John J. Fitzgerald, MD
Position:
Physician Emeritus
Gender:
Male
About Dr. Fitzgerald
Dr. John J. Fitzgerald joined Center for Pain Management in 2004. He has practiced medicine in Indiana for more than 30 years, and he has lectured on interventional pain management throughout the United States. He enjoys getting to know his patients and creating individualized treatment plans.
Dr. Fitzgerald specializes in radiofrequency ablation – RFA – a procedure in which a radio wave heats a nerve ending to decrease pain signals. This treatment helps alleviate pain that originates in the spine.
Background Dr. Fitzgerald previously served as the chair of anesthesiology at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was also a commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service – a role that helped him see the true impact of chronic pain and motivated him to pursue pain management as a career focus.
Personal Life A native of Lake County, Indiana, Dr. Fitzgerald has lived with his wife in Indianapolis for more than 20 years. His interests include forestry, farming, history, and philosophy.
Individual Societies Medical Director, West Colbert Health Clinic, Cherokee, AL.: 1984-1985 National Health Service Corps Recognition Award: 1985 Chairman, Anesthesiology Section, Department of Surgery, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis: 1995 Medical Societies American Medical Association American Society of Anesthesiologists American Academy of Pain Management American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Indianapolis Medical Society Indiana State Medical Associations
I became a physician because I wanted a career that combined caring and science.
Education
Medical School
MD
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis
Internship
Mercy Medical Center
Residency
Pain Management, Pediatric Anesthesiology
Indiana University Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology
Board Certification
Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
American Board of Pain Medicine
American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine
Undergraduate Studies
BS, Biosciences & English Literature (Summa Cum Laude)
Hillsdale College
Medical Interests
Research Interests:
Guest Lecturer, University Hospital of Maastricht, The Netherlands: 1998 Lecturer at Inaugural Meeting, American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine and Surgery: 1999 Lecturer at various spinal medicine, medical and osteopathic conferences in Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, and Tennessee: 1999-2006
