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Knee Pain Centers of America
Knee Pain Centers of America is a U.S. medical clinic network focused on non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis, particularly genicular artery embolization (GAE). Its model centers on minimally invasive vascular treatment for patients seeking an alternative to, or delay of, knee-replacement surgery.
Treatment focus
Its signature procedure is GAE, in which an interventional specialist uses a catheter and angiographic imaging to embolize abnormal blood vessels associated with inflammation around an osteoarthritic knee. The organization describes its care as outpatient and minimally invasive, with interventional radiologists and other vascular specialists performing the procedures.
Where it operates
The organization’s current website lists centers in Southfield, Michigan; New York City; Chicago; and Brooklyn, with a centralized phone line and weekday office hours. It states that it accepts most insurance plans, although coverage for a particular patient or procedure depends on the insurer and plan.
Clinical leadership
The organization identifies Dr. Hamid Sattar, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., as its Chief Medical Officer. Its published biography describes him as trained in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, with board certifications including interventional cardiology and vascular peripheral intervention; the broader clinical team includes interventional radiologists and cardiologists using image-guided vascular techniques.
How GAE fits into knee care
GAE is an emerging treatment rather than a universal replacement for established osteoarthritis care. A 2026 Society of Interventional Radiology position statement supports it as an option for appropriately selected patients who have failed conservative therapy and wish to avoid or delay arthroplasty, but notes that U.S. embolic agents currently lack a formal FDA indication for musculoskeletal procedures. Evidence is still evolving: observational studies often report meaningful improvement, while sham-controlled randomized trials have produced less conclusive results.
