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ABPMR Board Certified

Hans Knopp, DO

Restoring function. Relieving pain. Returning you to life.

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ABPMR Certified
UPMC Fellowship

A dual-specialty approach
to pain management

Combining Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with Interventional Pain Medicine for comprehensive, evidence-based care.

Dr. Knopp is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who brings a unique dual-specialty perspective to pain management. His training in PM&R at Tufts Medical Center and Pain Medicine fellowship at UPMC gives him the ability to evaluate the whole body — not just the site of pain.

With 25 peer-reviewed publications and an evidence-based approach, Dr. Knopp develops treatment plans grounded in the latest research while remaining focused on each patient's functional goals and quality of life.

Dr. Knopp's practice in West Hartford

Whole-body Evaluation

PM&R training means assessing the entire musculoskeletal system, not just isolated symptoms.

Evidence-based Practice

25 peer-reviewed publications inform treatment decisions grounded in current research.

Interventional Techniques

UPMC-trained in advanced procedures including nerve blocks, spinal injections, and neuromodulation.

Specialized care for complex pain

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions.

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Back & Spine Pain

Herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and radiculopathy.

Spine visualization
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Joint Pain

Osteoarthritis of hip, knee, shoulder, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Joint visualization
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Nerve Pain & Neuropathy

Nerve compression, diabetic neuropathy, CRPS, and complex regional pain syndromes.

Nerve pathway visualization
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Sports Injuries

Tendinopathies, overuse conditions, muscle strains, and athletic rehabilitation.

Athletic muscle visualization
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Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Failed back surgery syndrome, post-operative pain, and surgical recovery optimization.

Surgical precision visualization
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Chronic Pain Syndromes

Fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, central sensitization, and persistent pain conditions.

Pain pathway visualization

Training & qualifications

2017 — 2018
Pain Medicine Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2014 — 2017
PM&R Residency
Tufts Medical Center, Boston
2009 — 2013
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Rowan University SOM

Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
  • Pain Medicine (ABPMR)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Academy of Pain Medicine
  • Connecticut Medical Society

Licensure

  • Connecticut state medical license — Active
  • DEA registration — Active

Request an appointment

Schedule a consultation to discuss your pain management needs.

Office
61 S Main St, Suite 308
West Hartford, CT 06107
Hours
Monday — Friday
8:00 AM — 5:00 PM

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