Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can go on for weeks, months, or even years. Heachaches, back pain, and cancer are a few conditions that cause chronic pain.

Programs + Services

Chronic Pain Program

Our neurology pain management program is located in downtown Boston where we diagnose, treat, and manage even the toughest debilitating neurological chronic pains.
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Doctors + Care Team

Bryan K. Ho, MD
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Bryan K. Ho, MD

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Title(s): Director, Movement Disorders Program; Director, Medical Student Education; Neurologist; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Neurology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-4948
Fax #: 617-636-8199

Movement disorders

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Wilfred L. Hynes, MD
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Wilfred L. Hynes, MD

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Title(s): Director, Pain Clinic; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Appt. Phone: 617-636-6208
Fax #: 617-636-9993

Anesthesiology, pain management

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Mithila Vullaganti, MD
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Mithila Vullaganti, MD

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Title(s): Neurologist; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Neurology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-5848
Fax #: 617-636-8199

Neuromuscular diseases, EMG

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Research + Clinical Trials

The Feasibility of Immersive Virtual Reality as a treatment for Chronic Back Pain

The purpose of this study is to assess how Immersive Virtual Reality effects the intensity of (pain, tiredness, mood and sensory responses) in people with chronic back pain

  • Study participants will complete two Immersive Virtual Reality experiences over two visits to the Virtual Reality Lab at Tufts University
  • Study participants will receive up to $80 if all study activities are completed.In addition, participants will be reimbursed up to $40 to cover travel costs.

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News

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Boston Magazine: Tufts MC Offers a Different Solution for Chronic Back Pain. Dr. Wilfred Hynes talks about treatments.

A different solution for chronic back pain