Your Path to Relief: Neurology & Pain Conditions

We provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and personalized treatment plans — ranging from medical therapy and minimally invasive procedures to advanced interventional techniques — to help patients regain function and improve quality of life.

We have open appointments for eligible new patients within one week. Call us at 240-220-6600 to begin your care.

WHY CHOOSE US

Meet Dr. Li

Shengyun Li, MD, PhD

Double Board-Certified (Neurology & Pain Medicine)
Dual Fellowship-Trained
Harvard-Trained Specialist

Serving area:
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Potomac, Olney, other Capital areas

Language:
English, Mandarin

At Advanced Pain & Neurology Center, patients receive care from Dr. Li, a highly trained physician with dual expertise as a George Washington trained neurologist and a Harvard trained interventional pain specialist. With this distinctive combination of training, Dr. Li is able to evaluate and treat patients from both a neurological and pain perspective, providing an integrated approach that leads to more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatment options.

Dr. Li is committed to staying at the forefront of the field, continuously learning and applying cutting-edge techniques to ensure that his skills remain sharp and his care remains exceptional. Patients can trust that they will receive thoughtful, thorough, and advanced care — all from one dedicated and experienced physician.

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Comprehensive conditions we treat

CONDITIONS

Neurology Conditions

- Migraine
- Tension headaches
- Cluster headaches
- Chronic daily headaches
- Medication overuse headache
- Stroke
- Transient ischemic attacks (mini-stroke)
- Balance problems
- Vertigo and dizziness
- Peripheral neuropathy (numbness, tingling, burning in hands or feet)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sciatica and radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the spine)
- Muscle weakness or muscle disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- Essential tremor
- Dystonia
- Restless legs syndrome
- Focal and generalized epilepsy
- New-onset seizures
- Seizure management and monitoring
- Unexplained episodes of loss of awareness
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Vascular dementia
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Neuromyelitis optica (NMO)
- Facial pain or trigeminal neuralgia
- Bell’s palsy
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness of unclear cause
- Neurological symptoms after infections or illnesses

Pain Conditions

- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Whiplash injuries
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Degenerative disc disease
- Facet joint arthritisSpinal stenosis
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
- Shoulder pain (rotator cuff, bursitis, arthritis)
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Sciatica
- Occipital neuralgia
- Neuropathic pain
- Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles pain)
- CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)
- Diabetic nerve pain
- Chronic migraine (Botox therapy)
- Occipital neuralgia
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias
- Facial pain syndromes
- Cancer-related pain syndromes
- Post-laminectomy pain
Opioid medications can offer pain relief, but they carry serious risks—including dependence, tolerance, and overdose.
Because of these risks, our clinic prioritizes non-opioid strategies that go after pain at its source, reduce the likelihood of dependency, and improve quality of life—without compromising safety. Our commitment is to help you live with less pain and greater function, while avoiding the harmful consequences that opioid use can carry.
- Fibromyalgia
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Pain after injury or trauma

SERVICES

How we can help

Neurological disease diagnosis and treatment

Pain disorder non-opioid management

Botox for chronic migraine

Epidural steroid injections

Sacroiliac joint injections

Medial branch block/facet joint injections

Radiofrequency ablation

Genicular nerve blocks for knee pain

Shoulder and knee injections

Spinal cord stimulator trial

NCS/EMG studies

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

INSURANCE

Accepted insurances

“I was suffering from severe head and neck pain and could barely function. Dr. Li carefully evaluated my symptoms and insisted on a brain and neck MRI, which led to the diagnosis of a rare CSF leak. His persistence and thorough explanation made all the difference in my recovery. I’m deeply grateful for his care.”

— Alice from Google Review
"Had a very positive experience at the Advanced Pain and Neurology Center. Dr. Li was attentive, thorough, and took the time to explain my condition and treatment options clearly. I felt listened to and left the visit feeling reassured and confident in the care plan."

— Yilun Sun
"Great Neurologist, besides professional expertise, the great communication and understanding made my visits pleasant experiences. Plus welcoming environment and very well-equipped office."

— Seven Hsing
"Dr. Li is extremely patient and meticulous during consultations. He conducts a comprehensive and thorough analysis of the patient’s condition, demonstrates accurate and well-controlled clinical judgment, and provides necessary medical education and guidance. He is a trustworthy and highly reliable physician."

— Ivy Chai
"Positive experience, very thorough and didn’t feel rush!"

— Neghena Hamidi
"Dr. Li is very patient and knowledgeable. He explained my lower back pain clearly and thoroughly, and I finally understood what was causing my pain. The visit was professional and comfortable, and I felt well cared for. I highly recommend Dr. Li and this clinic for anyone looking for a pain management doctor for lower back pain."

— Snow from Google Review
"Excellent - knowledgeable, thorough, and a very good communicator."

— J D

CONTACT

We are here to help

Phone

240-220-6600

Fax

855-538-3415

Email

info@advancedpainneurology.com

Address

501 N Frederick Ave, Suite 302, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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