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Dr. Russ Levitan, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 65
Dr. Russ Levitan, MD
4.1 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Russ Levitan, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Dr. Russ Levitan, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 65
San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Russ Levitan, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in San Luis Obispo, CA.

About

Dr. Levitan graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Russ Levitan, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician in San Luis Obispo, CA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Levitan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Levitan has experience treating conditions like Radiculopathy, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Osteoarthritis of Spine among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Levitan received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Levitan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Levitan also speaks Spanish. Dr. Levitan is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Central Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Facet Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Acute Postoperative Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cancer Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sciatica
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Celiac Plexus Block
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Stellate Ganglion Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Tricare
    Health Net
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Interventional Pain MGMT.
    10 Santa Rosa St Ste 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 544-7246
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Pain Management Specialists Medical Group
    5000 San Palo Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 470-1700
  3. 3 Galileo Surgery Center
    1001 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 782-8222

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Levitan
4.1
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 14, 2022
He is the only doctor that has even bothered to help me live some what of a normal life HE IS GREAT, I WILL NOT SEE ANY OTHER DOCTOR - He has been the only doctor that has even bothered to help me with my back and shoulder issue, I was in a bad motorcycle accident breaking my back and shoulder in multiple areas, seen so many doctors that did not know what to do or how to help me, this doctor - Dr. Levitan is a life saver literally!
LUIS MORENO — Nov 14, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine Anesthesiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Calif Irvine
    1986
Internship
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russ Levitan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Levitan's profile.

Dr. Levitan frequently treats the following conditions: Radiculopathy, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russ Levitan, MD is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Russ Levitan, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA