Kristina Michaud, MD

Dr. Kristina Michaud is a double board-certified interventional pain management physician and anesthesiologist dedicated to helping patients overcome chronic and acute pain through compassionate, evidence-based care. A graduate with honors from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Michaud brings extensive, world-class experience from her elite training at premier medical institutions. She completed her residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Virginia (UVA) and went on to complete an advanced subspecialty Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Driven by a deeply compassionate philosophy, Dr. Michaud combines advanced clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach, treating every individual with the personalized warmth and dignity they deserve. 

She specializes in diagnosing and treating a comprehensive range of complex conditions, including back and neck pain, joint and extremity discomfort, peripheral neuropathy, and chronic migraines. Grounded in her exceptional research background—which includes publishing leading scientific reviews on pain management techniques and serving as a Senior Research Assistant at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research—she focuses on isolating the precise root cause of a patient's discomfort. Her patient-centered approach prioritizes creating highly tailored treatment plans designed to restore physical function, maximize mobility, and drastically improve overall quality of life. 

Dr. Michaud offers a wide range of leading-edge, minimally invasive procedures at Pain Specialists of America, ensuring her patients receive the most innovative care available. Her advanced clinical skillset includes targeted nerve blocks, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for peripheral and medial branch nerves, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS), and Botox® therapy for chronic migraines. She is also extensively trained in state-of-the-art neuromodulation, offering advanced therapies such as Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) trials and implants to deliver lasting, transformative relief. 

Why Patients Choose Dr. Kristina Michaud:

• Double Board-Certified Clinical Excellence: Fully certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain Medicine. 
• World-Class Fellowship Training: Advanced subspecialty training completed at top-tier institutions, including UVA and UCLA. 
• Dedicated to Innovation: Active researcher and member of elite national societies like the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) and the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS). 
• Compassionate & Patient-First Care: A lifelong dedication to community service and patient advocacy, ensuring every treatment plan is treated with standard-setting medical excellence. 

Take the First Step Toward Lasting Relief

Discover how compassionate care meets medical excellence. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kristina Michaud today to begin your personalized journey back to a pain-free life.