About Advanced Pain Care ®

Advanced Pain Care is a medical specialty company offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary team approach to the treatment of patients afflicted by acute, chronic and neoplastic pain.

Advanced Pain Care in association with the Texas Institute of Pain Medicine, provides qualified physicians board certified and subspecialty trained in pain medicine.

Our highly qualified staff focuses on both the physical and psycological aspects of a patient's pain condition.

Advanced Pain Care Centers

Advanced Pain Care has designed state-of-the-art pain facilities especially for the treatment of pain. Patients services are provided on-site at Advanced Pain Care Centers, local hospitals, and outpatient surgery centers.

Philosophy

Advanced Pain Care is designed to work effectively with the new health care environment. Utilizing a diagnostic treatment continuum results in cost control and provides the most effective medical care. Advanced Pain Care also stresses the importance of the patient's role in setting realistic goals to maximize results. Family support and program participation is encouraged. Coordination of treatment planning with the referring or primary care physician and insurance is emphasized for effective continuity of care.

Interdisciplinary Approach

Advanced Pain Care's interdisciplinary approach includes an evaluation by a physician specially trained in pain medicine. Evaluations by other specialists, including neurologists, psychologists and physical therapists are provided when appropriate.

Program Goals

• To help patients return to the most functional and productive lifestyle possible by accurate assessment and diagnosis, and an individualized cost effective treatment plan.
• To reduce the source of pain.
• To eliminate unnecessary duplication of costly assessments and medical procedures.
• To heal families of chronic pain patients through educational and therapeutic modalities.
• To teach patients to function with pain limitations.
• To increase the patient's strength and flexibility by providing the most effective and appropriate rehabilitation.
• To educate the patient, family medical, and payor communities in all aspects of pain treatment.
• To facilitate communication between referring physicians, managed care companies, and patients.