint fusion, endoscopic rhizotomy, minimally invasive discectomy, vertebral augmentation, posterolateral lumbar fusion, and minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD).
Success Stories
A Vision for Restoring Lives
Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. AlFarra remains actively involved in advocating for his patients through research and education. He serves as Vice Chair of the ASPN Advocacy and Policy Committee and as a co-director of the ASPN Networking and Mentorship subcommittee, where he proudly promotes the advancement of his field and colleagues. Dr. AlFarra also serves as an advisory board member for Mynd Immersive – a company he helped launch to provide virtual reality solutions for seniors with cognitive decline.