Physicians

Department / Division
Anesthesiology / Anesthesiology-Pain Division

Address
DUMC 3094
Durham, NC 27710

Appointment Telephone
919-668-7600

Office Telephone
919-668-2386

Fax Telephone
919-681-7094

Training

• MD, University of Michigan Medical School, 1993

Residency

• Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, 1994-1997

Fellowship

• Pain Management, Duke University Medical Center, 1997-1998

Clinical Interests
General anesthesiology, chronic and acute pain management

Research Interests
Geriatric pain management, evaluating CSF levels of substance P and somatostatin in elderly vs. younger patients.

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

This faculty member has no reported relationships with industry.

Representative Publications
Carson, JW; Keefe, FJ; Goli, V; Fras, AM; Lynch, TR; Thorp, SR; Buechler, JL. Forgiveness and chronic low back pain: a preliminary study examining the relationship of forgiveness to pain, anger, and psychological distress. Journal of Pain. 2005;6:84-91. (2005) Abstract

Carson, JW; Keefe, FJ; Lynch, TR; Carson, KM; Goli, V; Fras, AM; Thorp, SR. Loving-kindness meditation for chronic low back pain: results from a pilot trial. Journal of Holistic Nursing. 2005;23:287-304. (2005) Abstract

Wang, L; Lucey, MR; Fras, AM; Wilson, EJ; Del Valle, J. Epidermal growth factor and transforming growth factor-alpha directly inhibit parietal cell function through a similar mechanism. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 1993;265:308-313. (1993) Abstract