Dr. Lucien J. Parrillo is a highly experienced physician specializing in interventional pain management, with a career spanning nearly two decades across multiple healthcare institutions. Most recently, he has served as a staff physician in interventional pain management at Advent Health, Bond Clinic, and The Gessler Clinic, where he provided advanced pain care to a wide spectrum of patients. Earlier in his career, he directed pain management services at the Connecticut Spine Institute and Eastern Connecticut Hematology & Oncology, where he oversaw both interventional procedures and supportive care for patients with cancer-related pain. His leadership roles reflect his ability to integrate clinical expertise with program development and patient-centered care.
His medical training is extensive and diverse, encompassing multiple fellowships and board certifications. Dr. Parrillo completed fellowships in hospice and palliative medicine at Yale, interventional spine and pain management in Georgia, sports medicine at Maine Medical Center, and occupational medicine at UConn Health. He is board certified in pain management, addiction medicine, sports medicine, occupational medicine, and internal medicine—underscoring his multidisciplinary expertise. This breadth of specialization equips him to address complex patient needs, from chronic pain to addiction-related care and occupational health.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Parrillo has contributed to academic medicine through publications, research, and presentations. His writing includes chapters in The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Essential Orthopedics, focusing on dermatology, disability, and impairment in athletes. He has served as a sub-investigator in several multi-center clinical trials evaluating pain treatments, opioid-induced constipation management, and novel therapeutics for osteoarthritis. His presentations have spanned topics such as addiction, osteoarthritis, and non-drug pain management strategies, highlighting his dedication to advancing medical education and patient care innovation.