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Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD
Pain Medicine*
Age 41
Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD
Mountain Brk, AL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD works in Mountain Brk, AL as
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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MultiPlan PPO
Locations
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Visionsouth PC2700 Highway 280 S Ste 212, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
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One Nineteen Health & Wellness7191 Cahaba Valley Rd, Hoover, AL 35242
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Neuroscience Services P.C.800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 710, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Based on 35 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Jun 11, 2024
I have been battling chronic pain since my first cervical spinal fusion in 2022. I cannot say enough about Dr. Pitkanen and his team. Most importantly, he listened to me and I felt like he truly heard me about my pain. After success with multiple pain blocks, they unfortunately, stopped working. Dr. Pitkanen urged me to get more imaging and see my neurosurgeon. Sure enough, there were two broken screws in my neck that will be replaced next week along with another fusion of C6 C7. I will be forever indebted to Dr. Pitkanen for not only his bedside manner, but amazing skills and knowledge. I would recommend him to anyone.
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About Me
Specialties*
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
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Education
Education
Medical Education
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University of Tennessee College of Medicine
2010
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ron Pitkanen, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Pitkanen accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Pitkanen's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Pitkanen accepts Aetna, First Health and Humana as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Pitkanen accepts here.
Dr. Pitkanen's office is located at 2700 Highway 280 S Ste 212 Mountain Brk, AL 35223.
Dr. Pitkanen frequently sees patients for
Dr. Pitkanen has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 35 times.
Dr. Pitkanen is board certified in
Dr. Pitkanen has been practicing as a Pain Medicine Physician for 14 years.
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Hospital Affiliations
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