As our understanding of the mechanisms driving acute and chronic pain continue to develop, so too are the number of options available to effectively treat painful conditions. However, effective pain management is not simply applying all possible therapeutic choices at once, but rather establishing a diagnosis through expert evaluation, providing evidence–based treatment options and allowing for meaningful follow up to ensure improved function and quality of life. In the majority of cases, such effective pain management utilizes an integrated team approach. Driven by a sense of urgency and our public mission, UCSF is advancing health by developing innovative pain care pathways that ensure continuity of pain management from inpatient to outpatient for both children and adults. This involves breaking down traditional boundaries through the integration of pain management care, education, and research to ensure the best quality, safety, and satisfaction for our patients. For providers, patients, and researchers Inpatient pain care Pain and Addiction Research Center Center for Pain Medicine Resources for providers and patients Pediatric Pain Medicine Fellowship opportunities Pain Medicine Fellowship Leadership Mark Schumacher, MD, PhD Professor and Vice Chair, Pain Medicine Christopher Abrecht, MD Associate Professor and Chief, Pain Medicine People See all Christopher Abrecht, MD Associate Professor and Chief, Pain Medicine Ben Arevalo, MD, MBA Assistant Clinical Professor Ryan Barrera, MD Assistant Professor News See all Aug 28, 2024 Bayfront Medical Building Opens: State-of-the-Art Facility Expands Pain Medicine Services and Will Enhance Patient Care Announcement May 15, 2024 Donor Contributions Fueled PARC’s Innovations in Pain and Addiction Announcement Donor Impact Apr 1, 2024 Investing in Excellence: How Donations Transformed Pain Management at UCSF Announcement Donor Impact Support the Pain Management Center Support Us
Aug 28, 2024 Bayfront Medical Building Opens: State-of-the-Art Facility Expands Pain Medicine Services and Will Enhance Patient Care Announcement
May 15, 2024 Donor Contributions Fueled PARC’s Innovations in Pain and Addiction Announcement Donor Impact
Apr 1, 2024 Investing in Excellence: How Donations Transformed Pain Management at UCSF Announcement Donor Impact