Casey Fisher, M.D., is double board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Pain Management. As a physiatrist and rehabilitation doctor, he has a strong understanding of the musculoskeletal system and spine to precisely identify the source of various pain ailments to design effective treatment plans for each of his patients. His expertise includes fluoroscopic, ultrasound, and electrodiagnostic testing to aid in pain diagnoses for the treatment of various musculoskeletal and spine conditions. He believes in being an advocate for his patients with acute and chronic conditions by helping them to minimize or prevent their pain and by providing education and support so they can live healthy and productive lives. Dr. Fisher is active in the field of pain medicine research. He has written several articles for peer-reviewed journals and has recently contributed to a chapter in a spine surgery textbook. When Dr. Fisher isn’t caring for patients, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He’s also an avid snowboarder, golfer, and softball player.
Dr. Brownlow was raised and educated in North Carolina. He attended Wake Forest Medical School and completed a general surgical internship and an anesthesia residency specializing in pain management. With over 30 years of experience, he is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician. Dr. Brownlow is passionate about helping pain patients improve their quality of life by utilizing regenerative medicine therapies, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and a diversity of minimally invasive therapeutic interventional procedures. Additionally, he has expertise in regenerative medicine.
Dr. Brownlow began his post-graduate career as an anesthesiologist and pain management physician with the Navy at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, where he led the Pain Management Clinic. Throughout his career, he has worked in hospital settings, and ambulatory surgery centers, owned private practices, and worked in clinic-based practices. Moreover, he has conducted over 100 clinical trial studies.
Outside of work, Dr. Brownlow enjoys surfing, playing guitar, and performing interventional surgical procedures. He is married and has five mostly grown children. His love for the ocean and surfing brought him to San Diego.
Dennis Brodsky is a Physician Assistant who helped start Pain Relief Solutions with Dr Fisher. Dennis received a Bachelors in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at UC San Diego before continuing on to obtain a Masters in Biology. With a passion for the healthcare industry, Dennis then went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at UC Davis. He has vast experience in treating patients in Urgent care, Occupational Medicine and now Interventional Pain settings. Dennis is excited to continue to be able to treat patients alongside Dr. Fisher and Dr Cohen to design treatment plans that improve function and decrease pain for our patients. He specializes in ultrasound guided procedures including knees and sacroiliac joints.
Robert DeCaro, MMS, BSBA, PA-C joined us in the Spring of 2018, and has been a welcome addition to our practice. He has been treating patients with chronic pain for years, and is specialized in the treatment of spine and orthopedic pain syndromes.
Robert has more education than most Physician Assistants. He has a Masters of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies as well as a Bachelors in Business Administration. After his initial PA studies, he completed an additional year-long Orthopedic Physician Assistant Surgical Residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. He has been first assist in the operating room for hundreds of spine and orthopedic surgeries, so he has an intimate knowledge of the spine and joints. Before completing his Physician Assistant training, Robert already had considerable patient care experience during his years as a Respiratory Therapist and Naval Hospital Corpsman.
Robert is fluent in Spanish, and is known to be a good listener. He genuinely cares about each of his patients. He is an expert in trigger point, joint, and bursa injections, and has found these therapies can help reduce the need for opiates and other pain medications. In his free time, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife and shuttling his four children around to their various activities. He is passionate about pediatric cancer awareness and has been an active contributor to supportthekid.org
Roger has a broad experience back-ground in Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Occupational Medicine and Family Practice Urgent Care. Roger has over 35 years of clinical, surgical, physiology and multi-role approaches to pain and its treatment. He went to Western Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education, and to Athletic Training as a State of Illinois Representative Scholar. He then challenged his education further and returned to Western Illinois University and graduated with High Honors with his Master of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology and Developmental Adapted Physical Education.
Then in 1998, Roger applied to and was accepted to the Inaugural class of Primary Care Physician Assistant at South College in Savannah Georgia where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Primary Care Medicine Cum Laude. He worked as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant for two practicing Orthopedic Surgeons and headed on the Mayo Clinic's non-surgical employees and their dependents orthopedic care. Roger found a strong desire for helping patient with pain and understands that not every patient is the same and works to find the root cause of every patients pain to ensure they are treated correctly to improve quality of life for all. In his off time Roger loves Music, Bow hunting, and volunteering in pet shelters within the community.
As a dedicated pain management nurse practitioner who completed her training at UCLA, Katie is committed to providing comprehensive care and support to individuals with chronic pain conditions. With a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of pain, Katie strives to enhance the quality of life for many patients through personalized treatment plans and compassionate care. Katie leverages her expertise in pain assessment, pharmacology, and therapeutic interventions and aims to empower patients to effectively manage their pain, regain functionality, and rediscover joy in their daily lives. Through a holistic approach that integrates evidence-based practices with empathetic listening, Katie establishes a therapeutic alliance built on trust, respect, and collaboration, ensuring that each patient receives the individualized attention and support they deserve on their journey toward pain relief and improved well-being.
I have had back problems for most of my life and worked with a very painful back for more than 40 years. I lived on Ibuprofen for 30 years just to function but resisted taking prescription pain medication because of my profession. I am so grateful for HF10, which has given me 95% pain relief consistently since I got my implant in late December 2019 I take a 1.5-mile walk on the beach every morning and my goal is to run a 5K again. I’m doing great!
All the pain Dr I have been to 7+ he is the only one that did not give up and just want to give be stronger drugs. keep working at it and has helped me get to be close to pain free and off the pills
To me, it matters if my treating Doctor is competent, experienced, and committed to his patients. Casey Fisher is very competent; he explains procedures in a way that shows his experience; and once you meet him he discusses treatment options. It is obvious he is committed to his patients.