If you suffer from chronic pain you have likely already spoken to your primary care physician and may have already begun some form of treatment. Many patients wonder what the differences are in seeking treatment for chronic pain from there primary care physician and a physician in pain management.
What do Pain Management Physicians Do?
Pain management physicians are highly trained and specialized to diagnose and treat pain conditions. These pain conditions can be acute or chronic. While primary care physicians are highly trained to treat a variety of conditions, they do not have the training that pain management physicians recieve when it comes to diagnosis and treatment of pain.
All of our physicians at South Lake Pain Institute are board-certified anesthesiologists with advanced training in pain management. Our physicians perform patient services both in the clinic and hospital settings.
In addition, our physicians are experts in performing interventional techniques such as:
If you are suffering from acute or chronic pain, one of the best things your primary care provider can do is refer you to a pain management provider. Our team will provide you with an individulized treatment plan for your unique condition. We look forward to the opportunity to restore your quality of life and getting you back to feeling more like you again.
