Dr. Joseph William Chatfield D.O.
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
4677 Towne Centre Rd Suite 301 Saginaw MI, 48604Rating
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Dr. Joseph Chatfield practices Pain Medicine in Saginaw, MI. 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. Chatfield 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1965
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1965
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