Dr. Berteau practices
Neurology and Pain Medicine
in
McComb, Mississippi,
and Hermitage, Tennessee.
Dr. Craig Berteau
graduated
with an MD 18 years ago.
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Education
Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available
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Years Since Graduation
18
Five-Star Recognition
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State License Information
Licensed in Tennessee, June 5, 1995 through February 28, 2010
Licensed in Mississippi
Licensed in Tennessee
What is Pain Medicine?
Pain medicine specialists work with patients to relieve suffering and discomfort that may be present during a medical or surgical procedure, or because of a disease or condition. An anesthesiologist is a physician who has had special training and is board-certified in pain management. A pain medicine specialist can be an anesthesiologist, neurologist, or psychiatrist. This specialist is either the primary physician, or acts as a consultant, to coordinate a patient’s care with other physicians.
For chronic or severe pain, narcotics are often used. Narcotics carry with them a potential for side effects and addiction, so patients and physicians must more »