Dr. Karl Lautenschlager, MD

Dr. Karl Lautenschlager has been in practice for twelve years and is double board certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology. He grew up in a military family and is a graduate of Virginia Tech. After three years as a paramedic, he attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.Dr. Lautenschlager completed his internship and residency at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Combined with the National Naval Medical Center, he completed his pain medicine fellowship at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Lautenschlager is also a teacher of pain medicine. He instructs other professionals in various pain management techniques and procedures. His specialties include spinal cord stimulation, neuromodulation, and other related procedures for more complex pain cases that may not respond to traditional treatments. Dr. Lautenschlager enjoys being able to work with patients directly, making a difference in their lives to help them improve …and engage with their daily lives. He is grateful to bring his background in academic medicine and knowledge of current techniques to serve those dealing with chronic pain. He is also proud to be part of such a close-knit team of medical professionals who put their patients’ needs first.About Texas Pain ExpertsThe group has a combined experience of 45 years and countingOur group of highly trained physicians are all American board-certified Anesthesiologists with a sub-specialty certification in pain management. Alongside them, we have five highly skilled nurse practitioners who assist and provide compassionate patient care. Our providers know that you want to live life without the restraint of acute and chronic pain. They have the expertise to provide the very best treatment no matter your situation.In addition to years of experience and countless surgeries, our physicians provide tailored pain management strategies for their patients using the most up-to-date methods and cutting-edge technologies. An understanding of advanced techniques and compassion for patients has allowed our physicians the opportunity to bring hope to thousands of men and women struggling with pain.