Mr. Andrew Chidi Okpaleke M.D., MPH
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
919 53rd Ave E Bradenton FL, 34203About
Dr. Andrew Okpaleke practices Pain Medicine in Bradenton, FL. 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. Okpaleke 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
Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1982
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