Dr. Stuart Miller, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care for older adults at his clinic in Melbourne, FL. He is registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practices under the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice). As a valued partner in senior health, Dr. Miller specializes in managing the complex chronic pain conditions often experienced by individuals 65 years and older. Pain Medicine Physicians provide specialized expertise in managing these conditions, 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 is currently welcoming new patients and encourages you to call (321) 951-8137 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Stuart Miller, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician with over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1981 and completed an internship at Saint Agnes Hospital in 1983. Following medical school, Dr. Miller undertook residency training in Pain Medicine at Emory University, specializing in the comprehensive medical care of individuals 65 years and older. His commitment to providing exceptional care extends to his collaborative approach, ensuring patients and their families feel heard and empowered in their healthcare decisions. He is Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center. With this wealth of clinical knowledge and compassionate care, Dr. Miller is a trusted resource for senior health, and he is accepting new patients.
Dr. Miller's extensive experience, coupled with his commitment to evidence-based medicine, ensures that his patients receive the most appropriate and effective care. He has a deep understanding of the unique needs of older adults and strives to create a supportive environment where patients and families can feel heard and empowered. He is dedicated to partnering with seniors and their families to navigate the complexities of aging and manage pain effectively. Dr. Stuart Miller provides consultations primarily in English.
A cornerstone of effective senior care is a strong patient-provider partnership. Dr. Stuart Miller is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on holistic strategies to protect health and enhance quality of life.
Dr. Stuart Miller is a compassionate partner in your senior's health journey, providing comprehensive pain management care. He expertly addresses the complex chronic pain often experienced by older adults, working collaboratively with primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals. His personalized approach emphasizes medication management, minimally-invasive procedures, and advanced therapies, all aimed at reducing pain, improving function, and enhancing the overall quality of life for each patient.
By working together, you, your family, and Dr. Stuart Miller can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
Health First Health Plans
Humana
WellPoint
Also Accepts These Carriers
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Curative
- Curative EPO
- Curative PPO
- Curative PPO Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- GEHA
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Net
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
Effective management of health is key to well-being in later life. Dr. Stuart Miller 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:
- 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.
- Osteoarthritis of Hip: Osteoarthritis of the hip is a common condition where the cartilage cushioning your hip joint wears down, causing pain and stiffness that can make everyday activities difficult.
- Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury): Don't let neck pain control your life. Pain specialists offer comprehensive care for neck strain and whiplash, aiming to reduce your discomfort and help you maintain your independence and active lifestyle.
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome: If you're experiencing persistent pain without a serious medical explanation, you're not alone. A pain medicine doctor can create a personalized strategy to reduce pain, improve function, and boost your well-being.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis can impact your ability to do everyday things, but a combination of medication, therapy, and possibly minimally invasive procedures can greatly reduce pain and increase your independence.
- Myofascial Pain: Myofascial pain is muscle pain stemming from tense or injured muscles and the surrounding tissue, often causing stiffness and limited movement, but with a pain medicine physician's help, tailored treatment can ease discomfort and regain flexibility.
- Spondylosis: Don't let the discomfort of spondylosis limit your daily activities. This spinal condition is often effectively managed with a combination of therapies developed by your pain management doctor, potentially leading to a considerable increase in your quality of life.
- Post-Concussion Syndrome: Post-concussion syndrome is a collection of symptoms that can last for weeks, months, or even longer after a head injury, and a pain medicine physician can help manage the persistent headaches, dizziness, and cognitive difficulties to improve your quality of life.
- Radiculopathy: Radiculopathy is a type of nerve pain that originates in your spine and travels to other parts of your body, potentially causing weakness or numbness; a pain medicine specialist can develop a tailored plan to reduce your pain and improve your function.
- Cervical Radiculopathy: With cervical radiculopathy, a pinched nerve in your neck causes pain that can travel down your arm; a pain management specialist can offer various approaches, including medication and minimally invasive procedures, to help you live more comfortably.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Degenerative disc disease is a common condition where the discs in your spine wear down over time, causing back pain and stiffness that can be managed with medication, injections, or other therapies to help you stay active and independent.
- Spondylolisthesis: Spondylolisthesis, a vertebral slippage, can lead to chronic back pain in older adults, but treatments like minimally invasive procedures and pain management strategies can significantly improve comfort and daily function.
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. Stuart Miller offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and support the health of older adults:
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection: Trigger point injections provide a localized treatment option for seniors experiencing muscle pain, improving comfort and reducing the need for strong pain medications.
- Somatic Nerve Block: To better manage your chronic pain, a somatic nerve block can temporarily block pain signals from a specific area of your body, improving your comfort and mobility.
- 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.
- Trigger Point Injection: Trigger point injections are a minimally invasive procedure that helps pinpoint and treat muscle pain sources, improving mobility and reducing discomfort for seniors.
- Lumbar Transforaminal Injection: This procedure involves carefully placing medication into the space around the nerves in your lower back to reduce pain stemming from spinal nerve irritation.
- Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Ultrasound-guided procedures use sound waves to precisely target pain sources, allowing for more accurate and effective injections to manage chronic pain.
- Nerve Ablation: Nerve ablation is a procedure that can help reduce chronic pain by precisely targeting and deactivating specific nerves.
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. Stuart Miller 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 hip pain significantly reduced, a senior was able to enjoy leisurely walks in the park again, a cherished activity that had been sidelined for months. The family felt a renewed sense of joy and peace knowing their loved one could now move about more comfortably and safely at home.
- With a tailored treatment plan, a senior was able to resume leisurely walks with her grandchildren, a cherished activity that had been sidelined by hip pain. The family felt immense relief knowing she could enjoy these moments again.
- After receiving expert care for her neck strain, a senior woman could finally sleep comfortably through the night, and resumed her beloved weekly book club meetings.
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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Here are answers to some common questions about Pain Medicine care with Dr. Stuart Miller:
- What is a Pain Medicine specialist?
- Dr. Miller is a pain medicine specialist, a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing and treating chronic pain. He focuses on finding the root cause of your pain and developing 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 address the source of pain and reduce reliance on oral medications. Dr. Miller focuses on helping patients feel better and live more actively.
- 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.
- 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 Radiofrequency Ablation (or Neurotomy)?
- Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat from radio waves to temporarily stop pain signals from a specific arthritic joint. This can provide significant pain relief for six months to over a year. It's a technique to "turn off" a small nerve.
- How is pain from cancer managed?
- Managing cancer-related pain is a critical part of your overall care and quality of life. Dr. Miller 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 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. Stuart Miller using x-ray guidance, it is a very safe procedure.
- I'm on a blood thinner. Can I still have an injection procedure?
- Patient safety is our top priority. For many procedures, blood thinners need to be temporarily stopped, but this is always done in close coordination with your cardiologist. Dr. Miller will provide very specific instructions on when to stop and restart your medications to ensure the procedure is performed safely.
301 Sheridan Rd
Melbourne FL 32901
Phone: (321) 951-8137
Dr. Stuart Miller, 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): 1174520522
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. Stuart Miller 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.