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Pain and Palliative Medicine
A Comprehensive, Interdisciplinary Team
Pain and Palliative Medicine Services
Comprehensively Addressing All Aspects
The Pain and Palliative Medicine Institute cares for those who experience:
• Complex chronic pain syndromes
• Serious illness with lifestyle and symptom burdens
The focus is to:
• Provide thorough and compassionate care
• Achieve the best possible quality of life for our patients and their families
Message from the Chairman
Thank you for considering us as your partners in your health care plan. We strive to provide guidance and clinical expertise regarding pain and palliative resources.
– Dr. Joe Contreras, MD, FAAHPM, Chairman, Department of Pain and Palliative Medicine
Jose A. Contreras
M.D. Chairman, Department of Pain and Palliative Care
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