Neuro & Interventional Pain Physician
ANN CONN, MD
Fellowship-trained, triple board-certified in Neurology, Pain Management, and Headache Medicine, bringing 16 years of interventional pain expertise.
Meet Dr. Ann Conn
Compassionate, Expert Care that Heals
Dr. Conn received her BS in Chemical Engineering before attending medical school at LSU in New Orleans. She trained in Neurology at Charity Hospital and went on to complete her fellowship at LSU Medical School. In 2020, she graduated from the Harvard Medical School Media and Medicine program.
Her scholarly work includes a publication in the New England Journal of Medicine, the most prestigious medical journal. She has also published in the Pain Physician Journal, where she currently serves on the Editorial Board, and has contributed articles to KevinMD.com, the largest physician social media platform.
Dr. Conn is the current President of the Louisiana Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (2025) and previously served as President of the St. Tammany Parish Medical Society. Her leadership and dedication have been recognized through numerous honors, including Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2023, 2024, 2025), Castle Connolly Exceptional Woman in Medicine (2024), New Orleans Magazine Top Doctor (2024), Exceptional Woman in Medicine, New Orleans (2023), Health Care Hero by New Orleans CityBusiness (2020), and the Louisiana State Medical Society Community Service Award (2019). She has also served on the Wellness Advisory Board of the Society for Women Innovators in Pain Management (2021) and the Louisiana State Legislative Work Group for Medicaid Behavioral Health Management (2019).
Her clinical interests include spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, regenerative spine treatments, and integrating device-based therapies with medications and lifestyle approaches to treat headaches and chronic pain conditions. A native of the Northshore, Dr. Conn is passionate about serving her community through advanced interventional pain management. She offers state-of-the-art minimally invasive procedures, including the Minuteman procedure, VIA Disc NP, and SI Joint Fusions, helping patients achieve lasting relief and improved quality of life.
Acute & Chronic Pain Conditions Treated
- Headaches & Migraine Pain
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Painful Muscles & Joints
- Complications Related to Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Post-Surgical Pain
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Pain Associated with Poor Circulation
- PTSD
- Malignant Pain that Plagues Cancer Patients
- Sacroiliac Pain
Treatment Options
- Lumbar Regeneration Procedures
- Nerve Block Procedures using Local Anesthetics and Steroids
- Cervical and Epidural Steroid Injections
- Cervical and Lumbar Facet Joint Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injections
- SI Joint Fusions
- Selective Nerve Root Injections
- Transforaminal Epidural Nerve Root Injections
- Discography
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Minuteman
- VIA Disc NP
- Stella Ganglion Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Inclusion of Special Treatment such as Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, or Dental procedures
- Coordination with Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists to maximize recovery and functional ability
- Selective use of Complementary Medicine Techniques such as Biofeedback and Acupuncture
- Behavioral or cognitive therapies which help to relieve stress and anxiety
- Carefully monitored pharmaceutical (drug) therapy, emphasizing non-narcotic treatment
Experience Matters. Compassion Counts.
Whether seeking advanced pain management or specialized legal consultation, Dr. Ann Conn brings triple board certification and decades of expertise in neurology, interventional pain, and headache medicine. Contact us today to learn more.
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