Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital announced Thursday the appointment of Joseph Staszel, MD, pain management, to Foothills Medical Group.
He will treat a number of diseases and conditions including neck and back pain, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, chronic pain, arthritis, spasticity, headaches and migraines, abdominal and pelvic pain, and cancer pain in collaboration with palliative care and oncology.
“I understand that pain is more than just arthritis or more than a herniated disc in someone’s spine. Chronic pain is also about acknowledging someone’s suffering, frustration, loss, depression, anxiety and fear. Chronic pain is more than just the primary pain generator that needs treated. The bio-psycho-social approach is key. I take a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain treatment including rehabilitation, pain psychology, medication therapy and interventional pain procedures,” Staszel said.
“Chronic pain is a serious issue for patients. Having a comprehensive pain specialist with Dr. Staszel’s expertise, along with his patient-centered and holistic focus to the treatment of pain, will be immeasurable to our communities,” said Jill Owens, MD, interim president, BRMC, OGH. “Dr. Staszel is a wonderful addition to the vast group of specialists we’ve welcomed to our health system recently. Patients can be assured they will receive top care from our network of primary and specialty care providers who live and work in our communities.”
“I will work with my patients to formulate a treatment plan to help get them back to doing what they love. In the meantime, I want all patients to know that they should focus on the things that they can control. Prevention is the best medicine, starting with diet, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle,” Staszel said.
Staszel enjoys being active outdoors, spending time with his wife, Alecia, and their golden retriever, Jenson. He also enjoys hiking, biking and all things Pittsburgh.
“The wholesome values, kind people and sense of community made this area feel like home from my first visit. My wife and I both grew up in a small town in southwestern Pennsylvania and we were attracted to how much Olean and Bradford reminded us of home,” Staszel said.
Staszel earned a medical degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, completed a residency and pain medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
He is currently accepting new patients at 116 Interstate Pkwy., Bradford, and 2666 W. State St., Olean, N.Y. Appointments can be made by calling (716) 701-1707.
