PRACTICE
Optim Pain Management
AFFILIATIONS
Optim Medical Center-Tattnall, Optim Surgery Center
BIOGRAPHY
Medical School
Hahnemann University School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA)
Internship
Columbia University/Overlook Hospital (Summit, NJ)
Residency
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN)
Fellowship
Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice
America Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Board of Pain Medicine
American Board of Interventional Pain Practice
Joseph C. Hegarty, MD is an interventional pain management specialist, adept in treating both acute and chronic pain with a focus on non-surgical treatments and minimally invasive pain management injections. His approach provides effective, long-term relief and serves as a less invasive alternative to surgery.
Dr. Hegarty’s medical journey began at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, followed by an internship at Columbia University/Overlook Hospital in New Jersey, and a residency at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. He is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Board of Pain Medicine, and the American Board of Interventional Pain Practice.
His expertise encompasses treating conditions like sciatica, arthritis, chronic and acute pain, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, scoliosis, bursitis, spinal stenosis, and neuropathic pain. He performs procedures such as epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulation implant trials, and nerve blocks. Dr. Hegarty’s compassionate nature, comprehensive training and experience help guide him to enhancing his patients’ quality of life and aiding in a quicker return to daily activities.
PROCEDURES / BODY PARTS
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Radio Frequency Ablations
- Sacroiliac and Trigger Point Injections
- Nerve Blocks
- Ankle Nerve Block
- Anesthesia (Conscious Sedation)
- Anesthesia (Epidural)
- Anesthesia (Lumbar Puncture
- Spinal Anesthesia)
- BOTOX Injections for Pain & Chronic Migraine
- Dry Needling
- Lumbar Sympathetic Block
- Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
- Trigger Point Injections
- Fluoroscopic Guided Steroid Injection for Pain (Hip
- Knee)
- Spinal Cord Stimulation Implant Trial
- CT Scan
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Savannah: Optim Pain Management
Savannah, GA, 31405
Vidalia: Optim Pain Management
Suite 2
Vidalia, GA, 30474
Optim Surgery Center
210 East DeRenne Avenue
Savannah, GA, 31405
Optim Medical Center-Tattnall
247 South Main Street
Reidsville, GA, 30453