
Bruce D. Nicholson MD null
Pain Medicine
Director Division of Pain Medicine
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798 Hausman RdAllentown, PA 18104
Phone+1 610-402-1757
Fax+1 610-402-9089
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Summary
- Bruce Nicholson, MD, is an anesthesiology specialist with a subspecialty in pain medicine, based in Allentown, PA. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Virginia Medical Center and held an internship in the transitional year at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he graduated in 1983. Since 1995, Dr. Nicholson has served as the Director of the Division of Pain Medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network. His publication record includes research on opioid management, with several articles in renowned journals such as the Journal of Opioid Management and Postgraduate Medicine. He has also been involved in clinical trials addressing pain management in multiple sclerosis.
 
Education & Training
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1989 - 1992
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1992 - 2026
UT State Medical License 1984 - 1986
CO State Medical License 1985 - 1985
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine- ABAPain Management
 
Clinical Trials
- Safety and Efficacy of AVP-923 in the Treatment of Central Neuropathic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis Start of enrollment: 2011 Sep 08
 
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsFactors affecting dosing regimens of morphine sulfate extended-release (KADIAN) capsules.Arnold J. Weil, Bruce Nicholson, John Sasaki
Journal of Opioid Management. 2018-01-30 - 20 citationsEconomic and Clinical Burden of Opioid-Induced Nausea and Vomiting.Bruce Nicholson
Postgraduate Medicine. 2017-01-01 - 5 citationsPrimary Care Considerations of the Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Use of Extended-Release Opioids in Treating Patients with Chronic Noncancer PainBruce Nicholson
Postgraduate Medicine. 2013-01-01 
Press Mentions
Hera Biotech Announces First Patient Enrolled in Endometriosis Diagnostic StudyJanuary 3rd, 2023
Inhibition of Astrocyte Hemichannel Improves Recovery from Spinal Cord InjuryMarch 8th, 2021
Cannabis Tapped to Relieve Opioid WithdrawalJuly 13th, 2018- Join now to see all
 
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