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Southern Brain & Spine4228 Houma Boulevard, Suite 510, Metairie, LA 70006 map
Dr. Kevin Martinez is a physiatrist in Metairie, LA. He helps patients to recuperate from injury or disease to enjoy a higher quality of life.
Southern Brain & Spine
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Kevin R. Martinez is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
4228 Houma Boulevard, Suite 510, Metairie, LA 70006
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
Bio
Dr Martinez has practiced Interventional Pain Management since 2005. He is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as in Pain Medicine. He completed his residency in PM&R in 2004 at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans where he received the Academic Excellence Award. He completed his fellowship at LSUHSC the following year under the tutelage of Dr Charles April.
He has recently moved his practice to Southern Brain and Spine in Metairie, Louisiana.
He relishes the challenge of obtaining an accurate diagnosis and selecting the best available treatments. He aspires to always understand the needs of the patient in front of him.
Specialties
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Martinez may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
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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. Martinez 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. Martinez will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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LSU Health Sciences Center • New Orleans, LA
Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Fellowship
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LSU Health Sciences Center
Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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