Dr. Eliel Nataki, MD, is a highly respected pain medicine specialist and anesthesiologist with over 40 years of experience, serving Laredo and surrounding communities. He earned his medical degree from Universidad de Montemorelos in 1980 and completed extensive training— including residencies in general surgery at Harlem Hospital Center and anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, followed by a fellowship in pain medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Nataki is known for offering compassionate, expert care across a wide range of painful conditions—from acute injuries to chronic disorders—through both hospital and outpatient services. He is fluent in English and Spanish and is committed to helping patients regain comfort, mobility, and quality of life using advanced, personalized pain management treatments.