Dr. Michael Hurt graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1989.
Dr. Hurt has one office in Iowa where he specializes in Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Management and Pain Management. Learn more.
Dr. Hurt works with seven doctors including Dr. Donald Harker and Dr. Roger Kunz.
As an anesthesiologist in Des Moines, IA, Dr. Hurt ensures patients are free of pain before (pre-op), during, and after (post-op) a surgical procedure. By administering anesthesia, Dr. Hurt ensures that patients do not feel the pain of a surgical procedure.
As an interventional pain management specialist in Iowa, Dr. Hurt 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. Hurt 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. Hurt 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. Hurt will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.