Dr. John H Stephenson M.D.
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne Atlanta GA, 30342About
Dr. John Stephenson practices Pain Medicine in Atlanta, GA. 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. Stephenson 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
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1989
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine
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