Category Archives: Blog
Pain Specialists of Charleston Announces CFO
Written on January 28, 2015 at 2:47 pm, by Erica
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 Continue Reading »
2015 “Giving BACK” Scholarship Now Open for Submissions!
Written on January 27, 2015 at 7:36 pm, by Erica
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 Continue Reading »
Managing Pain this Holiday Season
Written on December 4, 2013 at 2:38 pm, by Erica
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, Continue Reading »
Dr. Schuyler Earns Double Board Certification
Written on October 31, 2013 at 12:50 pm, by Erica
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 Continue Reading »
Communicating Your “Pain Score” with Your Provider
Written on September 17, 2013 at 9:56 am, by Erica
At Pain Specialists of Charleston, we understand that every patient is battling a unique and personal battle with their pain. As providers, our job is to listen as well as evaluate our patients and then create a customized treatment plan for pain management. Because pain is unique, clear communication between patients and providers is Continue Reading »
Do You Need a Pain Specialist?
Written on September 3, 2013 at 11:26 am, by Erica
Pain is a tricky and all too common problem. In fact, in early 2012, the Institute of Medicine released a report stating that 116 million Americans suffer from some type of chronic pain…that’s more than the total affected by heart disease, cancer, and diabetes combined! If you consider yourself one of the 116 million but pain control Continue Reading »
Welcome to the NEW Pain Specialists of Charleston!
Written on August 5, 2013 at 12:21 pm, by Erica
Starting today, August 5th 2013, Pain Specialists of Charleston will proudly begin seeing patients at our NEW Medical Center! Our new medical center is conveniently located at the intersection of University Blvd (Highway 78) and Elms Plantation Blvd in beautiful North Charleston. Need directions? View a map of our new location. To our patients, family, friends and colleagues, Continue Reading »