Mr. Dr. Steven A. Brewer, DMSc, PA-c
Pain Management Specialist
1630 WILKES RIDGE PKWY STE 203 Richmond VA, 23233About
Steven Brewer is a physician assistant practicing in Richmond, VA. Steven specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
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What medications can I take for chronic knee pain?
Any NSAID to start then consider Steroid steroids or Orthovisc READ MORE
What causes this pain?
That sounds like radicular pain which usually travels from the neck to the hand and could signify a nerve impingement. READ MORE
Can Doctors Just Prescribe Pain Medication?
There has been a trend away from high dose opioids. Many providers have lost their license or have been put in jail for frivolous prescribing practices. Patient’s often don’t understand and that can be frustrating but many studies show that patients on higher doses of opioids aren’t any more productive. READ MORE
What causes pain in the back of the leg behind the knee?
That could be a bakers cyst secondary to a meniscal tear versus a hamstring insertion pain. Depends on the story. READ MORE
What is the best medicine for a headache?
Many OTC meds have caffeine to help with headache sxs. For tension type headaches O2 can help. Fir migraine HA you can use a triptan injected subcutaneously. There are at least 3 migraine prevention Medications out now too. READ MORE
Will I need surgery or rehab for intense shoulder pain?
For your age I would always start with rehab. READ MORE
Is paracetamol good for headaches?
Tylenol is a great drug for headache, yes. READ MORE
How do you stop body aches?
Regular exercise is great to avoid generalized pain. Diet and wt loss are great. READ MORE
Is heat or cold better for wrist pain?
Typically ice for acute pn and heat for chronic READ MORE
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Get to know Pain Management Physician Assistant Steven Brewer, who serves the population of Virginia. Steven Brewer is a highly respected and experienced PA, having been in practice for over eleven years. His career in medicine began at the age of 17 when he joined the Army as a combat medic. He later practiced as a physical therapy assistant serving both American and Allied forces specializing in rehabilitation,amputees and burn victims. Steve completed his Associates of Physical Therapy Assistant degree with Arapahoe Community College while deployed in a combat zone. He completed the Interservice Physician Assistant program and received his Bachelors and Masters degree through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Upon graduation he was assigned to the 6-4 Cavalry unit where he was deployed to Combat Outpost Keating in the Kunar province, Afghanistan. Steve acted as the senior medical asset in a far forward and remote location only accessible by aircraft. For his service treating severely injured soldiers during that time he was awarded the Bronze Star. Steve later volunteered for a Medevac unit and has flown over 100 combat hours between point of injury extractions, resupply and surveillance missions earning him the prestigious Air medal. Steve has dedicated his life to delivering compassionate care, and has been practicing medicine in one capacity or another for the last 24 years. He is is now retired with an Honorable discharge and his actions along with the other brave men who spent time at COP Keating are depicted in a book, The Outpost, (soon to be film) written by Jake Tapper and directed by Rod Lurie. He is determined to enhance his patients’ quality of life, providing high quality, individualized care in order to ensure the most optimal results. With a passion for his work and friendly bedside manner, Steven is noted for his expertise in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Pain Management, Addiction medicine and Men’s wellness. Steven keeps current with the newest developments, guidelines, and procedures and is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Medical Science degree through the University of Lynchburg. Physician Assistants are healthcare professionals who assists physicians in the practice of medicine as a part of a healthcare team while collaborating physicians and other providers. Physician Assistants are concerned with preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a plethora of health care services under a supervising physician. Their scope of practice varies by jurisdiction and healthcare setting.
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