The mission of the Kalamazoo Anesthesiology Pain Clinic is to deliver meaningful and effective pain management to all of our patients in a compassionate and caring fashion. All of our patients are to be treated in a compassionate and humane fashion, no different than we would treat a member of our family.


Dr. Michael Chafty
Dr. Chafty began his post-graduate education with a Law Degree from Wayne State University in 1981. He later shifted his attention to the practice of medicine, graduating with an M.D. degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1990. A residency in Anesthesia, followed by fellowship training in Pain Management, was completed at the University of Michigan Hospitals. Dr. Chafty achieved Board Certification in Anesthesiology in 1997, followed by Board Certification in Pain Management in 1998. Dr. Chafty has been involved with the Kalamazoo Anesthesiology P.C. Pain Clinic since 1997. He is the Director of the Pain Clinic and practices Pain management full time.


Dr. Pat Reddan
Dr. Reddan attended Oakland University and obtained his medical degree from Wayne State University.  He completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital.  Dr. Reddan was on active duty in the United States Air Force before joining Kalamazoo Anesthesiology in 1999.  Dr. Reddan is a member of the ASA, AMA, and MSMS along with the International Spine Intervention Society, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management and the Society of the Pain Prevention Management.


William H. Blakeslee
PA-C
Mr. Blakeslee attended Albion College, graduating with a Bachelors of Arts, majoring in Chemistry. In 2007, he graduated from Western Michigan University with a Master’s Degree in Medicine, as well as received his board certification as a Physician Assistant. Bill started his career as a Physician Assistant in the Battle Creek Emergency Department, and continued there for over 4 years before joining the Kalamazoo Anesthesiology Pain Clinic. He now practices Pain Management full time.


Diane Winnell, R.N., Nursing Supervisor
 

Melissa Barden, RMA

Cathy Gray, Administrative Director

Arlene Brislen, New Patient Intake Coordinator

Amy Holtman, Medical Records

James Petty, Scheduling

Kelly Schuring, OTRL

Danielle Smith, COTA

Stephen Lazar, Ph.D., Psychologist

Dan Walberer, ED.D., Psychologist

Emily Stewart Stevens, MA, LLP
   

Phone
(269) 381-PAIN
Toll Free: (866) 387-PAIN
Email questions to:
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location
Visits and most services provided at:
7920 Kirkland Court
Portage, MI 49024
(map and directions)

We are located just off of
Centre Avenue in Portage, MI.


PAIN Q & A


Q. I suffer from low back and left leg pain. After obtaining an MRI, my physician talked about sending me for a surgical consult. Do I have any options before considering surgery?

A. There are multiple modalities to be tried before the option of back surgery is explored. Frequently patients derive benefit from steroid injections such as epidural steroid injections or selective nerve blocks. These injections can help decrease the inflammation causing you pain. Physical therapy, with emphasis on strengthening the back and abdominal muscles is frequently overlooked, but important. Weight loss is also usually needed. Finally, non-traditional pain medications such as anti-seizure medications are better tolerated and safer than analgesics such as narcotics. With a well-rounded pain program, patients can frequently avoid surgery and improve their quality of life. Call the physicians at Kalamazoo Anesthesiology Pain Clinic - relief is just a phone call away.




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