"I believe in a multimodal approach to pain management to help improve my patients’ quality of life."
Yes, Dr. Dennis E. Karasek is accepting new patients at this office.
(210) 615-1905
3603 Paesanos Parkway Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78231
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I am Board Certified in Anesthesiology with special qualifications in Pain Management.I have completed a Fellowship in Pain Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh (1993 – 1994).I have practiced Pain Management exclusively since 1994.My medical practice emphasis is interventional pain management specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal pain syndromes.My current medical practice includes a procedure site where all injections are performed under fluoroscopic guidance and has since 1994. I am familiar with the procedural and material costs associated with such procedures.I am a long-standing member of the International Spinal Intervention Society (ISIS), American Medical Association (AMA), Bexar County Medical Society, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP).I have taught physicians the proper techniques of spinal injections, including discography, at multiple cadaver workshops.I have developed and currently operate both a full functioning pharmacy and urine testing laboratory with Analyzer and Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry instruments.
As an interventional pain management specialist in Texas, Dr. Karasek focuses on relieving chronic pain in patients. Interventional pain specialists offer pain relief by blocking or interrupting the transmission of neurological pain signals in the brain. Dr. Karasek may perform treatments such as spinal cord and nerve stimulation, nerve or medial branch blocks, medication management, or the implantation of drug delivery systems.
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Karasek 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. Karasek will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
As an anesthesiologist in San Antonio, TX, Dr. Karasek ensures patients are free of pain before (pre-op), during, and after (post-op) a surgical procedure. By administering anesthesia, Dr. Karasek ensures that patients do not feel the pain of a surgical procedure.