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By empowering people to initiate a conversation prior to surgery regarding their pain control options, we hope to reduce the incidence of narcotic addiction and all of the unfortunate consequences that surround it.
Kristi Funk
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Kristi Funk
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: September 22
Surgeon
Santa Monica
California
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