Addiction Medicine Family Doctor
Dr. David S. Kirby is an Addiction Medicine Family Doctor in Gainesville, FL
with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating patients with addiction.
As an Addiction Medicine Family Doctor, David S. Kirby, MD performs
substance abuse recovery for all members of the family. Addiction Family Medicine is
provided to help a patient's family manage the effects of his or her addiction. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Addiction Medicine Family Doctors include alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Family Doctors
include patient evaluations, addiction diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, follow-up care, and referrals to other specialists.
A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
Addiction Medicine Family Doctors in Gainesville, FL
Pain Management Doctor
Dr. David S. Kirby is a Pain Management Doctor in Gainesville, FL
with special training and skill in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of pain caused by surgery, injury, nerve damage, and metabolic problems such as diabetes.
As a Pain Management Doctor, David S. Kirby, MD performs
medication management, physical therapy, and nerve blocks. Pain Management Medicine is
the multifaceted treatment of pain that prohibits or prevents normal eating, sleeping, work, and daily activity. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Pain Management Doctors include chronic pain, fibromyalgia,back pain, joint pain, arthritis pain, tendinitis pain, and post-surgical pain.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pain Management Doctors
include pain medications like opioids, spinal injections, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) therapy, meditation, relaxation techniques, visual imagery, biofeedback, heat and cold therapy, manipulation and massage.
Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
Pain Management Doctors in Gainesville, FL
Addiction Medicine Doctor
Dr. David S. Kirby is an Addiction Medicine Doctor in Gainesville, FL
with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating addiction.
As an Addiction Medicine Doctor, David S. Kirby, MD performs
evaluations and crafts substance abuse treatment plans. Addiction Medicine is
the treatment and management of addicted patients in private practices, hospitals, or rehabilitation clinics. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Addiction Medicine Doctors include tobacco, alcohol, prescription medication, and illegal drug abuse.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Doctors
include patient evaluations, personalized treatment plans, follow-up care, and referrals to counselors and therapists.
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.
Addiction Medicine Doctors in Gainesville, FL
Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist
Dr. David S. Kirby is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL
with special training and skill in effectively managing perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery using anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine and pain medicine.
As a Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist, David S. Kirby, MD performs
spinal blocks, epidurals, analgesic IVs, nitrous oxide delivery, opioid treatment, general anesthesia. Pain Medicine Anesthesiology is
the practice of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and comprehensive care of the patient before, during and after surgery. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Pain Medicine Anesthesiologists include surgery and labor.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pain Medicine Anesthesiologists
include monitoring a patient's blood pressure, heart rhythm, temperature, level of consciousness, and amount of oxygen in the blood while delivering appropriate types and amounts of anaesthesia.
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Pain Medicine Anesthesiologists in Gainesville, FL
Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologist
Dr. David S. Kirby is an Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL
with special training and skill in treating opioid addiction while patients are under sedation.
As an Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologist, David S. Kirby, MD performs
anesthesia-assisted rapid opioid detox (AAROD). Addiction Medicine Anesthesiology is
delivered for quick and comfortable withdrawal. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologists include addiction to opioids like oxycodone, morphine, and heroin.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologists
include delivering anesthesia, applying the opioid antagonist naloxone, and monitoring patients when they wake.
An anesthesiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
Addiction Medicine Anesthesiologists in Gainesville, FL
