Brad S. Bootstaylor, MD, native of San Francisco, Calif, and practicing physician for over 25 years managing various aspects of patient bodily pain. Dr. Bootstaylor approaches care for his patients with sensitivity and understanding of their desire to “feel better” and “get better”. Dr. Bootstaylor’s ability to discuss medical treatment options for injured patients comes from his many years of patient care. As a Board-Certified Specialist performing invasive diagnostic procedures since completing Fellowship training in 1994, this provides insight into patient anxiety and concerns with injections. Dr. Bootstaylor is also Board Certified in Pain Management with the American Academy of Procedural Medicine (AAOPM). The procedures performed (e.g., epidural steroid injections, joint injections) are thoroughly reviewed, alleviating any fear from having the procedure. As a physician treating personal injury patients, the key to becoming better is understanding the cause of “pain” and personalizing the recommendations for treatment. The goal of achieving better health overall and alleviation of pain caused by accident, injury and normal life events is available to his many patients who “get better” and “feel better”