Tatyana Stepanenko, MD

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Get to know Pain Management Specialist Dr. Tatyana Stepanenko, who serves patients in Benton, Arkansas.

A skilled pain management specialist, Dr. Stepanenko is affiliated with Arkansas Spine and Pain, serving patients in the Benton area.

The compassionate professionals at Arkansas Spine and Pain (ASAP), are dedicated to getting you back to the activities you love. They offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for people who have sustained sports injuries or are living with chronic pain. Their medical professionals provide pain relief treatment for the spine, lower body, and head and neck regions.

A native of Belarus, Dr. Stepanenko received her medical degree from the Minsk State Medical University. After relocating to the United States, she completed her internship at the Mt. Sinai Hospital, and did her residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident. Later, she completed her fellowship in pain management at the National Pain Institute.

In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) and American Board of Pain Medicine ( ABPM). The mission of the ABPMR is to serve the public by improving the quality of patient care in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R).

Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain. A pain management specialist is a doctor who specializes in pain medicine, focusing on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain.

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