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Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD
Pain Medicine* Age 44
Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Mountain Brk, AL.
Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 44
Mountain Brk, AL
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Mountain Brk, AL.

About Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD

Dr. Pitkanen graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in Mountain Brk, AL and has 16 years experience. Dr. Pitkanen has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, Radiculopathy, Osteoarthritis of Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylitis, Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, Low Back Pain, Myelopathy and Spondylolisthesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pitkanen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Pitkanen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pitkanen is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Sciatica
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Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Low Back Pain
Myelopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Scoliosis
Steroid Injection
Spine Deformities
Chronic Neck Pain
Facet Blocks
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Migraine
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Acute Postoperative Pain
Cancer Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Stellate Ganglion Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Where Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Visionsouth PC
    2700 Highway 280 S Ste 212, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
  2. 2 Universal Health Services
    7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, Hoover, AL 35242
  3. 3 Neuroscience Services P.C.
    800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 710, Birmingham, AL 35205

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Nov 03, 2022
Such a wonderful doctor and very caring staff! He has helped me tremendously????
Elizabeth Stockard — Nov 03, 2022
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Meet Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD

Specialties*
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Pitkanen's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pitkanen's profile.

Dr. Pitkanen frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, Radiculopathy, Osteoarthritis of Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylitis, Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, Low Back Pain, Myelopathy and Spondylolisthesis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD is affiliated with UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham.

Yes, Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD Practices

  • UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL

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