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Dr. John J. Braswell, MD

Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Spine Diagnostic and Treatment Center 5408 Flanders Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 351-2622

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Brief Intro

About John J. Braswell, MD As a child, I would reenact rescue scenes from the 1970s show “Emergency!”. By 22 years old I was a flight paramedic. At 3 AM in freezing temperatures we landed on the interstate responding to a motor vehicle accident and I realized I wanted to do even more for patients.I entered medical school in 1995, later to be the chief resident in anesthesia, followed by a fellowship in pain management. I am a double board-certified, fellowship-trained pain specialist. My exposure to providing obstetric anesthesia inspired me to pursue pain management. I was gratified to relieve a patient’s excruciating pain with an epidural procedure, providing a more comfortable birth. Colleagues and fellow students or nurses requesting me specifically was encouraging. This experience gave me the motivation to seek a career in the relief of pain and suffering.I strive to be the most advanced in my field. I’m an expert in new neuro-ablative techniques for the sacroiliac joint. I am one of the first 400 United States physicians trained in both trial and implantation of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation. This newly FDA-approved technique provides superior pain relief for conditions previously very difficult and resistant to treatment. Spinal cord stimulation originated in 1967. Advances in technology, (specifically burst stimulation FDA approved October 2016), have rendered earlier systems virtually obsolete. Patients no longer need to adjust or charge their stimulators and are no longer aware of the tingling vibration of older stimulators.In keeping with the desire to be at the cutting edge of pain management, I am newly affiliated with the Louisiana Regenerative Medicine Center. This is the only center in Louisiana offering stem cells (harvested from your own fat) injected for degenerative spinal conditions.This is the future.My philosophy is that I want to help patients understand why they are in pain and what can be done about it. Pain is a very uncomfortable physical and emotional experience. I feel amazing gratification when I alleviate suffering and return a patient to as normal of a life as possible.Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional!Accomplishments & Memberships:Former Instructor: Rogers University, Claremore, OKMember: Spine Intervention Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Louisiana Society of Interventional Pain PhysiciansAffiliations: Louisiana Regenerative Medicine Center, Interventional Pain Management Center, Cell Surgical Network, Baton Rouge General.Presentations: A Novel Anchoring Technique for Securing Subcutaneous Peripheral Leads. J Braswell, MD. Poster presentation at the North American Neuromodulation Society 14th Annual Meeting

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine - 1999

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Spine Diagnostic and Treatment Center
5408 Flanders Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Mon:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Pain Medicine
Interventional Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology

Conditions Addressed

Back Pain
Neck Pain
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sciatica
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Chronic Pain
Cancer Pain
Osteoarthritis
Herpes Zoster

Procedures Performed

Nerve Blocks
Cervical epidural steroid injection
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS)
Intrathecal pumps
Facet Joint Injection
Trigger Finger Injection
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Radiofrequency ablation

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Meritain Health
UnitedHealthcare
Wellcare
GEHA
Cigna
Tricare
Humana
CHAMPVA
HealthScope Benefits
Assurant Health
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
Allegiance Life and Health
All Savers Insurance
Medicare
UnitedHealthOne
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Aetna
AARP
United Behavioral Health
Optum Health
AmeriHealth

Cancer 15
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 26
Neurology & Neurosurgery 24
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 23
Psychiatry 69
Geriatrics 23
Rehabilitation 50
Obsterics & Gynecology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 12