Dr Linda Bluestein
LINDA S. BLUESTEIN, M.D.
+1 (715) 600-1722
www.WisconsinIntegrativePainSpecialists.org
www.facebook.com/WisconsinIntegrativePainSpecialists
Click here for a link to an “Anesthesia/Surgery Card”
EDUCATION
| Mayo Graduate School of Medicine | Rochester, Minnesota |
| Anesthesiology Residency | July 1991 – June 1994 |
| Mayo Graduate School of Medicine | Rochester, Minnesota |
| Internal Medicine Internship | July 1990 – June 1991 |
| University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine | Los Angeles, California |
| Doctor of Medicine | September 1986 – June 1990 |
| University of California, Irvine | Irvine, California |
| Bachelor of Science | October 1983 – June 1986 |
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION |
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| • Board Certified, American Board of Anesthesiology | |
| • Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | |
| • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification | |
| • Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, July 1991 | |
| • Wisconsin Medical License, Active since June 1996 | |
HONORS |
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| Chief Resident, Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic | |
| Phi Beta Kappa, University of California | |
| Magna Cum Laude, University of California | |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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| Wisconsin Integrative Pain Specialists | Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Pain Management Physician and Founder | November 2017 – present |
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Central Wisconsin | Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology | September 2016 – present |
| Course Director, Healer’s Art Program | |
| Aurora Medical Center | Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
| Anesthesiologist – Locum Tenens | September 2013 – December 2015 |
| Wheaten Franciscan Healthcare | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Anesthesiologist – Locum Tenens | October 2014 |
| Agnesian Health, Saint Agnes Hospital | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin |
| Anesthesiologist – Locum Tenens | November 2011 – June 2014 |
| Aurora Medical Center | Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Anesthesiologist – Locum Tenens | April 2013 – July 2013 |
| Monroe Clinic | Monroe, Wisconsin |
| Anesthesiologist – Locum Tenens | February 2013 – July 2014 |
| Bellin Health, Bellin Anesthesia Associates | Green Bay, Wisconsin and Oconto, Wisconsin |
| Anesthesiologist – Locum Tenens | September 2012 – April 2013 |
| Dean Health, Saint Mary’s Janesville | Janesville, Wisconsin |
| Anesthesiologist – Locum Tenens | April 2012 – September 2014 |
| Central Wisconsin Anesthesiology | Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Staff Anesthesiologist for Aspirus Wausau Hospital | July 1996 – September 2010 |
| Community Memorial Hospital | Winona, Minnesota |
| Staff Anesthesiologist | July 1994 – June 1996 |
| Practical Reviews in Anesthesiology | July 1995 – June 1996 |
| Expert Reviewer | |
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE |
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| The Dance Health Alliance of Canada | Toronto, Ontario Canada |
| Member, Resources Committee | October 2018 – present |
| EDS Wellness | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Medical Advisory Board, Member | August 2017 – present |
| Director of Education | May 2018 – present |
| Director, Medical Advisory Board | May 2018-present |
| EDS Wisconsin | Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Medical Consultant | April 2017 – present |
| Chronic Pain Partners | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Medical Consultant | April 2017 – present |
PUBLICATIONS
- Bluestein LS. Pain Management in Patients with Hypermobility Disorders: Frequently Missed Causes of
Chronic Pain. Topics in Pain Management 2017: 32 (12); 1-10.
- Ziser A, Sorenson EJ, Bluestein LS, Ronan KP. Letter to the editor: Epidural injection of aztreonam.
Canadian Journal of Anesthesiology 1994; 41:553.
- Bluestein LS, Stinson LW, Wilson RM, Lenon RL. Evaluation of 51W89 for endotracheal intubation in
patients anesthetized with propofol and nitrous oxide. Anesthesiology 1993; 79:S920.
- Stinson LW, Bluestein LS, Brown DL, Lenon RL. Ankle block – two skin puncture technique. Anesth Analg
1993; 76:S418.
- Nordestgaard AG, Stapleford LA (Bluestein), Worthen N, et al. Contemporary management of amebic
liver abscess. The American Surgeon 1992; 58:315
PRESENTATIONS
- Stabilizing the mast cell to relieve pain and focal dystonia. Second Annual MCAS Workshop. Broomfield,
Colorado. April 2019.
- Management of persistent pain in the athlete with an emphasis on opioid alternatives. 31st Annual Sports
Medicine Symposium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. March 2019.
- Utilizing nutritional supplementation to stabilize the mast cell, relieving pain and focal dystonia; a case
report. Poster at the 16th Annual Scripps Supplements Conference. San Diego, California. January 2019.
- Let’s Talk About Pain Medicines. Wisconsin Health Literacy. Stevens Point, Wisconsin. December 2018.
- Stabilizing the mast cell to relieve pain and focal dystonia. Poster at the Global Pain Clinician Summit
- Academy of Integrative Pain Management. Boston, Massachusetts. November 2018.
- Pain 101: Why we hurt and what to do about it. Partners of WHA Convention, Stevens Point, Wisconsin,
October 2018.
- What every dancer and dance educator needs to know about hypermobility disorders. Healthy Dancer
Canada 10th Anniversary Conference, Toronto, Canada, September 2018.
- Joint mobility and longevity for the dancer. Presented to Lauridsen Ballet School. Torrance, California.
August 2018.
- Hypermobility in Dance: Asset AND Liability. Presented to Wausau Academy of Dance. Wausau,
Wisconsin July 2018.
- The hypermobile dancer and other at-risk communities. Presented to EDS Wellness. Online webinar.
July 2018.
- Using functional medicine to treat EDS and related disorders. Presented to EDS Wisconsin. Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. April 2018.
- The hypermobile dancer and other at-risk communities. Presented to EDS Wellness. Online webinar.
January 2018.
- Mobility for the dancer with a focus on longevity. Presented to the Milwaukee Ballet School. Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. June 2017.
- Five tips for managing persistent pain. Sponsored by EDS Wisconsin, Inc. Wausau, Wisconsin. May 2017.
- The Drug Abuse Epidemic: You can make a difference. Featured Speaker. University of Wisconsin
Stevens Point, Center for the Small City. The Small City Drug Abuse Epidemic, Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
April 2017.
- Evaluation of 51W89, a new neuromuscular blocking agent, for endotracheal in patients anesthetized with
propofol and nitrous oxide. American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, Washington DC,
October 1993.
- Ankle block – two skin puncture technique. Poster and scientific exhibit at the International Anesthesia
Research Society, 67th Congress, San Diego, California, March 1993.
MEMBERSHIPS
International Association for Dance Medicine and Science
The Dance Health Alliance of Canada
Performing Arts Medicine Association
Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine
Academy of Integrative Pain Management
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Professional Member – Hypermobility Syndromes Association
PERSONAL
| Birthplace | Torrance, California |
| Marital Status | Married with two children |
| Hobbies | Ballet, cooking, physical fitness |
| Additional Interests | Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and related disorders
Centrally Medicated Pain Syndromes Tarlov Cyst Integrative Pain Management Dance Medicine Patient Education and Wellness Physician Wellness
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