Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
RSD / CRPS Treatment Center and Research Institute

The RSD / CRPS Treatment Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida is dedicated exclusively to RSD / CRPS. It is the world's first institute of its kind. The Institute opened its Center in February 2008, which is approved by the Florida Board of Medicine for Level II surgery.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, known as RSD, is a chronic neurological disorder that affects millions of people around the world. This disorder is also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS.

Anthony Kirkpatrick, MD, PhD, is renowned for his work in pain management, particularly his research and treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). He has been involved in pioneering the use of ketamine infusions to treat patients with severe CRPS, which is a chronic pain condition. Dr. Kirkpatrick's efforts have significantly contributed to the understanding and management of this debilitating condition, providing relief to many patients who had previously exhausted other treatment options.

There are children who suffer from RSD / CRPS and receive treatments that are only available through the Institute.

The Institute, under the direction of Dr. Kirkpatrick, devotes significant efforts to educating physicians worldwide on RSD / CRPS.

The Center provides free follow-up evaluations for research subjects engaged in its research studies.

ANTHONY F. KIRKPATRICK, MD, PHD

After nearly twenty years of dedicated service to the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Anthony F. Kirkpatrick, MD, PhD, left to establish the RSD / CRPS Treatment Center and Research Institute, the world's first institute of its kind, dedicated exclusively to RSD / CRPS. The Institute opened its Center in February 2008 and is headquartered in Tampa.

According to Dr. Robert Schwartzman at Drexel University, “There is a desperate need for a center of excellence for RSD treatment and research."

Dr. Kirkpatrick has devoted his life to the fight against RSD. He has been the recipient of awards from Florida Governors Jeb Bush and Bob Martinez, and from several Deans of the College of Medicine for his accomplishments while at USF.

In 2002, the Dean recognized his service and gave him an award for being an "outstanding employee who exemplifies the work ethic and commitment that has helped to make the College of Medicine and the Health Science Center a success”.

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