Dr. Ines Berger, spoke about the common occurrence of low back pain at a recent public Medical Lecture Series, sponsored by MCG Medical Associates, at Reynolds Plantation, in Greensboro, Ga.

Dr. Berger is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta.  She is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Critical Care and Pain Medicine, and holds a license for acupuncture.

She addressed the need for exact diagnosis of pain generators, as well as the various options for effective, state of the art, interventional pain management techniques.

“I am pleased to be able to offer both traditional and alternative pain management options to the community”, said Dr. Berger.

Dr. Berger is available by appointment at MCG Medical Associates for comprehensive pain management techniques, as well as complementary pain management services.

MCG Medical Associates offer a free monthly Medical Lecture Series to the public on varying topics.  “The Many Faces of Bipolar Disorder”, will be presented by Dr. Priscilla Gilman, on Tuesday, August 16 at 4:30 pm in the Piedmont Room, Reynolds Plantation.  Refreshments will be available.  Interested persons can RSVP at (706) 467-1111.

MCG Medical Associates offers a comprehensive array of medical specialties and subspecialties, including: Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Midwifery, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Urology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Neurology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Pain Management, General/GI Surgery and Allergy.  The board-certified specialists are faculty members of the school of medicine of the Medical College of Georgia or employees of the MCG Physicians Practice Group Foundation.

MCG Medical Associates is an 8,000-square-foot ambulatory practice, conveniently located in Lake Oconee Village at Linger Longer Rd and Hwy 44.  The physicians and surgeons providing specialty care also practice at the MCG Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center, located in Augusta, GA.