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27 Years
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Your Trusted Pain Management Specialists in Annapolis
At The Kahan Center for Pain Management, we are dedicated to improving our patients' quality of life through advanced, personalized care. Our board-certified physicians utilize cutting-edge techniques in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and interventional pain management to address both symptoms and underlying causes of pain. With over 26 years of experience in private practice, we prioritize a holistic approach that combines medications, exercise, and emotional support to create a positive environment for healing.Our team, led by Dr. Brian Kahan, has performed over 67,000 spinal injections and maintains a 98% patient satisfaction rate for time spent during appointments. We are committed to community engagement and have supported organizations like the Surfrider Foundation while maintaining affiliations with prestigious medical societies. Our innovative STICK-IT-TO-ME training model has revolutionized spinal injection education for physicians worldwide.
Services
Pain Management
Spinal Injections
CME Courses
Clinical Trials
Patient Education
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Board-certified professionals with 26+ years of private practice experience
- 98% patient satisfaction rate for provider interaction time
- Innovative STICK-IT-TO-ME training model for spinal procedures
- Comprehensive approach addressing physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors
- 99% patient recommendation rate for quality of care
What people say
98% satisfaction rate
99% recommendation rate
Excellent training courses
Personalized approach
Innovative techniques
Services
Pain Management
Our comprehensive pain management approach addresses both acute and chronic pain through personalized treatment plans. We combine physical medicine, rehabilitation techniques, and interventional procedures to target pain at its source while considering emotional and lifestyle factors. With board-certified specialists and over 26 years of clinical experience, we help patients regain functionality and improve quality of life through evidence-based practices.
Spinal Injections
Specialized spinal injection treatments target pain relief through precise, image-guided techniques. Our board-certified physicians have performed over 67,000 spinal injections using advanced fluoroscopic guidance. These procedures address conditions like degenerative disc disease and nerve damage while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and procedural proficiency through continuous medical education.
CME Courses
Our accredited continuing medical education courses train physicians in interventional spinal techniques using the innovative STICK-IT-TO-ME model. These hands-on workshops cover lumbar, cervical, and sympathetic injection techniques with a 1:1 faculty-to-attendee ratio. Participants gain practical skills through structured curricula designed to enhance proficiency in pain management procedures while earning certification through rigorous evaluation.
Clinical Trials
We conduct Phase III clinical trials for advanced pain treatments like Mesoblast's REXLEMESTROCEL-L therapy. These studies evaluate novel approaches for chronic lower back pain through controlled, multi-visit protocols. Participants receive stipends while contributing to medical advancements, with strict adherence to research ethics and patient safety standards throughout the 24-month study duration.
Patient Education
Our patient education programs empower individuals to understand and manage their pain effectively. Through personalized consultations and instructional materials, we teach patients to describe pain characteristics, track symptoms, and communicate effectively with healthcare providers. This approach fosters active patient participation in treatment plans while promoting long-term pain management strategies.
People
Dr. Brian Kahan
Founder & Board-Certified Physician
Dr. Kahan established the center in 1999 after serving as Chief Resident at St. Vincent's Medical Center. A dual fellow in physical medicine and interventional pain, he invented the STICK-IT-TO-ME training model and has performed over 67,000 spinal injections.
Scott Naftulin
Instructor
Dr. Naftulin serves as Membership Chair for the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society. With 75,000+ injections performed, he advocates for STICK-IT-TO-ME as a superior training model for interventionalists.
Kimberly Fern
Physician Assistant
Certified PA-C with experience at Johns Hopkins and MidAtlantic Neurosurgical Associates. Specializes in pain management treatments while maintaining DEA and CDC registrations for medication administration.
Carol Jerosimich
Physician Assistant
Certified PA-C with dual bachelor's degrees in medical science and studio art. Brings multidisciplinary expertise from Maryland Brain, Spine and Pain and Anne Arundel Medical Center neurosurgery departments.
Questions
What pain management services do you offer?
We provide interventional spinal injections, chronic pain treatment, and personalized rehabilitation plans using advanced techniques like fluoroscopic guidance.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with major insurance providers - check our website for current acceptable insurances or contact our office for verification.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (410) 571-9000 during business hours to schedule appointments, providing your medical history and insurance information.
Are physician training courses available?
Yes, we offer CME-accredited spinal injection workshops using our STICK-IT-TO-ME model for medical professionals seeking skill development.
What clinical trials are available?
Current trials include Mesoblast's Phase III study for chronic lower back pain using regenerative cell therapy combined with hyaluronic acid.
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Reviews (5)
Gwen Eskridge
Jan 30, 2022
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Im Doug Eskridge dont know why it put my wife up It is me that has seen Dr.Kahan
for quite a few years he and his staff are great very caring I would highly recommend
him !
for quite a few years he and his staff are great very caring I would highly recommend
him !
Jetta Leigh Day
Jul 26, 2021
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I have never had anything but an amazing experience in the time (just over 2 years) that Ive been a patient. There hasnt been a provider nor employee that Id have anything negative to say about, until today when I arrived at 2:12 for my 2:00 appointment. Although it was my mistake, I was under the impression my appointment was at 2:15. Once the patient coordinator offered to see what she could do, another staff member, Betty I believe her name to be, chimed in from the peanut gallery she shouldve been here at 2:00.
Fortunately Mary, the office manager offered to assist me to
Fortunately Mary, the office manager offered to assist me to
Kennita Jones
May 07, 2021
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His personality is upbeat and explains everything. His staff is very professional and you are always in and out. No long waiting
Bill Manch
Oct 23, 2019
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I saw DR. K for around 4 years, we never got around to fixing my pain, just refill my script and make the next appointment. When I wanted to come off of my meds I didn't get any help from him. He once did a disc a gram (sp?) with no anesthesia, I don't know if anyone has ever had one of those but, it is best when the patient has anesthesia. It's been a few years since I saw him, hopefully he's not as bad as when I went.
Harley Quinn
Sep 28, 2019
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Doc Kahan is scary. I used to go there, but things seem to be unraveling in this office ever since they moved and he fired some doctors. One day he says he is taking all of his patients off of pain medication, next day he changes his mind, then weaning everybody off again. His patients lives are at stake, so lots of patients have a lot of anxiety when they have to see him because he is very inconsistent and moody and to me he seems to lack empathy. He does, however, hire very well. Kim is the best PA around, the front desk staff is great.
