Dr. Long D Vu D.O.
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
9025 Grant St Thornton CO, 80229About
Dr. Long Vu practices Pain Medicine in Thornton, CO and south Denver. 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. Vu 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
Midwestern University DO 2000
Cornell University MS 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology)
Provider Details
Dr. Long D Vu D.O.'s Practice location
Dr. Long D Vu D.O.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Vu
Recommended Articles
- Tylenol-Codeine Side Effects
OverviewTylenol (acetaminophen) and codeine are used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. Aside from pain, acetaminophen is also used to reduce fever. Tylenol is not a habit-forming drug. However, when this drug is taken in large dosages, serious liver damage including other negative side...
- 512 Pill Used for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
IntroductionThe 512 pill is a white-colored round pill with an imprint of "512". It is known to contain the active ingredients acetaminophen with the strength of 325 mg and oxycodone with the strength of 5 mg. This medicine is supplied by the company known as Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals.The 512...
- Charley Horse: Prevention and Treatment
What is Charley Horse?A charley horse is commonly referred to as muscle spasms, which can occur in any of the muscles present in the body, but most commonly in the legs. These muscle spasms are experienced as uncomfortable contractions of the muscles. If these contracting muscles do not relax even...
- The History of Fibromyalgia
IntroductionSome may consider fibromyalgia as a fairly new medical condition, but the truth is, this medical condition has actually existed for more than centuries. The term “fibromyalgia” first came into existence in the year 1976. Since the early 1800s, scientists and physicians have written...
- Sprained Ribs: What You Need to Know
The ribs form a cage-like structure that helps protect the heart and lungs against injuries. There are 24 ribs in the human body with 12 ribs on each side. Rib injuries can affect the lungs or heart if treatment is not given in a timely manner. What is a sprained rib?A sprained rib is also called...
- Scoliosis Symptoms and Causes
Scoliosis often occurs in kids below the age of puberty. Some of the most common signs of scoliosis happen to be the following:...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. James Scott Bainbridge M.D.7730 E Belleview Ave Englewood CO 80111
- Dr. John R Schultz MD403 Summit Blvd Broomfield CO 80021
- Dr. Christopher J Centeno MD403 Summit Blvd Broomfield CO 80021
- Dr. Mazin Al tamimi M.D.7720 S Broadway Littleton CO 80122
- Dr. Christopher J D ambrosia M.D.8101 E LOWRY BLVD DENVER CO 80230
- Dr. Jutta Worwag M.D.80 Garden Ctr Broomfield CO 80020