Dr. Sanford Epstein
Dr. Sanford Epstein in a 1973 graduate of the Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. Upon graduation Dr. Epstein received special recognition for his expertise in the fields of anesthesiology and surgery, and osteopathic principles and practice.
Following graduation Dr. Epstein completed a rotating internship at the Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Pennsylvania. He then furthered his medical education with post graduate work in anesthesiology at The Portland Medical Center, located in Portland, Maine and Caffaro Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. He additionally achieved the status of Diplomate of the National Board of Examiners upon the successful completion of an objective test of his clinical skills combined with his overall knowledge of medicine.
Dr. Epstein's medical career has spanned a multitude of practice environments. These include solo family practice, group family medicine practice, occupational medicine, disability and pension determination for the Veterans Administration and as the Chief Health Officer for the Florida Department of Corrections. Additionally Dr. Epstein served the Des Moines University as the Assocaite Dean for Clinical Affairs, the Director of Rural Clinics and as an Associate professor of Family Medicine. Dr. Epstein currently maintains licenses to practice medicine in the states of: Iowa, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Virgina, Ohio and Florida. He additionally has been licensed in New York and Illinois and Maine.
Dr. Epstein has had numerous articles published in leading national medical journals. These articles covered subjects such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol and/or triglycerides levels and birth control contraceptive administration. He also served as a clinical director teaching third and fourth year medical students in a clinical setting.
Dr. Epstein has completed numerous post graduate courses on the subject of pain management, pain transmission, pain medication and the legalities of the administration of pain medication. He was recently a participant in the 3rd annual Pain Symposium at the Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, in 2007. Recently Dr, Epstein has joined a small group of dedicated physicians who are certified in the administration of Suboxone, a medication used for opioid dependent individuals to assist them in detoxification of dependence on opioid medication. The medical management of various pain states, from unsuccessful surgery outcomes to fibromyalgia, is the main focus of Dr. Epstein's clinical practice, along with the treatment of addictive states due to opioid medication with the use of Suboxone.
Dr. Epstein combines the latest medical mamagement of painful conditions, with the necessary diagnostic testing, to diagnois and treat people who suffer with pain that makes the fullest enjoyment of their work environment, their family joys and responsibilities and the enjoyment of life less than optimal. His attention to detail and his unique partnership with his patients in treating their pain makes him a physician who can and will make a difference in your life.
Dr. Sanford Epstein in a 1973 graduate of the Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. Upon graduation Dr. Epstein received special recognition for his expertise in the fields of anesthesiology and surgery, and osteopathic principles and practice.
Following graduation Dr. Epstein completed a rotating internship at the Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Pennsylvania. He then furthered his medical education with post graduate work in anesthesiology at The Portland Medical Center, located in Portland, Maine and Caffaro Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. He additionally achieved the status of Diplomate of the National Board of Examiners upon the successful completion of an objective test of his clinical skills combined with his overall knowledge of medicine.
Dr. Epstein's medical career has spanned a multitude of practice environments. These include solo family practice, group family medicine practice, occupational medicine, disability and pension determination for the Veterans Administration and as the Chief Health Officer for the Florida Department of Corrections. Additionally Dr. Epstein served the Des Moines University as the Assocaite Dean for Clinical Affairs, the Director of Rural Clinics and as an Associate professor of Family Medicine. Dr. Epstein currently maintains licenses to practice medicine in the states of: Iowa, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Virgina, Ohio and Florida. He additionally has been licensed in New York and Illinois and Maine.
Dr. Epstein has had numerous articles published in leading national medical journals. These articles covered subjects such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol and/or triglycerides levels and birth control contraceptive administration. He also served as a clinical director teaching third and fourth year medical students in a clinical setting.
Dr. Epstein has completed numerous post graduate courses on the subject of pain management, pain transmission, pain medication and the legalities of the administration of pain medication. He was recently a participant in the 3rd annual Pain Symposium at the Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, in 2007. Recently Dr, Epstein has joined a small group of dedicated physicians who are certified in the administration of Suboxone, a medication used for opioid dependent individuals to assist them in detoxification of dependence on opioid medication. The medical management of various pain states, from unsuccessful surgery outcomes to fibromyalgia, is the main focus of Dr. Epstein's clinical practice, along with the treatment of addictive states due to opioid medication with the use of Suboxone.
Dr. Epstein combines the latest medical mamagement of painful conditions, with the necessary diagnostic testing, to diagnois and treat people who suffer with pain that makes the fullest enjoyment of their work environment, their family joys and responsibilities and the enjoyment of life less than optimal. His attention to detail and his unique partnership with his patients in treating their pain makes him a physician who can and will make a difference in your life.
