Biography
Dr. Chrystina Jeter is an experienced fellowship-trained pain management doctor and the Director of the Pain Management program at OSS Health Network. She is board certified in both anesthesiology and pain management. She is a graduate from a top ranked medical school and completed her residency and fellowship at Stanford.
Dr. Jeter’s goal is to treat the entire patient, addressing each problem that contributes to the patient’s pain and inability to live their life to the fullest. She advocates a complete approach to pain management, including multi-modal analgesic therapy, minimally invasive interventions and procedures, physical therapy, complementary alternative medicine, and wellness coaching.
Pain can significantly affect a person’s function and quality of life. As such, Dr. Jeter will tailor the treatment plan based on the patient’s level of pain, tolerance of medication, level of activity, age and diagnosis.
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Conditions Evaluated
- Pain in the joint, tendon, muscle, spine
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Severe headaches (migraines)
- Pain after surgery
- Peripheral nerve entrapment and neuropathy
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Treatments Performed
- Epidural steroid injections
- Selective nerve injections
- Facet joint injections
- Medial branch blocks and radiofrequency neurotomy
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Spinal cord stimulation trial and implantation
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
- Superion interspinous spacer
- Regenerative medicine
- Botox injections for migraine
- Joint injections
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Affiliations
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Burbank
- Glendale Surgical Center, Glendale
- Buena Vista Surgery Center, Burbank
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- North American Neuromodulation Society
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- World Academy of Pain Medicine United
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“Shahan Yacoubian and his associate team of surgeons/specialists are top natch in their field. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable in what they do, they are assertive, friendly and understand the needs of each Individual patient. My hip joint replacement went like clockwork, and exactly as they proposed it would be. After suffering sciatica for ... ”
- Justin S. -
“Dr. Falkenstein saved me! I honestly don't even know how to describe the happiness and relief I am feeling right now after suffering from lower back pain for pretty much half of my life (ps I am 30). Thank you Dr. Falkenstein for giving me my quality of life back! I am so appreciative of you and I recommend anyone suffering from spinal pain only trust ... ”
- Linda C. -
“If there were more stars, he deserves all! My mom knee was devastated by arthritis and osteoporosis (perhaps due to her age) for more than 8 years and the last 3 years it was impossible for her to walk... then Dr. Jeffrey Korchek performed a knee replacement... a perfect job. A month after the surgery she is walking like she hasn't done in years and incr ... ”
- Lorena F. -
“Dr. Raven treated me for De Quervian's Tenosynovitis. He performed a tendon release surgery after cortisone shots were not effective. Dr. Raven is a kind, compassionate and to the point doctor! ”
- Beth S. -
“Got an appointment the very next day after breaking my leg. Thank the doctor at Burbank Urgent Care for calling over the referral. Everyone was very professional and compassionate. The PA and his assistant, Brian, were great at casting my leg with safety and comfort. What a relief! ”
- Sai-Ling M. -
“First time at this office and staff was very friendly and welcoming. I came to this location because my doctor joined the OSS team, really satisfied with her work and care for my needs. Her name is Dr. Chrystina Jeter and she is very knowledgeable with my chronic condition. I had Carpal Tunnel/Ulnar Nerve Surgery about 2 1/2 years ago and did not recover ... ”
- Jessica G.