Brian M. Block MD, PhD has multiple related interests in Biotechnology, Medicine, Anesthesiology, Interventional and Medical Pain Management and the business of ASC and practice management. He consults in these areas routinely. Dr Block has had a wealth of experience to inform him in addition to his formal training. He enrolls subjects in ongoing clinical trials and also has developed investigator initiated research. He consults with investors looking for insight into pain care. Dr. Block has served as a consultant in the formulation of CMS PQRS measures in chronic pain management and also relevant medicolegal matters. He been the president of a multispeciality ASC and currently plays an active role in the management of the ASC and MSO affiliated with the current practice. Dr. Block has also been the CMO for a neutraceutical manufacturer focused on migraine prevention. Clinically he is an interventional pain physician at Maryland Pain Specialists, an affiliate of the University of Maryland St. Josephs Medical Group and an Adjunct Assistant Professor. He is board certified in both anesthesiology and interventional pain management. He uses all modalities for pain relief but has special interests in spinal stimulation and Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD). With regard to stimulation, Dr. Block is is facile with all techniques : DRG, lateral, and dorsal column lead placement. Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression is employed to aide patients suffering neurogenic claudication.
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