John J. Fitzgerald, MD

About Dr. Fitzgerald

Dr. John J. Fitzgerald joined Center for Pain Management in 2004. He has practiced medicine in Indiana for more than 30 years, and he has lectured on interventional pain management throughout the United States. He enjoys getting to know his patients and creating individualized treatment plans.

Dr. Fitzgerald specializes in radiofrequency ablation – RFA – a procedure in which a radio wave heats a nerve ending to decrease pain signals. This treatment helps alleviate pain that originates in the spine.

Background

Dr. Fitzgerald previously served as the chair of anesthesiology at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was also a commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service – a role that helped him see the true impact of chronic pain and motivated him to pursue pain management as a career focus.

Personal Life

A native of Lake County, Indiana, Dr. Fitzgerald has lived with his wife in Indianapolis for more than 20 years. His interests include forestry, farming, history, and philosophy.

Individual Societies

• Medical Director, West Colbert Health Clinic, Cherokee, AL.: 1984-1985
• National Health Service Corps Recognition Award: 1985
• Chairman, Anesthesiology Section, Department of Surgery, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Indianapolis: 1995

Medical Societies

• American Medical Association
• American Society of Anesthesiologists
• American Academy of Pain Management
• American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
• Indianapolis Medical Society
• Indiana State Medical Associations

I became a physician because I wanted a career that combined caring and science.