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Dr. Michael Mueller, MD, MPH

Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
Accepting new patients
9 years of experience
National Spine & Pain Centers - Pinehurst 6 Regional Dr Ste B, Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 420-2405

Overview
Location
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Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Michael Mueller’s primary objective when treating patients is improving their function. Instead of patient barely able to walk one block in pain, his goal is to have the individual live an active life including taking a mile leisurely stroll. “For all treatments, the goal is to determine the optimal therapy for each patient based on their other medical history, goals and available treatments,” he said. After completing a chronic pain fellowship at Allegheny Health Network’s Department of Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Mueller joined the National Spine and Pain Centers in summer 2021. West Virginia University serves as the site for his Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Public Health with a concentration in health policy, management and leadership. An anesthesiology residency followed at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine in Hershey, PA. Dr. Mueller was first drawn to the pain management/anesthesiology fields because he enjoys finding the ideal match between a treatment and patient. “This requires knowing the patient in a variety of ways - not just causes them pain but what activities they want to engage in, how their pain is affecting their life and if they wish to try or avoid particular treatments,” he said. Neuromodulation, which is a procedure using electrical current to alter or block pain, is an area of expertise for Dr. Mueller. He is excited about the significant advanced in the field leading to increased pain relief and patient function. “These improvements will continue to take place in the future and allow for smaller devices, longer battery life and reduced impact on the patient’s daily life,” he said. “…By having a variety of therapeutic options, we can match a patient’s pain generator with the treatment that works best for them rather than a one size fits all approach.”

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Chronic Pain, Allgheny Health Network Department of Anesthesiology, Pittsburgh, PA

RESIDENCY

Anesthesiology, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Hershey, PA

MEDICAL SCHOOL

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University School Of Medicine - 2016

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

National Spine & Pain Centers - Pinehurst
6 Regional Dr Ste B, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Neuropathic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Joint Pain
AxiaLIF (Axial Lumbar Interbody Fusion)

Procedures Performed

Spinal Cord Stimulation
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Radiofrequency ablation
Epidural Injections

Insurance Accepted

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

Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA
Humana
AllCare Health
Medicare
Medicaid
Health Alliance
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Principal Financial Group
Cigna
GEHA
Tricare
Integra

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