Dr. Seth Thomas Billiodeaux, MD

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Get to know Pain Management Specialist Dr. Seth Thomas Billiodeaux, who serves patients in Lake Charles, Louisiana 

Well-versed in the field of anesthesiology and pain management, Dr. Billiodeaux is a distinguished practitioner, equipped with the knowledge and expertise to address complex spinal and musculoskeletal disorders. His commitment to his patients’ well-being is unwavering. His office, conveniently located within the Lake Charles Memorial Medical Office Building, is a hub of healing and hope for those seeking relief from various painful conditions.

Specializing in a range of ailments, his practice encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions. Whether it’s the debilitating throes of a persistent headache, the nagging discomfort of neck pain, the challenges of lower back pain, or the intricacies of sacrococcygeal, thoracic, or joint pain, his expertise extends to an array of afflictions. His dedication also extends to addressing abdominal and pelvic pain, striving to alleviate the discomfort and enhance the quality of life for all his patients. 

His interest is treating spasticity disorders and migraines with Botox and vertebral body compression fractures with kyphoplasties. He is also excited to offer cutting edge treatments such as spinal distraction devices with Vertiflex for spinal stenosis, allograft disc supplements with Viadisc for lumbar degenerative disc syndrome, diagnostic (ie. lumbar punctures, vertebral body biopsies, joint ultrasounds) and joint procedures (Iovera, geniculate nerve rhiztomies, viscoelastic supplements, depot steroid injections such as Zilretta, Tenjet) as well as clinical trials. In addition to these pain procedures he also enjoys working with his NPs, Logan Keller FNP and Kathryn Iste FNP, who also offer cosmetic procedures. 

Back in the early days of his academic career, his educational journey began at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, followed by the pursuit of his medical degree at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center. His dedication to medicine then took him to the Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Medicine, where he completed his residency in anesthesiology and later his fellowship in advanced pain management procedures. His fellowship training in spinal and musculoskeletal disorders has enabled him to develop a deep understanding of the intricate issues related to these conditions, allowing him to provide specialized care that makes a real difference in the lives of his patients.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor is a board-certified specialist in spinal and musculoskeletal disorders by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). As the certifying body for anesthesiologists since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. Its mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology.

Pain management is a unique branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach to ease the suffering and improve the quality of life of those living with pain with the aim of improving everyday function. A pain management specialist is a doctor who specializes in providing a comprehensive approach using minimally invasive procedures, non opioid medications, and physical modalities to achieve the best functional outcomes for the patient.

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