Dr. Brian Chivas James M.D.
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
3920 Bee Ridge Rd Blg E Ste F Sarasota FL, 34233About
Dr. Brian James practices Pain Medicine in Sarasota, FL. 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. James 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.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1991
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1991
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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