Dr. Scott Runyon, MD

As a pain medicine specialist, Dr. Scott Runyon, MD assesses and treats patients suffering from various kinds of pain, in both outpatient setups and hospitals. Treatment varies according to each patient's specialised needs. If required, a multi-disciplinary approach is adopted. He utilises a wide-ranging method to diagnose and treat pain issues. Pain can be, just a symptom or the disease itself. After the cause of the pain is accurately determined, the treatment can begin.

Pain medicine specialists work in coordination with other doctors, however, they can be the primary physicians for some patients if needed. They treat the patients directly and perform pain treatment procedures like prescribe rehabilitative care and/or medicines, in addition to counselling. The key objective of a pain medicine specialist is to relieve the pain of their patients efficiently. To achieve it, they create consolidated treatment plans after carefully considering each patient's unique needs. Formulation of these treatment plans involves extensive analysis of past medical history and a review of laboratory results in addition to patient interviews. More often than not, pain medicine specialists also prescribe physical therapy for quicker alleviation of pain.

Dr. Scott Runyon, MD is rated as a top pain medicine doctor in the Durham, NC area.

Dr. Scott Runyon, MD is accepting new patients at his practice located at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC, 27705. To book an appointment, please call (919) 668-4000