Live Life Virtuous

Why we’re different.

People often ask “What makes you different from the others?” The answer; “Us. We are what makes us different”. On your first appointment, you will understand why. Our providers will listen to your every complaint or cause of pain going back to when it started until now. They will ask the appropriate questions, review your imaging results with you, and come up with a treatment plan on how to get to the root cause of your pain. Whether it’s surgery or medication, the plan has to be right for you.

Each provider has their own unique way of managing your pain, but the end goal is all the same. Long-term solutions to reduce or eliminate your pain, allowing for increased quality of life. Each of our physician providers is trained on the most up-to-date, minimally invasive procedures and focused on driving quality outcomes for their patients. Patient safety and quality outcomes are at the forefront of every decision made with the goal of bringing comfort to your situation.

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Our Providers

Imran Farooqi, MD

Dr. Farooqi is a born and raised Ohioan, growing up in the city of Cleveland. He attended Emory University in Atlanta, GA for undergraduate college earning a degree in Financial Economics and Pre-Medicine making the Deans List multiple times. After completing his undergrad, Dr Farooqi relocated Morgantown, WV where he earned his Doctorate of Medicine at West Virginia University School of Medicine. There he remained to complete his Transitional Year Internship where he did a year in Diagnostic Radiology gaining imaging expertise and realizing his passion for Interventional procedures and pain medicine. It was then he decided to attend Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA where he completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation where he served as a Chief Resident. He stayed at EVMS to complete the ACGME accredited Interventional Pain Management fellowship.

He has a passion for learning and participating in medical research in search of the latest advancements in the field of Medicine in hopes to gain more knowledge for the betterment of patient care. Dr Farooqi has multiple publications, abstracts, and posters including: the Journal of Microbiology, Journal of Neuroinfectious Diseases, Neuroscience, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference and Symposium, International Neurological disorders and Stroke, Nature Communications, and most recently Pain Week. Medicine is something he feels he was born to do, as he comes from a family of retired and practicing physicians.

Joel Braun, MD

Dr. Braun, M.D. is a board-certified physician who specializes in interventional pain management, a medical subspecialty which treats pain with minimally invasive interventions such as epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation and more. He received a double major undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Ashland University and earned a master’s degree in biology from the University of Akron. After graduating, he attended medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine and graduated in 2003. Post Medical School training includes an internship at the Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine and residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.

Outside of work, Dr Braun is a biking enthusiast who enjoys the great outdoors and spending time with loved ones.

David Wilcoxson, MD

Originally from Colorado, Dr. Wilcoxson, a Board Certified Cardiologist by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, brings more than 30 years of expertise treating patients in Arizona with a wide variety of internal medicine and specifically cardiovascular disorders. He holds an MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and is affiliated with a multitude of Phoenix-area hospitals. After Med School, he completed his residency in Cardiology at the University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson and his post graduate training at the Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix.

Dr. Wilcoxson’s past experience includes running an Interventional Cardiology clinic in Mesa, AZ, and numerous employment positions with private cardiology companies locally. He also served as Vice Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff for Banner Baywood Heart Hospital in Mesa, AZ for a total of four years. He is a lifelong learner with a passion for the art of resolving the unique venous disorders for each of his patients. As he puts it, each patient’s need is his opportunity to take them from suffering or discomfort, to being their most healthy—feeling the best they can be.

Dr. W is passionate about his family, his significant garden (including ghost peppers!), and the family’s five dogs. He is also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the uniqueness of the Sonoran Desert and mountains, whether hiking, mountain biking, or snow skiing. Each year the Doctor successfully skis downhill at speed that exceeds his age.

Lysa Busalacchi, DNP

Dr. Lysa Busalacchi is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with an accomplished background, holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Bradley University. Before joining Virtuous Pain Centers, she enriched her expertise at the Core Institute in Interventional Spine and Pain Management and has broad experience in various healthcare sectors including Emergency Field Medicine, Med-Surg, and Case Management. Her distinguished career is highlighted by her role as Assistant Director of Nursing in Home Health and significant contributions in emergency and pre-hospital medicine.

Beyond her professional qualifications, Dr. Busalacchi is a proud Veteran of the Armed Forces, serving over 14 years in the United States Air Force as a Medical Technician. She helped provide unparalleled care overseas to our wounded warriors while deployed, and when home, used her experiences in the Middle East to teach tactical medicine courses to military and civilian first responders.

Her passion extends outside the clinic walls and she enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and quality time with loved ones. Dr. Busalacchi’s unique blend of military experience, diverse healthcare expertise, and personal warmth ensures patients receive exceptional, holistic care.

Our Services

Interventional Pain Management

Medial Branch Blocks and Facet Joint Injections
Epidural Steroid Injections
Regenerative Medicine including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Bone Marrow
Radio Frequency Ablations
Kyphoplasty
Vertiflex for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Minimally Invasive SI Joint Fusions
Spinal Cord Stimulators
IO Core for Osteoarthritis
Trigger Point Injections
Joint Injections
Intracept
At Work Injuries
Auto Accident Injuries

Venography
Angiography
Ultrasound Studies (Arterial Doppler/Venous Doppler/ABI)
Radiofrequency Ablation
Venaseal
Varithena
Angioplasty
Atherectomy

Vascular Disease

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Accepted Insurance

Below is a list of insurance companies we accept. Should your specific plan not be listed, call us to verify whether our office is a part of your plan’s network.

AARP

Aetna

AHCCCS

Ambetter

Arizona Complete Health

Attorney Liens/Auto Accident

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Care 1st

Cigna - PPO Only

GEHA

Health Net

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