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Joseph Ho

Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine

Dr. Joseph Ho practices Pain Medicine in Fullerton, CA. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Ho serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
Joseph Ho
  • Fullerton, CA
  • Accepting new patients

Can I take painkillers before local anesthetic?

Some pain medications are safe to take beforehand while others are not (may increase chance of bleeding). It will be best to speak with your doctor who is performing the surgery READ MORE
Some pain medications are safe to take beforehand while others are not (may increase chance of bleeding). It will be best to speak with your doctor who is performing the surgery and find out.