Dr. Monika Misak, MD, Clifton, NJ | Pain Management Specialist

About Dr. Monika Misak

Dr. Monika Misak is a dual board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Interventional Pain Medicine with advanced fellowship training in interventional and regenerative pain management. She brings a comprehensive, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach to orthopedic and spine care, integrating precision-guided interventional procedures with cutting-edge regenerative therapies. Dr. Misak earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her Emergency Medicine residency at The George Washington University, where she later served as Clinical Instructor and faculty. She went on to complete an ACGME-accredited Chronic Pain Fellowship at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where she developed extensive expertise in interventional spine techniques and advanced pain therapies. Her clinical focus includes the diagnosis and treatment of spine, joint, and musculoskeletal pain using minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. Her goal is to restore function, reduce inflammation, and promote biologic healing while minimizing reliance on long-term medications. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Misak serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and presented nationally and internationally on clinical research, patient safety, and health equity. Her leadership experience includes developing innovative educational and community-based healthcare initiatives.

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Popular visit reasons

Arthritis

Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis

Illness

Leg Pain While Walking / Peripheral Vascular Disease

Pain Management Consultation

Rash

Sports Injury

X-ray

Arthritis

Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis

Illness

Leg Pain While Walking / Peripheral Vascular Disease

Office locations

Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain (1 of 2)

1260 Randolph Rd, Plainfield, NJ 07060

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Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain (2 of 2)

1005 Clifton Ave, Ste 205, Clifton, NJ 07013

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Education and background

Practice names

Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain

Education and training

Medical School - Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
The George Washington University, Residency in Emergency Medicine
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1487141966

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Dr. Monika Misak work with?

Dr. Monika Misak works with Empire Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain.

Where is Dr. Monika Misak's office located?

Dr. Monika Misak has 2 office locations, including in Clifton and Plainfield, view full addresses on Dr. Misak's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Monika Misak?

Dr. Monika Misak frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Illness, Pain Management Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Monika Misak on their profile.