
Pain Management, Anesthesiologist in Portland, Oregon (OR)
Carl C Balog MD
Pain Management, Anesthesiologist
SpineCare Northwest
527 SE 39th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
Telephone: 503-238-7246
Website: www.SpinecareNW.com
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Certification
- Board Certified
Associations
- North American Spine Society
Specialties
- Degenerative Spine
- Interventional Pain Management
Hospital Affiliations
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
- Kaiser Permanente
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About Our Practice:
Oregon Pain Associates and SpinecareNorthwest are Centers of Excellence and the premier private practice dedicated to minimally invasive interventional pain techniques. Whether you need a simple injection or diagnostic workup, Dr. Balog and his staff work with your referring physician to find the reason for your pain. We perform epidural steroid injections and facet injections, percutaneous disk decompression (Nucleoplasty), radiofrequency facet nerve ablation, vertebroplasty (cement stabilization) for vertebral compression fractures, as well as spinal cord stimulation (for failed back surgery), spinal infusion pumps and even varicose veins treatment for painful legs including sclerotherapy. Dr. Balog is a nationally recognized thought leader in interventional pain therapies and former Medical Director for Pain Medicine at Providence Portland Medical Center. Dr. Balog is board-certified in internal medicine, anesthesiology, and pain medicine--uniquely qualified to evaluate and treat all painful diagnosis. He remains active as a consultant for medical device companies and is involved in several clinical trials. He is known for his compassion and bed-side manner, which have earned him high praise regionally. He can be found in several area offices in both Portland and Salem, and welcomes referrals from all healthcare providers.
Things You Should Know Before Seeing a Pain Management Specialist:
- What is a Pain Medicine (or Pain Management) Specialist?
The goal of pain management is to manage acute or chronic pain by reducing pain frequency and intensity. - Pain Medicine (or Pain Management) Specialist Education and Training
Pain management specialists must complete years of advanced education and training to become cerfified in pain medicine. - What Disorders Do Pain Medicine (or Pain Management) Specialists Treat
Whether pain is acute or chronic, your primary care or other treating physician may refer you to a pain management specialist to treat spine-related pain. - Your First Appointment with a Pain Medicine (or Pain Management) Specialist: What to Expect
During your first appointment with a pain management specialist, he will perform an examination and ask you many questions about your pain. Listed here are 10 common questions. - What Treatments Do Pain Medicine (or Pain Management) Specialists Provide?
The treatments offered by pain management specialists are almost as diverse as the spine pain problems treatment aims to manage! - Questions to Ask Your Pain Medicine (or Pain Management) Specialist
This simple guideline will help you prepare for your visit with a pain management specialist. Plus, questions you should ask the doctor.
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