Dr. John Thomas Grissom M.D., Pain Management Specialist
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Dr. John Thomas Grissom M.D.

Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine

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3066 E MERIDIAN PARK LOOP # 1 WASILLA AK, 99654
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Dr. John Grissom practices Pain Medicine in WASILLA, AK. 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. Grissom 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1990

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 1995

University of Washington School of Medicine 1990

Board Certification

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Hospice and Palliative Medicine

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Dr. John Thomas Grissom M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Which exercise is good for neck pain?

    I would recommend you seek the advice of a Physical Therapist so they can provide you with safe stretches and exercises for your specific needs. READ MORE

  • Can a physical therapist help with hip pain?

    Yes, physical therapy can potentially help with hip pain. However, hip pain is best treated with a combination of physical therapy and interventional pain management. Please contact Algone Interventional Pain Clinic to schedule a consultation. During this consultation, a physician can recommend the best course of treatment to treat your specific condition and can provide a referral to physical therapy. READ MORE

  • How can I reduce my menstrual cramps?

    Menstrual cramp pain is most commonly addressed with over-the-counter medications such as Midol, Tylenol, Aleve, or Advil. If these over-the-counter options are not effective for your menstrual cramp pain, you should see your primary care or women's health practitioner to rule out other potential complications that might be causing your pain, such as ovarian cysts. READ MORE

  • What medications are used in palliative care?

    The medications used for palliative care are based on an individual's specific needs and conditions. You are encouraged to seek a consultation with an Interventional Pain Management Specialist who has expertise in palliative care. READ MORE

  • What helps ankle ligaments heal faster?

    Physical therapy can help strengthen your ankle after a sprain. Additionally, regenerative medicine treatments such as platelet-rich plasma or stem cell treatments can expedite the healing process significantly. READ MORE

  • Is anesthesia used for pain management?

    Anesthesia may be used to sedate a patient while a patient is undergoing an interventional pain management procedure, however, anesthesia itself does not treat pain. You are encouraged to contact an interventional pain management clinic for a consultation to identify the options for treating your individual pain. READ MORE

  • Can a psychiatrist treat chronic pain?

    Yes and No :) Psych can be a major contributing factor to pain but is not usually the root cause. You are encouraged to see an Interventional Pain Management Physician who specializes in pain management to diagnose the root cause of your pain. At that time, your physician can recommend whether or not psychiatry would be an effective treatment option for your individual pain. READ MORE

  • Can I take painkillers before local anesthetic?

    It is best to speak to your doctor however, typically pain killers will not affect local anesthetic. READ MORE

Treatments

  • Chronic Pain
  • Arthritis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Herniated Disc
  • Pain
  • Opiate Dependence
  • Spinal Stenosis

Dr. John Thomas Grissom M.D.'s Practice location

3066 E MERIDIAN PARK LOOP # 1 -
WASILLA, AK 99654
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Dr. John Thomas Grissom M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 31 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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