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Pain Smart was founded by Dr. Marco Duran, a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist. He is dedicated to delivering the highest quality care to his patients while minimizing the risks associated with medication regimens that have faced recent scrutiny. Dr. Duran's primary focus is on procedural interventions utilizing the latest advanced techniques in pain management. also emphasizes the importance of selecting the right patients for these procedures and believes in optimizing alternative management strategies, including exercise, proper nutrition, and emotional well-being, to help individuals cope with chronic pain effectively.
About Dr. Duran
Dr. Duran is a distinguished double board-certified pain management specialist and anesthesiologist practicing in the United States. His unwavering passion for others propelled him into a meaningful medical career, where he has gained a wealth of knowledge in pain management, supported by his procedural expertise. With training in cutting-edge technologies, he stands out as an expert in medical and procedural management of chronic pain. Dr. Duran is a firm advocate of beneficence, viewing it as the cornerstone of effective medical practice and a key principle for a meaningful life.
Training/Education
Interventional Pain Fellowship
University of Illinois - Chicago
Dr. Duran completed his formal education with a prestigious fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at the University of Illinois in Chicago. During this time, he refined his expertise in both basic and advanced interventional techniques under the guidance of leaders in the field. This fellowship also provided him the opportunity rotate through esteemed institutions such as the University of Chicago, Northwestern, and Rush University, enriching his understanding and equipping him with a diverse array of perspectives to excel as a proceduralist and pain surgeon.
Anesthesiology Residency
Case Western Reserve University
As part of his ongoing journey toward a career in anesthesiology, he completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University. During this time, he had the opportunity to rotate through prestigious institutions, including the Cleveland Clinic, where he developed his expertise in critical care, cardiovascular anesthesia, trauma, and various other subspecialties in Anesthesiology. Including, most importantly for the future, Interventional Pain Management.
Internal Medicine Internship
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Dr. Duran completed an internal medicine internship at the Phoenix campus of the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where he acquired essential knowledge and experience vital for the effective management of his patients. Throughout this rigorous program, he dedicated himself to mastering the foundational breadth of knowledge required for exemplary medical practice.
Medical Doctorate
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Dr. Duran pursued his medical education for four years at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, gaining extensive experience in a diverse array of medical specialties. His deep interest in physiology biochemistry led him to develop a particular focus on anesthesiology, which ultimately directed him toward a specialization in Interventional Pain Management.
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