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
Read What Our Patients Say
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“Everyone here was great Came in after surgery on my dominant wrist for a fracture and after 6 weeks I am almost back to normal functionality. Jamie was my therapist and she is great. Would recommend going here. ”- Cameron H.
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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.
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“Everyone at OSS Physical & Hand Therapy (is) kind, professional and courteous. They’ve been such a huge part of my shoulder surgery. Highly Recommend! ”- David B.
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“First visit was great! Dr. Korchek was excellent! He is so experienced, and he put me at ease. I received a steroid injection into my shoulder joint and feel better already! ”- Patti
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“I think Orthopedic Surgery Specialists group is the best group for orthopedic surgery. Over the years, before OSS, I had two knee surgeries, a shoulder surgery, and a foot surgery with different doctors and at different facilities. So I have had a lot of orthopedic experience. I discovered OSS this summer after a MRI revealed I had a broken hip. Dr. ... ”- Janet L.