Melanie Rosenblatt, M.D. - Stop the Pain
Dr. Melanie Rosenblatt, is a graduate of SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine. She completed her anesthesia residency and pain training at St Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, NY. She is board certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Management and Addiction Medicine. She has been practicing in South Florida since 1995 and maintains her private practice in Boca Raton and Pompano Beach, Fla. She is the Medical Director of Pain Management for Broward Health North, a level II trauma center where she is the chairperson of the Credentials and Qualifications Committee and sits on the Medical Executive Board, and also Medical Director of Acute Pain Management at Holy Cross Hospital. She has worked with the DEA and local law enforcement to crack down on pill mills in South Florida. She is on the advisory board of several pharmaceutical companies in developing abuse deterrent formulations of opioid medications. She does expert medico-legal review for both plaintiff’s and defense cases. She treats many celebrities and retired athletes in her private practice. She lectures nationally about safety and risk assessment in the treatment of chronic pain in these challenging times. She was featured in the 1 hour documentary Pain Matters. She is a recognized leader and national expert in her field.
Recently, a patient threatened to write a bad review if I didn't give him intravenous dilaudid, a strong pain medication. [Full Story]
Recently, a patient threatened to write a bad review if I didn't give him intravenous dilaudid, a strong pain medication. [Full Story]
The opioid epidemic is real, as is pain. But the two epidemics have seemingly crossed paths. [Full Story]
Many people with drug problems engage the healthcare system at some point. It's at that point that we can get them treatment simultaneously for an acute medical problem and the disease of addiction. [Full Story]
Hospital administrators and controlled substance prescribers are expected to "make the patient happy," a concept driven by patient satisfaction which impacts hospital reimbursement. [Full Story]
We created this epidemic by prescribing too many pills with too little understanding of the potential problems. [Full Story]
There has been a lot of buzz lately regarding the painkiller Oxycontin (oxycodone) being approved for pediatric use. [Full Story]
Approximately 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. That’s more than cancer, diabetes, and heart disease combined. [Full Story]
Suboxone occupies the opiate receptors to prevent withdrawal symptoms but also helps with pain. [Full Story]
Chris had started dealing dealing crack cocaine and ecstasy, along with prescription drugs, to support his habit. [Full Story]

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