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Dr. Edwin Perez is a Dual Board Certified Pain Management Physician and Anesthesiologist. He has been practicing in both fields since 2008. He received his Anesthesia Certification from UMDNJ now Rutger University and his Pain Medicine Certification from the University of Washington in Seattle.
He works with a diverse patient population who seek treatment for a variety of pain and pain-related illnesses, As his practice developed he developed particular interests in conditions such as Complex Regional Pain, Migraines, Cancer pain, and CAM therapy.
He has held positions as Director of Acute Pain at Newark Beth Israel in New Jersey, Director of Chronic Pain Services at Centurion Pain and Anesthesia based in Valley Stream, New York, and is credentialed with the NYU Health System, Brooklyn Hospital and Wychoff Hospital.
When not at work he enjoys reading and event production. He also enjoys story-telling shows and sharing stories which on one or two occasions has led to winning for best story told!
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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. Perez 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. Perez 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 Newark, NJ, Dr. Perez ensures patients are free of pain before (pre-op), during, and after (post-op) a surgical procedure. By administering anesthesia, Dr. Perez ensures that patients do not feel the pain of a surgical procedure.
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Orthopedic Surgery
Being an orthopedic surgeon in New Jersey, Dr. Perez is trained to treat and identify all forms of injury to your musculoskeletal system, including the bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and joints. After making a diagnosis, Dr. Perez will often resort to surgery when all the other treatment options have already been exhausted or ruled out. Patients might need the attention of an orthopedic surgeon for torn ligaments, sports injuries, fractures, sprains, and more.
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specializing in orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Perez can diagnose and treat a range of conditions affecting the spine. These may include degenerative diseases, arthritic conditions, fractures, tumors, deformities such as scoliosis, and other conditions. Treatment techniques may range from invasive to minimally-invasive surgeries of the spine and vertebrae. However, depending upon the patient's diagnosis and medical history, treatments may be non-surgical in nature.
Conditions Treated
- CRPS/RSD
Services & Procedures
- Medical Marijuana Certification
Special Interests
- Minimally Invasive Pain Procedures
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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University Hospital
Residency in Anesthesiology
Fellowship
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University of Washington Medical Center
Fellowship in Pain Management
Hospital Affiliations
- NYU Langone Medical Center
- The Brooklyn Hospital Center
- Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish