Consulting an Interventional Pain Management Specialist

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Consulting an Interventional Pain Management
Specialist
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Interventional Pain Management

• Interventional pain management or interventional
  pain medicine is a subspecialty of pain
  management. It is devoted to the use of invasive
  techniques such as facet joint injections, nerve
  blocks, and implantable drug delivery systems.

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Things to Consider When Choosing a Pain Specialist

• Select a doctor who
• Is knowledgeable about pain and its treatments
• Takes the time to interview and examine the
  patient before embarking on a plan
• Uses a multimodal approach, including
  medications, physical therapy, and injections
• Explains why procedures and medication are being
  used
• Explains risks, benefits, and alternatives to
  therapies

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Questions to Ask a Pain Specialist

• Do you have confirmation of a pain fellowship?
• Do you have Certification of Pain Medicine for
  the American Board of Anesthesia?
• Do you belong to any professional pain
  organizations?
• Are you up to date with current recommendations
  and standards for pain medicine?

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About Dr. Sady Ribeiro

• Dr. Sady Ribeiro, M.D. is a former rheumatologist
  who now specializes in interventional pain
  management and rehabilitation.
• He is a Diplomate of the American Board of
  Interventional Pain, American Board of Pain
  Medicine, American Academy of Pain Management,
  and American Board of Physical Medicine and
  Rehabilitation.

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• If you are addicted to pain medications and
  require an addiction specialist, then Dr. Ribeiro
  can help you. For a long-term detoxification
  program, please speak with your primary care
  physician.

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• Contact Us
• Dr. Sady Ribeiro, M.D.
• Address 38-04 31st Avenue
• Astoria, NY 11103
• Ph. No. (646)-568-9102
• Fax [phone]
• E- Mail sribeiro_at_sadyribeiromd.com
• www.sadyribeiromd.com