Overall Patient Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars - 382 total ratings“The best way to come up with a treatment plan for a patient is to really listen, get to know them as a whole person, and ask the right questions.”
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. James Celestin thought about becoming a lawyer or a teacher while in college at Harvard University, but ultimately he kept coming back to medicine. “My parents were immigrants and they put a lot of emphasis on education when I was young,” he explains. “I thought about different careers, but I always wanted to do something that would have a positive and real impact on the lives of others.”
Dr. Celestin has a multidisciplinary training background which incorporates diverse fields such as anesthesiology, psychiatry, and interventional pain medicine, and he uses his skills to provide comprehensive care for all of his patients. According to Dr. Celestin, there has been a great deal of advancement in pain medicine over the last 10 years. “We’ve gained a lot of knowledge regarding the neuroscience of pain and this has led to different approaches and modalities for treatment.”
Some of the procedures Dr. Celestin performs in his practice range from epidural injections for back or neck pain to the percutaneous implantation of devices such as a spinal cord stimulator for patients for whom more invasive surgeries have already failed. “These days there are so many options we can offer and so much we can do for our patients who are suffering from pain, it makes it very exciting and rewarding to be a doctor in my field. I feel like I can really make a difference for the people I care for.”
Dr. Celestin believes that every patient he sees is unique and needs a singular approach. “Some patients may not want to have surgery, some people don’t want to have an injection; others are more interested in complementary and holistic treatments. The best way to come up with a treatment plan for a patient is to really listen, get to know them as a whole person, and ask the right questions.”
In his spare time, Dr. Celestin enjoys being with his family. He is also an avid reader, and enjoys running and has participated in two Boston marathons.
Star ratings are based on patient responses to 5 questions about the care they have received from their provider. Responses are measured on a scale of 1-5 and the average score is displayed in an easy to view, 5-star format. Learn more about how we measure our patient experience.
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This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I was delighted with the physician and the care he gave me. Very compassionate!
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Celestin is wonderful. He allows me to take a major part in all discussions about my needs and the timing of the procedures I get regularly.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
None
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Celestin always asks how I'm doing, what is going on with my health. Then we discuss options and he makes my life infinitely better when he treats my knees or back. I always know that he is doing his best for me and he encourages me to continue a healthy lifestyle and continue to make progress on my body. I can not stress enough how he has improved my life with his care and his concern for my well being. I have sent people to him that were In dire need of help and he has Improved their life as well.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Was very caring
This patient rated the doctor 4 out of 5 stars.
Dr Celestin was optimistic that the procedure would help and that encouraged me. It turns out he was right so I eagerly await my next 2 procedures!
This patient rated the doctor 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Seemed very rushed and I felt like I couldn't say anything about my concerns
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Great
Offices and Locations
Worcester Medical Center
Overview
Specialties
Physiatry
Clinical Interests
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - General
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Pain Medicine
Education
Medical Education: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Internship: Mount Auburn Hospital
Residency: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Fellowship: Brigham & Women's Hospital (Pain Medicine)
Languages Spoken
Creole
English
Haitian
Insurance
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