Hi. I am sorry about your friend. Has he seen a pain management doctor? What about a neurologist? For me all the internists I have seen have been clueless in terms of treatment. I know others here have had better luck here. I don't know a doctor off hand in that area. I will say my best pain management doctor who was better then major places like Cleveland Clinic was at a teaching hospital. I got that suggestion from here. I did not see a student but the director. I would see if he has a teaching hospital in his area and call the dept he is looking for and explain a little of what he is looking for. You are a good friend to care so much