Dr. James Choo of Pain Consultants of East Tennessee received Metro Drug Coalition’s “Commitment to Service” Award at its sixth annual Community Champion Awards banquet. Dr. Choo expressed gratitude for the recognition and the opportunity to be honored alongside other community leaders. Recognizing Community Leaders Additional award recipients included: Coalition Member of the Year: Carren [...]
Dr. James Choo of Pain Consultants of East Tennessee was named to Cityview magazine’s 2018 Top Docs list in Pain Medicine. Cityview’s annual recognition is based on selections by fellow physicians. Dr. Choo’s inclusion reflects the recognition he received from his medical peers in East Tennessee. PCET congratulates Dr. Choo on this honor and thanks [...]
Pain Consultants of East Tennessee hosted a Tennessee Physical Therapy Association quarterly meeting on February 13, 2018. The gathering welcomed physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapist assistant students from across the Knoxville area. More than 35 attendees participated in discussions about developments affecting the profession. Topics included physical therapy practice guidelines, federal legislative [...]
Pain Consultants of East Tennessee hosted the East District chapter of the Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association on January 18 for an educational meeting about chronic pain management. Local occupational therapy practitioners and students gathered to explore occupational therapy’s role within a multidisciplinary pain management team. Sharing Knowledge About Chronic Pain Care PCET’s occupational therapy staff [...]
Pain Consultants of East Tennessee welcomed Jeannette Tsuei, then director of product for AppliedVR, for two days of usability testing of a virtual reality experience designed for pain management. Participants tried the platform and shared feedback to help AppliedVR identify opportunities for improvement. Exploring Biofeedback and Coping Skills The experience incorporated biofeedback intended to help [...]
WVLT Channel 8 CBS visited Pain Consultants of East Tennessee to interview Dr. Martha Jane Smith about Cigna’s announced decision to discontinue coverage of certain forms of OxyContin beginning in 2018. This archived interview documents the coverage discussion at that time. It does not describe current insurance benefits or coverage requirements. Watch Dr. Smith’s WVLT [...]
