New Pain Management Specialist to Join Hospital

St. James Parish Hospital is excited to announce the addition of Pain Management Specialist Dr. Jonathan Pham, MD, to its growing list of independent, specialty clinics in December.

Dr. Pham is a part of LA Pain Doctor, a team of specialists who provide high-quality pain
management services and work to diagnose and treat acute and chronic pain including hip pain, knee pain, leg pain, arm pain, muscle pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. Services also specialize in treating musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, back pain, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, neck pain, and sciatica, as well as sports injuries for active and athletic individuals.

Dr. Pham specializes in interventional pain management and emergency medicine. Raised in Georgia, Dr. Pham graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology before pursuing his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia. He then moved to Fort Worth, Texas to complete his residency in emergency medicine at John Peter Smith Hospital.

After developing a passion to help alleviate chronic pain in patients, Dr. Pham decided to complete a Fellowship in interventional pain at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Starting December 5th, Dr. Pham will be available by appointment every Thursday from 8am to 12pm in Suite 1200 inside the Medical Plaza next to the hospital. To schedule an appointment, visit lapaindoc.com or call 504.229.4866. Patients are encouraged to schedule at least four weeks in advance.