At
the Texas Pain Institute, each patient receives one-on-one,
individualized care. A physician trained in pain management
visits with each patient during the initial examination
to determine the source, nature and severity of the pain,
as well as the patient's medical history. He then recommends
treatment options that are based on an individual's own
lifestyle and realistic expectations, taking into account
both the psychological and physiological aspects of pain.
Continuity of Care
To support the important and ongoing relationship between
doctor and patient, each patient's referring physician
is updated on the prescribed treatment. In this way,
TPI can help assure that any procedures or medications
it recommends are consistent with the patient's medical
history.
About Dr. Son K. Nguyen
Dr. Nguyen has been an innovator in the field of pain
management since 1990. Board certified in both anesthesiology
and pain management, he is one of the few Houston-area
pain specialists with such a deep knowledge and understanding
of this complex pathology.
Dr. Nguyen attended medical school at the University
of Cincinnati College of Medicine, after which he served
a surgical internship at Baylor College of Medicine
in Houston. While there, he was honored to work with
Dr. Michael DeBakey, pioneer of the artificial heart.
Dr. Nguyen continued his studies at The University of
Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, specializing in anesthesiology
and pain management.
About Dr. Viet Nguyen
Dr. Viet Nguyen has specialized in Family Practice and
Industrial Medicine since graduating from the University
of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1996.
He has treated patients at Texas Pain Institute for
more than 2 years.
About Dr. John Sebok
Dr. Sebok is the latest addition to the TPI staff. He
is a graduate of the Baylor College of Medicine and
has gathered his clinical experience primarily in Houston.
Dr. Sebok holds certifications by the Texas State Board
of Medical Examiners and the TWCC Certification of Maximum
Medical Improvement & Assignment of Impairment Ratings
as well as being a member of the American Academy of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
