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Christine (Christy) L. Hunt, D.O.

  1. Physiatrist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Hunt specializes in Pain Medicine through the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. With a primary residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, she completed subspecialty training with a fellowship in Chronic Pain Medicine. Her clinical and research interests lie in patient care for chronic pain including spine pain, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, and visceral pain. Dr. Hunt provides comprehensive pain management including referrals to physical therapy, manual medicine, medications, interventions including injection-based therapies and radiofrequency ablation, and advanced interventional therapies including spinal cord stimulation. She works as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Division of Pain Medicine to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients with chronic pain.

  1. Chronic pain
  2. Chronic pelvic pain
  3. Myofascial pain syndrome
  4. Neuropathic pain syndrome
  5. Spinal pain
  6. Visceral pain
  1. Celiac plexus block
  2. Epidural blood patch
  3. Epidural steroid injection
  4. Injection
  5. Intrathecal pump implantation
  6. Joint injection
  7. Nerve block
  8. Radiofrequency ablation
  9. Spinal cord stimulator insertion
  10. Stellate ganglion block
  11. Sympathetic nerve block
  12. Trigger point injection
  1. 2019
    FellowPain Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2018
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  3. 2015
    InternshipSt. Petersburg General Hospital
  4. 2014
    Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  5. 2006
    MS - Political Science EconomicsUniversity of North Texas
  6. 2004
    BA - International Studies SpanishUniversity of North Texas
  7. 2003
    Undergraduate Studies - International Studies SpanishTexas A&M University

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    “Best of Meeting” Abstract Award American Academy of Pain Medicine
  2. 2018
    "Best of Group" Award, poster session presentationNorth American Neuromodulation Society
  3. 2017
    Resident/Fellow “Best of Meeting” Abstract AwardAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  4. 2016
    Resident/Fellow “Best of Meeting” Abstract AwardAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  5. 2015
    Patient Advocate of the QuarterSt. Petersburg General Hospital
  6. 2013
    Russ Jenkins Research Award, UNTHSC Research Appreciation DayUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  7. 2013
    G.W. Thompson Memorial Scholarship recipientUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  8. 2013
    TCOM Class of 2014 Representative, Career Development CouncilUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  9. 2013
    Nominated, Student D.O. of the YearUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  10. 2012
    Featured, "Future D.O.," in Texas D.O. MagazineUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  11. 2012
    Participant, the Betty Ford Center Summer Institute for Medical Students University of North Texas Health Science Center
  12. 2012
    Member, Sigma Sigma Phi Honors Service FraternityUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  13. 2011
    Nominated, Student D.O. of the YearUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  14. 2011
    Nominated, Student Representative to TX Higher Education Coordinating BoardUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    Membership CommitteeNorth American Neuromodulation Society
  2. 2020 - present
    President, Regenerative Medicine Interest GroupAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  3. 2020 - present
    Membership CommitteeNorth American Neuromodulation Society
  4. 2019 - present
    Abstract Review CommitteeAmerican Academy of Pain Medicine
  5. 2019 - 2020
    Vice Chair for Regenerative Medicine Special Interest GroupAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  6. 2019 - present
    Bylaws CommitteeAmerican Academy of Pain Medicine
  7. 2019 - present
    Rebranding CommitteeAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  8. 2019 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Subcommittee Opioid Management (MCSOM)
  9. 2017 - 2019
    Web Development LiaisonAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  10. 2017 - present
    Associate Faculty MemberAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  11. 2017 - 2018
    MemberPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation Research Committee
  12. 2017 - present
    MemberNorth American Neuromodulation Society
  13. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  14. 2016 - 2018
    MemberUnited Way Campaign Committee
  15. 2016 - 2018
    MemberEducation Subcommittee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  16. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  17. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
  18. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Publications

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