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Claire Tibiletti, MD
“It’s an inspiration to me to see the strong will my patients have… How else could you live with spinal pain? Even so, my patients deserve freedom from pain, and that is why I do what I do. “Science has always held my attention. This lead to my pursuit of medicine and eventually training under the guidance of a pain management pioneer and developing techniques that could be used to stop pain in its tracks. Today, I enjoy the hands-on experience of pinpointing the source of pain and figuring out how to relieve it. There are always new ways to help our patients. “Constantly developing new pain relief modalities goes hand-in-hand with my belief in learning something new every year. In previous years, I learned how to drive a race car… ran a marathon… and even made my own pair of cowboy boots. A life-forward attitude can take you places… “If you’re ready to go forward and find relief from your pain, my attention is yours.” MD: University of Texas Medical Branch, |
James P. Michaels, MD
“In addition, I am an attentive listener who is receptive to my patients’ needs. I try to ease their concerns and explain what they are going through in terms they can understand. “My patients appreciate being able to get back to the lifestyles they enjoy. As a key member of their healthcare team, I also teach patients how to manage issues with their spine. I find that this helps them see the bigger picture after diagnosis, and getting patients actively involved in their own recovery can result in a more positive outcome. “You shouldn’t have to live in fear of debilitating pain. With proper pain management and direction, you can definitely live a quality life that you love.” BOARD CERTIFICATION: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
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“I help many people with unresolved
long-term pain. That is why it is so satisfying to me when I can
make a difference in their pain. My patients want someone to acknowledge
that their pain is real. I truly believe in them and will do whatever
it takes to help them.
“Patients often come to me with some very scary-sounding medical
diagnoses they’ve heard. I like to educate them and put their
issues in a larger perspective so they can resolve their problems
and move forward.