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Dr. Lawrence Poree, MD

Dr. Lawrence Poree, MD

Pain Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Poree, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1997. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Center for Pain Medicine

520 Illinois St San Francisco, CA 94143
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(415) 353-1286

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Poree specializes in the area of Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Poree's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Poree

2.9

12 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
42%
42%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
50%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 13, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 08, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Derek Hughes – Jan 04, 2025
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Barb – Dec 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Laraine Lang in Soledad, CA – Jun 09, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Lawrence Poree is a pain medicine physician with expertise in using the latest interventional techniques to control pain with less reliance on oral medications. He is particularly interested in managing pain and restoring function through neuromodulation,...read more

biography

Dr. Lawrence Poree is a pain medicine physician with expertise in using the latest interventional techniques to control pain with less reliance on oral medications. He is particularly interested in managing pain and restoring function through neuromodulation,...read more

  • Pain Medicine

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  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Center for Pain Medicine

Center for Pain Medicine520 Illinois St San Francisco, CA 94143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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