Alexander P Hersel MD
Pain Medicine, Pediatric Pain Medicine
PMIR Medical Center Founder, Pain Management Specialist, Anesthesiologist
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1120 Newbury RdSte 150Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Phone+1 805-557-0096
Fax+1 805-557-1743
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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 CenterFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2002 - 2003
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Anesthesiology, 1999 - 2002- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Anesthesiology, 1998 - 1999
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1998
University of California, Los AngelesB.S., Major in Biology, Minor in Music Performance and Composition, 1989 - 1994
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
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
- 4 citationsClinical study of a micro-implantable pulse generator for the treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain: 12-month results from the COMFORT-randomized controlled trial.John Hatheway, Alexander Hersel, Mitchell Engle, Genaro Gutierrez, Vishal Khemlani
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2024-11-20 - 4 citationsClinical study of a micro-implantable pulse generator for the treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain: 3-month and 6-month results from the COMFORT-randomised control...John Hatheway, Alexander Hersel, Jonathan Song, Mitchell Engle, Genaro Gutierrez
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2024-05-31 - 1 citationsDesign of a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (COMFORT Study) with a Micro-Implantable Pulse Generator.John Hatheway, Alexander Perry Hersel, Jonathan Song, Mitchell P Engle, Genaro Gutierrez
Journal of Pain Research. 2024-01-01
Press Mentions
Cancer Support ProgramsNovember 8th, 2017
10 Pain Management Physician Appointments and AccomplishmentsFebruary 13th, 2016- Hannibal Regional Medical Group Treats Pain Using Smartphone TechnologiesFebruary 13th, 2016
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Professional Memberships
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- American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (ASRA)Member
- American Society of Pain Management (ASPM)Member
External Links
- Websitehttp://www.paininjuryrelief.com/
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