Dr. Eric Monk graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2011.
Dr. Monk has two offices in Iowa and Nebraska where he specializes in Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Management, Pain Management and Family Medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Monk works with four doctors including Dr. Mark Carlson and Dr. Terry Monk.
As an anesthesiologist in Sioux City, IA, Dr. Monk ensures patients are free of pain before (pre-op), during, and after (post-op) a surgical procedure. By administering anesthesia, Dr. Monk ensures that patients do not feel the pain of a surgical procedure.
As an interventional pain management specialist in Iowa, Dr. Monk focuses on relieving chronic pain in patients. Interventional pain specialists offer pain relief by blocking or interrupting the transmission of neurological pain signals in the brain. Dr. Monk may perform treatments such as spinal cord and nerve stimulation, nerve or medial branch blocks, medication management, or the implantation of drug delivery systems.
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Monk creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Monk will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
As a family doctor in Iowa, Dr. Eric Monk provides comprehensive medical treatment for families & individuals. Family doctors may identify, address, & manage a wide variety of diseases, illnesses, & conditions. As a family physician, Dr. Monk usually serves as the first point of contact for patients seeking general or primary medical care & can refer patients to a specialist when needed.