--- title: "Dr. Joseph A. Sclafani | Physiatrist in Foster City, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Joseph A. Sclafani, M.D. practices Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management in Foster City, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-joseph-a-sclafani-1046246518" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Joseph A. Sclafani, M.D. ![Joseph A. Sclafani, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/wXYCLmC_4z1dJ0Li9cnaiVW8jeneicmFtAXOAdX0s2g/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Joseph A. Sclafani, M.D. ## Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Accepting new patients ## Pain Management - Accepting new patients [1241 East Hillsdale Blvd.Suite 200Foster City, CA 94404](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1241+East+Hillsdale+Blvd.+Foster+City%2C+CA+94404+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-667-2322](tel:+16506672322) ## About Dr. Sclafani Languages English Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California San Diego School of Medicine **Internship:** UCSD Medical Center **Residency:** National Rehabilitation Hospital **Fellowship:** Stanford University, Pain Medicine ## Board certifications - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center ## Care locations 1241 East Hillsdale Blvd. Suite 200 Foster City, CA 94404 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1241+East+Hillsdale+Blvd.+Foster+City%2C+CA+94404+US) [650-667-2322](tel:+16506672322) 650-865-2561 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation - Epidural Anesthesia - Facet Block - Fluoroscopically Guided Spinal Injections - Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections - Musculoskeletal Pain Management - Nerve blocks - Pain management - Peripheral Nerve Stimulation - Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) - Spinal cord stimulation - Spinal Injection - [Sports rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-injury-and-orthopedic-rehabilitation) - Surgical Implants for Pain Management - Sympathetic Nerve Block ### Conditions - Auto Injuries - [Back problems](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/back-spine) - Chronic pain - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1 - Injuries and Accidents - Musculoskeletal Injuries - Neck Problems - Neck Strain - Neuropathic Pain - Orthopedic Sports Injuries - Reflex neurovascular dystrophy - Sciatica ### Reasons for visit - [Interventional pain management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-pain-management) - Qualified Medical Examiner ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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