About Dr. Geller
Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
1996, recertified 2004-2015, recertified 2016-2026
November 2015 Recertification Test Total Score 603 (Passing score 400)
Recertification test scores
Pain Management, Ethics, Patient Safety score; 9.2 (mean 8.0 for U.S.A.)
Nerve and Muscle Disorders, EMG score; 9.1 (mean 8.1 for U.S.A.)
Musculoskeletal, Industrial Medicine score; 8.8 (mean 8.2 for U.S.A.)
Diplomate, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine/Peripheral Neurology,
1997, chose not to recertify
Diplomate, American Board of Pain Medicine,
1999, chose not to recertify
How many years has Dr. Geller been practicing?
Patients need to understand that it is not Dr. Geller's 25+ years of treating patients that is of greatest importance. Rather, it is Dr. Geller's commitment to safety through constant, daily study on behalf of maximal patient care that is of greatest importance.
Where did Dr. Geller train?
Dr. Geller graduated with highest honors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1991. At that time, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine was ranked #3 of the entire United States medical schools.
Dr. Geller completed his residency training at Tufts University – New England Medical Center. Tufts was affiliated with Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, now Harvard School of Medicine.
Did Dr. Geller pass all of his medical school board examinations?
Dr. Geller passed all board examinations with no need for repeat testing and with scoring in the top percentiles. National board test scores:
91st percentile Medicine
94th percentile Surgery
97th percentile Psychiatry
Which American Board specialty boards did Dr. Geller pass rigorous objective examinations to certify?
As with any medical profession, intensive training and study are required for any physician to achieve maximal ability to deliver safe and effective care. Expertise is more likely to be reflected by American Board specialty training.
Dr. Geller triple board certified by the American Board of Pain Medicine (1999-2009 chose not to recertify), the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine / EMG / Peripheral Neurology (1997-2007 chose not to recertify), and the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1996-December 31, 2026; recertification test 2015 Total Score 603 (Passing Score 400).
The board exam for the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine / Peripheral Neurology is a three part and two day written, video, and intense oral examination. Diplomats who board certify objectively declare skills in comprehensive pain evaluation and diagnosis to achieve the highest quality individualized safe and effective treatment.
Where did Dr. Geller complete his undergraduate training?
Dr. Geller graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, and Sigma Xi from the University of Pittsburgh as a Provost Scholarship recipient with a degree in biology and minors in neuroscience, chemistry, math, and English.
Dr. Geller was also valedictorian and human genetics teaching associate at Semester at Sea amongst approximately 500 students from Harvard, Stanford, Tufts, and other universities across the United States.
What are Dr. Geller's academic teaching positions to help train junior physicians?
Dr. Geller currently serves as Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine - New England Medical Center.
Dr. Geller also taught clinical neuropharmacology as assistant professor of pharmacy for Northeastern School of Pharmacy in Boston.
Dr. Geller also served as Clinical Instructor for Dartmouth School of Medicine.
Is Dr. Geller affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Geller is on medical staff at both St. Joseph's Hospital and Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua NH.
Where has Dr. Geller published?
Dr. Geller has published in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine (JAMA Internal Medicine), Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Archives of Internal Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, American Family Physician, Consultant, Clinical Geriatrics, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine.
Has Dr. Geller published any articles to objectively support his national leadership role in pain management?
Dr. Geller has published articles since 1997 and a chapter in a major textbook in 2000. Most recently since 2010, Dr. Geller has published ten articles to help teach his pain management colleagues;
Geller AS. Patient and Public Safety Maximized by Rapid Opioid Taper, JAMA Internal Medicine. 2017 Jun 1;177(6):895-6.
Geller AS. Opioid therapy and sleep apnea. Cleve Clin J Med. 2017 Feb;84(2):91-4.
Geller AS. Opioid dependence is not addiction and "tolerance" declares addiction. JAMA Internal Med.2013 Apr 8;173(7):595-6.
Geller AS. Benzodiazepine oncogenesis as mediated via diminished restorative sleep effected sympathoadrenal activation. Mayo Clin Proc. 2012 Oct;87(10):1034-5.
Geller AS. Clinician identification of appropriate long-term opioid candidacy. Arch Intern Med. 2012 July 23;172(14):113-4.
Geller AS. Opioid potency, nerve blocks, and acetaminophen. Consultant. 2011 Oct. 5.
http://www.consultant360.com/content/chronic-pain-control-what%E2%80%99s-
adequate%E2%80%94and-appropriate-10-questions-physicians-often-ask#comment-25
Geller AS. Full time work for objective selection of long-term opioid efficacy. Ann Intern Med. 2011 Oct. 2.
http://www.annals.org/content/155/5/325.full/reply#annintmed_el_127305
Geller AS. Premature Discard of Proton Pump Inhibitors - Possible Osteoporosis vs. Enhanced GI Bleed, Adenocarcinoma Efficacy. Mayo Clin Proc. 2011 Sept;86(9): 916.
Geller AS. High morphine opioid dose ventilatory mortality avoidable. JAMA. 2011 July 27;306(4):379.
Geller AS. Correcting several oversimplifications of chronic opioid therapy, Arch Intern Med. 2011 Mar 28;171(6):597.
Geller AS. Appropriate discard of “best” practice guidelines for acute low back pain. Arch Intern Med. 2010 Jun 28;170(12):1087-8.
Geller AS. Rational opioid prescribing to minimize iatrogenic addiction. Clinical Geriatrics, 2010 Sept;18(8):online exclusive publication as Special Commentary http://www.clinicalgeriatrics.com/articles/Rational-Opioid-Prescribing-Minimize-Iatrogenic-Addiction
Geller AS. Treating anxiety disorder in an older woman. Clinical Geriatrics. 2010 May 2010;18(5):11.
Where has Dr. Geller lectured other physicians interested in learning pain management?
Dr. Geller has accepted invitation as guest lecturer to departments of neurosurgery, orthopedics, neurology, internal medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
He has lectured at New England Medical Center, the New Hampshire Academy of Family Physicians, St. Joseph's Hospital, Concord Hospital, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Youville Hospital/Beth Israel Hospital neurologists, Jamaica Plains Veteran's Administration Hospital, New England Rehabilitation Hospital, New England Sinai Hospital, and other healthcare institutions.
Will I be seen by Dr. Geller or a different clinician?
Dr. Geller sees 100% of patients himself, 100% of office visits.
Dr. Geller recognizes that optimal care requires dedicating time to each patient to listen to their needs as well as to monitor for safety of continued offering of opioids if the patient requests this option. If problems occur with opioids then rapid recognition and treatment markedly improves patient care.
Also, dedicating time allows patients to appreciate Dr. Geller's sincerity such that patients can be open and honest regarding confidence and concerns with their care. This helps diminish anxiety which further decreases pain.
What is Dr. Geller's philosophy of being a physician?
Dr. Geller's philosophy of being a medical doctor is treating every patient as if that person was his parent or child.
Every single patient must receive the highest quality of safe care.
What patient populations does Dr. Geller treat?
Dr. Geller specializes in the treatment of chronic back pain, chronic neck pain, and shoulder pain. Many patients suffer from diffuse pain at many sites, a diagnosis known as fibromyalgia, also treated by Dr. Geller.
How can I schedule to be evaluated for pain management with Dr. Geller?
Dr. Geller’s office in Nashua can be contacted at 603-233-6317.
