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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. 

Jorge Alvear, MD, is a board-certified specialist in pain management and anesthesiology who provides exceptional care at Alliance Spine & Pain Management in its Augusta, Georgia location.

Originally from Miami, Florida, Dr. Alvear's impressive educational background includes a degree in microbiology from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious George Washington University Medical School in Washington, D.C., where he also completed his anesthesiology residency. To further hone his expertise, Dr. Alvear pursued a fellowship in pain management at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

With a deep commitment to alleviating pain and improving patient quality of life, Dr. Alvear combines his extensive knowledge and compassionate approach to deliver personalized treatment plans. His proficiency in the latest pain management techniques and anesthesiology practices ensures that patients receive the highest standard of care. 

Whether addressing chronic pain or providing advanced anesthetic solutions, Dr. Alvear's dedication to patient well-being is evident in every aspect of his practice at Alliance Spine & Pain.

Preetesh Patel, MD, is an innovative pain medicine specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Johns Creek and Sandy Springs, Georgia, and is board-certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. He is an expert in a variety of minimally invasive treatments. 

Dr. Patel received his medical degree from the Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia, and moved to Atlanta for his residency at Emory University. Interested in diversifying his experience and repertoire of techniques, Dr. Patel completed a fellowship at the prestigious University of California, San Diego.

With over 15 years of experience in pain management, Dr. Patel is an expert in his field and specializes in various treatments. Those treatments include epidural steroid injections, selective nerve root injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, ganglion blocks, and kyphoplasty. Additionally, Dr. Patel actively advocates for solutions to opioid addiction and speaks at many conferences and events to promote awareness. 

Dr. Patel enjoys cycling, photography, traveling, racing cars, and listening to music when not caring for his patients. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

Christopher Cable, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and 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.