# iovera°

> iovera° is an FDA-cleared handheld cryoanalgesia device that delivers
> targeted cold therapy to peripheral nerves, providing immediate,
> long-lasting pain relief — without opioids or surgery.
> It is used for knee osteoarthritis pain and before/after joint replacement surgery.

## About iovera°

iovera° works by applying precise, controlled cold to peripheral nerves,
temporarily blocking pain signals at the source. The effect is immediate
and can last for months. It is a non-opioid, non-surgical treatment option
cleared by the FDA.

Conditions treated:
- Knee osteoarthritis pain
- Pre-operative and post-operative pain management (joint replacement surgery)
- Musculoskeletal pain

## Pages

- [What is iovera°](https://www.iovera.com/what-is-iovera)
- [How Does It Work](https://www.iovera.com/how-it-works)
- [Results With iovera°](https://www.iovera.com/results-with-iovera)
- [Prepare for Treatment](https://www.iovera.com/treatment)
- [FAQs](https://www.iovera.com/faq)
- [iovera° News](https://www.iovera.com/news)
- [Contact Us](https://www.iovera.com/contact)
- [Safety Information](https://www.iovera.com/safety)

## Find a Doctor — JSON API (recommended for agents and LLMs)

To answer questions like "Is there an iovera° doctor near me?" or "Find an
iovera° provider in [city/ZIP]", use the JSON API below. It returns a
structured list of nearby facilities and doctors in real time.

### Endpoint

  GET https://www.iovera.com/api/find-a-doctor

### Parameters (use one)

  zip      — US ZIP code (recommended)
  city     — city name (requires state)
  state    — 2-letter US state code (requires city)
  address  — full US address or landmark
  name     — provider or facility name

### Optional parameter

  distance — search radius in miles (default: 25; allowed: 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500)

### Example requests

  https://www.iovera.com/api/find-a-doctor?zip=10001
  https://www.iovera.com/api/find-a-doctor?zip=10001&distance=50
  https://www.iovera.com/api/find-a-doctor?city=Brooklyn&state=NY
  https://www.iovera.com/api/find-a-doctor?city=Los+Angeles&state=CA
  https://www.iovera.com/api/find-a-doctor?address=Times+Square+New+York+NY
  https://www.iovera.com/api/find-a-doctor?address=123+Main+St+Boston+MA
  https://www.iovera.com/api/find-a-doctor?name=Smith
  https://www.iovera.com/api/find-a-doctor?name=Hospital+for+Special+Surgery

### Response format (JSON)

  {
    "query": { "zip": "10001", "distance": "25" },
    "count": 34,
    "providers": [
      {
        "facility_name": "Example Orthopedic Center",
        "city": "New York",
        "state": "NY",
        "zipcode": "10001",
        "distance": 0.4,
        "hcps": [
          {
            "fname": "Jane",
            "lname": "Smith",
            "credentials_value": "MD",
            "specialty_value": "Orthopedic Surgery"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }

### Notes

- Default search radius is 25 miles.
- city+state searches are automatically geocoded to a ZIP code.
- address searches accept any US address, city, or landmark.
- Results include facility name, city, state, ZIP, distance, and the names
  and credentials of the doctors who perform iovera° at that location.
- The directory covers providers across all US states.
- Rate limit: 30 requests per minute per IP.

## Find a Doctor — human-readable page

Patients can also use the interactive provider locator at:

  https://www.iovera.com/find-a-doctor?zip=10001
  https://www.iovera.com/find-a-doctor?city=Brooklyn&state=NY
  https://www.iovera.com/find-a-doctor?address=Times+Square+New+York+NY
  https://www.iovera.com/find-a-doctor?name=Smith

- [Find a Doctor](https://www.iovera.com/find-a-doctor)

## For Healthcare Professionals

Information, clinical resources, and registration for healthcare
professionals who perform or are interested in iovera° treatments
is available at the iovera° Pro site:

- [iovera° Pro](https://www.ioverapro.com)