Director, Complex Pain Clinic
Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Decatur, GA, United States
An expert in difficult conversations and empathetic communication, Dr. Potru is triple-board-certified in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and addiction medicine. A former associate professor at a major academic institution in the Southeast, he serves as the medical director for the Atlanta VA's complex pain management clinic. His primary clinical/research interests are in the intersection of opioid safety, substance use disorders, and challenging medical conversations. He has published and lectured extensively in these domains and serves on national committees for the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
SIS: Challenging Conversations: Navigating Opioid-Related Counseling in Chronic Pain
Monday, May 19, 2025
2:15 PM – 4:15 PM
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