Dynamic Pain Rehabilitation

Today I want to tell you about a doctor and a person for whom I have sincere gratitude and respect. The practice is called Dynamic Pain Réhabilitation (DPR) and the doctor in question is Dr. Alexander Imas. He is one of only two physicians that I recommend to others (always a risky proposition), and have never heard of a negative outcome.
So, why take the time to write? Because in the four years i’ve been going to see him, he has systematically and methodically given me the tools to save my own life. Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? You would have to understand where I’ve been to appreciate what he has done. So I’ll tell you the story.
In 2000-​01, I had a series of accidents (3 of them). I wasn’t healing. A doctor sent me to Mayo, where they recommended that I see a PMR doctor, and by 2004 said doctor had me in a wheelchair and on a whole lot of meds. Despite fearing addiction and taking the bare minimum of pills, prescribed pain patches made me an over-​medicated zombie in that chair for the rest of the decade until I broke my leg in 2010. I spent almost a year in the hospital after having leg surgery. I don’t know exactly what happened to me, but I woke up over two months later in a different hospital. I know I had been on life support, and woke up with a bunch of health issues because of multiple organ failure. It was the first time anyone questioned the PMR treatment, and all those drugs. I learned that I would need to make a lot of changes if I wanted to stay alive (damaged heart, lung, liver and kidneys). There was a new pain regimen which now centered around methadone. A few months later, Dr. Imas was recommended to me.
The first thing I told Dr. Imas was that I wanted to regain my health. He has created a regimen that helped me leave the drug stupor of the previous doctors behind. He had a lot to think about in my complex situation, but chose meds carefully to not conflict with the other things I was taking. And he helped me manage pain. Over time he has helped me to get off narcotics. I am free of methadone now, and learning a whole new way to be. My quality of life has improved so much, in no small part due to Dr. Imas’ care. I still have pain, but he has been very attentive and while withdrawal is hard, I know that he got me through it as gently he could.
I know this is long, but thanking Dr. Imas with an honest review is worth my time. Please don’t think that I see only good things, more in a bit on that. Everything he has done will make him less and less necessary. That’s pretty unselfish to me. I no longer have to go every month, which makes me feel good. I know that I am probably going to have some health issues for the rest of my life, so I love that together, we are creating recognizable results.
I’ve read the complaints about long waits and staff issues, and I have also had some frustrations. Ultimately for me, it’s about perspective. When i think about it, i have to remember that this is a doctor who really listens and gives me the time I need, not just on the first visit, but every time I see him. I choose to allow some extra time because I understand that delays can happen when patients ahead of me need extra time. We all need that sometimes. I can also see that he really hates to keep people waiting, he is not above apologies when needed.
So for a while now, I’ve been trying to figure out why there have been delays and staff issues, and whether I wanted to continue with DPR. A few observations show me a very human situation; one where a doctor is working on improving himself (becoming double board certified in addiction and pain management) and his business (hiring another doctor and bringing on more staff) while raising a young family. I would imagine that he has more demands on his time than I would want to have, but I admire him for working on it all while remaining down to earth and keeping a self-​effacing sense of humor.
I think that one of the best clues to what makes Dr. Imas tick is all over the walls of his office. He’s a cartoonist by hobby. What does he draw? Superheroes. hmmmm… :). It fits with everything else I’ve learned about him.. He seems like a man who wants to help. I guess I’ve come to the conclusion that like most of us, he Is learning and improving as he goes. What is that saying? «…when we know better, we do better.»
I should stop here before you figure out that not only do I think Dr. Imas is good at what he does, warts and all, I believe that this is a good guy. If you are deciding whether to see him, I hope this helps.

A++ There’s a saying that exists, «First impressions only happen once.» I believe the service providers of Dynamic Pain & Rehab (DPR) operate with this belief in the forefront of their minds. This facility is second to none. In a word, DPR is «unsurpassed» in its field. I have never exited that facility without feeling better, not only physically but mentally as well. I can review this provider with a definite amount of experience and insight. I have a neuromuscular disorder for which there is NO CURE and causes chronic discomfort (I refuse to use the word «pain»). I have seen countless medical professionals during my 6 decades of life. Some are good; some not so good. I can say with unequivocal certainty that Dr. Imas and his Staff members are among the best people and professionals that I have EVER encountered; especially Dr. Imas.
I have seen both Max Carter, PA and Dr. Alexander Imas since I relocated to Clark County in 2012. At first I mainly saw the thorough and kind «Dr. Max» as I was receiving an occasional cortisone shot. Subsequently, I began seeing Dr. Imas after I incurred a more severe injury requiring what are called «trigger injections» into or nearby nerve endings of my body. These injections are skillfully administered monthly and I also take meds as prescribed by Dr. Imas & Max Carter. When one particular medication was denied by the insurance carrier, Dr. Imas wrote «the letter of letters» explaining how and why the medication was necessary to further reduce the chronic discomfort. He prevailed. I got the med, saved money and the discomfort has been held in check. I know of no other doctor who has gone to bat and actually went the extra mile as this man did and does for me.
I have seen a few other reviews that are negative about this facility and in particular Dr. Imas. It’s truly bewildering. I can’t help but feel sorry for these people whose problems may be greater (or less) than mine. I also logically believe that their «issues» may not be with the doctor, but with life in general and they seek a scapegoat. I could easily blame the world for the bad physical breaks and conditions that I possess. The difference is I «own» my physical issues. They don’t own nor consume me. It’s nobody’s fault; especially not Dr. Imas’. He wants to help me! He is one of the finest & most intelligent service providers I’ve ever encountered. He and his expertise ensure that my physical needs are met while also «injecting» human compassion and wit which absolutely enhance each monthly visit.
If more than 5 stars were allowed, I would confidently & gladly issue a greater number of such to grade this facility and its staff, especially Dr. Imas. Thank You.
Frank F.

Dr. Imas is awesome and I highly recommend him big time. He really takes time and listens and then explains things very thoroughly. The only complaint I have is the wait times, they are a little ridiculous.

So I called yesterday to set up an appointment and they told me the next day at 445. I show up one patient is complaining that they won’t see him for some reason, a girl shows up saying she just needs a pain med sign off and they shoot her down, to which I then walk up to the front desk to sign up for my new patient sign up. They tell me they don’t have any info of me at all, no record and I even showed them on my phone when I called them and for how long. They tell me they have an opening a month out for new patient… No fing way. Thanks for the laughs today guys it was fun driving 20 mins here for nothing.

Dr. Imas and his PA Max Carter are both Great Drs. I’m a regular patient of Max Carter for about 2 years. I have also seen Dr. Imas on several different occasions. They listen to what your are saying and then decide on a plan that works Best. The Medical Assistant’s are all very Nice. I even had the pleasure talking with the Office Manager. They office is brand new and decorated in Beautiful relaxing colors. A lot of chairs, Coach’s in all sizes and heights accommodating your injury.