Q&A: Jason Wei, MD

Jason Wei, MD specializes in treating chronic back and neck pain, as well as migraines, fibromyalgia and knee and shoulder joint pain.

Q: What drew you to the field of physical medicine and pain management?

A: I was first drawn to the pain management field because I want to improve patients’ quality of life and their daily living activities.

Q: Are there any specific treatments, technologies or diagnostic specialties that you are particularly excited about or have special expertise with?
 

A: The future of pain management has many impressive treatments and technologies on the horizon. I am particularly excited by developments in spinal cord stimulation and minimally invasive lumbar and sacroiliac joint fusion.

Q: What gets you excited about working at NSPC?

A: Everyone at NSPC is very friendly and are eager to help our patients get better.

Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?

A: When patients get better through their individualized treatment plans, I get inspired and motivated to work harder and to help others.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time (hobbies, interests, etc.)

A: I enjoy playing video games and watching sporting events including soccer and professional basketball.

Q: What would you do for a living if you weren’t a doctor?

A: I think I would have been a teacher, as I would like to help educate our next generation.

Q: What is your philosophy about doctor-patient interaction and patient-centered care?
 

A: I work with my patients to maximize our options in order to treat their pain. I will exhaust all available options before starting pain medications so that I can provide my patients with the safest treatment available.