January 2012

2010-11-07T20:16:00.001-08:00

Olympas General Medical Practice - Uptown Port Townsend
J. Kimber Rotchford M.D.

Senior Care * Medical Acupuncture * Pain Management * Addiction Medicine * Balance & Dizziness evaluations (VNGs on premise) * Medical Cannabis consults * Naltrexone for alcohol and opiate dependency * ADHD consultations * Sleep Apnea Consultations * Sleep Improvement * Adjunctive dementia and brain recovery options * Second opinions provided * On premise lab testing.

OPAS is a regional referral source for pain management & addiction medicine. Our approaches avoid controlled substance use. When controlled substances are indicated we advise and consult to assure they are used safely and effectively. A full array of Addiction Medicine services are available. We also provide expertise in neuro-degenerative disorders, and co-morbid medical and psychiatric disorders, and sleep disorders (In your home Sleep Apnea testing provided).

For over 30 years Dr. Rotchford, our medical director, has been providing medical acupuncture. He has well established expertise in medical acupuncture, having formally researched its uses, published articles, and taught extensively about it. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine, Board certified in Addiction Medicine and is Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management. He was recognized by his community with the Heart of Service Award.

Welcome

2010-10-01T16:27:00.000-07:00

Introduction

OPAS is a regional referral source for patients seeking specialized pain management or addiction medicine services. Our approach to pain management and addiction medicine respects the best of current scientific evidence. We do not, however, limit our intervention to those thoroughly proven or to those only covered by third parties. We strive to assure that all safe and effective interventions be considered.

Dr. Rotchford does not prescribe DEA controlled substances. Dr. Rotchford will, however, act as a highly trained and experienced consultant to other providers and work with patients as their advocate in assuring their access to indicated and necessary medical care, which often includes controlled substances.

In addition to practicing standard inpatient and outpatient medicine since 1980, our medical director has been practicing medical acupuncture since 1981. This is a testimony to a longstanding effort to provide safe and effective approaches to chronic medical conditions. When indicated, however, we do not hesitate to prescribe potent and sometimes risky medications. Our intent is to obtain the best possible outcomes for our patients.

The tabs at the top of the page or the links in the column to the left will provide you with ample resources and help for you to become an established patient.

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Olympas Pain and Addiction Services (OPAS)

January 2012

Welcome