Physician Partners of America Pain Relief Group - New Port Richey

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PPOA is merging all of our pages into one. The page you are on now is going away, but that's not bad news! Please follow Physician Partners of America for a greater, more dynamic variety of news, patient reviews and the latest in our medical services.

The next stop in PPOA's "Laser spine roadshow" is in North St. Petersburg April 27. Learn more:

Laser Spine Seminar Comes to St. Petersburg, FL Laser Spine Seminar Offers New Options for Relief from Neck and Back Pain - Physician Partners of America is offering its first laser spine seminar in St. Petersburg, Fla., the latest of its "road show" presentations touting the benefits of minimally invasive laser spine procedures. Chronic pain...

PPOA Expands Laser Spine in South Florida Drs. Le and Prada to perform laser spine in South Florida As part of its rapid expansion into new territory and new pain treatments, Physician Partners of America is adding new specialists and clinics performing laser spine in South Florida. The procedure offers a long-lasting or permanent...

Physician Partners of America Pain Relief Group - New Port Richey updated their phone number.

Wishing our patients who celebrate a Merry Christmas! Give yourself the gift of pain relief. Go to ppoamedical.com.

Patients love Dr. Harsh Dangaria for pain management. One writes:

"Perfect. I have been receiving nerve blocks over 25 years. This was as pleasant as it gets. This time we used the sleep method and next thing I knew was waking up and time to go. Next day, I am icing, pain is minimal from nerve block."

Learn more about Dr. Dangaria or make an appointment here: https://buff.ly/2QZ8Iy2

If you're thinking about getting stem cell therapy or a knee operation, this is a must-read!

PPOA Pilots New Endoscopic Camera The MIDASVu endoscopic camera is used for joint surgery and regenerative medicine An age-old problem with some types of joint surgery isn’t one that patients hear much about: for the surgeon, finding the target area isn’t always precise. “Forty percent of knee injections are not in the knee...

Heads up! We have an important change coming to our social media presence in the new year. Over the next few weeks, PPOA will be centralizing its 32 pages into a single corporate page.

What won't change is the quality of what we share: You'll still see the same insightful articles, patient testimonies, profiles, updates from various offices, and other posts of interest to everyone.

Why not get a head start and like our corporate page, Physician Partners of America?

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Patient kudos to Dr. Sheldon Cho, practice manager Dawn Garcia and the rest of the team in Merritt Island from patient Steven S.:

"Dr. Cho is an excellent Dr. who takes time to answer my questions and offer suggestions. I always feel as though he really does care about what is best for me with a short and long term plan.

I also appreciate Dawn who also works in the Merritt Island office... She has ALWAYS been able to explain and answer any questions I have had... she deserves a raise!"

Dr. Chad Gorman of our New Port Richey clinic talks to WFTS-TV Tampa's "Morning Blend" about what PPOA offers you, including continuation of care for "snowbirds," and how we can help patients use those end-of-year insurance deductibles.
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Quick fixes for tension headaches. https://buff.ly/2L8C3Uh

Best Pressure Points for Headache Pain Relief | Reader's Digest Relieving tension, stress, and a throbbing brain can be easy as a little pressure, if you know the right pressure points for headache pain.

Kudos to our new physician in the Tampa-Habana Avenue clinic. Rose T. writes:

"First visit. Dr. Ellis is extremely wonderful to relate to. He took the time to review all my records with me and offer a treatment plan that actually gives me hope. The entire office personnel, that I dealt with, are very welcoming and courteous. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I've found a Dr that cares. I've already recommended him to friends."

Great interview with Dr. Jorge Fernandez-Silva of our Merritt Island pain relief clinic and the new on-site multispecialty medical pavilion that will open soon.

Physician Partners of America Pain Relief Group Now Open in New Merritt Island Medical Pavilion | Dr. Jorge Fernandez-Silva, one of Florida's most experienced pain medicine specialists leads the Physician Partners of America Pain Relief Group at the new Merritt Island Medical Pavilion, located at 450 E. Merritt Island Causeway.

Dr. Chad Gorman is passionate about regenerative medicine. here's why...

https://www.physicianpartnersofamerica.com/medical-services/regenerative-medicine/

Dr. Chad Gorman of our New Port Richey clinic getting ready to tape a segment for the WFTS-TV (Tampa) Morning Blend show to talk about end of year insurance information and development of our laser spine division. It airs Tuesday, 12/20 at 10 a.m. on Channel 28.

UPDATE: Morning Blend posted it early: https://www.abcactionnews.com/morning-blend?fbclid=IwAR1h4dZHHEjhAfjSdL6UtT3sHCwMOvO07Yfwy97jTHEbw8dEeA9MOT0Px1Q

A record number of Americans died in 2017 from drug overdoses in 2017. And it's not just opioids.

The Overdose Crisis Is Not Just About Rx Opioids By Roger Chriss, PNN Columnist The CDC last week released its latest report on drug overdoses in 2017.  The death toll was the highest recorded, with over 70,000 Americans dying from drug poisoning. Deaths involving illicit fentanyl and other black market synthetic opioids surged 45 perc

Dr. Abraham Rivera, PPOA chief medical officer gave a presentation on our pain management and laser spine procedures to a record (100+) crowd at The Villages on Saturday, then teamed up with our laser spine surgeon, Dr. James St. Louis, to do MRI reviews for everyone. Our amazing team of schedulers then arranged for office visits. Another successful stop on our ongoing Laser Spine Roadshow!

VIDEO: If you missed Dr. James St. Louis's latest laser spine seminars in The Villages, Fla., watch his latest appearance on WFLA-Tampa's "DayTime" show. He explains the advantages of minimally invasive laser spine procedures over traditional open-back surgery.

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And if you'd like to see Dr. St. Louis give a laser spine seminar in your town, let us know below!

Our Financial Solutions team has a solution to our contest. Bravo!

Our Human Resources Department and Habana office getting into the holiday spirit with costumes and a potluck. Ho ho ho!

High praise for the staff at Habana Ambulatory Surgery Center from a satisfied patient:

"As always, the staff is excellent and very caring. They always ensure you are comfortable with your procedure and will answer any questions you may have. I have complete trust in their ability to provide the highest level of medical care."

PPOA is proud to partner with Pain Relief Centers, with offices in St. Petersburg and Sun City Center/Ruskin, Fla. Today PRC-Sun City Center's pain management physician Hector Cases, M.D., taped a segment with The Daytime Show's Cyndi Edwards on neurostimulation for pain relief. Watch it Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. on WFLA-TV Channel 8 in Tampa, or next week on this page.

What is one of the most overlooked causes of lower back pain - especially in women?

Overlooked Causes of Lower Back Pain Sacroiliac joint problems are common but misunderstood   Lower back pain afflicts one in ten people at some point in their life. One of the most overlooked causes of back pain is sacroiliac joint dysfunction. The right diagnosis and treatment are crucial for alleviating this chronic pain...

Instrument technician Laverna Cole may have been an "Air Force brat," but she's deeply rooted to Precinct Ambulatory Surgery Center, where she works, and to the idea that compassionate patient care comes first. She is PPOA's latest Patient Care Champion.
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Great feature on Dr. Jorge Fernandez-Silva and our new Merritt Island (FL) Medical Pavilion in SpaceCoastDaily.com health issue. We're changing medicine along the Space Coast.

Patient praise for Dr. Jorge Fernandez-Silva on our Merritt Island office.

"Dr. Fernandez-Silver is the best including his staff. He takes his time to listen and not rush you out the door"

"Dr. Fernandez is the best doctor I have ever seen for my pain. He is very understanding and compassionate and will do anything to help someone."

The turnout was outstanding for our minimally invasive laser spine seminar at Circle Square Commons in Ocala on Saturday, Dec. 8 with Dr. James St. Louis. Our next one is at The Villages on Dec. 15. If you're in that area, don't miss it! Register at buff.ly/2UuC9Kg.