
Dr. Stephen Wilson, MD
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
24345 Harper Ave Saint Clair Shores MI, 48080About
Dr. Stephen Wilson is a physiatrist practicing in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Dr. Wilson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Wilson focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Wilson can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1993
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Dr. Stephen Wilson, MD 's Practice location
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080Get Direction
Dr. Stephen Wilson, MD 's reviews
Write ReviewMedia Releases
Get to know Pain Management Specialist Dr. Stephen Wilson, who serves patients in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
As a dual board-certified pain management specialist, Dr. Wilson’s primary objective when managing pain is to improve function, mobility, and quality of life. He is the owner and operator of Advanced Physical Medicine in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, where he strives to provide patients with the best pain management care.
The doctor prescribes pain medication to relieve symptoms; however, his intention is that they be for a limited duration. His main focus is on identifying the source of the pain, rather than just masking it with medications. He uses various traditional and non-traditional treatments such as ultrasound guided injections, physical therapy, and medical acupuncture and other services to help patients achieve lasting relief and a pain-free high quality of life.
Born and raised in Detroit, Dr. Wilson graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy and earned his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Detroit Medical Center, followed by his residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital in Chicago.
In practice since 1997, his current affiliations include Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe and St. John Hospital & Medical Center.
He is board-certified in both pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, which was established in 1947 as the certifying body for the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation under the American Board of Medical Specialties.
The recipient of numerous national and local accolades, Dr. Wilson received the prestigious honor of being named as one of Hour Detroit Magazine’s “Top Docs”, as voted on by peers and nurses (2005 and 2006). He has also been named one of “America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumers Research Council of America each year since 2004.
A highly respected member of the medical community, he received a proclamation award from the Mayor of St. Clair Shores. He was recognized for his dedication to his patients, for his efforts to educate the public, as well as for being a positive role model in the community.
Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain. A pain management specialist is a doctor who specializes in pain medicine, focusing on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain.
Recommended Articles
- What Is Shingles?
What are shingles?Shingles is a painful rash in the skin caused by the chicken pox virus, varicella-zoster. This skin condition usually appears in the form of a band, strip, or a small area in the body. Shingles is sometimes referred to as herpes zoster. ...
- The History of Fibromyalgia
IntroductionSome may consider fibromyalgia as a fairly new medical condition, but the truth is, this medical condition has actually existed for more than centuries. The term “fibromyalgia” first came into existence in the year 1976. Since the early 1800s, scientists and physicians have written...
- What Is Oromandibular Dystonia?
Oromandibular DystoniaOromandibular dystonia is a type of focal dystonia. This condition is also called cranial dystonia, in which the face, jaw, or tongue forcefully contracts and becomes difficult to open and close the mouth. Thus, a person's speech and ability to chew are affected. Cranial...
- 512 Pill Used for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
IntroductionThe 512 pill is a white-colored round pill with an imprint of "512". It is known to contain the active ingredients acetaminophen with the strength of 325 mg and oxycodone with the strength of 5 mg. This medicine is supplied by the company known as Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals.The 512...
- Is Tramadol a Narcotic?
Most tramadol users are not aware of the drug's specifications. Therefore, there is always confusion as to whether tramadol is a narcotic or not. The truth of the matter is that this medicine works like a narcotic but is not categorized as one. It is only referred to as "narcotic-like".Tramadol is...
- Nerve Pain Medications for Fibromyalgia
Living a quality life is tough if you are dealing with chronic pain that is caused by fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by predominant pain in the bones, muscles, and soft tissue. It is also associated with sleep issues, mood swings, and overwhelming...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mary Kathleen Kneiser M.D.22030 Mack Ave Saint Clair Shores MI 48080
- Dr. Scott M Kowalski DO19699 E 8 Mile Rd Saint Clair Shores MI 48080
- Dr. Karine Yu D.O.23829 LITTLE MACK AVE STE 100 SAINT CLAIR SHORES MI 48080
Nearest Hospitals
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, GROSSE POINTEl
468 CADIEUX RD GROSSE POINTE MI 48230ST JOHN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERl
22101 MOROSS RD DETROIT MI 48236ST JOHN MACOMB-OAKLAND HOSPITAL-MACOMB CENTERl
11800 EAST TWELVE MILE ROAD WARREN MI 48093