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Dr. Michael Amster, MD

Pain Management* Age 51
Dr. Michael Amster, MD
4.2 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Amster, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Michael Amster, MD

Pain Management* Age 51
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Amster, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Dr. Michael Amster, MD is a Pain Management Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Amster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northbay Medical Center and Northbay Vacavalley Hospital. At present, Dr. Amster received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Amster's office accepts new patients. Dr. Amster is board certified in Family Practice.

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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cancer Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Chronic Pain Management
EMG (Electromyography)
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Blocks
Facet Joint Injection
Joint Drainage
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Pain Management
Peripheral Nerve Block
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Live Oak Health Center
    1510 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 427-3500
  2. 2 Northbay Healthcare Center for Pain Management
    1860 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 310, Fairfield, CA 94533
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 646-4666

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Amster
4.2
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Apr 16, 2021
Compassionate doctor. Sometimes you can tell when they care, and I think he does.
SB — Apr 16, 2021
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Specialties*
Pain Management
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Meth Hospital Sacramento
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Uc Davis Fam Prac
    2004
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Amster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Amster's profile.

Dr. Michael Amster, MD is affiliated with Northbay Medical Center and Northbay Vacavalley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Amster, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northbay Medical Center

    1200 B Gale Wilson Blvd, Fairfield, CA

  • Northbay Vacavalley Hospital

    1000 Nut Tree Rd, Vacaville, CA