Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Brian M. Ilfeld

Anesthesiology
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
Expertise in
2
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Brian Ilfeld is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Ilfeld is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Phantom Limb Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 164 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials.

Specialties

Anesthesiology

Licenses

Anesthesiology in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

9 Clinical Trials

Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Blocks to Treat Pain Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Blocks to Treat Pain Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Active Bupivacaine 0.25% via an Erector Spinae Plane Perineural Catheter
Study Phase: Phase 4
Improving Postamputation Functioning by Decreasing Phantom Limb Pain and Opioid Use With Perioperative Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks: A Multicenter RCT
Improving Postamputation Functioning by Decreasing Phantom Limb Pain and Opioid Use With Perioperative Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks: A Multicenter RCT
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Bupivacaine
Study Phase: Phase 4
Treatment of Post-Operative Pain Following Orthopedic Surgery With SPRINT® Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System in a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Treatment of Post-Operative Pain Following Orthopedic Surgery With SPRINT® Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System in a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 27, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Analgesia and Improving Incentive Spirometry Following Traumatic Rib Fractures
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Analgesia and Improving Incentive Spirometry Following Traumatic Rib Fractures
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 12, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
Cryoanalgesia to Treat Post-Amputation Phantom Limb Pain: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Definitive Human Subjects Clinical Trial
Cryoanalgesia to Treat Post-Amputation Phantom Limb Pain: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Definitive Human Subjects Clinical Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 17, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective, Comparative Effectiveness Randomized Controlled Trial of SPR Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) Therapy for the Treatment of Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Utilizing Preoperative Lead Placement
A Prospective, Comparative Effectiveness Randomized Controlled Trial of SPR Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) Therapy for the Treatment of Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Utilizing Preoperative Lead Placement
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 12, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Non-Pharmacologic Alternative for the Treatment of Postoperative Pain
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Non-Pharmacologic Alternative for the Treatment of Postoperative Pain
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 18, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Pilot Study of the SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System for the Treatment of Post-Amputation Pain
A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Pilot Study of the SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System for the Treatment of Post-Amputation Pain
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 26, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective Case Series Study of SPR Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) Therapy for the Treatment of Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Utilizing Preoperative Lead Placement
A Prospective Case Series Study of SPR Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) Therapy for the Treatment of Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Utilizing Preoperative Lead Placement
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 04, 2018
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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164 Total Publications

In Reply to "Integrated local anesthetic delivery with peripheral nerve stimulation using perineural catheter: A welcome extension of prior findings".
In Reply to "Integrated local anesthetic delivery with peripheral nerve stimulation using perineural catheter: A welcome extension of prior findings".
Journal: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine
Published: August 13, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian M. Ilfeld is classified as an Elite expert for Phantom Limb Pain, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brian M. Ilfeld specialize in?

While Dr. Brian M. Ilfeld is a Anesthesiology, they have specific expertise in Phantom Limb Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Anesthesiology.

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Yes. Dr. Brian M. Ilfeld has published 164 articles and abstracts on conditions like Phantom Limb Pain. You can view a list of Dr. Brian M. Ilfeld's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Brian M. Ilfeld accepts most major insurance plans, including Health Net. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-926-8273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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