John F. Petraglia, MD,
QME
A Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist, Dr.
Petraglia has three convenient office locations, specializing in the latest and
most innovative Pain Management techniques. Having completed medical school and
residency at the world –renowned State University of New York at
Downstate and The New York Hospital Columbia –Cornell Medical Center
respectively , Dr. John Petraglia practices at the following California
locations; Placentia Linda Hospital in Placentia, Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital
in Norwalk, Alliance Surgery Center in Whittier, and Community Hospital of Long
Beach.
In the Central Valley of California, he maintains staff privileges at St.
Agnes Hospital in Fresno, Community Medical Center in Clovis, and Health South
and North Point Surgery Centers in Fresno. He has pioneered techniques in
Interventional Pain Management including “alternative methods” of
therapy including wellness nutritional supplementation, Low Intensity Laser
Therapy and painless, minimally-invasive Injection Therapy. The Doctor uses
specially formulated compounded topical agents in his treatment regimen. Please
visit www.gotpaindocs.com
In addition, he maintains membership in the American Society of
Interventional Pain Physicians, California Society of Interventional Pain
Physicians, American Society of Anesthesiologists, California Society of
Anesthesiologists, American Back Society, American Academy of Pain Management,
Fresno Madera Medical Society, Orange County Medical Association, American
Academy of Cosmetic Surgery , California Medical Society, American Back Society
and Society for Pain Practice Management.
Dr. Petraglia is a State Certified Qualified Evaluator for the Division of
Workers Compensation, tirelessly providing support for injured workers’
rights in the quest for commitment to caring and quality improvement of health
care.
Dr. Petraglia and staff have pioneered new non-invasive, low intensity,
F.D.A approved laser therapy to treat many conditions that have not responded
to conservative therapy. Such conditions may include Sports Injuries such as
Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Wrist, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Back and
Neck Pain, Disc Disease, Degenerative Joint Disease, Peyronie’s Disease,
Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bell’s Palsy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Knee and
Shoulder Sprains, Acute and Chronic Burns, Bursitis and Epicondylitis.
Having achieved awesome results with light and laser therapy to treat
common pain conditions, Dr. John Petraglia advanced his skill and knowledge
while obtaining a Cosmetic Surgeon designation from The American Academy of
Cosmetic Surgery. With breakthrough technology, he now performs aesthetic and
cosmetic enhancement procedures using European technology and light and laser
based systems without a scalpel. Such procedures include facial resurfacing,
cellulite reduction, fat dissolution , laser hair removal, microdermabrasion,
leg vein therapy , botox and filler therapy ,mesotherapy, wound and scar
revision and much more.
Founding and operating a franchise Med Spa , NuLooks Interventional Med
Spa in Newport Beach and Fresno has not only advanced the Med Spa concept , but
has allowed ordinary people to
seek consultation and referral for aesthetic concerns. Please visit www.Getnulooks.com
Since the Interventional Pain Medical Group believes physical movement
with restoration of "glide" is fundamental to the complete
rehabilitation of the individual, he oversees physical medicine clinics where
services include therapeutic medical massage, state-of-the-art Med-X physical
therapy equipment and medically supervised weight training and aquatic therapy
to control strength and weight. Dr. Petraglia and his staff practice active
release technique which is a hands-on touch and case management system that
allows a practitioner to diagnose and treat soft tissue injuries. Specific
injuries that apply are repetitive strains, adhesions, tissue hypoxia and joint
dysfunction.
The Interventional Pain Medical Group supports the contention of
"holistic" care with individualized treatment plans, which support a
vast array of belief systems. The doctors offer a plethora of alternative
therapies including a custom designed plan for weaning of prescription
narcotics, application of acupuncture, yoga, ayurvedic methods, weight training
and medically supervised nutritional supplementation with goals of total body
and spiritual wellness.
