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Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD

(473 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology

Eastern Virginia Medical School (1992)

Professional interests include: sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), degenerative disc disease, and more.

8644 Sudley Road Suite 117
Manassas, VA 20110

(703) 738-4375

Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1992 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD is affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers, UVA Health and PHYSICAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LTD.

Office Locations

Address:

8644 Sudley Road Suite 117
Manassas, VA 20110

Some issues Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

aspiration	55
doctor visit	873
injections	303
minimally invasive procedures	35
nerve block	177
nerve procedures	35
pain management	285
spinal procedures	224

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	26
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	14
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

aspiration	104
doctor visit	1367
injections	395
minimally invasive procedures	62
nerve block	214
nerve procedures	62
pain management	355
spinal procedures	247

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	37
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	28
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

aspiration	165
doctor visit	1853
injections	631
minimally invasive procedures	84
nerve block	307
nerve procedures	84
pain management	552
spinal procedures	351

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	696
Black	92
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	78
Less than 65	266

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

aspiration	205
doctor visit	1868
injections	598
minimally invasive procedures	154
nerve block	328
nerve procedures	154
pain management	549
spinal procedures	339

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	54
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	46
Less than 65	125

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

aspiration	187
doctor visit	2157
injections	564
minimally invasive procedures	159
nerve block	236
nerve procedures	159
pain management	538
spinal procedures	297

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	69
Hispanic	27
Asian	20
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	38
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

aspiration	189
doctor visit	1388
injections	487
minimally invasive procedures	143
nerve block	219
nerve procedures	143
pain management	443
spinal procedures	229

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	75
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	25
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

aspiration	210
doctor visit	639
injections	474
minimally invasive procedures	161
nerve block	189
nerve procedures	161
pain management	427
spinal procedures	241

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	49
Hispanic	22
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	34
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

aspiration	147
doctor visit	654
injections	433
minimally invasive procedures	152
nerve block	141
nerve procedures	152
pain management	427
spinal procedures	181

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	49
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	42
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

aspiration	298
doctor visit	1091
injections	922
minimally invasive procedures	199
nerve block	272
nerve procedures	199
pain management	785
spinal procedures	380

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Manassas, VA were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	173
doctor visit	1322
injections	537
minimally invasive procedures	128
nerve block	233
nerve procedures	128
pain management	486
spinal procedures	277

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	45
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	280
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	30
75 to 84	97
Less than 65	91
65 to 74	148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1992. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology), American Board of Anesthesiology (Pain Management) and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1992)

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology), American Board of Anesthesiology (Pain Management)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

National Spine & Pain Centers

UVA Health

PHYSICAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 473 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Manassas, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sassan Hassassian, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$31,886 HYSINGLA ER $21,466	OXYCONTIN $7,142	BUTRANS $2,077	SYMPROIC $108	INTERMEZZO $42	Other $1,051
Abbott Laboratories	$18,704 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $7,073	Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs $3,778	Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs $2,394	DRG leads $1,085	SCS IPGs $1,036	Other $3,338
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$8,670 INTELLIS $7,241	MYSTIM $872	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $362	RESTORE $158	ASCENDA $38
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$4,274 Neuro-Chronic Pain $2,315	Deep Brain Stimulation $867	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $636	Axium INS Implantable Neuro Stimulator $448	Axium sheath braided $7
Purdue Transdermal Technologies L.P.	$1,615 BUTRANS $1,615
Other	$13,256 Horizant $899	XTAMPZA $869	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $715	Relistor $671	Nucynta $484	Other $9,617

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$37,190
Food and Beverage	$25,952
Consulting Fee	$6,340
Travel and Lodging	$5,656
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$2,853
Other	$413

Biography

Dr. Sassan Hassassian practices anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. In his practice, he is particularly interested in pain management. Dr. Hassassian is affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers and UVA Health. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Hassassian's medical residency was performed at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York Downtown Hospital, and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College.

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