Pain is an unpleasant and sometimes debilitating physical and emotional experience that, at one time or another, affects everyone. While most of us experience pain in association with an acute injury or medical problem, an unfortunate few go on to develop pain as a chronic condition. As a chronic condition, pain can be a very complex problem and its treatment often equally complicated. This complexity leads some to speak of the “battle” against pain.

I strive to win this battle against pain. I utilize my training at the world renowned Multi-disciplinary Pain Center of the University of Washington Medical Center as well as my nine years of experience as Director of Pain Management at Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center. I work with a group of highly-trained, energetic and motivated professionals with the expertise to treat even the most difficult pain problem. Along with dozens of carefully selected consultants, I employ the latest techniques and technology to fight pain.

I invite you to explore this website. I am confident that you will not find a more qualified and committed practitioner anywhere.

Richard N. Siegfried, M.D. is a board-certified Pain Management Specialist. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology with Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine. Dr. Siegfried received his undergraduate degree with high honors from The University of Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree from the State University of New York/Downstate Medical Center. His residency training in Anesthesiology was completed at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. He received advanced fellowship training in the field of Pain Medicine at the prestigious Multidisciplinary Pain Center of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.

Following his extensive training, Dr. Siegfried joined the staff of the Presbyterian Hospital and the faculty of the world-renowned College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University as an Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of the Pain Management Division in 1991. In 1992, he was appointed Director of the Pain Management Division and Director of the postgraduate training program in Pain Management in the medical school. He held these positions until 2000, when he relocated his practice to New Jersey. Currently, he is in private practice in New Jersey with offices in Passaic, Bergen and Essex counties.

Dr. Siegfried specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of painful conditions in all age groups. Diagnostic and treatment options include the full range of therapies from the latest highly technical interventions to traditional techniques including acupuncture. Dr. Siegfried collaborates with several other health care practitioners to provide a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Many physicians claim to have “board certification” or to be “diplomates” of various boards or colleges of pain management. ONLY the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) offers board certification in Pain Management that is recognized by the American Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Board certification is awarded only to those that complete an approved fellowship training program after completion of residency and who pass a rigorous written examination. No other board certification truly exists.

Dr. Siegfried was among the first physicians to complete an approved fellowship program and pass the written examination administered by The ABA.

You will NOT find a more skilled, qualified, knowledgable and compassionate practitioner ANYWHERE.

Is your current pain management physician really board certified?

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