Pain Specialists of Charleston BLOG
Consumer Health Choice Coverage
Consumer’s Choice Health Plan, an insurance carrier within the Healthcare Exchange, has made the decision to no longer cover Cervical, Lumbar or Thoracic Epidural Injections. As an interventional pain practice, we are greatly disappointed in this policy and the impact it will ultimately have on our patients and their associated treatment plans. We have expressed our frustration with Consumer’s Choice Health Plan and invite you to do the same: Consumers’ Choice Health ...Read More
Pain Specialists of Charleston Announces CFO
Pain Specialists of Charleston is proud to announce the promotion of Chris Thornton from Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. “As our book of business grows, the need for strategic financial management is paramount,” said founder, CEO and Medical Director Edward M Tavel, Jr. MD. “During her time with our practice, Ms. Thornton has shown herself to be a thoughtful, thorough and highly effective financial advisor. With this promotion, Ms. Thornton’s financial experience and ...Read More
2015 “Giving BACK” Scholarship Now Open for Submissions!
DEADLINE EXTENDED until April 13th! It's that time of year again... For the fourth year running, Pain Specialists of Charleston is proud to support Lowcountry students graduate and pursue their collegiate dreams through our “Giving BACK” Scholarship. One $3,000 Scholarship is Available to Lowcountry High School Seniors! Students from both private and public schools are encouraged to apply. All districts – including but not limited to Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville,...Read More
Managing Pain this Holiday Season
First there was Halloween. Then came Thanksgiving. Now we're on to Hanukkah, Kwanza Christmas and New Years! Ready or not, the holidays are here! This time of year presents a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining – seemingly impossible tasks for someone struggling with pain. As we head into December, here are some practical tips that can help minimize pain this holiday season: Be realistic. Holidays often center on ...Read More
Dr. Schuyler Earns Double Board Certification
Pain Specialists of Charleston is proud to announce that Walter Schuyler MD has successfully passed his Pain Medicine Boards. With this certification, Dr. Schuyler becomes the second Pain Specialists of Charleston physician to be double Board Certified in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Dr. Schuyler received his medical degree from the University of Vermont and then completed an Internal Medicine Internship and Anesthesia Residency at Maine Medical Center. Following residency, Dr. ...Read More
