Dr. Joel Adams Smithers D.O.
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
445 COMMONWEALTH BLVD E MARTINSVILLE VA, 24112Rating
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Dr. Joel Smithers practices Pain Medicine in MARTINSVILLE, VA. 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. Smithers 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
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine 2012
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Dr. Jack F Seavy M.D.320 Hospital Dr Martinsville VA 24112![]()
Dr. Lawrence J Winikur M.D.10384 Martinsville Hwy Danville VA 24541
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