Dr. Arturo Corces, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician practicing at Miami Institute For Joint Reconstruction in Miami, FL. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive Pain Medicine care for older adults, 65 years and older, registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practicing under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). Dr. Corces understands the unique needs of this population and specializes in managing complex chronic pain conditions, a common concern for seniors. He partners with primary care physicians and the broader care team to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance quality of life through comprehensive medication management, minimally-invasive procedures, and advanced therapies. He is currently welcoming new patients; please call (305) 595-1317 to schedule an appointment.
With over 40 years of dedicated experience in Pain Medicine care, Dr. Corces brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and compassionate care to his patients and their families. He earned his medical degree from New York University Medical Center in 1982, followed by residency training in Pain Medicine at Downstate Medical Center in 1983. Further specializing in his field, he pursued fellowship training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1988. As an orthopedic surgery specialist in Miami, FL, practicing for 37 years, he is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a highly regarded professional member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Florida Orthopedic Society and Dade County Orthopedic Society. Dr. Corces offers consultations in Spanish.
A cornerstone of effective senior care is a strong patient-provider partnership. Dr. Arturo Corces is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on holistic strategies to protect health and enhance quality of life.
Dr. Corces is a compassionate partner in your senior's health journey, providing comprehensive pain management care. He excels at understanding and addressing the complex chronic pain conditions often affecting older adults, working closely with primary care physicians and other specialists to create a personalized treatment plan. This plan emphasizes effective pain reduction, improved function, and enhanced quality of life through medication management, minimally invasive procedures, and advanced therapies, ensuring a holistic and supportive care experience for your loved one.
By working together, you, your family, and Dr. Arturo Corces can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Ambetter
Cigna
Neighborhood Health Plan
Simply Healthcare
Also Accepts These Carriers
- Aetna
- Aetna PPO
- Curative
- Curative EPO
- Curative PPO
- Curative PPO Plus
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health Plan
- Molina
- Molina Healthcare
Effective management of health is key to well-being in later life. Dr. Arturo Corces provides expert, compassionate care for a range of conditions common in older adults, with a focus on managing symptoms and maintaining function. Common areas of focus include:
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy: If you're struggling with lower back pain that shoots down your leg, it could be lumbosacral radiculopathy. Fortunately, this condition often responds well to a combination of therapies tailored to your needs, restoring your ability to enjoy your activities.
- Sciatica: If sciatica is making everyday tasks difficult, know that many options exist for pain management, such as targeted injections or therapies, to restore comfort and help you continue enjoying your life.
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): If you're struggling with CRPS, know that you're not alone. This chronic pain condition can impact your quality of life, but with the right pain management team, including a pain medicine physician, you can find ways to manage your symptoms and maintain independence.
- Patellar Chondromalacia: If you have patellar chondromalacia, the cartilage under your kneecap is damaged, resulting in knee pain that affects your ability to perform daily tasks; don't worry, your doctor will work with you to find effective pain management strategies and improve your mobility, enhancing your overall well-being.
- Migraine: Experiencing recurring, intense headaches? These could be migraines, and a specialist can create a personalized plan, including medication and lifestyle changes, to reduce their frequency and severity, helping you stay more active and independent.
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Experiencing pain on the outside of your hip and knee? It could be IT band syndrome, a condition that often responds well to targeted exercises and stretches, enabling you to stay active and enjoy your life more fully.
- Intervertebral Disc Disease: As we age, the discs in our spine can degenerate, leading to pain and discomfort known as intervertebral disc disease; however, your doctor can help manage your pain through various therapies including minimally-invasive procedures, enhancing your mobility and quality of life.
- Spondylitis: Spondylitis is an inflammation of the spine that can cause chronic pain and stiffness, but with proper medical care, including medication and sometimes minimally invasive procedures, you can manage your discomfort and maintain your independence.
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Living with diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage from diabetes, can be challenging, but working closely with your doctor to manage blood sugar and pain can significantly enhance your quality of life.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Experiencing persistent heel pain? It might be plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the plantar fascia. A pain medicine specialist can help find the best treatment planfrom rest and stretching to injectionsto lessen the pain and improve your ability to walk comfortably.
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis): Hip pain stemming from enthesopathy, which might include inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, can be managed by your doctor through various treatments to help you stay active and comfortable.
- Herniated Disc: If you're experiencing back pain from a herniated disc, know that you're not alone, and there are options. Your pain medicine doctor can work with you to find the right approach to reduce pain and enhance your independence.
This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional based on your specific health history.
To provide comprehensive and person-centered care, Dr. Arturo Corces offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and support the health of older adults:
- Facet Blocks: Facet blocks are a minimally invasive procedure that can significantly reduce pain in the lower back, allowing for increased mobility and better quality of life.
- Joint Drainage: For seniors with chronic joint pain, joint drainage can help diagnose the cause of the discomfort and guide treatment decisions.
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection: As part of a comprehensive pain management plan, trigger point injections can effectively target specific muscle knots, reducing chronic pain and improving function.
- Neuroplasty: To help manage your chronic nerve pain, neuroplasty can help improve the flow of nerve signals, restoring function and reducing your discomfort.
- Peripheral Nerve Block: To better manage your chronic pain, a peripheral nerve block can temporarily numb specific nerves, reducing discomfort and improving your mobility.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP): Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections harness your body's natural healing capabilities to reduce chronic pain by injecting concentrated platelets into the affected area.
- Somatic Nerve Block: This minimally invasive procedure helps reduce pain by interrupting nerve signals in the affected area, offering a path to better function and quality of life for seniors.
- Spinal Nerve Block: As part of your comprehensive pain management plan, a spinal nerve block can provide targeted pain relief, allowing you to participate more fully in daily activities.
- Steroid Injection: This minimally invasive procedure can help diagnose the cause of your pain and, when appropriate, provide substantial pain relief, improving your overall quality of life.
- Sympathetic Nerve Block: For seniors with complex pain, a sympathetic nerve block can help manage nerve pain in a targeted way, improving mobility and daily function.
- Trigger Point Injection: To help diagnose the exact source of muscle pain, your doctor may use trigger point injections to pinpoint painful areas and guide the most effective treatment.
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate: To help seniors maintain mobility and independence, viscosupplementation injections provide joint lubrication and pain relief, reducing reliance on stronger medications.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Pain Medicine Physicians in Florida.
Dr. Arturo Corces is dedicated to partnering with older adults and their families to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how compassionate care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- With targeted therapies, a senior was able to walk her dog again without the debilitating leg pain associated with lumbosacral radiculopathy, restoring a cherished part of her daily routine.
- With targeted therapies, a senior was able to resume walking her dog in the park, a cherished daily activity, finding significant relief from sciatica pain.
- With personalized pain management, a senior with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) found significant symptom relief, allowing them to resume their favorite hobby of playing the piano once again.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors specific to each person. He will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
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3801 E Highway 98 Ste 100100, Port St. Joe, FL, 32456
Phone: (850) 229-5752
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- HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital Port St. Lucie (Residency Hospital)
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopedic Surgery)
Here are answers to some common questions about Pain Medicine care with Dr. Arturo Corces:
- What is a Pain Medicine specialist?
- A pain medicine specialist, like Dr. Corces, is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing and treating chronic pain. Their goal is to find the root cause of your pain and create a comprehensive treatment plan to improve your function, mobility, and overall well-being.
- Is the only treatment option more pain medication?
- No. Our multimodal approach uses a variety of treatments, including minimally-invasive procedures like injections and physical therapy, to reduce reliance on medication and address the source of pain, helping patients live more actively.
- My osteoarthritis makes my knees (or back) so stiff and sore. What can a pain specialist do?
- Osteoarthritis is a common cause of chronic pain, and while we can't reverse the arthritis, we can significantly reduce your pain. Treatments like joint injections with cortisone or viscosupplements, and procedures like radiofrequency ablation for back pain, can improve mobility and comfort.
- How is pain from cancer managed?
- Managing cancer-related pain is a critical part of your overall care and quality of life. Dr. Corces works closely with your oncologist to create a personalized plan that may include carefully managed medications, advanced nerve blocks, or even implantable pain pumps to provide consistent relief while minimizing side effects.
- What is Radiofrequency Ablation (or Neurotomy)?
- Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to temporarily stop pain signals from a specific arthritic joint. This technique can provide significant pain relief lasting six months or more. It's a way to target the source of pain and potentially reduce the need for other treatments.
- What is a facet joint injection?
- A facet joint injection is a precise injection of numbing medicine and a steroid directly into a small, stabilizing joint in your back, like a knuckle. When these joints become arthritic, they can cause neck or back pain. The injection helps confirm if the joint is the source of pain and provides temporary relief.
- What is an epidural steroid injection and is it safe?
- An epidural steroid injection is a common and effective procedure where a strong anti-inflammatory medication is delivered precisely to the source of pain in the spine. It helps reduce swelling and inflammation around nerves, providing significant relief. When performed by a specialist like Dr. Corces using x-ray guidance, it is a very safe procedure.
- I have terrible nerve pain from my diabetes (neuropathy). Can you help?
- Yes. Neuropathic pain requires a specialized approach, and Dr. Corces has extensive expertise in managing it. He uses various methods, including specific medications, nerve blocks, and even advanced treatments like spinal cord stimulation to help calm overactive nerves and relieve your pain.
Miami Institute For Joint Reconstruction
11801 SW 90th St Ste 201
Miami FL 33186
Phone: (305) 595-1317
Dr. Arturo Corces, MD is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1750331914
Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.
The information on this profile, provided by infoaging.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with healthcare partners for yourself or a loved one. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the provider named. Pain Medicine Physicians like Dr. Arturo Corces are skilled in helping seniors and their families navigate their health journey. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. Always consult with a qualified medical professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your care plan.