Dr. Robert S. Griffin M.D., PH.D
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
535 E 70th St New York NY, 10021About
Dr. Robert Griffin practices Pain Medicine in Boston, MA. 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. Griffin 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
Harvard Medical School 2007
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
Fellowships
- Massachusetts General Hospital 2012
Dr. Robert S. Griffin M.D., PH.D's Practice location
Dr. Robert S. Griffin M.D., PH.D's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Griffin
Recommended Articles
- With Fibromyalgia, Pain Can Be Motivation
The pursuit of pleasure and happiness and avoidance of pain and strife has been a factor which has driven us as a species to evolve so that we may adapt to our environments and reap its many benefits. Even back in prehistoric times where daily life was filled to the brim with agents which could...
- Aleve vs. Ibuprofen
OverviewAleve and ibuprofen are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that have similar effects, but with important differences as well. Ibuprofen is an NSAID that is available under many brand names. The most common brands of ibuprofen are Advil and Motrin. Aleve, on the other hand,...
- 319 Pill
319 PillThis pill is round in shape and white in color, and has an imprint of number “319”. It has been identified as tramadol hydrochloride 50 mg. It is used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS), back pain, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia. It is supplied by Zydus Pharmaceuticals and belongs to...
- Tylenol-Codeine Side Effects
OverviewTylenol (acetaminophen) and codeine are used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. Aside from pain, acetaminophen is also used to reduce fever. Tylenol is not a habit-forming drug. However, when this drug is taken in large dosages, serious liver damage including other negative side...
- 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...
- IP 466 White Pill
IntroductionThe IP 466 pill is a capsule-shaped white pill, which has been identified to contain ibuprofen in the strength of 800 mg. This medicine is supplied by Amneal Pharmaceuticals.The pill is 19 mm in size and is made available either over-the-counter or through prescription. Doctors usually...
Nearby Providers
- Andrew Pacholyk L.AC635 Madison Avenue New York NY 10021
- Dr. Vinnidhy Dave DO429 East 75th Street New York NY 10021
- Vasilios Kountis1317 3rd Avenue, 7th Floor New York NY 10021
- Dr. Russell Howard Silver MD159 East 74th Street New York NY 10021
- Dr. Joel Press MD429 EAST 75TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10021
- Dr. Semih Gungor M.D.535 E 70th St New York NY 10021