Thursday, June 01, 2006
A Comprehensive San Mateo County Pain Center:
The San Mateo County Health Center, (hospital and clinics) is forming a comprehensive pain treatment center. They already have Dr. John Sorrell, a fabulous man who has been running a highly successful open behavioral study for the management of physical pain. SMCHC also has Dr. Steve Cummings, a psychiatrist who is at the top of his game.
I assume from what I’ve been told they are going to hire a pain specialist. This combination will mean SMCHC will have one of the most advanced physical pain centers west of the Mississippi River. And this is the county hospital, which treats those at the bottom of the economic ladder.
Why is this possible? The draw of these people can be laid squarely at the feet of Dr. Dennis Isrealski, probably one of the top immunologists in the country. Dr. Dennis runs one of the best HIV clinics (Edison/Willow) in the country, and his reputation means he can attract other top professionals. Much of the impressive progress at SMCHC has its roots in Dr. Dennis’ ability to put together top-notch staff and colleagues.
You will probably be hearing more about this in the media in the future, and if you’re lucky enough to live in San Mateo County you will soon have access to a frontline comprehensive pain treatment center.
Assuming what I’ve heard is accurate.
The San Mateo County Health Center, (hospital and clinics) is forming a comprehensive pain treatment center. They already have Dr. John Sorrell, a fabulous man who has been running a highly successful open behavioral study for the management of physical pain. SMCHC also has Dr. Steve Cummings, a psychiatrist who is at the top of his game.
I assume from what I’ve been told they are going to hire a pain specialist. This combination will mean SMCHC will have one of the most advanced physical pain centers west of the Mississippi River. And this is the county hospital, which treats those at the bottom of the economic ladder.
Why is this possible? The draw of these people can be laid squarely at the feet of Dr. Dennis Isrealski, probably one of the top immunologists in the country. Dr. Dennis runs one of the best HIV clinics (Edison/Willow) in the country, and his reputation means he can attract other top professionals. Much of the impressive progress at SMCHC has its roots in Dr. Dennis’ ability to put together top-notch staff and colleagues.
You will probably be hearing more about this in the media in the future, and if you’re lucky enough to live in San Mateo County you will soon have access to a frontline comprehensive pain treatment center.
Assuming what I’ve heard is accurate.
# posted by Phillip T. Alden @ 11:33 AM 
