Ira B. Fox, MD, DABPM, FIPP, ABIPP, co-founder of Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants, has been named president of the World Society of Pain Clinicians (WSPC). Dr. Fox has been involved with the organization for several years, most recently as president-elect.

The mission of the WSPC is to advance the understanding of mechanisms, assessment, prevention and the treatment of pain. Formed more than 30 years ago, the society aims to unite clinicians with a common interest in treating pain.

“It’s an honor to be president of the WSPC, an organization that I’ve been very passionate about,” said Dr. Fox. “I look forward to working with WSPC’s board of directors and membership to promote education and solutions in the treatment of pain.”

Dr. Fox has held numerous leadership positions in the community of physicians dedicated to eradicating pain. He is chairman of the World Institute of Pain’s (WIP) Committee on Project Development. He has also been chairman of the Advisory Board, honorary treasurer and is on the Executive Board since 2011.

Additionally, Dr. Fox serves as an examiner for the Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) Board Certification and American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ABIPP) Interventional Practical Examination. He observes applicants as they perform interventional pain procedures and then assesses their techniques.

Dr. Fox has spent more than 30 years treating patients with acute and chronic pain. He was elected “America’s Top Physician” by the Pain Management Consumers’ Research Council of America, and is listed as a Top Doctor in Broward County by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. every year for the past ten years.                                

Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants has offices in Tamarac and Boca Raton, and serves patients in all surrounding areas. For more information, call 954-720-3188 (Tamarac) or 561-338-3274 (Boca Raton).

Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants operates offices in Tamarac and Boca Raton, Fla. and has built a reputation for excellence and success in relieving pain for its patients. Founded in 1996, the mission of APCC is to concentrate on the diagnosis and treatment of pain through the use of interventional techniques, as well as physical therapy and medication management, when needed. Dr. Ira Fox, MD, DABPM, FIPP, ABIPP, performs IMEs and functions as an expert medical witness in personal injury and workers’ comp cases.  Dedicated physicians, modern technology and extensive experience are combined at APCC to provide significant pain reduction associated with accidents, surgery and chronic conditions. To learn more about APCC, please visit http://apccfl.com.