Pain Management, Physiatrist in Beverly Hills, California (CA)
Steven J Waltrip MD
Pain Management, Physiatrist
Suite 750
- Board Certified
- North American Spine Society
- Century City Hospital
Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Waltrip is a Qualified Medical Examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council. He is a member of the North American Spine Society (N.A.S.S.) and lectures regularly at the UCLA School of Medicine. He also serves on the Advisory Board for My Gym Enterprises, a worldwide organization committed to children’s fitness.
Dr. Waltrip is dedicated to returning patients to their highest level of function. He combines a compassionate spirit with an abundance of knowledge and experience to provide the best care possible.
His special interested is in non-surgical back pain, spinal stenosis, arthritis, sports medicine, and knee and hip problems.
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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