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Alexander Hersel, MD, Anesthesiology, Thousand Oaks, CA

AlexanderPHerselMD

Anesthesiology Thousand Oaks, CA

Pain Medicine, Pediatric Pain Medicine

PMIR Medical Center Founder, Pain Management Specialist, Anesthesiologist

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  • Office

    1120 Newbury Rd
    Ste 150
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
    Phone+1 805-557-0096
    Fax+1 805-557-1743

Summary

  • Dr. Hersel believes in a lifelong approach to the management of chronic pain. As the founder of PMIR Medical Center, he works closely with all of the healthcare professionals on your team to maximize the efficacy of your treatment. Dr. Hersel employs some of today’s most leading-edge procedures in the management of chronic pain, including using Botox® for tension headaches, migraines, muscle spasms and back pain. He also performs interventions that include epidural steroid injections, facet blocks, nerve root blocks, morphine spinal pump implants and discography. He is nationally recognized as one of the few highly trained physicians performing Spinal Cord Stimulator Implants for failed back surgery syndrome, and is one of the most experienced doctors in Southern California to use the technology.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Anesthesiology, 1999 - 2002
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Anesthesiology, 1998 - 1999
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1998
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesB.S., Major in Biology, Minor in Music Performance and Composition, 1989 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Immunology Departmental Honors Hahnemann University School of Medicine
  • Microbiology Departmental Honors Hahnemann University School of Medicine
  • Psychiatry (Psychopathology) Departmental Honors Hahnemann University School of Medicine
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Cancer Support Programs
    Cancer Support ProgramsNovember 8th, 2017
  • 10 Pain Management Physician Appointments and Accomplishments
    10 Pain Management Physician Appointments and AccomplishmentsFebruary 13th, 2016
  • Hannibal Regional Medical Group Treats Pain Using Smartphone Technologies
    Hannibal Regional Medical Group Treats Pain Using Smartphone TechnologiesFebruary 13th, 2016
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