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Howard Hoffberg, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Baltimore, MD, Northwest Hospital

HowardJoelHoffbergMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab Baltimore, MD

Pain Medicine

Physician

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Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1981 - 1984
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonM.S., Rehabilitation Medicine, 1981 - 1984
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1980
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityB.S., Bioengineering, 1973 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1984 - 2022
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • american academy of neuromusclar and electrodiagnosic medicineBoard Certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Citation for Excellence, "14. The Role of Acupuncture in the Rehabilitation of a Stroke Patient " 1999
  • Honorary Engineering Society (Tau Beta Pi)
  • Honorary Chemical Society (Phi Lambda Upsilon)
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comprehensive Rehabilitation of the Cancer Pain Patient part 1, Determination of the pain generator  
    Sebag J, Practical Pain Management, 1/1/2013
  • Comprehensive Rehabilitation of the Cancer Pain Patient part 2, Opioid Pharmaceutical Treatment Of the Cancer Pain Patient  
    Sebag J, Practical Pain Management, 1/1/2013
  • Comprehensive Rehabilitation of the Cancer Pain Patient part 3, Non-opioid Pharmaceutical Treatment Of the Cancer Pain Patient  
    Sebag J, Practical Pain Management, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Amplification of acupuncture mediated pain attenuation with vapocoolant spray: results of a pilot study
    Young M, Hoffberg H, Second World Congress of the International Society of Physical Med. & Rehab., Prague, Czech Republic, 1/22/2003
  • The Role of Acupuncture in the Rehabilitation of a Stroke Patient
    Sebag J, Annual Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Meeting, 1/1/1999
  • Efficacy of Managing Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
    Sebag J, Annual Academy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Archives Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Seattle, WA, 1/1/1998
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Lectures

  • Xtampza� ER (oxycodone) An extended-release opioid with proprietary formulation 
    Baltimore, MD, 2016; Pikesville, MD, 2017 - 1/25/2017
  • Chronic pain management with atypical opioid therapy: Nucynta ER 
    Towson MD, 2017, Baltimore MD, 2017 - 1/14/2017
  • Opioid and medical cannabis therapy in neurology 
    Baltimore, MD - 1/14/2017
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Other

  • The Alliance for Patient Access / IfPA�s Patient Access Policy Blog / Patients Need Access to Reap the Benefits of Abuse-deterrent Pain Meds 
    Institute for Patient Access
    1/25/2015
  • Optimizing Function in Poststroke Patients 
    Sebag J, The Cortlandt Forum
    1/1/1999

Press Mentions

  • Associate Medical Director of Baltimore County, Maryland Pain Management Practice Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Kick-Backs
    Associate Medical Director of Baltimore County, Maryland Pain Management Practice Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Kick-BacksFebruary 24th, 2022

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