What is opioid treatment?

Opioid treatment typically refers to the medical interventions and therapies designed to help individuals who are struggling with opioid dependence or addiction. Opioids are a class of drugs that include both prescription painkillers like oxycodone and illicit substances like heroin. Opioid addiction is a serious public health concern, and treatment aims to address both the

What is physical therapy?

physical therapy

Physical therapy, often abbreviated as PT, is a healthcare profession that involves the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities, injuries, or disorders. The primary goal of physical therapy is to promote, restore, or maintain functional mobility and overall well-being. Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed healthcare professionals who work with people of all

What is radiofrequency ablation?

PRF pain treatment

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure used to treat certain conditions by using electrical energy to create heat and destroy targeted tissue. This technique is commonly employed in the treatment of various medical conditions, including certain types of tumors, abnormal tissue growth, and chronic pain. In the context of pain management, RFA is often

Painaid specialists responsibilities

Pain Aid Specialists, also known as Pain Management Specialists, are medical professionals dedicated to helping patients alleviate and manage chronic or acute pain. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from pain. These responsibilities typically include: Patient Assessment: Pain Aid Specialists begin by conducting

Pain management strategies?

Pain Management

Pain management is a medical specialty that focuses on reducing or alleviating pain, improving the quality of life for individuals dealing with pain, and helping them regain functionality. Pain can arise from various sources, such as injuries, surgeries, medical conditions, or chronic diseases. The goal of pain management is not only to treat the symptoms

Dr. Angela Dastouri

Director of the Pain Program

MD, FRACGP, DCH, MPH, FPS

Dr Angela Dastouri is an experienced General Practitioner and Director of the Pain Program at PainAid Specialists, with a special interest in chronic pain, pain management and injury-related conditions.

Dr Dastouri works collaboratively with Specialist Pain Medicine Physicians, allied health clinicians and hospital teams to support the delivery of coordinated, multidisciplinary care. She has particular experience in the management of patients with workplace injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries, musculoskeletal conditions and persistent pain.

As part of the PainAid multidisciplinary team, Dr Dastouri also assists Specialist Pain Medicine Physicians with interventional pain procedures in hospital and day-surgery settings. She provides post-procedure clinical follow-up in conjunction with the treating Pain Medicine Specialist, supporting continuity of care, monitoring of recovery and coordination of ongoing treatment.

Dr Dastouri has undertaken training in Focused Psychological Strategies and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), complementing her medical practice with an understanding of the psychological and behavioural factors that can influence persistent pain and recovery.

Her approach emphasises the integration of medical, psychological, functional and rehabilitative care, with treatment tailored to each patient's individual circumstances and recovery goals.

 

 

 

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Dr. Adam Mir

Fellowship from the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA) and a Master of Pain Medicine from the University of Sydney.

Dr. Adam is a Fellowship-trained Pain Medicine Specialist with a Fellowship from the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA) and a Master of Pain Medicine from the University of Sydney. He is dedicated to the comprehensive management of chronic pain across all age groups.

Dr. Adam trained in adult pain medicine at Liverpool Hospital, Nepean Hospital, and the Department of Pain Medicine, and completed additional training in paediatric chronic pain. He currently serves as a Staff Specialist at St George Public Hospitals (NSW Health), and is a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Liverpool Public Hospital, St George Private, Sydney Southwest Private, Holroyd Private, Norwest Private, and Nepean Private Hospitals.

He adopts a whole-person, multidisciplinary approach rooted in the socio-psycho-biomedical model, utilising both pharmacologic and interventional techniques. These include:

  • Nerve blocks
  • Radiofrequency neurotomy
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Extra Corporal Shockwave Therapy (ECSWT)

He also completed advanced training in Virtual Reality Therapy for chronic pain and mental health disorders in Barcelona, Spain, and has further qualifications in Focused Psychological Strategies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Clinical Hypnosis.

Qualifications:

  • FFPMANZCA – Fellowship, Faculty of Pain Medicine, ANZCA
  • MMed (Pain Medicine) – University of Sydney
  • MD – Medical Doctor
  • Diploma in Child Health – The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
  • Certificate in Opioid Treatment (Methadone/Suboxone) – Australian Chapter of Addiction Medicine
  • Certification in ECSWT – Extra Corporal Shockwave Therapy
  • Focused Psychological Skills (FPS), CBT – Australian Society for Psychological Medicine
  • Clinical Hypnosis – The College of Medical Hypnosis

Languages Spoken:

English, Persian (Farsi), Dari

 

 

 

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