Steven H. Richeimer, MD
Director, Pain Medicine and Pain Science Programs
Dr. Steven Richeimer received his medical degree from University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, two residencies at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in Psychiatry and Anesthesiology, a fellowship in Anesthesiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and is Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Psychiatry, and Pain Medicine.
He has been in practice 30 years and specializes in pain medicine, with a focus in neuropathic pain conditions. Dr. Richeimer is a renowned specialist on issues related to chronic pain. He is the chief of the Division of Pain Medicine at the University of Southern California. He has written or co-written many scientific articles about pain medicine and has given numerous lectures throughout the U.S. Dr. Richeimer’s main clinic is at the Pain Center at University of Southern California.
Current & Upcoming Courses
| Pain 719 | 1 unit | Elective 1 Building a practice: Institutional or private This course discusses aspects related with building and managing a Pain Practice. Considering this is an interdisciplinary program, specific discipline issues will be addressed. |
| Pain 713a,b,c,d | 0.5 units | Case Studies This course has multiple elements including weekly online discussions of cases; learning need assignments; defense of an 18 cases or scenarios e-Portfolio. |
| Pain 712a,b,c,d | 0.5 units | Pain Medicine Capstone The capstone project includes a collaborative research project or a supervised internship (practicum) incorporating a service learning approach. |
Current Articles
Using Poetry to Help Children and Adolescents with Chronic Pain
July 31, 2025
AI Useful in Helping Older Adults who Experience Pain and Depression
July 22, 2025
Can Visual Arts Help Us Better Understand Chronic Pain Patients?
July 10, 2025
Connection Between Chronic Stress and Pain in Those with Fibromyalgia
June 18, 2025
Nanotechnology May Bring Relief to Those with Chronic Low Back Pain
June 17, 2025
New FDA-Approved Non-Opioid Medication Targets Pain
May 30, 2025
What to Know About Obesity-Induced Chronic Pain
May 22, 2025
New Research on Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Chronic Pain Relief
May 13, 2025
The Relationship Between Smoking and Chronic Low Back Pain
January 3, 2025
Can Natural Compounds Help with Chronic Pelvic Pain?
December 18, 2024
How Those with Parkinson’s Disease Perceive Pain Experiences
December 12, 2024
The Surprising Association Between Smoking and Chronic Pain
December 6, 2024
Can Meditation Help with Chronic Neuropathy?
November 15, 2024
The Link Between Sleep Disorders, Depression, and Chronic Low Back Pain
November 6, 2024
Treatment Options for Chronic Knee Pain
October 31, 2024
Is Acupuncture an Excellent Option to Help with Chronic Neck Pain?
October 25, 2024
CBD and Hemp Oil to Help with Chronic Pain
October 2, 2024
Is Not Getting Enough Sleep Making Chronic Pain Worse?
September 26, 2024
Can Improving Psychological Factors Help with Chronic Pain from Fibromyalgia?
September 12, 2024
Does Diet Influence Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain?
August 17, 2024
Physical Activity Recommended as Intervention for Chronic Pain
July 30, 2024
Can neck exercises help with chronic pain?
July 26, 2024
Is Drinking Alcohol Easing the Chronic Pain?
July 8, 2024
Can Improving One’s Mood Help with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
June 26, 2024
Can School Nurses Help Adolescents with Chronic Pain?
June 4, 2024
Meditation Shows Promise in Helping those with Chronic Pain
May 16, 2024
Older Adults with Chronic Pain Can Benefit From Being Physically Active
April 8, 2024
Can Yoga Reduce Chronic Pain in Veterans with PTSD
March 6, 2024
Virtual Reality’s Breakthrough: A New Frontier in Chronic Pain Relief
January 19, 2024
Self Massage Can Help Ease Chronic Pain
November 30, 2023
Blood Lead Levels and the Connection to Chronic Pain
July 26, 2023
Adolescents With Chronic Pain May Benefit From Peer Support Group
May 31, 2023
Can Physiotherapy Help Music Students With Chronic Pain?
May 25, 2023
Considering Virtual Reality as a Chronic Pain Tool
May 19, 2023
Pain Management is Different for People With a Certain Hair Color
May 19, 2023
Does Childbirth Lead to Low Back Pain Later in Life?
February 20, 2023
Guided Self-Help Programs for Chronic Pain Patients
February 10, 2023
Virtual Reality May Help With Chronic Pain Management
February 7, 2023
The Impact of Chronic Pain on Healthcare Workers
February 2, 2023
Does Sleep Deprivation Lead To More Chronic Pain?
December 28, 2022
Afraid To Exercise Due To Chronic Pain?
December 20, 2022
Integrative Therapies to Help Manage Chronic Pain
December 12, 2022
Does Pain in Childhood Predict Pain in Mid-Life?
December 6, 2022
Can Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnoses Help You Avoid Severe Pain?
October 5, 2022
Artificial Intelligence May Be the Future of Chronic Pain Management
September 28, 2022
The Fatty Acid that May Help Reduce Chronic Pain
September 20, 2022
The Role Music Can Play in Pain Management
September 14, 2022
Anti-Diabetic Drug May Help Those with Musculoskeletal Pain
August 31, 2022
