About Dr. Carrera

Spine, joint, and nerve specialist Dr. Carrera's dogs.

Dr. Carrera was born in Cuba and lived there for 11 years. He lived in South Florida for another 11 years before moving to Colorado for medical school. He completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency and Pain Management fellowship at the University of Colorado.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, traveling, and trying new foods.

What makes Dr. Carrera different from other pain doctors?

  • He believes in treating his patients like he would treat his family.

  • He treats pain quickly. He prioritizes getting patients in pain seen FAST, often within one week of referral.

  • He utilizes the smallest needles possible to perform injections. Most patients say “That was not as bad as I thought it was going to be,” or “That’s it!?”

  • He constantly thinks about the safest and simplest steps to help your pain.

  • He believes in education. He finds that the more educated patients are about their conditions, the less afraid they are.