Dr. Pierre R. Herard, MD
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
16281 Bass Rd Ste 300 Fort Myers FL, 33908About
Dr. Pierre Herard practices Pain Medicine in Utica, 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. Herard 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.
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National Autonomous University of Mexico MD 0
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina MD
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Get to know Physiatrist Dr. Pierre R. Herard, who serves patients in Fort Myers, Florida.
An established physiatrist, Dr. Herard is affiliated with Lee Health, tending to patients in Fort Myers, Florida. He is a highly skilled physician with a strong clinical focus on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Management. His expertise also extends to Electromyography (EMG), a specialized diagnostic technique. His dedication to these fields makes him a trusted healthcare provider for patients seeking relief from pain and improved physical function.
Back in the early days of his academic career, his educational journey began at the esteemed National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City, where he earned his medical degree. This solid foundation in medical studies laid the groundwork for his future contributions to the field of medicine.
Following medical school, Dr. Herard pursued further training through internships and residencies. His internship at the Brooklyn Hospital in New York provided him with valuable hands-on experience in healthcare. His commitment to honing his skills and expanding his medical knowledge led him to complete residencies at both the Brooklyn Hospital and the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY. These rigorous training programs equipped him with the expertise necessary to excel in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Management.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
Speaking several languages, Dr. Herard is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French.
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