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PPOA Expands Use of Laser Procedures

Laser procedures speed recovery for most patients In its mission to combat the opioid crisis and follow best practices in medicine, Physician Partners of America is pleased to announce the widespread use of laser spine techniques. PPOA pain management physicians are in the process of being trained in the use of the Holmium YAG laser […]

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What is Facet Joint Disease and How Can a Laser Treat It?

Minimally invasive procedures offer hope for facet arthritis Facet joint disease is one of the most common back pain problems and is often age-related. It can cause a range of issues from mild discomfort to throbbing pain. For patients who have not achieved results through conservative treatment, minimally invasive laser spine procedures can make a […]

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PPOA Patient Care Champions – Terica Cox

TERICA COX – REGIONAL MANAGER, TEXAS Our employees are all patient care champions, but some go the extra mile and we want to give them the recognition they deserve. They embody the PPOA values known as S.I.T.E. – Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Empathy – which informs our service to patients and the community through high quality […]

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The Opioid Crisis in 2019

Could this be the year that turns the tide of the opioid crisis? Opioid overdose deaths, which reached 47,600 across the nation in 2017, continue to ravage many parts of the country. New laws and new ways of looking at pain management are offering glimmers of hope. The use of opiate drugs continues to skyrocket; however, healthcare […]

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PPOA Partners with Pain Relief Centers

Alliance expands services in Tampa Bay region – To enhance its services and expand care for more patients in the Tampa Bay area, Physician Partners of America (PPOA) is proud to announce a professional partnership with Pain Relief Centers. Based in Pinellas Park, Fla., PRC opened offices in St. Petersburg and Sun City Center on […]

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PPOA Pilots New Endoscopic Camera

The MIDASVu endoscopic camera is used for joint surgery and regenerative medicine  An age-old problem with some types of joint surgery isn’t one that patients hear much about: for the surgeon, finding the target area isn’t always precise. “Forty percent of knee injections are not in the knee. Even with people who know what they’re […]

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Overlooked Causes of Lower Back Pain

Sacroiliac joint problems are common but misunderstood   Lower back pain afflicts one in ten people at some point in their life. One of the most overlooked causes of back pain is sacroiliac joint dysfunction. The right diagnosis and treatment are crucial for alleviating this chronic pain condition and allowing sufferers to live a full […]

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PPOA Patient Care Champions – Laverna Cole

LAVERNA COLE – INSTRUMENT TECH, TEXAS Our employees are all patient care champions, but some go the extra mile and we want to give them the recognition they deserve. They embody the PPOA values known as S.I.T.E. – Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Empathy – which informs our service to patients and the community through high quality […]

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PPOA Offers Continued Pain Care for Snowbirds

Outpatient treatment makes vacations more enjoyable for long-term pain patients – Just because someone is living with long-term pain, it doesn’t mean they have to forego their winter vacation. Insured seasonal visitors to Florida and Texas can get continued pain management care without worry at Physician Partners of America. PPOA accepts out-of-state identification for patients […]

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Neil Ellis, M.D. Joins PPOA’s Tampa-Habana Clinic

Dr. Neil Ellis was trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine – Physician Partners of America welcomes Neil Ellis, M.D., MTCM. Double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology, he joins the Tampa-Habana practice as an expert in all pain conditions. He has extensive experience in spinal cord stimulator placement and […]

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