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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Pain Management - Medicine and Spine Surgery & Spine Care

Keywords/Search Terms:

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, CRPS, Neuropathic Pain, Postop Pain, Procedure Complications, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Epidural Steroid Injection, Radiofrequency Ablation, PNS, SCS, Bleeding, Hematoma, Nerve Injury, Chronic Pain, Causalgia, RSD

Education:

Pain Medicine Fellowship, Stanford University; Anesthesiology Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School; MD, Georgetown University

Years in Practice:

9

Additional Information

Dr. Scott Pritzlaff is a highly regarded authority in pain management, recognized nationally for his expertise in the field. With a comprehensive background forged through training at prestigious institutions such as Harvard and Stanford, Dr. Pritzlaff brings a wealth of experience to his role as a clinician. His professional journey includes a rigorous anesthesia residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, followed by fellowship training in pain medicine at Stanford. Dr. Pritzlaff's tenure as faculty in the Division of Pain Medicine at Stanford further solidified his standing as a leader in the field. Currently serving as Associate Professor and Fellowship Program Director in the Division of Pain Medicine at the University of California, Davis, Dr. Pritzlaff continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of pain management. His unique perspective, shaped by previous roles as a Navy flight surgeon and combat veteran, adds a distinct depth to his expertise as an expert witness. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Pritzlaff is renowned for his educational contributions, having received multiple awards for his teaching prowess. He is also recognized as a top doctor, showcasing his ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. Dr. Pritzlaff's dedication to advancing the field is evident through his contributions as an author and editor of the textbook "Spinal Cord Stimulation: Percutaneous Implantation Techniques" (2023), as well as his involvement in position and guideline papers. Additionally, he plays influential roles in various professional societies, including serving as a Past Board Member of the Pacific Spine and Pain Society, a Board Member of the Association of Pain Program Directors, and a Member of the North American Neuromodulation Society Advocacy Committee. He holds dual board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine from the American Board of Anesthesiology.