One of the real stars that you will meet if you visit Center for Pain Management is Mrs. Rosabel Gonzalez, Center for Pain Management’s Physician’s assistant. Mrs. Gonzalez has been working with the staff at CFPM since 2011. “Our patients are very close to her, She is the embodiment of our philosophy to work together to manage the pain that our patients face”, said Mike Habig CEO of CFPM.
Mrs. Gonzalez is bilingual and grew up in San Antonio. She was drawn to Center for Pain Management by the chance to make a real difference in the lives of a large number of people. Doctor Chowdhury heads the treatment team but his right hand is Mrs. Gonzalez.
Mrs. Gonzalez completed her Physician’s Assistant studies at UTPA in Edinburg, Texas in 2007. She continued her studies and earned a Master’s Degree before beginning practice. The experience she has gained while working at CFPM enables her to understand the many different aspects of chronic pain.
More than the physical effects, the psychological impact of continuous pain can disable you and make it difficult to work or even function throughout the day. Pain management when attacked the way it is at Center for Pain Management can help restore a patient’s lifestyle. The psychological impact on a patient who has been living in pain for a long time and suddenly doesn’t have to deal with the agony anymore is astonishing.
Mrs. Gonzalez when asked why she chose to come to Center for pain Management said, “I really liked the sense of family that we have between the staff and patients. That kind of psychological support can make such a difference in how well a patient responds to our pain treatment plans of care.
Center for Pain Management has a strong reputation among medical professionals in the Rio Grande Valley. It is known for outstanding standards of patient care and up to date treatment protocols. The varied and cutting edge techniques used at CFPM along with the dedicated staff and caring attitude have differentiated it from other clinics.
The slogan for CFPM is “Live Well Now”. Mrs. Gonzalez has made it her life’s work to help patients do just that.