BRADFORD, PA – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is excited to announce that a new service will now be available in the outpatient services tower. Now credentialed in Pennsylvania, Joseph Staszel, MD, pain management and physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R), is accepting new patients at BRMC.

Dr. Staszel treats 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.

“We’re pleased to have Dr. Staszel open his practice here in the Bradford community providing convenience to our local residents. This is another step for us to improve our services here at BRMC and expanding on growth opportunities,” said Jill Owens, MD, president, UAHS. “Dr. Staszel’s expertise and patient-centric focus has been immensely valuable to the local community since joining our physician network.”

Dr. 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 as well as American Board of Anesthesiology.

Dr. Staszel is now accepting new patients at BRMC 116 Interstate Pkwy., suite 32, Bradford, PA., as well as 2666 W. State St., Olean, NY. Appointments can be made by calling (716) 701-1707.