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Dr. James Flax M.D., Pain Management Specialist
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Dr. James Flax M.D.

Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine

4/5(11)
11 Medical Park Dr Suite 102 Pomona NY, 10970
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4/5

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Dr. James Flax practices Pain Medicine in Pomona, NY. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Flax serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.

Education and Training

Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1974

University of Mn Med Sch 1974

University of Minnesota Medical School 1974

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Geriatric Psychiatry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Dr. James Flax M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 11 Medical Park Dr Suite 102

11 Medical Park Dr Suite 102 -
Pomona, NY 10970
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New patients: 845-362-2557

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Patient Experience with Dr. Flax


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Dr. James Flax M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pain Management Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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