Dr. David Chow, MD

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Dr. Chow practices Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. David Chow graduated with an MD.

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View Contact Information: 1455 Montego Suite 204
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Research Related Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Herniated Disc

Specialties: Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Gender: Male
Insurance Plans Accepted: Cigna, HealthNet, WellCare, Humana, BCBS, United Health Care, Wellpoint

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Education: Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available in the Detailed Report.
Five-Star Recognition: HealthGrades Recognized and Five-Star designations are available in the Detailed Report.
Group Practice: California Spine Center
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Year Joined Practice: 2006*
State License Information: Licensed in California, October 24, 2003 through March 31, 2009
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 »

Professional Experience

Professional Affiliations/Memberships: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
American Medical Association
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Association of Academic Physiatrists
North American Spine Society
Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports & Occupational Rehabilitation
Participation in Clinical Trials: Yes*
Awards and Honors: 1999-2000, Chief Resident, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, The Ohio State Univercity Medical Center*; 1992, magna cum laude with Honors, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio*

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Accepting New Patients: Yes*
Provides Patients With Access to a Nurse: Yes*

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