Do these Durham pain clinics require a referral?
Duke Integrated Pain and Wellness North Durham is referral-only and is intended for patients referred by a primary care doctor or specialist. The perioperative clinic is for patients preparing for or recovering from surgery at Duke University Hospital.
What treatments are available for chronic pain at Duke Integrated Pain and Wellness?
Listed options include nerve blocks, steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, intrathecal pump therapy, and pain-coping or stress-management support.
How long does perioperative pain care continue after surgery?
Duke's Perioperative Pain Clinic coordinates pain control before surgery and for up to 90 days after a Duke University Hospital stay.
Are these clinics appropriate for emergency pain treatment?
No. The listed clinics are for scheduled outpatient care; the perioperative clinic specifically does not provide emergency or after-hours pain treatment.
Will there be hospital outpatient facility charges?
Duke Integrated Pain and Wellness North Durham operates as a Duke University Hospital outpatient department, so patients should ask the clinic and insurer how facility charges apply to their planned visit or procedure.