About
Interventional Spine Expert
As an interventional spine medicine specialist, I believe in treating neck, back, or leg pain symptoms by supporting the patient’s body so it can start healing itself. I believe in the body’s innate ability to heal itself, and I use the most conservative treatment methods possible to help people reduce pain and achieve their highest level of function. I use a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment and am committed to caring for my patients and improving the quality of their lives.
I knew from a young age that I wanted to practice medicine. Before I became a doctor, I was a physical therapist. That experience gave me invaluable training in musculoskeletal medicine, which I built upon in medical school by specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. I continued developing my expertise with a fellowship at the University of Washington, Seattle: the birthplace of pain and spine medicine, where I chose to concentrate on interventional spine.
During my training, I saw that many people with spine pain were not being treated appropriately. The goal of my interventional spine practice is to ensure that doesn’t happen to my patients. My specialty is very rewarding, because I work with my patients to intervene and improve their pain with a combination of lifestyle changes and treatments. When they begin to see improvement, it’s a wonderful feeling.
Dr. Jose Santos’s Approach to Care
I aim to offer a comprehensive approach to treatment, which starts by talking with my patients and their family members to determine what their daily activities are and how those might be aggravating their symptoms. My goal is not only to improve the current spine pain the patient is experiencing but also to prevent it from happening again.
Patients will often come to me for a second (or third) opinion, and they’re pleasantly surprised by how detailed our approach is. We take the time we need to understand the source of the patient’s pain, and we aim to offer the most advanced approach to their care. We stay up to date with the newest interventions in the field.
Dr. Jose Santos’s Outside Interests
My family and I love to travel and try new cuisines, and I’m always looking for new recipes to try at home. I get a lot of ideas from my patients, and I enjoy hearing about their travels all over the world and the recipes they’ve brought back. It’s a great way to learn about different cultures and connect with people through shared experiences like these.
Specialties
Conditions We Treat
Other
- Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)
- Pain
- Stem Cells
- Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Joint Injections
- Spinal Cord Stimulators
- Epidurals
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Headaches
- Back Pain
- Sports Related Injuries
Locations
My Team
My Team
At Summit, each physician works alongside a team of professionals to care for you, our patient.
Additional Information About Jose O Santos
Education & Memberships
Education
Fellowship
Interventional Pain
University of Washington — Seattle, WA
Undergraduate Studies
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
University of the Philippines — Manila, Philippines
Medical School
University of the East | Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center — Quezon City, Philippines
Residencies
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami — Miami, FL
Community and Family Medicine
University of Missouri — Kansas City, MO
Professional Memberships
Certifications
- Board Certified: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Board Certified: Pain Medicine
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
- Chief Resident – Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency — University of Miami | Florida
- First Recipient of the University of Missouri Kansas City Lakewood Hospital Best Quality Improvement Research Paper (2009)
- Honors in Core Clinical Clerkships — University of the East – UERMMMC (2003)
- Best Thesis University of the Philippines — College of Allied Medical Professions (1999)
Research
- “Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia After Spinal Cord Injury” Santos, J., Bristow, S., Dalal, K., Martinez-Arizala, A., Banovac, K. Spinal Cord Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Miami, FL, Accepted for publication in Federal Practitioner Journal, 2012
- “Standardization of Warfarin Therapy in the JMH inpatient floors” Santos, J., Arenas, L., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL 2012,Quality Improvement Project done in conjunction with Departments of lnternal and Family Medicine
- “Is Diabetes Mellitus More Common After Spinal cord Injury?” Bristow, S., Santos, J., Martinez-Arizala, A., Banovac, K. Spinal Cord Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Miami, FL, American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Conference, Poster Presentation.
- “Prevalence of Dyslipidemia after Spinal Cord Injury” Dalal, K., Bristow, S., Santos, J., Martinez-Arizala, A., Banovac, K., Spinal Cord Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Miami, FL American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Conference, Poster Presentation.
- “Variant for Transforaminal Injection: Retrodiscal Approach for Paracentral Disc Herniation: Case Series,” Tobon, S., Mena, J., Santos, J., Sherman, A., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital, The American Journal of Physical Medicine &Rehabilitation, 2011
- “Urinary Retention Secondary to an lntrathecal Baclofen Pump Placement: Case Report and Literature Review,” Weiner M., Santos J., Khurana S., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital, The American Journal of Physical Medicine &Rehabilitation, 2011
- “Pott’s disease in a 3 year-old Boy Who Suffered Polytrauma in the Haitian Earthquake: A Case Report” Santos, J., Arenas, L., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Miami /Jackson Memorial Hospital, The American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2011
- “Anomalous Circulation of Anterior Cerebral Artery Presenting as Quadriplegia: A Case Report, ”Santos, J., Tobon, S, Khurana, S., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Miami /Jackson Memorial Hospital, The American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2011
- “Estimating Botox and Botox Cosmetic Patterns of Use Study” Cross sectional multi-center trialaiming to estimate the US exposure to BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic by age for various indications in a sample of practices that utilize BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic. United Biosomce/Allergan, 2010
- “Assessing Accuracy and Competence of Residents in Estimating Fetal Weights by Leopold’s Maneuver” Santos, J., Shaffer, T., University of Missouri Kansas City–Department of Family Medicine, 2009, Best Quality Improvement in Research
- “A Comparative Study of the Electromyographic Activity of the Vastus Lateralis With and Without Inhibitory Taping Among Third and Fourth Year Students from the College of Allied Medical Professions,” Datuin, S., Santos, J., Trinidad, J., Archives of the University of the Philippines College of Allied Medical Professions, 1999, Best Thesis
Publications
Over 90 publications and presentations at local, national, and international levels.
Resources
Patient Education
Spine Animated Conditions and Treatments Library
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