About our Program
MetroWest Medical Center offers a pain management consultation service for adults (18+) who are experiencing chronic or acute pain. Our clinicians are specialists in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of persistent pain. Patients must be referred to the program by a physician. The referring physician will receive copies of all findings and recommendations from the initial exam and subsequent visits.

The patient’s care will be returned to the referring physician when our Pain Program physician determines that the patient is stable and/or no longer requires the services of the program. Because our program is a consultation service, the patient’s referring physician will be responsible for long-term care and medication management. We are available to re-evaluate patients as needed. We do not provide detoxification for patients with addiction problems.

Commonly Referred Patient
Evaluation and treatment are provided for patients suffering from a wide range of acute and chronic pain syndromes. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Back Pain
• Bursitis
• Cancer-related pain
• Chronic neck and shoulder pain
• Complex regional pain syndromes
• Degenerative disc disease
• Nerve injury pain
• Myofascial pain

Evaluation/Treatment
A patient referred to the program will receive an initial evaluation by our Pain Program physician. The evaluation will include a physical examination and history, as well as review of all available medical records. In order to provide a comprehensive treatment plan, patients may be referred to specialists in other disciplines for further assessment. An individualized treatment plan will be designed for each patient and may include a variety of approaches. These may include, but are not limited to, any of the following.

• Epidural Steroid Injections
• Nerve Block
• Occupational Therapy
• Pharmacologic Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Radiofrequency Ablation
• Spinal Injections
• Stress Management

Referral Procedure
The Pain Program Consultation Form is filled out by the referring physician. The form, along with any pertinent medical notes, may then be faxed to 508-650-7595. Information is also accepted over the phone during our hours of operation. We prefer to contact the patient and set up the initial appointment through our office so that we have an opportunity to answer any questions he or she may have regarding the program. Patients whose care is to be covered under Workman’s Compensation must have received preauthorization before we can schedule an appointment.

The Pain Program Consultation Form is available by calling the MetroWest Medical Center Pain Management Program at 508-650-7600.

Program Staff
The MetroWest Medical Center Pain Management Program is staffed by a physician-led team that provides a comprehensive, individualized approach to the evaluation and treatment of pain syndromes. Physicians include board certified Anesthesiologist, with added qualifications in Pain Management.

Hours of Operation
The MetroWest Medical Center Pain Management Program is held on Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are committed to scheduling new patient referrals in for evaluation within 5 business days.

Location
The MetroWest Medical Center Pain Management Program at Leonard Morse Hospital
67 Union Street
Natick, MA 01760-8099
Phone: 508-650-7600
Fax: 508-650-7595

The MetroWest Medical Center Pain Management Program is located on the 6th Floor at Leonard Morse Hospital.

Contact Information
To learn more about the MetroWest Medical Center Pain Management Program or to speak with a Program Clinician, call 508-650-7600.