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Pain Management Physicians Form Pain Associates of Charleston
Pain Associates of Charleston Offers New Botox Injection for Tension Headaches
Pain Associates of Charleston spearheads formation of state non-profit chapter of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Pain Associates of Charleston Announces 2003 Scholarship Opportunity
Pain Associates of Charleston Awards Scholarship
Pain Associates of Charleston Announces 2004 Scholarship Opportunity
Pain Associates of Charleston Announces 2005 Scholarship Opportunity
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 28, 2001
Pain Management Physicians Form
Pain Associates of Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC -- Thomas Duc, M.D., Jeff Folk, M.D. and Todd Joye, M.D., together with
Anesthesia Associates of Charleston, are proud to announce the formation of Pain Associates
of Charleston, a fellowship trained, board certified group practice specializing in pain
management. The first medical practice of its kind in the Lowcountry is comprised of
physicians dedicated to relieving pain disorders.
Pain Associates of Charleston is pleased to provide services at St. Francis Hospital
and in their new state of the art outpatient block suite in the Mount Pleasant Neuroscience
Building at 1341 Old Georgetown Road.
The physicians of Pain Associates of Charleston, all natives of Charleston, are fellowship
trained in Pain Management and board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Extensive experience treating pain disorders such as cancer pain, headache, back and neck
pain, neuralgia, CRPS/RSD, facial pain, arthritis, phantom limb pain, and musculoskeletal
pain ensure proficiency in invasive pain management techniques such as X-ray guided selective
injections, cryoneurolysis, and radiofrequency lesioning. The physicians are also responsive
to patients who require comprehensive pain management, including physical therapy and
psychological support.
Thomas A. Duc, Jr., M.D., received his medical degree from The Medical University of South
Carolina in 1983. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at Bethesda Naval Hospital
and his pain fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital. Immediately following his fellowship
he served as director of Pain Management Services at the Charleston Naval Hospital. He served
as Director of Pain Management Services at MUSC since 1990.
Jeffrey W. Folk, M.D., received his medical degree from The Medical University of South
Carolina in 1991. He completed an internship in Family Medicine, a residency in Anesthesiology
and a fellowship in Pain Management at MUSC. For the past five years he served as Director of
the Acute Pain Division as well as Director of the Pain Fellowship program at MUSC.
Todd P. Joye, M.D., received his medical degree from The Medical University of South
Carolina in 1994. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship in Pain
Management at MUSC. Dr. Joye has built a growing private pain management practice at
St. Francis Hospital, where for the past two years he served as Director of Pain Management.
For more information on the services offered by Pain Associates of Charleston, or if you
would like to make an appointment please call 843.216.9870.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2002
Pain Associates of Charleston Offers New Botox Injection for Tension Headaches
Charleston, SC -- The physicians of Pain Associates of Charleston are the first in the Charleston tri-county area to perform a new procedure to treat tension headaches and myofascial pain syndrome, using botulinum neurotoxin B – also known as Myobloc™. Although botulinum neurotoxins have been used for over ten years and are popularly remembered as early “face lifts”, today the benefits of these toxins reach far beyond cosmetic.
Botulinum toxin A - more commonly known as Botox™- is a protein structure derived from the same family of bacteria that causes tetanus, an often fatal disease. This chemical causes temporary muscle paralysis by blocking transmission of nerve impulses and is currently used to treat an array of maladies including crossed eyes and juvenile cerebral palsy, tension headaches, and myofacial pain.
Myobloc injections are generally used when other standard treatments fail and are prescribed as a third line treatment or therapy. The solution is injected directly into the affected area. Results are typically seen within a week, with relief lasting three months or more. Pain Associates of Charleston offers this treatment to patients at both St. Francis Hospital, and in their new state-of-the-art outpatient block suite in the Mount Pleasant Neuroscience Building at 1341 Old Georgetown Road.
Pain Associates of Charleston is a group practice specializing in outpatient pain management. The first medical practice of its kind in the Lowcountry is comprised of physicians dedicated to relieving pain disorders such as cancer pain, headache, back and neck pain, neuralgia, CRPS/RSD, facial pain, arthritis, phantom limb pain, and musculoskeletal pain. Members include Dr. Thomas A. Duc, Dr. Jeff W. Folk and Dr. Todd P. Joye. For more information on the services offered by Pain Associates of Charleston call 843.216.9870 or visit their website at www.GainOverPain.com. If you would like to make an appointment, please call 843.723.3441.
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January 15, 2003
Pain Associates of Charleston spearheads formation of state non-profit chapter of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Charleston, SC -- Pain Associates of Charleston announces the formation of the South Carolina Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (SCSIPP) the local, state level chapter of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP). The South Carolina chapter represents interventional pain physicians dedicated to improving the delivery of interventional pain management services to patients across South Carolina.
The purpose of the local chapter is to focus concerns on the state level of providing better access to patients seeking pain management. SCSIPP has adopted the mission statement of the national organization: To promote the development and practice of safe, high quality, cost-effective interventional pain management techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders and to ensure patient access to these interventions.
Todd P. Joye, M.D., has been elected President of the South Carolina Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Joye, a native of Charleston, received his medical degree from The Medical University of South Carolina in 1994. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship in Pain Management at MUSC. Dr. Joye is a founding partner of Pain Associates of Charleston.
Dr. Joye will work with members of the board at the state level to achieve
to following goals:
- To preserve coverage for interventional pain management
- To advance patient safety, cost effectiveness and accountability
- To provide state of the art interventional pain management services
- To communicate with legislators, patients, the public, CMS (HCFA) and third party payors
- To uphold high principals, policies and practices
- To pursue excellence in education in interventional pain management
- To improve practice management
- To improve compliance
- To eliminate Fraud and Abuse
- To provide total pain care
For more information on the South Carolina Society of Interventional Pain Physicians or to inquiry about membership, please call 843-216-9870.
Pain Associates of Charleston is a group practice specializing in outpatient pain management. The first medical practice of its kind in the Lowcountry is comprised of physicians dedicated to relieving pain disorders such as cancer pain, headache, back and neck pain, neuralgia, CRPS/RSD, facial pain, arthritis, phantom limb pain, and musculoskeletal pain. Physicians include Dr. Thomas A. Duc, Dr. Jeff W. Folk, and Dr. Todd P. Joye. For more information on the services offered by Pain Associates of Charleston call 843.216.9870.
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February 12, 2003
Pain Associates of Charleston Announces 2003 Scholarship Opportunity Download Scholarship Application
Charleston, SC -- Pain Associates of Charleston today announced a scholarship opportunity for MUSC medical students in the amount of $1,000.00. The private pain management specialty practice wishes to recognize a promising medical student, to advance the education and awareness of the science of interventional pain management and to encourage students to address pain management issues in their course of study.
Due to significant advances in the field of pain management, patients no longer have to live with debilitating chronic pain. Modern pain intervention techniques can also alleviate many side effects of chronic pain such as depression, anger, low self esteem and interference with daily activities. Pain Associates of Charleston is committed to reducing pain symptoms, allowing for greater patient comfort and consequently, more time for healing. The physicians of Pain Associates of Charleston hope this scholarship will result in exposing medical students to this evolving medical specialty and promote the development and practice of safe, high quality, cost-effective interventional pain management techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders.
The scholarship is open to medical students with an undergraduate degree and a GPA of 3.5 or greater. Eligible students must complete an application form and submit an essay on Pain Management along with a transcript and 2 letters of recommendation. The award will be based on academic achievement, volunteer service and leadership activities. The application and requirements can be obtained online from Pain Associates of Charleston's web site at www.gainoverpain.com. The deadline for application is April 30, 2003.
Pain Associates of Charleston is a group practice specializing in outpatient pain management. All physicians are fellowship trained in pain management and board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiologists. The first medical practice of its kind in the Lowcountry is comprised of physicians dedicated to relieving chronic pain disorders such as cancer pain, headache, back and neck pain, neuralgia, CRPS/RSD, facial pain, arthritis, phantom limb pain, and musculoskeletal pain. PAC uses a multi-modal approach with both invasive and noninvasive treatment techniques in a of state of the art interventional pain management service and treatment center. Physicians include Dr. Thomas A. Duc, Dr. Jeff W. Folk, and Dr. Todd P. Joye. For more information on the services offered by Pain Associates of Charleston call 843.216.9870.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2003
Pain Associates of Charleston Awards Scholarship
Charleston, SC -- Pain Associates of Charleston yesterday awarded scholarships to three medical students in the amount of $1,000.00 each. The private pain management specialty practice chose the following three promising medical students based on academic achievement, volunteer service, leadership activities, and an essay relating to the field of pain management:
- Peter C. Grayson, a Junior at the Medical University of South Carolina, is studying Medicine.
- Scott C. Swenson, a Junior at the Medical University of South Carolina, is studying Medicine.
- Mark P. Wimberly, a Junior at the
Medical University of South Carolina, is studying
Anesthesia.
The physicians of Pain Associates of Charleston offered these scholarship to expose medical students to the evolving medical specialty of pain management and promote the development and practice of safe, high quality, cost-effective interventional pain management techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders.
Pain Associates of Charleston is a group practice specializing in outpatient pain management. All physicians are fellowship trained in pain management and board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiologists. The first medical practice of its kind in the Lowcountry is comprised of physicians dedicated to relieving chronic pain disorders such as cancer pain, headache, back and neck pain, neuralgia, CRPS/RSD, facial pain, arthritis, phantom limb pain, and musculoskeletal pain. PAC uses a multi-modal approach with both invasive and noninvasive treatment techniques in a state of the art interventional pain management service and treatment center. Physicians include Dr. Thomas A. Duc, Dr. Jeff W. Folk, and Dr. Todd P. Joye. For more information on the services offered by Pain Associates of Charleston call 843.216.9870
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2004
Pain Associates of Charleston Announces 2004 Scholarship Opportunity
Download Scholarship Application
Charleston, SC -- Pain Associates of Charleston today announced another scholarship opportunity for MUSC medical students in the amount of $1,000.00. The private pain management specialty practice wishes to continue to recognize promising medical students, to advance the education and awareness of the science of interventional pain management and to encourage students to address pain management issues in their course of study. Pain Associates of Charleston awarded three scholarships to deserving MUSC medical students in 2003.
Due to significant advances in the field of pain management, patients no longer have to live with debilitating chronic pain. Modern pain intervention techniques can also alleviate many side effects of chronic pain such as depression, anger, low self esteem and interference with daily activities. Pain Associates of Charleston is committed to reducing pain symptoms, allowing for greater patient comfort and consequently, more time for healing. The physicians of Pain Associates of Charleston hope this scholarship will result in exposing medical students to this evolving medical specialty and promote the development and practice of safe, high quality, cost-effective interventional pain management techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders.
The scholarship is open to medical students with an undergraduate degree and a GPA of 3.5 or greater. Eligible students must complete an application form and submit an essay on Pain Management along with a transcript and 2 letters of recommendation. The award will be based on academic achievement, volunteer service and leadership activities. The application and requirements can be obtained online from Pain Associates of Charleston's web site at www.gainoverpain.com. The deadline for application is September 30, 2004. Pain Associates of Charleston is a group practice specializing in outpatient pain management. All physicians are fellowship trained in pain management and board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiologists. The first medical practice of its kind in the Lowcountry is comprised of physicians dedicated to relieving chronic pain disorders such as cancer pain, headache, back and neck pain, neuralgia, CRPS/RSD, facial pain, arthritis, phantom limb pain, and musculoskeletal pain. PAC uses a multi-modal approach with both invasive and noninvasive treatment techniques in a of state of the art interventional pain management service and treatment center. Physicians include Dr. Thomas A. Duc, Dr. Jeff W. Folk, and Dr. Todd P. Joye. For more information on the services offered by Pain Associates of Charleston call 843.216.9870.
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2005
Pain Associates of Charleston Announces 2005 Scholarship Opportunity
Download Scholarship Application
Charleston, SC -- Pain Associates of Charleston today announced another scholarship opportunity
for MUSC medical students in the amount of $1,000.00. The private pain management specialty practice
wishes to continue to recognize promising medical students, to advance the education and awareness
of the science of interventional pain management and to encourage students to address pain management
issues in their course of study. Pain Associates of Charleston awarded three scholarships to deserving
MUSC medical students in 2003.
Due to significant advances in the field of pain management, patients no longer have to live with
debilitating chronic pain. Modern pain intervention techniques can also alleviate many side effects
of chronic pain such as depression, anger, low self esteem and interference with daily activities.
Pain Associates of Charleston is committed to reducing pain symptoms, allowing for greater patient
comfort and consequently, more time for healing. The physicians of Pain Associates of Charleston
hope this scholarship will result in exposing medical students to this evolving medical specialty
and promote the development and practice of safe, high quality, cost-effective interventional pain
management techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders.
The scholarship is open to medical students with an undergraduate degree and a GPA of 3.5 or greater.
Eligible students must complete an application form and submit an essay on Pain Management along with a
transcript and 2 letters of recommendation. The award will be based on academic achievement, volunteer
service and leadership activities. The application and requirements can be obtained online from Pain
Associates of Charleston's web site at www.gainoverpain.com. The deadline for application is December
15, 2005.
Pain Associates of Charleston is a group practice specializing in outpatient pain management. All
physicians are fellowship trained in pain management and board certified by the American Board of
Anesthesiologists. The first medical practice of its kind in the Lowcountry is comprised of physicians
dedicated to relieving chronic pain disorders such as cancer pain, headache, back and neck pain,
neuralgia, CRPS/RSD, facial pain, arthritis, phantom limb pain, and musculoskeletal pain. PAC uses a
multi-modal approach with both invasive and noninvasive treatment techniques in a of state of the art
interventional pain management service and treatment center. Physicians include Dr. Thomas A. Duc, Dr.
Jeff W. Folk, and Dr. Todd P. Joye. For more information on the services offered by Pain Associates of
Charleston call 843.216.9870.
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