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Pain Physicians In Charleston, SC
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WHY CHOOSE US
At Pain Specialists of Charleston, we strive to provide an unmatched healthcare experience – one focused on finding relief. With this goal guiding our pain management physicians, we prioritize the following:
Compassionate and Comprehensive Care
Our practice takes a multidisciplinary approach to pain care that puts patients first. We’re proud to offer a full range of pain management procedures and treatments, including physical therapy, medical massage therapy, pain psychology, medication management, and more.
Timely Treatment
Because many of our patients suffer from severe pain, we’re committed to scheduling appointments as quickly as possible. This ensures the speedy start of a treatment plan to relieve and/or manage their pain.
Access to Safe Pain Management
Pain Specialists of Charleston offers a higher level of healthcare, performing all interventional procedures to meet strict, sterile standards and rigorously comply with all FDA, CDC, state, and federal medical safety guidelines.
Quality Care
Our providers are not only prominent leaders in the field of pain management, but advocates for the Charleston, SC patients we so proudly serve. It’s our exceptional care that sets us apart and earns our patients’ trust.
MEET YOUR BOARD-CERTIFIED PAIN MANAGEMENT PHYSICIANS
Edward M. Tavel, Jr., MD
Founder, Medical Director, Board Certified Physician
Born and raised in Charleston, SC, Dr. Edward Tavel has practiced pain management since 1993. Dr. Tavel uses a full range of interventional, non-surgical techniques and provides a comprehensive approach to treating pain. His special areas of interest include neurostimulation and medical research. He is specifically skilled in radiofrequency ablation for arthritic-related pain of the spine and is one of the few physicians in the Charleston area performing dorsal root ganglion stimulation, also known as DRG.
Dr. Tavel earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his MD at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed four additional years of anesthesia and pain medicine training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and was chief resident in his final year. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesia and the American Board of Pain Medicine.
Matthew Drakeley, MD
Board Certified Physician
Matthew Drakeley, MD received his Medical Degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He subsequently completed a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency at the University of Pittsburgh and was named Administrative Chief Resident for 2017-2018. Dr. Drakeley recently completed a one-year fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Drakeley also acts as an Investigator for Clinical Trials of South Carolina, an affiliate of Pain Specialists of Charleston.
Sierra Laster, PA-C
Certified Physician Associate
Sierra Laster is a Certified Physician Associate PA-C. Sierra received her Bachelors Degree at Clemson University. Upon graduation, Sierra attended the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and received her Masters of Physician Associate degree. Sierra joins our team to work with both Pain and Neurology Specialists.
Joanna Farrell, PA-C
Certified Physician Associate
Joanna Farrell is a certified physician associate with Pain Specialists as well as Neurology Specialists. Joanna received her Bachelors Degree at Clemson University. She received her Masters of Physician Associate degree at The Medical University of South Carolina(MUSC).
Sydney Burrell, PA-C
Sydney Burrell is a certified physician associate with Pain Specialists as well as Psychiatry Specialists. Sydney received her Bachelor’s Degree at University of South Carolina . She received her Masters of Physician Associate degree at The Medical University of South Carolina(MUSC).
Donna Flaherty, PA-C
Donna Flaherty is a certified physician associate with Pain Specialists. Donna received her Bachelor’s Degree at University of Wisconsin. She received her Masters of Physician Associate degree at Chatham University.
Meredith Osborne, PA-C
Meredith Osborne is a certified physician associated with Pain Specialists. Meredith received her Bachelors Degree at University of Georgia. She received her Masters of Physician Associate degree at Northwestern University.
Caitlin Wilburn PA-C
Caitlin Wilburn is a certified physician associated with Pain Specialists. Caitlin received her Bachelors Degree at University of South Carolina. She received her Masters of Physician Associate degree at Georgia Regents University.
Stefanie Mauney PA-C
Stefanie Mauney is a certified physician associated with Pain Specialists. Stefanie received her Bachelors Degree at Clemson University. She received her Masters of Physician Associate degree at Nova Southeastern University