Biography
Dr. Chrystina Jeter is an experienced fellowship-trained pain management doctor and the Director of the Pain Management program at OSS Health Network. She is board certified in both anesthesiology and pain management. She is a graduate from a top ranked medical school and completed her residency and fellowship at Stanford.
Dr. Jeter’s goal is to treat the entire patient, addressing each problem that contributes to the patient’s pain and inability to live their life to the fullest. She advocates a complete approach to pain management, including multi-modal analgesic therapy, minimally invasive interventions and procedures, physical therapy, complementary alternative medicine, and wellness coaching.
Pain can significantly affect a person’s function and quality of life. As such, Dr. Jeter will tailor the treatment plan based on the patient’s level of pain, tolerance of medication, level of activity, age and diagnosis.
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Conditions Evaluated
- Pain in the joint, tendon, muscle, spine
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Severe headaches (migraines)
- Pain after surgery
- Peripheral nerve entrapment and neuropathy
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Treatments Performed
- Epidural steroid injections
- Selective nerve injections
- Facet joint injections
- Medial branch blocks and radiofrequency neurotomy
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Spinal cord stimulation trial and implantation
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
- Superion interspinous spacer
- Regenerative medicine
- Botox injections for migraine
- Joint injections
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Affiliations
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Burbank
- Glendale Surgical Center, Glendale
- Buena Vista Surgery Center, Burbank
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- North American Neuromodulation Society
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- World Academy of Pain Medicine United
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“I was suffering from an excruciating lower back pain that prevented me from doing any movement, except for standing and walking. After getting an MRI I was told by my Orthopedic Surgeon I had a 7mm herniated disc on my L5, Physical Therapy would not help, and my only options were to either get an epidural injection for a temporary pain relive or another ... ”
- Anashe M. -
“Hallie, David, Hanook. Ashlee and Jessie worked with me and they were all very professional and conscientious. (ney listened to all my wrist. complaints and they would make sure my wrist would feel better, When I first came to therapy I was doubtful that it was going to help my wrist, I'm glad to say I was wrong, all the mentioned therapists made a ... ”
- Rosa D. -
“This is my second time here. First time was for me with Dr Mikael. Second time was for my daughter - she went to see Dr Mikael too. She has a broken Fibula and Tibia. The wait time was spectacular today. Fast! His nurse / RN was on it!. As soon as he came to get us he says oh no! And immediately adjusted her crutches. Took us back and proceeded to take ... ”
- Veronica V. -
“Dr Shahan Yacoublan is one of the best doctors I've ever dealt with, he performed a hip replacement on me and everything went extremely wall. I was walking with a walker the same day, with a cane in two weeks and by the fourth week I was on my feat without any assistance. I recommend him if you are looking for an excellent surgeon that cares about his pa ... ”
- Edward C. -
“OSS is Amazing including all the staff. They are Super Friendly and Helpful! Dr. Jeter's is Awesome and truly listens and understand how much pain you might be in. She moves quickly to find where the source of your pain is coming from and inform you of that information. I recommend OSS and their entire team! Thank you everyone and Thank you Dr. Jeter's! ”
- Naimah H. -
“Dr. Jeter is great! Compassionate and quite capable--terrific combination. I highly recommend her for pain management. ”
- Denise V.