HMC Family Physiatry Opens at Holyoke Medical Center
HOLYOKE — HMC Family Physiatry, located at 3640 Main St., Suite 204, in Springfield, opened on Nov. 3. The office is currently scheduling appointments and accepting new patients.
Physiatry, or physical medicine and rehabilitation, treats patients with illnesses and injuries that impact mobility and day-to-day functioning with non-surgical treatments. Led by Dr. Paul Azimov, HMC Family Physiatry provides care for patients with chronic pain and rehabilitation needs. Common conditions that may warrant a referral to the family physiatry team include joint problems, spinal disorders, headaches, and acute pain.
“We are excited to bring this new service to Holyoke Medical Center. Dr. Azimov and his team bring knowledge and expertise that will be an asset to the HMC community and will have a positive influence on the health and well-being of our patients,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems.
Azimov completed a bachelor’s degree from Wilkes University in Pennsylvania before completing a doctor of osteopathy degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania and has been serving patients in Western Mass. since 2005.
“My goal as a physiatrist is to improve the quality of life for my patients. We care for every patient as a unique individual, knowing that treatments work differently for each person,” Azimov said. “What I want patients to know is that I will do everything that is within my power to help them.”
Troy Chilson, PA-C, will join Azimov at HMC Family Physiatry. He completed a master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Springfield College and has been practicing in the area since 2007. His experience includes physiatry, orthopedics, urgent care, and emergency medicine.
“We really do a good job at looking at the whole person to identify where their pain is coming from, to get to the root cause of what the problem is and not just mask it with medication,” Chilson said.