Dr. Don G Richter M.D.
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
9100 W 74th St Overland Park KS, 66204About
Dr. Don Richter practices Pain Medicine in Overland Park, KS. 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. Richter 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
University of Wales in Great Britain 1977
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine
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