River Cities Interventional Pain Specialists

11/03/2025

At River Cities, we don’t just treat symptoms — we treat people. Every patient benefits from our personalized care designed around their specific pain condition and lifestyle.

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09/26/2025

If you are a River Cities patient, you know we take our follow up appointments very seriously! This is our opportunity to sit down and listen to your experience after a treatment or procedure and understand what worked for you and what didn't.

Questions? We are here for you! 318-797-5848

09/23/2025

Lower back pain is the worst!! If you relate to this statement, then Dr. Wages is talking to you! Watch the full video below to understand how you can regain function in your lower back.

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09/19/2025

Are you experiencing pain radiating down your arms? Dr. John Cefalu explains what may be wrong and the treatment we have to get you relief!

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09/16/2025

How does our team work to alleviate your pain? Our Director of Nursing, Stephanie Bliss, shares what you can expect from the River Cities team!!

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09/12/2025

We are growing to better serve our community! Meet another one of our new Pain Management Specialists, Dr. James Wages!

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09/09/2025

Get to know one of our new Pain Management Specialists, Dr. John Cefalu!

Questions? We are here for you! 318-797-5848

07/02/2025

RCIPS and PPSS will be closed for the Independence Day holiday beginning 🎆Thu July 3rd and reopen Mon July 7th🎆

If you have a non-emergent matter, such as those listed below, please call the office Monday when regular business hours resume. Emergent matters, also listed below, you can call the main number to speak with the answering service at (318) 797-5848.

Emergent: post-surgical complications, adverse effects following procedure within the last 7 days.

NON-Emergent: prescription inquiries, refill requests, pharmacy changes, appointment scheduling or changes, etc.

If your inquiry falls in the non-emergent list, and you do not feel as though you can wait until reopen, we advise that you visit your nearest urgent care or emergency department.

Have a safe and happy Independence Day

04/14/2025

Here we grow again!! Introducing the Fellowship Trained, Pain Management Specialist, John Cefalu, MD. We are thrilled to have him join our team and expand the number of patients we are able to care for.

04/11/2025

We are excited to announce the addition of an experienced and skilled Pain Management Specialist to our team! Join us in welcoming James Wages, MD.

12/26/2024

RCIPS & PPSS Holiday Hours
Closed Dec 24-29, Jan 1

**The on-call provider is available for emergency calls only, such as post-surgical complications. All other calls, including refill requests or pharmacy changes, will not be addressed until the office reopens for normal business hours.

12/24/2024