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Robert W Nesbitt MD, PC800 St Vincents Drive, Suite 710, Birmingham, AL 35205 map
Dr. Ron Pitkanen is a pain management doctor in Birmingham. He creates customized pain management plans for patients suffering from chronic pain.
Robert W Nesbitt MD, PC
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Ron B. Pitkanen is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(205) 558-3654
Address
800 St Vincents Drive, Suite 710, Birmingham, AL 35205-1633
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Ron Pitkanen graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2010.
Dr. Pitkanen has one office in Alabama where he specializes in Pain Management and Anesthesiology.
Dr. Pitkanen works with two doctors including Dr. Robert Nesbitt and Dr. Jeremy Barlow.
Specialties
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Pain Management
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Pitkanen creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Pitkanen will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
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Anesthesiology
As an anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL, Dr. Pitkanen ensures patients are free of pain before (pre-op), during, and after (post-op) a surgical procedure. By administering anesthesia, Dr. Pitkanen ensures that patients do not feel the pain of a surgical procedure.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Vincent's Hospital
- University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill
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