Dr. Joseph James Alshon D.O.
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
1856 W Hillsboro Blvd Suite I Deerfield Beach FL, 33442About
Dr. Joseph Alshon practices Pain Medicine in Deerfield Beach, FL. 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. Alshon 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1984
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- DO Member American Osteopathic Association
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