Serving Those Who Served: Advancing Pain Care for Veterans
About this episode
This episode discusses the unique pain care needs of veterans and the importance of cultural competency in treatment.
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Pagani and Dr. David Reece share their journeys into pain medicine and their commitment to caring for veterans, highlighting the unique pain syndromes and psychological complexities often seen in this population. They emphasize the role of minimally invasive spine solutions like Minuteman and Liberty in improving mobility and quality of life, while also underscoring the importance of understanding military culture for effective care. Looking ahead, they advocate for greater innovation and awareness in veteran-focused pain management, urging civilian providers to build cultural competency and individualized treatment approaches. Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD: Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy. https://www.californiapaindoctors.com/patrick-buchanan-m-d/ https://www.instagram.com/patdbmd/?hl=en Host, Timothy Deer, MD: Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of the Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias. Dr. Deer has led a revolution in interventional spine and nerve care by teaching…
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