Dr. Jack M. Berger M.D.
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
1500 San Pablo St Usc University Hospi Los Angeles CA, 90033Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Jack Berger practices Pain Medicine in Los Angeles, 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. Berger 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
Univ Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna, Italy 1978
Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia,Bologna, Italy 1978
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Common misconceptions about opioid use for pain management at the end of life.
- Tapentadol extended release in the management of peripheral diabetic neuropathic pain.
- The Clinical Applications of Extended-Release Abuse-Deterrent Opioids.
- Challenges of pain control and the role of the ambulatory pain specialist in the outpatient surgery setting.
Treatments
- Pain Management
Professional Memberships
- Member LACMA
- Member CMA
- Member CSA
- Member ASA
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