If you live with chronic pain or suffer from an incident where you find yourself in pain, chances are, you’ll be referred to a pain management specialist. A pain management doctor is a medical doctor (M.D.) or a doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) who specializes in pain medicine. These doctors … [Read more...] about What is a Pain Management Doctor?
Meet the Doctor: Dr. John Ledbetter
Meet Dr. John Ledbetter Dr. John Ledbetter is a founding member of Louisiana Pain Care. He is also a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology in both anesthesiology and pain management. Dr. Ledbetter is also a diplomat of the American Board of Pain Medicine. He has dedicated his … [Read more...] about Meet the Doctor: Dr. John Ledbetter
Why Postoperative Pain Management Is Important
After surgery, pain is a natural. Managing and controlling that pain is crucial to your healing and recovery. More than 80% of patients report pain after surgery. While you should expect some pain after surgery, your physician will take proper precautions and every effort to lessen your … [Read more...] about Why Postoperative Pain Management Is Important