Dr. Robert Purtock M.D.
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
725 American Ave Waukesha WI, 53188About
Dr. Robert Purtock practices Pain Medicine in Waukesha, WI. 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. Purtock 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1980
Medical College of Wisconsin 1980
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine
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