David Hao, MD

Director of Cancer Pain Program
Massachusetts General Hospital

Dr. Hao is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and chronic pain physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he also serves as the Director of the MGH Cancer Pain Program. He specializes in both acute and chronic pain management. He completed his anesthesia residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and his chronic pain management fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Presentation(s):

• Welcome

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:00 AM - 7:05 AM EST

• Should Intrathecal Therapy be Initiated with Monotherapy?  

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:05 AM - 7:10 AM EST

• To What Extent Should Systemic Opioids be Down-titrated Prior to Intrathecal Therapy?

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:10 AM - 7:15 AM EST

• Are Epidural Metastases a Contraindication to Intrathecal Drug Delivery?

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:15 AM - 7:20 AM EST

• What is the Optimal Trialing Technique Prior to Device Implantation?

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:20 AM - 7:25 AM EST

• Should Intrathecal Pumps for Non-malignant Pain be “Micro-dosed”?

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:25 AM - 7:30 AM EST

• Should Pain Physicians Implant Baclofen Pumps?

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:30 AM - 7:35 AM EST

• Is a Life Expectancy Cut-off Necessary for Intrathecal Drug Delivery for Cancer-related Pain?

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:35 AM - 7:40 AM EST

• Should Pre-implantation Psychological Evaluation be Used for Cancer-related Pain?

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:40 AM - 7:45 AM EST

• Q & A

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:45 AM - 7:55 AM EST

• Closing Discussion

  Saturday, February 1, 2025
  7:55 AM - 8:00 AM EST