Lawrence Raymond Poree

MD MPH PhD

Pain medicine physician
Neuromodulation advocate and educator

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, technology that delivers electrical stimulation or medication to targeted areas in the body.

Poree earned his master of public health degree at the University of California, Berkeley, where he also earned a doctoral degree in toxicology. He then completed postdoctorate studies in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, where he completed a residency in anesthesiology. He completed a fellowship in pain management at UCSF.

Poree serves on the boards of the North American Neuromodulation Society, International Neuromodulation Society and California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

  • Education

    Stanford University School of Medicine, 1993

    UC Berkeley, PhD, Toxicology, 1988

    UC Berkeley, MPH, 1984

  • Residencies

    Stanford University, Anesthesiology, 2001

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pain Management, 2002

  • Board Certifications

    Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

Helping patients regain their quality of life is the goal of my practice.

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.6

    Overall Experience
    187 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 21, 2024
    Dr. Poree's empathetic approach and willingness to listen to my symptoms enabled him to recommend a diagnostic plan that I have confidence in.
    Sep 12, 2024
    Excellent and very compassionate provider.
    Sep 01, 2024
    Dr. Poree is an amazing physician, he never rushes. I am extremely sensitive to drugs and he has been trying to find a combination for my pain pump that I can tolerate. He's not only thorough but he explains all the options so we can make a decision together.
    Aug 09, 2024
    Dr. Poree has always been very attentive to all of my issues. He is willing to change my medication because of my sensitivity to Opiates.
    Jun 28, 2024
    "Very Good" is a notch below "Terrific" which is how I would rate my experience over several years, including this last televideo appointment with Dr Poree and all of the staff at UCSF. You all are the best!
    Jun 19, 2024
    Dr Poree is an excellent doctor. He's ultra knowledgeable about my case, knows it in tremendous detail. He's smart, approachable and is very professional.
    May 19, 2024
    It would be very helpful to use visuals when describing causes of pain due to spinal nerve issues as difficult to follow with narrative alone.
    Mar 23, 2024
    Dr Poree is always very caring and attentive to my problems
    Mar 22, 2024
    Dr Poree is an amazing Doctor
    Mar 06, 2024
    I spent many hours preparing gf and submitting health information critical to understanding and appropriately responding to my needs. The physician had not been able to review a single document before the appointment.
    Dec 24, 2023
    Dr. Poree has always been very caring and concerned about my progress and any concerns that I have.
    Dec 07, 2023
    Care provider was very knowledgeable in this field of expertise ++ he spoke to me in layman's terms so that I could understand my condition. What I noticed above all was his confidence that he had in himself and that he could help me. Very caring and treated as an important individual, not just as a number.
    Dec 01, 2023
    Really awesome doctor, clearly a good, caring person who took the time to understand my information needs
    Oct 05, 2023
    The prescriptions that were discussed on the call were not sent to pharmacy as discussed nor were the lab test orders
    Oct 04, 2023
    Dr Poree always listens with patients and his knowledge is astrological compared to my local pain doctor that just refills my meds.
    Sep 21, 2023
    Dr. Poree is very professional, personable, knowledgeable and helpful.
    Aug 25, 2023
    Excellent MD
    Aug 23, 2023
    Dr. Poree is excellent in all ways.
    Aug 18, 2023
    A good experience, but needed more information from my doctor ! She was busy with other patients!
    Aug 04, 2023
    Dr Poree is wonderful. He's an excellent provider. Sometimes I'm a little confused about things after a visit but he clarifies and explains at followups
    Jul 28, 2023
    Dr. Poree was very attentive and understanding as I described why I was referred to his office. I appreciated that he allowed me to explain the events that has led me to my my present condition. Many doctors/ specialists dismiss or minimize my pain because of my age.
    Jul 19, 2023
    Dr Poree is a first class Doctor and he always has the patience to hear what I have to say. He is caring, empathetic and a skilled doctor. Our Healthcare system needs more like him.
    Jul 13, 2023
    I feel fortunate to have Dr Poree as my doctor.
    Jun 30, 2023
    Dr Poree has always been courteous, kind, informative, and patient with my questions .
    May 28, 2023
    Dr. Poree is an excellent and compassionate provider.
    May 18, 2023
    Too new to rate.
    May 12, 2023
    Care provider did not have the proper previous medical reports, MRI's, x-rays, etc. To be able to have any where near a full discussion. Reports will be accumulated and sent to the Doctor.
    May 11, 2023
    The overall presentation of the doctor was that he lacks compassion, empathy, and concern, and that he is gruff and cranky. I am concerned that in an emergent situation he may not be a provider I can turn to for assistance.
    Apr 19, 2023
    Dr. Poree is a great doctor and very concerned about his patients, but my care is in jeopardy. (?)
    Apr 15, 2023
    Dr. Poree is amazing. I am very grateful for his care.
    Mar 31, 2023
    I'm extremely impressed with Dr Poree, just the procedure to meet with Dr Poree is difficult.
    Mar 29, 2023
    Dr. Peree was very thorough and polite.
    Mar 16, 2023
    Once I figured out that I should have made a 2nd apt before ending my 1st one. I'm okBut wish I was told to do that by someone before it was so late I had a lot of problems getting in to see him in time for refills
    Mar 04, 2023
    As always, Dr. Poree was very thorough and considerate caregiver.
    Mar 02, 2023
    I am very thankful to have Dr Poree as my doctor.
    Mar 01, 2023
    All was explained clearly!
    Feb 24, 2023
    Dr. Poree is wonderful and I am very grateful for his care and compassion.
    Feb 18, 2023
    Good Experience
    Feb 16, 2023
    Dr. Poree remains an exceptionally good care provider and communicator.
    Feb 14, 2023
    I thought Dr. Poree was a very nice man!!
    Feb 10, 2023
    The doctor was very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The resident doctor was also very professional and friendly
    Jan 13, 2023
    Dr. Poree is an exceptionally kind and skillful physician.
    Dec 13, 2022
    Great
    Dec 05, 2022
    Dr. Poree is an exceptional human being. He is very knowledgeable In his field and Is so willing share his expertise. He explained everything In laymans' terms and made sure that all of my many questions were answered before leaving. He was very calm and did not rush through this first meeting. I was very Impressed with his kind demeanor and sincerely caring to get me out of this severe pain. He did give me hope that I will walk again without pain. I wiah that other doctors would emulate the hopeful spirit that Dr. Poree radiates to his patients

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