46 - Dr. Pradeep Chopra: Overview on EDS and Pain (Part 1)

On this episode (part 1 in a series), Kerry interviews Dr. Pradeep Chopra who gives an overview regarding treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and pain. Dr. Chopra completed an anesthesia residency at Harvard Medical School and went on to complete a fellowship in Pain Management, also from Harvard. Dr. Chopra is double board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Currently, Dr. Chopra holds the appointment of Assistant Professor (Clinical) at the Department of Medicine at Brown Medical School as well as an adjunct Professorship of Anesthesiology at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Chopra has won a number of awards commemorating his achievements and his approach to treating his patients. Dr. Chopra is also the author of several publications on chronic pain including book chapters and academic articles. He has a special interest in managing complex pain conditions including complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Dr. Chopra also frequently gives presentations to raise awareness about EDS and specifically about pain issues in the community. Links: https://painri.com/pradeep-chopra-md/ Pain Management in the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, Chopra et al.: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ajmg.c.31554

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Hypermobility Happy Hour is the first podcast exclusively dedicated to discussing hypermobility conditions including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Guests on the Hypermobility Happy Hour have included world renowned physicians, patient advocates, researchers, and individuals living with hypermobility. Listen in as we examine a wide range of topics, including treatment options for hypermobility disorders and ways to improve the doctor-patient relationship. The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not for the diagnosis or treatment for any individual. Hypermobility conditions can be complex and difficult to treat and it is extremely important to work with trained medical specialists for any diagnosis or treatment.