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Pain Management

Supportive Care, Delivered with Compassion and Expertise

Chronic (long-term) pain can negatively impact everyday life, leading to an inability to work and enjoy hobbies. You may feel like withdrawing from family and friends. Our research-driven care brings you the relief you need.

The compassionate pain management experts at University of Vermont Health collaborate with you and your primary care provider to develop a unique treatment plan aimed at decreasing the role pain plays in your life.

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Why Choose UVM Health?

As one of the region’s leading pain management providers, we offer:

Highly skilled providers: Our board-certified clinicians across UVM Health have specialized training in pain management. They collaborate with specialists throughout our health system to give you complete, effective care.
Next-level care from an academic medical center: Our physician-leaders are active researchers, many of whom train the next generation of experts. As a patient, you benefit from clinicians who research or have access to the latest advancements in pain management.

Pain Management Services

Comprehensive Pain Program

An innovative program at UVM Medical Center emphasizing wellness, pain relief and increased functioning through massage, acupuncture and other therapies.

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Interventional Pain Management Program

Our experts relieve chronic pain with minimally invasive therapies to block the source of your pain, such as: steroid injections, nerve blocks and spinal cord stimulation.

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Whether it's a cancer patient or somebody with chronic pain, an integrative approach helps people find the best tools and ways to move forward toward wellness.

Cara Feldman-Hunt, Associate Director for the Osher Center