52 Results forPain Medicine Doctors near Bountiful, UT
Learn more about Pain Medicine Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Pain Medicine Doctors
A pain medicine doctor specializes in diagnosing, treating and managing pain and a range of painful disorders. A pain medicine doctor cares for the health needs of people with acute pain, chronic pain, and cancer pain. Because pain is complex and covers a wide spectrum of conditions, pain medicine doctors specialize in both the physical and mental aspects of pain management.
A pain medicine doctor typically:
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Evaluates your medical history and any test results you have
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Performs a physical exam
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Evaluates your answers to pain questionnaires
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Orders and interprets laboratory tests, imaging exams, neurologic exams, and muscle and nerve studies
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Diagnoses and treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, fibromyalgia, cancer pain, migraine headaches, diabetic neuropathy, sports injuries, and burn pain
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Prescribes medications
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Orders physical therapy, electrical stimulation therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and counseling
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Performs therapeutic injections and nerve blocks
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Refers you to an appropriate surgeon if necessary
A pain medicine doctor may also be known as a pain medicine specialist, pain management doctor, or pain medicine physician.
There are 52 specialists practicing Pain Medicine in Bountiful, UT with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 25 hospitals near Bountiful, UT with affiliated Pain Medicine specialists, including University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, Lakeview Hospital and Saint George Regional Hospital.
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- 520 Medical Dr Ste 220Bountiful, UT 840100.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Biography: Dr. Alex Jonathan Nelson was born and raised in northern Utah. After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah, he attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine.In addition to his medical doctorate, he also completed the requirements for a Master of Health Administration in the OSU College of Public Health after receiving a university graduate fellowship.He received multiple honors during his medical studies, including a Dean's Scholarship, Dean's Leadership Scholarship, the Samuel J. Roessler Memorial research scholarship, and the Department of Neurology outstanding performance award.During Dr. Nelson's clinical rotations, he became fascinated with the function and pathology of the nervous system, which drove his decision to pursue a residency in Neurology. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Nelson did a preliminary medicine intern year at the University of Utah before moving to Minnesota for his Neurology residency at one of the most distinguished and respected programs in the world, Mayo Clinic. While learning the complexities of the diagnosis and management of disorders of the nervous system, Dr. Nelson became particularly interested in the painful manifestations of neurologic dysfunction, and turned this desire into a pursuance of a subspecialty in Pain Medicine.He went on to do fellowship training in Pain Medicine at one of the American Pain Society's clinic centers of excellence, the University of California - Davis Pain Center. In fellowship, Dr. Nelson was instructed in a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of chronic pain conditions. He became skilled in the full spectrum of interventional techniques, including fluoroscopically-guided procedures, ultrasound-guided procedures, and advanced techniques of spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation.Dr. Nelson is board certified in Neurology and Pain Management. He will be seeing patients with any type of chronic pain, but has particular clinical interest in the treatment of headaches and neuropathic pain conditions.
- 1551 Renaissance Towne Dr Ste 540Bountiful, UT 840100.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: We are Canyon Ridge Pain and Spine, and we are much more than your average pain clinic. People come to us suffering from spine pain, other chronic joint pain and arthritis, and find real solutions that relieve and treat their pain in a real and lasting way. We offer treatments you are most likely familiar with such as epidural injections, but unlike the others, we specialize in the most advanced treatment methods which will help us create a more tailored and effective treatment plan for you.
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