Dr. Bradley Tran, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care for older adults at his clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practices under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). Pain Medicine Physicians provide specialized expertise in managing complex chronic pain conditions common in older adults, partnering 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 serves patients 65 years and older, and is currently welcoming new patients. Please call (904) 448-4180 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Bradley Tran, MD is an interventional spine medicine specialist in Jacksonville, FL with over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments. With this wealth of clinical knowledge and compassionate care, he brings a deep understanding of the unique needs of older adults. Dr. Tran earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1994, followed by an internship at Uci Medical Center in 1995. He then completed residency training in Pain Medicine at the University Of California Los Angeles in 1998, followed by fellowship training in Stanford University in 2003, further specializing in the comprehensive medical care of older adults (65 years and older). He is Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Tran's approach to care is collaborative and evidence-based, focusing on creating a supportive environment where patients and their families feel empowered in their healthcare decisions. He offers consultations in Vietnamese.
A cornerstone of effective senior care is a strong patient-provider partnership. Dr. Bradley Tran is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on holistic strategies to protect health and enhance quality of life.
Dr. Tran is a compassionate partner in your senior's health journey, offering specialized pain management expertise. He works collaboratively with primary care physicians and other members of the care team to develop comprehensive treatment plans, focusing on minimizing pain, maximizing function, and improving overall quality of life. His approach prioritizes personalized care, understanding individual needs, and coordinating with families to ensure the best possible outcomes.
By working together, you, your family, and Dr. Bradley Tran can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
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Effective management of health is key to well-being in later life. Dr. Bradley Tran 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:
- Low Back Pain: Experiencing persistent lower back pain can significantly impact your mobility and overall well-being, but a pain medicine physician can help by creating a personalized treatment plan focusing on pain relief, increased mobility, and improved quality of life.
- Radiculopathy: If you're struggling with back pain that shoots down your leg or arm, it might be radiculopathy, a condition your doctor can effectively treat with medication, injections, or other procedures to help you maintain your quality of life.
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome: Living with ongoing pain that's not linked to a serious illness can be challenging, but a specialist can develop a treatment plan to help you better manage your benign chronic pain and maintain your independence.
- 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.
- Cervical Radiculopathy: Neck pain radiating into the shoulder or arm could indicate cervical radiculopathy; working closely with your pain management physician, you can explore treatment options like medication or injections to alleviate symptoms and regain your quality of life.
- Chondromalacia: Experiencing knee pain? Chondromalacia is a possible cause, involving damage to the cartilage under your kneecap. Treatment, which may include exercises, pain relievers, or injections, helps reduce discomfort and keep you active and independent.
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: For seniors with RSD/CRPS, treatment focuses on reducing debilitating pain to enable greater independence, whether through managing medication or employing minimally invasive procedures.
- Osteoarthritis of Hip: Osteoarthritis in the hip can limit your movement and cause significant discomfort, but with a specialized pain management plan, you can regain your mobility and reduce your pain so you can do more of what you enjoy.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Degenerative disc disease is a natural part of aging where the protective discs between your vertebrae break down, often causing back pain. Your doctor can work with you to find the best treatment plan to reduce pain and help you maintain your daily activities.
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder: If you're experiencing shoulder pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis, know that your pain medicine doctor can help create a plan to manage your discomfort, improve your range of motion, and maintain your ability to do the things you love.
- Facet Joint Pain: Experiencing persistent lower back pain? It could be facet joint pain, affecting the joints between your spinal bones, and treatments like injections or physical therapy can help reduce your pain and improve your daily activities.
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome: Persistent back pain after a laminectomy (post-laminectomy syndrome) can be challenging, but working with a pain medicine doctor allows for a customized approach to pain control, restoring mobility and improving overall well-being.
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. Bradley Tran offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and support the health of older adults:
- Trigger Point Injection: As part of a comprehensive pain management plan, trigger point injections can relieve chronic muscle pain in older adults, making daily activities easier.
- Joint Injection: Joint injections can help pinpoint the source of your joint pain and guide your doctor in creating a personalized treatment plan.
- Discography: As part of your comprehensive pain management plan, discography helps your doctor precisely identify which spinal discs are damaged, leading to more targeted and effective pain relief strategies.
- Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection: This injection delivers medication directly to the source of pain in your lower back, helping manage chronic pain and improve your ability to participate in daily activities.
- 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.
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection: A cervical epidural steroid injection is a minimally invasive procedure that can help pinpoint the source of neck pain and provide targeted relief.
- Cervical Medial Branch Block: As part of a comprehensive pain management plan, a cervical medial branch block helps determine if neck pain originates from the facet joints, guiding further treatment decisions.
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection: To help seniors regain their independence, trigger point injections offer a targeted approach to alleviate muscle pain and stiffness, improving quality of life.
- Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block: To better manage your chronic lower back pain, a lumbar selective nerve root block can provide targeted pain relief and help determine the best long-term treatment strategy.
- Epidural Steroid Injections: To ease chronic back pain, epidural steroid injections deliver medication directly to the spine to reduce inflammation and pain signals.
- Sympathetic Nerve Block: To improve a senior's quality of life, a sympathetic nerve block can reduce intense pain stemming from nerve problems, allowing for greater independence.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation: As part of a comprehensive pain management plan, spinal cord stimulation may offer seniors a way to reduce persistent pain and improve their ability to participate in daily activities.
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. Bradley Tran 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 a tailored treatment plan, a senior was able to resume her beloved daily walks in the park, a cherished activity that had been sidelined by persistent lower back pain. Her improved mobility and reduced pain brought a renewed sense of joy and independence.
- A senior experiencing debilitating leg pain from radiculopathy found significant relief through a tailored treatment plan, allowing them to resume their beloved daily walks with family.
- With a tailored treatment plan, a senior was able to resume her favorite hobby of knitting, finding comfort and joy in the familiar repetitive motion, reducing her pain significantly.
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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- HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital Port St. Lucie (Residency Hospital)
- American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Here are answers to some common questions about Pain Medicine care with Dr. Bradley Tran:
- What is a Pain Medicine specialist?
- A pain medicine specialist, like Dr. Tran, is a doctor who has 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 that improves your function, mobility, and overall well-being, not just to prescribe medication.
- 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 address the source of pain and reduce reliance on oral medications. Dr. Tran focuses on helping patients feel better and live more actively.
- What is Radiofrequency Ablation (or Neurotomy)?
- Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to temporarily shut off a nerve sending pain signals from a specific joint to the brain. This can provide significant pain relief, often lasting six months to over a year.
- I'm on a blood thinner. Can I still have an injection procedure?
- Patient safety is our top priority. For many procedures, blood thinners may need to be temporarily stopped, but this is always coordinated closely with your prescribing doctor (like your cardiologist). Dr. Tran will provide very specific instructions on when to stop and restart your medications to ensure the procedure is performed safely.
- 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. We offer treatments like joint injections with cortisone or viscosupplements, and for back pain, procedures like radiofrequency ablation to help improve mobility and comfort.
- 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. Bradley Tran using x-ray guidance, it is a very safe procedure.
- What is a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
- A spinal cord stimulator is a small, implanted device that sends mild electrical signals to the spinal cord, similar to a pacemaker for pain. These signals interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain, often replacing pain with a pleasant sensation or nothing at all. Patients can try the therapy with a temporary trial before implanting the device.
- 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 this joint is the source of your pain and provides temporary relief.
4085 University Blvd S Ste 3
Jacksonville FL 32216
Phone: (904) 448-4180
Dr. Bradley Tran, 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): 1366445991
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. Bradley Tran 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.