It's not just about treatment. It is important to find a provider who is a patient advocate and willing to work with insurance companies to ensure the best possible care. In this episode of Victim to Victory: The Personal Injury Playbook, Lawrence LeBrocq sits down with interventional pain medicine physician and founder of the University Pain and Spine Center, Didier Demesmin, MD, MBA. Together, they discuss the latest treatments for back and neck injuries, including disc herniations and nerve compressions. The conversation highlights the importance of proper pain management for patients. Listeners will also learn about minimally invasive procedures for herniated discs and how medical professionals can advocate for their patients in dealing with insurance companies. Didier Demesmin, MD, MBA, is a board-certified interventional pain medicine physician and founder of the University Pain and Spine Center, with offices in New Jersey and New York City. He received his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed an interventional pain medicine fellowship program at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons/Mount Sinai Morningside. Dr. Demesmin treats a variety of pain syndromes and specializes in minimally invasive procedures such as disc decompression and nerve blocks. He is also involved in clinical research and has lectured internationally. Dr. Demesmin emphasizes the importance of incorporating mental health services into patient care for individuals suffering from chronic pain and encourages patients to educate themselves about their condition and treatment options so they can make informed decisions about their care. What you’ll learn about in this episode:It's important to take a personalized approach to pain management, tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient because pain can manifest itself in different ways for different individuals.Invasive treatments like surgery should be viewed as the last resort.Patients should be encouraged to share all information about their health with their provider, and providers should encourage patients to ask any and all questions they have about their care. If you or someone you know is recovering from a personal injury, make sure to listen to this episode of Victim to Victory to learn more about the importance of minimally invasive procedures. University Pain and Spine Center Resources:https://www.upmcnj.comhttps://www.facebook.com/mypaindoctors/https://goo.gl/maps/wLoDKANzcsLvfkKj9https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Bc5B6n77O1c5RJLEkKKaQ/featured?disable_polymer=1 GGL Resources:https://www.garcesgrabler.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GarcesGrablerLebrocq/https://twitter.com/ggl_njlawhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y-uofxcHnnLPDVHzRGWgwLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
