One is rehab: the anesthesiologist has 3 years of training on epidurals, spinals nerve blocks etc and maybe a 1-2 year fellowship for pain mgmt., The physiatrist starts as a rehab doctor and adds epidurals to their training some blocks as well. Its likely better to see a board certified anesth for pain mgmt. but a well trained physiatrist can handle most situations as well
Answered 4/22/2015
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