Pain Management Center

The UCSF Pain Management Center at Mount Zion cares for patients with complicated and chronic medical, surgical or neurological pain. Our center – one of the few such centers in Northern California – averages about 800 patient visits a month. We have a team of doctors and therapists whose specialties include anesthesia, neurology, medical psychology and physical therapy.

Chronic pain is a multifaceted medical problem that affects all aspects of life. The Pain Management Center seeks to address the range of issues brought about by pain. Our team reviews each patient's case to determine the best combination of therapies for that individual. We work closely with the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Patient involvement and education are important components of our program.

In 2007, our center was one of six nationwide to be designated a clinical center of excellence in pain management by the American Pain Society. We were recognized for offering patients outstanding pain care and for creating educational programs on pain management for busy practitioners.