PMIR Medical Center: Pain Management and Spine Specialists in Thousand Oaks

Pain Management & Injury Relief Medical Center (PMIR) is a clinic dedicated to the treatment of chronic pain and spinal conditions. Founded in 2003 by Dr. Alexander P. Hersel, an anesthesiologist and pain and spine specialist, the center presents itself as a team of specialists committed to integrative, personalized, patient-centered care. Its stated goal is to identify the root cause of pain and help patients get back to their daily lives.

Clinical approach and treatment philosophy

The clinic describes a care model that addresses pain from three dimensions: mind, body, and spirit. According to its approach, emotional state can be affected by pain and, in turn, intensify it; therefore, they seek to alleviate those emotions by intervening quickly at the source of the pain. On the physical level, they use minimally invasive procedures and non-narcotic alternatives to stop or reduce pain signals. On the emotional level, they state they help patients regain confidence and a positive outlook.

The center indicates that its physicians collaborate with complementary alternative medicine (CAM) specialists as part of an effort to treat the whole patient and increase their sense of control over pain. Among the features they highlight in their operations are the use of advanced medical technologies, innovative procedures, and non-medication-based treatments, as well as an efficient scheduling system that allows more consultation time between patient and physician.

Conditions treated

PMIR details a broad list of conditions it addresses, including:

Arthritis
Cancer Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Diabetic Neuropathy
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Headaches
Herniated Disc
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Nerve Damage (Neuropathy)
Phantom & Stump Pain
Sciatica & Sciatic Nerve Pain
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Spinal Stenosis
Sports Injuries
Vertebral Fractures

Treatments and procedures

The center offers a catalog of interventional and alternative treatments, including:

Botox Injections
Celiac Plexus Block
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Block Injections
Hypogastric Plexus Blocks
Indirect Decompression
Intercostal Nerve Block
Ketamine Infusion Therapy
Kyphoplasty
Medication Management
Nerve Blocks
Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
Piriformis Block Injections
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Radiofrequency Ablation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Stellate Ganglion Blocks
Trigger Point Injections
Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty
Viscosupplementation

Medical team

The PMIR team is led by Dr. Alexander P. Hersel, founder and specialist in anesthesiology, pain, and spine. Alongside him, Dr. Bradley Spiegel, also an anesthesiologist and pain and spine specialist, is part of the medical staff. Physician assistants (PA-C) Jodi Mwendia and Pauntea Bral complete the team.

Facilities and community commitment

The clinic operates at Serra Medical Plaza, a center in Thousand Oaks that they describe as state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide VIP-style service to each patient. In addition, PMIR notes that it collaborates with several community organizations that support people affected by chronic illnesses.

Patient resources

The PMIR website provides patients with a patient portal, forms, online bill pay, testimonials, blog, FAQs, and a section on active medical studies. The clinic also offers the option to request an appointment through its website or by phone.

Location and contact

1120 Newbury Rd STE 150, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 · Phone: 805-557-0096 · Email: contact@paininjuryrelief.com

About Pain Management & Injury Relief Medical Center (PMIR)