Dr. Susan Barnett Brinkley, MD, Pain Management Specialist
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Dr. Susan Barnett Brinkley, MD

Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine

198 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite 200 Frederick MD, 21702
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Dr. Susan Brinkley practices Pain Medicine in Frederick, MD. 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. Brinkley 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 of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1989

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

internal medicine

Dr. Susan Barnett Brinkley, MD's Practice location

Susan Brinkley

198 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite 200 -
Frederick, MD 21702
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110 Baughmans Ln Suite 270 -
Frederick, MD 21702
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Get to know Internist Dr. Susan Barnett Brinkley, who serves patients in Frederick, Maryland.

A trusted internist, Dr. Brinkley sees patients at her private practice in Frederick, Maryland. She caters to both adult and adolescent patients, emphasizing primary care and long-term health concerns. With a deep understanding of the importance of comprehensive medical care, she recommends immediate medical attention for acute problems while also advocating for regular physical examinations to promote overall wellness.

Her special interest in pain control allows her to provide valuable insights and effective treatments to patients who experience various forms of pain. Whether it be acute or chronic pain, she employs her knowledge and expertise to alleviate suffering and enhance her patients’ quality of life.

Completing her undergraduate education at the University of Maryland, Dr. Brinkley pursued a medical degree at the University of Maryland Medical School, which she successfully earned in 1989. Her commitment to excellence led her to complete her residency in internal medicine at the Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine in 1992.

As a testament to her success, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in Internal Medicine are called Internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

On a more personal note, Dr. Brinkley resides on a horse farm in New Market, along with her loving family, which includes an adopted daughter from Ukraine.

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