David Lanzkowsky, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist with nearly four decades of experience. The founder of Centennial Spine and Pain in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Lanzkowsky is passionate about helping those in his care find lasting relief from acute and chronic pain. Education has always played a central role in Dr. Lanzkowsky’s life. He completed his medical degree at Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico. He went on to refine his skills and training through an internship at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in Maryland and residencies at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, and Stony Brook Medicine in New York. In addition to years of hands-on medical care in the field of anesthesiology, Dr. Lanzkowsky has extensive experience in the med-legal field. He’s provided medical expertise for both plaintiffs and defendants during litigation, an experience that gives him a unique perspective when it comes to patient care. Dr. Lanzkowsky also provides in-depth second-opinion reports to give patients deeper insight into their treatment options. Extensive review of an individual’s medical record combined with a thorough diagnostic work-up can give patients a wider scope with which to view their treatment planning. Staying abreast of advancements in interventional pain relief is important to Dr. Lanzkowsky. He spends considerable time and effort researching the tools and techniques used to enhance his patients’ lives. Dr. Lanzkowsky can deliver services in both English and Spanish. When not working with patients, he enjoys spending time with his family. They especially enjoy exploring all of the outdoor adventures available in Park City, Utah.

A surgery internship at the University of Colorado at Anschutz followed. The University of Southern California served as the site for his anesthesiology residency and interventional pain management fellowship.
Dr. Alvarado was drawn to the pain management field through his desire to concisely target a specific point of anatomy or physiology without having to drastically alter the anatomy in order to improve someone’s life and functionality. “Any unknown pain condition that people don’t know how to treat, I want to see what I can do,” he said.
When approaching medication management as part of developing treatment plans, Dr. Alvarado tailors every aspect to each patient. “Pathology is diverse and varies among patients,” he said. “I will do my utmost to help my patients to the best of my ability and constantly search out other solutions if needed.”
When looking toward the future of pain management, there are a number of treatments and technologies Dr. Alvarado is excited about to help his patients. Some of the methods include advancements in spinal cord stimulators, SI fusions, endoscopic rhizotomies and dorsal root ganglion stimulation.
Away from the office, Dr. Alvarado may be found on the golf course, lifting weights, walking his chihuahua, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Robert C. Sawyer is a dual board-certified Interventional Pain Management and Family Medicine physician with over nine years of clinical experience and 25 years of military service. He has extensive expertise in providing comprehensive care for chronic pain patients through advanced interventions such as spinal cord stimulator implants, interspinous process devices, vertebral nerve ablations, and intrathecal drug delivery systems. Dr. Sawyer’s background includes serving as an Interventional Pain Management Physician at Womack Army Medical Center, as well as various leadership roles in military medicine, including Chief Medical Officer for the California Medical Detachment and Primary Care Physician for Special Forces personnel. He holds board certifications in both Pain Management and Family Medicine, with a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management from Brooke Army Medical Center. Dr. Sawyer is also an accomplished military officer, with numerous awards, including the Bronze Star Medal and Meritorious Service Medals.

As a double board certified physician in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Krauchuk has a strong belief in interventional pain management practices as well as strengthening the body through exercise to achieve results. Dr. K is a life-long athlete and to this day keeps a regimented schedule of two workouts per day and surfs regularly. When he’s not working or surfing, Dr. K spends his time doing motor sports or enjoying blues or jazz. 

Dr. Dahlgren is triple board certified in Anesthesia, Interventional Pain Medicine and Addiction Medicine. His primary focus is comprehensive pain medicine. With extensive experience in the New Mexico area he looks forward to bringing advanced interventional pain management to members of the community.

Dr. Watkins is a board-certified and accomplished Anesthesiologist and Pain Management specialist with a broad range of technical and clinical expertise mastering both complex pain management and anesthesia. This perspective provides him with the insight and experience to identify the most appropriate and effective methods of treating the full variety of spinal and neuropathic pain conditions.  His experience includes tertiary university settings, private practice and working at New Mexico Pain Centers and previously New Mexico Bone & Joint Institute.  He was Chief of Pain Management and Chief of Anesthesia on a Native Reservation at TCRHCC from 2011 to 2018. He has recently joined Centennial Spine and Pain in Albuquerque.

Dr. Watkins earned degrees in Psychology and Biology at UNLV where he also completed requirements for medical school matriculation. After graduation Dr. Watkins completed his studies in Medicine at the University of Nevada Reno 1988. He was fortunate to have trained at UCLA in General Surgery and Anesthesiology and remained at UCLA/VA Medical Center as faculty and professor. He went into private practice after six years and has been a founder of multi-disciplinary pain management centers in the Los Angeles area and established the first interventional pain center for Native Americans in the USA. He has been in medical practice for over thirty years.

His experience includes extensive experience in the Neurosurgical treatment of pain and medical management of pain conditions in private practice in California Arizona and New Mexico. Dr. Watkins surgical expertise includes spinal cord implants and stabilization techniques as well as cutting edge interventional pain management procedures.

Andrew Blythe, PA-C is an advanced practice provider joining the practice from Tennessee. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN where he graduated Summa Cum Maude from the Chancellors Honors Program. While in college, he served as the student athletic trainer for the mens baseball team and was an essential member of Applied Physiology Research Laboratory. He received his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. While in training, his focus was on acute care and trauma. He has extensive experience in both orthopedic surgery and interventional pain management. He is happily married and has two precious little girls. He enjoys spending time with family, watching Tennessee football, and Sunday brunch. Andrew is thrilled to be joining the practice and to help serve the people of Las Vegas.

Christopher Harb, DO, earned both his bachelor’s degree and medical degree from Michigan State University. He completed his anesthesiology residency at DMC/Wayne State University School of Medicine, followed by an interventional pain fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Harb then completed an endoscopic spine surgery fellowship at the University of Florida and was the second-ever graduate of the nation’s only dedicated endoscopic spine fellowship. 

Dr. Harb is passionate about helping patients overcome chronic pain and regain quality of life. He focuses on providing durable or definitive treatment options for spinal conditions and is highly skilled in advanced interventional pain procedures and minimally invasive surgery.

Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, traveling, fitness, golf, and spending time with family and friends.