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Finding The Right Doctor to Treat Your Chronic Pain Condition
Finding The Right Doctor to Treat Your Chronic Pain Condition
Everyone who
has experienced chronic pain knows what a severe impact it can have on your
life. From disturbed sleep to trouble walking, climbing stairs or even sitting,
chronic pain needs to be treated as early as possible. There are so many pain management doctors that the process of finding the right one for
you may seem overwhelming; how do you choose?
Choosing Based on the Network
Many people
turn to their health insurance company for listings of specialists in their network. This is a good place to start, and many pain management doctors accept a wide range of insurance plans. However, try not to select a
doctor only because they are covered by your insurance. New York Pain Care accepts PPO and POS Insurance Plans.
Getting Recommendations
Asking
friends or family members for a recommendation is another common first step for
people seeking a medical professional. Be aware, though, that the doctor who
treated your friend may not be the right fit for you. A pain management doctor should not only meet high professional standards, but should be
someone who listens to you and respects your point of view.
Consider the
highly qualified doctors at New York Pain Care. Located near Union Square, New
York Pain Care includes Interventional Spine Specialists such as Dr. Vivek Mehta, a
Board Certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who completed
his residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Mehta
successfully completed a fellowship in Interventional Spine Medicine at The
Orthopedic Clinic Association in Phoenix, Arizona and is a member of multiple
professional associations, including the American Medical Society of Sports
Medicine and the North American Spine Society.
Finding Someone with Experience
Of course, a
doctor’s credentials are not the only thing you should consider. A doctor should have experience that is relevant to you. Dr. Mehta,
for example, is experienced in treating athletes. He has been a doctor for teams
from high school to professional levels in a wide range of sports, including
football, basketball, hockey, and baseball. He was also a Spine Consultant for
the NBA Phoenix Suns, WNBA Phoenix Mercury, and Arizona State University
Football team.
Research our doctors and talk to them to make sure you are comfortable. Answers to questions
such as “How do you integrate a patient’s preferences into a treatment plan?”
and “What is your approach to prescribing pain medication?” should give you a
good sense of a doctor’s treatment philosophy.
With professionals like Dr. Mehta, New York Pain Care offers the best treatment in the area. Call us today
with any questions or concerns or to schedule an appointment at (212) 604-1300 or book online here.
Check out this Press Release recently published on Dr. Vivek Mehta.
Check out this Press Release recently published on Dr. Vivek Mehta.