Dr. Daniel Ryklin, M.D.
Co-founder of the Arizona Pain and Spine Institute
Dr. Daniel Ryklin
Dr. Daniel Ryklin, MD | Interventional Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine Specialist – Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Ryklin is a Phoenix-area interventional pain management physician specializing in chronic pain treatment, regenerative medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ryklin takes a multidisciplinary approach to pain care — empowering patients to actively manage their conditions and reclaim a more functional, productive life.
Dr. Ryklin earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Northwestern University before attending Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences for medical school. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Chicago, where he developed a focused interest in interventional pain management. Driven to pursue advanced specialty training, Dr. Ryklin secured a competitive fellowship in interventional pain management at a private practice in Berkeley, California — a distinction held by only a small number of physicians nationwide.
Dr. Ryklin's clinical expertise includes acute and chronic spinal disorders, musculoskeletal and sports medicine, and regenerative medicine. His background in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation gives him a unique ability to identify biomechanical and functional deficits that many pain providers overlook.
Among Phoenix-area pain management physicians, Dr. Ryklin was one of the first to offer regenerative medicine treatments, including umbilical cord tissue and stem cell therapies. He has successfully treated a wide range of conditions — from chronic spinal pain and joint pain to sports injuries — working with both professional athletes and everyday patients seeking long-term relief.
Education
- Doctor of Medicine
Rosalind Franklin University/The Chicago Medical School
North Chicago, Illinois
July 1998 – June 2002 Undergraduate:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
June 1994 – June 1998 - Continuing Education Courses:
- “Basic and Advanced Techniques in Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuromuscular Disorders” Columbia University, New York City, 2005.
- “Persistent and Breakthrough Pain Management: Individualizing Therapy, Optimizing Function”, presented by Johns Hopkins University, San Francisco, 2007.
- “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Rheumatologist Course”, presented by Cooper University, Palm Springs, 2006.
- “Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Instruction and Hands-on Workshops”, presented by The University of Michigan, Captiva Island, 2006.
- “IDET Therapy and Electrothermal Disc Decompression”, presented by Smith&Nephew, Scottsdale, 2007.
- “Advanced Techniques in Spinal Cord Implantation”, presented by Advanced Bionics, Tucson, 2007.
Professional Organizational Affiliations
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)
- International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS)
Residency
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The University of Chicago/Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
July 2003 – June 2006
Fellowship
- Preliminary Medicine
St. Joseph Hospital/Affiliate of Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago, Illinois
July 2002 – July 2003
Hospital Staff Positions
- Mountain Vista Medical Center, Mesa, AZ
- Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, Tempe, AZ
- Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Gilbert, AZ
- Chandler Regional Hospital, Chandler, AZ
- Banner Gateway Medical Center, Gilbert, AZ
Publications
- “Neuromuscular Rehabilitation of a Patient with Acute Alcoholic Neuropathy” – a case report presentation at the 2006 Annual Assembly of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. Published in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 85(3):271, March 2006. - Ryklin, Daniel MD; Park, Ed MD; Lee, Ray MD
- “Development of Oronasal Fistula in a Patient Status Post Anterior C1-C2 Odontoidectomy: a Post-op Complication Developed While on the Rehab Unit” – a case report presentation at the 2006 Annual Assembly of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. Published in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 85(3):270, March 2006. - Ryklin, Daniel MD; Friedman, Benjamin MD; Gittler, Michelle MD
National Conferences
- 2006: Scholarship grant to attend the “Essentials of Pain Management: Principles and Practice” resident course at the 2006 American Pain Society Annual Assembly.
- 1994: Recipient of Charles “Chick” Evans Academic Scholarship – a full tuition academic scholarship to Northwestern University awarded for outstanding high school accomplishments.
- 1994: Biotechnology Industry National Essay Contest Winner – wrote and published an essay on the influence of biotechnology in medicine in the 21st Century. Received an honorable mention by the Illinois senator during US Congressional proceedings.
ABMS Board Certifications
- Fellow of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
- Licensed in Arizona, California, and Illinois
Our staff help diagnose pain symptoms to their core
Queen Creek
18540 E. San Tan Blvd ste # 105, Queen Creek, AZ. 85142
East Mesa
7525 East Broadway Suite 1 Mesa, AZ 85208
Mesa/Gilbert
2045 S Vineyard STE 131 Mesa, AZ 85210