Every year for the holidays, our employees exchange Secret Santa gifts. This year, we decided to switch it up for a good cause. We selected three local charities, including Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc., The Humane Society of Broward County and Toys for Tots, and went shopping to fulfill their holiday wish lists. …
We’re proud to announce that our very own Dr. Ira Fox has been named president of the World Society of Pain Clinicians (WSPC). The mission of the WSPC is to advance the understanding of mechanisms, assessment, prevention and the treatment of pain. The World Society of Pain Clinicians (WSPC) was formed over three decades ago …
Ira Fox MD, DABPM, FIPP, ABIPP Becomes President of the World Society of Pain Clinicians Read More »
Dr. Javier Vilasuso joined Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants in August of 2015. He has been quoted and interviewed on numerous topics. He was recently asked about the incidence of hip pain in women. Here are his thoughts. Studies show that 60 percent of patients who suffer from hip pain are women. Hip pain tends to …
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The statistics are sobering regarding the impact of opioids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids, which include prescription pain relievers and heroin, killed more than 28,000 people in 2014. Prince’s death sheds light on the many issues regarding addiction to pain killers and brings to the forefront this extremely serious problem. A …
Dr. Ira Fox was featured in South Florida Hospital News’ Annual Salute to Physicians. The special section highlights physicians who have gone the extra mile with patients during the past year. One of the newer treatments at Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants is stem cell therapy for chronic pain patients suffering from joint, disc, nerve or …
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Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants hosted its 18th Annual Pain Symposium at the Coral Springs Marriott Heron Bay to a large and appreciative audience. After nearly two decades of providing critical information to physicians across a wide spectrum of disciplines, the symposium has developed a well-earned reputation for excellence. Designed to provide the latest news on …
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Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants announced that it will host its 18th Annual Pain Symposium at the Coral Springs Marriott – Heron Bay Site on Saturday, November 7, starting at 7 a.m. There will be a great lineup of speakers and topics. The symposium is certified to offer CME, CEUs, CDMs, and CCM credits. For those …
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Dr. Fox of Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants was featured in the Palm Beach Post about using alternative treatments instead of taking pills. September marks Pain Awareness Month and it’s important to recognize better ways to relieve physical pain. Dr. Fox discussed how interventional pain medicine can pinpoint the site,and likely the cause, of a patient’s chronic …
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Pain is often referred to as the fifth vital sign, indicating that its assessment and management are critically important in patient care. Yet treatment of pain, especially chronic pain, has proven to be one of the most challenging areas of medicine. According to Dr. Ira Fox, MD, DABPM, FIPP, ABIPP, the specialty of interventional pain …
