Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. David Neckman practices at the Conyers, Covington, and Piedmont/Atlanta locations. Dr. Neckman graduated from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City where he also went on to complete a residency in anesthesiology and a pain medicine fellowship. He is double board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine in addition to being named an Atlanta magazine Top Doctor in 2022, and again in 2023. Dr. Neckman also serves on the Clinical Governance Committee for Piedmont Hospital as the interventional pain management representative and has practiced in the Atlanta area for 5 years.
Richard Gayles, MD, is a double board-certified specialist in anesthesiology and pain management and a nationally recognized leader in regenerative medicine. With a strong commitment to excellence and patient-centered care, Dr. Gayles practices at both the Piedmont/Atlanta and Douglasville, Georgia, locations of Alliance Spine & Pain.
Upon receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from the University of Michigan, Dr. Gayles went on to complete his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Michigan's School of Medicine.
Dr. Gayles furthered his training by completing an anesthesia residency at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland, and a specialized pain management fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Gayles' dedication to learning and expanding his horizons led him overseas to England, where he spent a year studying anesthesiology and critical care at the prestigious St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London as a visiting registrar.
At Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Gayles offers innovative treatments and individually customized care to each patient he sees. He is committed to collaborating closely with all providers and staff to ensure that every patient receives exceptional care, reaffirming his dedication to improving the quality of life for those he serves.
Andrew Kilday, MD, is a skilled anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Lawrenceville, Sandy Springs, and Covington, Georgia. He looks forward to serving patients in and around the community, providing them with excellent care.
Dr. Kilday graduated from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, with a degree in business management. Understanding his passion for people, he began his graduate studies at the University of Georgia, eventually earning his master’s in Public Health Policy and Management.
Taking his interest in healthcare globally, Dr. Kilday received his medical training at the University of Queensland’s Ochsner Medical School in Brisbane, Australia, and New Orleans, Louisiana. Relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Kilday completed both a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in interventional pain management at Emory University’s School of Medicine.
Dr. Kilday is board-certified in anesthesiology and board-eligible for interventional pain management. He looks forward to welcoming and treating patients at Alliance Spine & Pain.
Beata Grochowska, MD, is a double board-certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist with over seventeen years of experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and pain relief for all her patients, Dr. Grochowska sees patients at Alliance Spine & Pain in Piedmont/Atlanta and Austell, Georgia.
Dr. Grochowska obtained her medical degree from the Medical Academies of Bialystok and Lublin (UMB) in Poland, strategically located in the heart of Europe. It’s soon to be branded Medical Academy and is ranked as one of the top global universities.
She completed her residency at Mokotow Hospital in Warsaw, Poland, and at Emory University Hospitals in Atlanta, Georgia, after relocating to the United States.
Before joining Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Grochowska gained valuable experience working as Medical Director and Chief of Anesthesia Services at Perimeter Surgery Center in Atlanta, specializing in chronic low back pain, Postlaminectomy syndrome, Lumbar Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Sciatica, cervicogenic headache, CRPS, and Neuropathic Pain.
Her associations and memberships include American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM), American & Georgia Societies of Anesthesiologists, Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA), and European Society of Anesthesia (ESAIC).
David Gale, MD, is an interventional pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Cartersville and Marietta, Georgia.
A thought leader in Georgia, Dr. Gale has been instrumental in crafting Georgia state legislation regarding pain management. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and was previously the organization’s president.
Dr. Gale has a passion for pain management, practicing in the Atlanta area since 1997. He has been an Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor honoree for many years.
Dr. Gale earned his medical degree at Ohio State University before completing his residency as an active member of the United States Air Force at Wilford Hall Medical Center. For his fellowship, he studied at the University of Texas, San Antonio.
Double board-certified, Dr. Gale holds an additional subspecialty certificate from the American Board of Anesthesiology and maintains membership in several professional associations.
“I've been a patient of Dr. Gale's for over 20 years and have no plans to stop even though I live 2+ hours away. He is so gentle when performing an epidural, ablation, or any other treatment. You can't find anyone better.”
Dr. David Gale, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
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Rahul Kasan, PA-C
Physician Assistant 48.4 mi
5.0(22)
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Alliance Spine & Pain is a premier practice dedicated to providing real pain relief in its expansive network of offices in Austell, Augusta, Woodstock, Atlanta, Marietta, Conyers, Lawrenceville, Jasper, Cartersville, Dallas, Suwanee, Covington, Carrollton, Canton, Sandy Springs, Douglasville, Peachtree City, and Roswell, Georgia.
Every patient receives personalized care and attention from a best-in-class group of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, behavioral health specialists, patient concierges, and physician referral and leadership teams.
They all work together to achieve one mission: discovering the root cause of a person’s pain and achieving substantial pain relief with innovative treatments.
As leaders in the field of pain management, Alliance Spine & Pain is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The providers have years of experience using diagnostics to precisely target the nerves responsible for pain, then performing safe, successful, minimally invasive procedures that ease the pain.
The specialists offer a vast array of advanced interventional treatments, including nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and kyphoplasty. They’re also experts in regenerative medicine techniques, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) therapy.
Since Alliance Spine & Pain targets the root cause, patients can achieve optimal relief for nearly any type of pain in just about any part of their body. That includes, but isn’t limited to back, neck, knee, hip, leg, arm, and shoulder pain.
They also specialize in conditions causing chronic pain that seldom respond to conventional medical care, such as diabetic pain, sciatica, radiculopathy, and spinal stenosis.
Alliance Spine & Pain works together with each person, helping them find the treatment they need to stay active and enjoy a fulfilling life. To learn more about the extensive state-of-the-art therapies or to schedule an appointment, call the nearest office or book an appointment online today.
Allen Hord, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist at two Alliance Spine & Pain locations in Atlanta and Sandy Springs, Georgia. As the medical director, Dr. Hord holds a wealth of experience in interventional pain techniques, providing pain management services for over 30 years.
Dr. Hord has been practicing medicine, teaching, and researching for over 16 years. He has dedicated his professional life to advancing the field of pain medicine as well as developing the skills of future professionals.
With his extensive training and knowledge, he was grateful to have served as the Chief Medical Officer at Alliance Spine & Pain from 2013-2018. He is currently serving as the Medical Director at the practice.
Dr. Hord is considered a pioneer in interventional pain management, highly regarded by his peers and patients alike as an expert in pain medicine. He is not only a physician but a clinical researcher, educator, and philanthropist. He was honored by the Atlanta Magazine as one of the “Top Doctors” in 2022.
He specializes in treatments like radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, epidural steroid injections, facet and medial branch blocks, as well as sympathetic nerve blocks.
His philanthropic work includes serving on the board of directors for Flying Doctors of America and organizing medical mission trips in Central and South America and Asia.
“Dr. Hord took his time, asked a lot of pertinent questions and explained situation thoroughly and in a way I could understand. Then we reviewed different option and zeroed on on what was best for me. I felt as though he prepared well for my visit and therefore very productive.”
Dr. Allen Hord, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
5.0(19)
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Dr. Shawn Cable, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 48.4 mi
4.87(31)
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Christopher Cable, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologistand pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Atlanta, Woodstock, and Jasper, Georgia. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine.
He takes a comprehensive approach to pain management, offering rehabilitation, physical therapy, minimally invasive procedures, and many other services.
Dr. Cable earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed an anesthesiology residency and a pain management fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
He also completed an internship in emergency medicine at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, and a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Florida Health Science Center Jacksonville.
Before joining Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Cable founded and owned a private practice. He has extensive experience treating degenerative spine conditions, neurological pain syndrome, arthritic conditions, and numerous other pain disorders.
Dr. Cable takes continuing education classes to maintain his advanced medical credentials. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) and the Spine Intervention Society (SIS).
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Cable enjoys scuba diving, playing his acoustic guitar, photography, playing tennis, and traveling with his family.
He warmly welcomes patients to Alliance Spine & Pain and enjoys helping them live pain-free lives.
Mark Stewart, MD, is a reputable anesthesiologist at Alliance Spine & Pain, serving the Augusta, Georgia, office. With over 30 years of experience in anesthesiology and pain management, Dr. Stewart shares his passion for providing health care with his team.
He specializes in minimally invasive pain relief, including epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency treatments, sympathetic nerve blocks, facet blocks, sacroiliac blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, and many others.
Dr. Stewart began his education at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. He continued his training at the same medical school, completing his residency in anesthesiology in 1989 and a fellowship in pain management in 2006. He is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
He is also a member of the Richmond County Medical Society, the Medical Association of Georgia, the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the International Spine Intervention Society.
Dr. Stewart enjoys participating in research, contributing to many projects and multiple presentations at medical conferences, such as “The Jehovah’s Witness in Anesthesia” and “Neuropathic Pain: History, Current Concepts, and New Horizons.”
Dr. Stewart prioritizes providing personalized care to his patients needing pain management. He looks forward to getting to know new patients in and around Augusta and continuing to work alongside the Alliance Spine & Pain team.
“I have been seeing Dr Stewart and his team for quite some time. I love all of them and they always hear me when describing where my pain is. I cannot imagine going anywhere else and I highly recommend anyone going to see Dr Stewart.”
Dr. Mark Stewart, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
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(34)
Dr. Scott Masson, DO
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 48.4 mi
4.82(34)
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist Scott Masson, DO, adeptly treats all areas of pain at Alliance Spine & Pain in Canton, Woodstock, and Cumming, Georgia. He uses compassionate, targeted pain relief to help patients restore their quality of life and engage in the activities they love most without discomfort.
Dr. Masson earned his medical degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He then completed his residency at Oakland University William Beaumont Hospital in Rochester, Michigan. Following this, he became chief interventional pain management fellow at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Throughout his career, Dr. Masson has accumulated rich experience in his field. He has received specialty training in minimally invasive spine procedures and spinal cord stimulation, contributed as a lead author on a publication in the Interventional Pain Management journal, and received training under world-renowned physician Salim Hayek, MD.
In his current role, Dr. Masson routinely assists patients using advanced procedures like spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, intrathecal pumps, and the Intracept® Procedure.
Dr. Masson looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Alliance Spine & Pain.
Arun Joseph, MD, is a seasoned pain management physician at Alliance Spine & Pain in Marietta & Sandy Springs, Georgia. Dr. Joseph brings over a decade of experience in providing exceptional care to patients suffering from various pain conditions.
Dr. Joseph earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He further honed his expertise by completing a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Committed to advancing his knowledge and skills, Dr. Joseph pursued a fellowship in interventional pain medicine at the same university, where he gained specialized training in the most advanced techniques for pain management.
Board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr. Joseph is dedicated to delivering comprehensive and personalized care to his patients. His extensive training and experience enable him to diagnose and treat a wide range of pain conditions using state-of-the-art techniques.
Dr. Joseph is passionate about staying current with the latest advancements in pain management and anesthesiology to provide the best possible outcomes for his patients. He believes in a patient-centered approach, fostering trust and collaboration to develop effective treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs.
At Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Joseph helps patients regain control of their lives by alleviating pain and improving overall well-being. If you're experiencing chronic pain and seeking expert care, schedule a consultation with Dr. Joseph today.
Geum Yeon (Michelle) Sim, MD is a fellowship-trained interventional pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain's Augusta, Georgia location. Dr. Sim's mission is to utilize her outstanding training to provide comprehensive, cutting-edge pain management services to her patients.
Dr. Sim completed her undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. She then went on to earn her medical degree from Ewha Woman's University in Seoul, South Korea. Afterward, Dr. Sim completed a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, where she also served as the Chief Resident, followed by a pain medicine fellowship at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sim or another member of the team at Alliance Spine & Pain, call the nearest office or request one using the online booking feature today. She looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to the practice.
“Dr Sim was empathetic and well versed in my prior history, which was unexpected. She listened, asked appropriate questions then provided thoughtful feedback.
I feel as if I am on a path to recovery rather than just enduring the pain.”
Geum Yeon Sim
Pain Medicine Physician
1080 South Lumpkin Campground Road
Unit 300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
5.0(15)
4.87
(31)
Dr. Shawn Cable, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 48.9 mi
Christopher Cable, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologistand pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Atlanta, Woodstock, and Jasper, Georgia. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine.
He takes a comprehensive approach to pain management, offering rehabilitation, physical therapy, minimally invasive procedures, and many other services.
Dr. Cable earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed an anesthesiology residency and a pain management fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
He also completed an internship in emergency medicine at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, and a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Florida Health Science Center Jacksonville.
Before joining Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Cable founded and owned a private practice. He has extensive experience treating degenerative spine conditions, neurological pain syndrome, arthritic conditions, and numerous other pain disorders.
Dr. Cable takes continuing education classes to maintain his advanced medical credentials. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) and the Spine Intervention Society (SIS).
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Cable enjoys scuba diving, playing his acoustic guitar, photography, playing tennis, and traveling with his family.
He warmly welcomes patients to Alliance Spine & Pain and enjoys helping them live pain-free lives.
Board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist Scott Masson, DO, adeptly treats all areas of pain at Alliance Spine & Pain in Canton, Woodstock, and Cumming, Georgia. He uses compassionate, targeted pain relief to help patients restore their quality of life and engage in the activities they love most without discomfort.
Dr. Masson earned his medical degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He then completed his residency at Oakland University William Beaumont Hospital in Rochester, Michigan. Following this, he became chief interventional pain management fellow at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Throughout his career, Dr. Masson has accumulated rich experience in his field. He has received specialty training in minimally invasive spine procedures and spinal cord stimulation, contributed as a lead author on a publication in the Interventional Pain Management journal, and received training under world-renowned physician Salim Hayek, MD.
In his current role, Dr. Masson routinely assists patients using advanced procedures like spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, intrathecal pumps, and the Intracept® Procedure.
Dr. Masson looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Alliance Spine & Pain.
