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Managing Pain During Coronavirus

During this unsettling time where the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a major global issue, fear and uncertainty can take over. For people who are already suffering from chronic pain, contracting the virus, or even seasonal allergies, can be the cause of more pain. Many of PPOA’s patients have chronic pain in relation to their back and […]

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Physician Spotlight- Alejandro Tapia, M.D.

Alejandro G. Tapia, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician located at both our Boynton Beach and Wellington, FL clinics. He uses his extensive medical knowledge and experience in minimally invasive techniques to treat spinal pain. A native of Cuba, Dr. Tapia is bilingual in English and Spanish. He earned his medical […]

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Physician Spotlight- Luis Nieves, M.D.

Dr. Nieves is an AGME fellowship-trained, board-certified pain management specialist with Physician Partners of America’s Hurst, Texas clinic. He specializes in treating all pain conditions using minimally invasive techniques instead of symptom-masking medications. A Sacramento, Calif., native, he received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and trained in […]

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These 5 foods can be the source of your back pain

We’ve always heard “you are what you eat,” but did you know your pain level is related to what you eat? Studies show what you ingest can either help or hurt your pain. If you are already experiencing back pain, it is suggested that you stay away from certain foods. Why is that? Some foods […]

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How your diet may be causing back pain

Are you experiencing back pain and are not sure what the culprit is? Your pain could be stemming from what you are eating. Your diet itself will not be the answer to your chronic back pain; however, if you know and understand what foods to avoid, your back pain can be better managed. One of […]

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Physician Spotlight- Mauricio Orbegozo, M.D.

Dr. Mauricio Orbegozo is a highly experienced anesthesiologist and pain management specialist practicing at PPOA’s Fletcher clinic in Tampa. A United States Air Force war veteran, he is also a published author, educator and public speaker. Born in Fort Thomas, Ky., Dr. Orbegozo grew up in Colombia, where he also graduated medical school from Universidad […]

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PPOA Patient Care Champion- Annie Letzkus

Annie Letzkus: Patient Experience Specialist, Tampa, FL- 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 […]

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Tips to keep up with your New Year’s resolutions

Already finding yourself slipping away from that resolution you made at the beginning of the year? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. By the time February rolls around, only about 60 percent of people are still working toward their New Year’s resolution. Why are people ditching their resolutions so early on? There is a good chance […]

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PPOA Celebrates National Women Physicians Day

February 3 is known as National Women Physicians Day. This day recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of female doctors. At Physician Partners of America, we are proud to support the women that work hard every day to give the best care to their patients. National Women Physicians Day marks the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. […]

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PPOA Patient Care Champion- Felicia Lopez

Felicia Lopez: Office Supervisor, Duncanville, TX- 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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