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Bio
Dr. Ragukonis is the medical director of Bergen Pain Management and is board-certified in pain management, pain medicine, and anesthesiology. He did his residency training at the prestigious Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Ragukonis grew up in New Jersey and earned his BA degree from Rutgers University where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended the Rutgers Medical School (UMDNJ), where he graduated in 1991 having obtained his degree as a medical doctor. After completing his residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, he immediately began his private practice in Bergen County, New Jersey. For over 20 years, Dr. Ragukonis has developed Bergen Pain Management into a premiere minimally invasive pain management practice with emphasis on minimally invasive spinal techniques.
Dr. Ragukonis continues to keep abreast of the latest cutting-edge spinal interventions including endoscopic discectomy, minimally invasive spinal fusion, spinal implantable devices which include: SCS and DRG stimulators, as well as intrathecal pumps. Dr. Ragukonis also collaborates with neurosurgeons and Board-Certified orthopedic spine surgeons in many instances. While Dr. Ragukonis’ education and certification attest to his knowledge, his patients’ results are the justification for his recognition in these areas.
Dr. Ragukonis is also known for achieving dramatic improvement in pain without major surgery. His patients acknowledge him to be a compassionate, caring physician with an excellent bedside manner. Dr. Ragukonis is a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers University.
Education
Presbyterian Hospital Columbia - Residency
New York, NY
1992 - 1995
Resident in Anesthesiology with a concentration in Pain Management and Critical Care.
University Hospital, University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Medical School - Residency
Newark, NJ
1991 - 1992
Resident in Internal Medicine.
University Hospital, University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Medical School - Medical Education
Newark, NJ
1987 - 1991
Doctor of Medicine
Rutgers University - Pre-Professional Education
Newark, NJ
1983 - 1987
Major in Biology.
Honors:
Phi Beta Kappa
Beta Beta Beta
Cum Laude
College Honors Program Participant
Dean’s List
Awards/Honors
Distinguished Doctor, 2017
Expert Network
Recognized as a Top Pain Management Physician in Paramus, New Jersey, 2016
The Leading Physicians of the World
A New York Metro Top Doctor for 5 Years
Castle Connolly
Recognized as one of New York Metro Area Top Docs, 2014/2015, 2013/2014, 2012/2013, 2011/2012
Castle Connolly
Top Doctors – Pain Medicine – Paramus, 2017
Castle Connolly
The Very Best Physicians, Experts in their Fields Healthy Living, 2015
New Jersey’s Top Doctors
Recognized by Patients for having the Shortest Wait-time, 2015
Vitals On-Time Doctor
Pain Medicine - Top Docs, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017
Inside Jersey
Top Doctor – Pain Management, 2013, 2014
Inside Jersey Magazine
Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award, 2014
Top Doctors, 2013
Inside Jersey
Jersey Choice Top Doctors in NJ, 2013
New Jersey Monthly
The Best Doctors in 60 Specialties, 2010, 2011, 2009, 2010
NJ’s Top Doctors
“2010 Champions of Medicine” Award, 2010
Awarded by Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Newt Gingrich
“Leading Physicians of the World” Award
Physician of the Year Award, 2003
National Republican Congressional Committee
America’s Top Physicians, 2003
Affiliations
The Royal Society of Medicine London, 2015
North American Spine Society
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
American Academy of Pain Management
American Pain Society
American Society of Anesthesiologist
American Society of Regional Anesthesia
International Society for the Study of Pain
Medical Society of New Jersey
Bergen County Medical Society
New Jersey Medical School Alumni Association
Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology
American Academy of Pain Management
American Board of Pain Medicine
Publications
Early Sign of Successful Bupivicaine Interscalene Block
The Money Sign Reg. Anesth.
1966
Other contributors include Brown, A.R.
