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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.

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.

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.

Eduardo Escorcia, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Austell, Canton, and Dallas, Georgia. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, with decades of experience and specialized training in advanced, cutting-edge pain treatments.

Dr. Escorcia earned his medical degree at Facultad de Medicina. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in anesthesiology at Cleveland Clinic. 

He also completed a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, and a fellowship in interventional pain medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Escorcia received top-quality training in anesthesiology at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He also has private practice experience from South Miami Hospital in South Miami, Florida, including comprehensive pain management.

When he's not in the office, Dr. Escorcia enjoys spending time with family and friends. He warmly welcomes his patients to Alliance Spine & Pain and enjoys caring for them.

Pallavi Gupta, MD, is an anesthesiologist at Alliance Spine & Pain, proudly serving the Austell and Dallas, Georgia, offices. She is double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management and prioritizes treating her patients with compassion and respect. 

Dr. Gupta earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. She then completed a Transitional Year Internship at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama.

Following this, she completed her residency in anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Jacksonville in Florida. Eager to gain new skills, Dr. Gupta went on to complete a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. 

Contributing to her accomplishments, Dr. Gupta is a member of several associations, including the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the North American Neuromodulation Society, and the Mayo Clinic Fellows Association. 

Demonstrating high-quality care to her patients, Dr. Gupta takes the time to include families and individuals in their treatment plans. Her patients describe her as communicative, personable, and reliable.

Dr. Gupta appreciates working alongside the team at Alliance Spine & Pain and looks forward to meeting the needs of new and current patients. 

Rod Duralde, MD, is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist and the managing partner of Pain Consultants of Atlanta, where he provides comprehensive care for patients in the office and surgery centers in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Fayetteville, and Stockbridge, Georgia. 

Born and raised in Atlanta, Dr. Duralde attended Woodward Academy before pursuing his undergraduate studies at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where he graduated Cum Laude. He then earned his medical doctorate from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

After completing his medical education, Dr. Duralde embarked on an impressive medical career, with a 12-year service in the United States Air Force. During his military tenure, he developed a strong foundation in health care while serving the country. Dr. Duralde then transitioned to private practice and has been recognized as a Top Doctor in The Atlanta Magazine for multiple years.

Dr. Duralde’s board certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Anesthesiology-Pain Medicine further demonstrate his commitment to providing excellent care. He maintains active membership in prestigious professional organizations such as the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Spine Intervention Society, which allows him to stay at the forefront of advancements in his field.

From minimally invasive procedures like epidural steroid injections to kyphoplasty, Dr. Duralde strives to provide his patients with exceptional care using modern techniques. He is now accepting new patients, ready to provide compassionate and effective treatment for those seeking pain relief and improved quality of life.

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. 

Mayson Callaway, MD, joined the Pain Consultants of Atlanta team in 2021, bringing his expertise in interventional pain medicine to the center’s locations in Stockbridge and the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr. Callaway specializes in vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty as well as spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and dorsal root ganglion stimulation. 

Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Dr. Callaway is a proud graduate of Woodward Academy. He pursued his undergraduate education at the University of Georgia in Athens, earning dual bachelor's degrees in German and genetics with honors. Following his undergraduate studies, he attended the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta to obtain his medical degree.

Dr. Callaway's medical journey continued with an internship in general surgery at the University of Colorado in Denver. He then completed his anesthesia residency at Emory University in Atlanta, where he served as chief resident. Building upon his knowledge and skills, he also pursued an interventional pain fellowship there.

With a commitment to providing exceptional care, Dr. Callaway is currently accepting new patients. He is dedicated to staying at the forefront of his field and maintaining the highest standards of practice. Dr. Callaway's double board certifications reflect his expertise and qualifications, ensuring that his patients receive the highest level of care.

Rod Duralde, MD, is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist and the managing partner of Pain Consultants of Atlanta, where he provides comprehensive care for patients in the office and surgery centers in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Fayetteville, and Stockbridge, Georgia. 

Born and raised in Atlanta, Dr. Duralde attended Woodward Academy before pursuing his undergraduate studies at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where he graduated Cum Laude. He then earned his medical doctorate from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

After completing his medical education, Dr. Duralde embarked on an impressive medical career, with a 12-year service in the United States Air Force. During his military tenure, he developed a strong foundation in health care while serving the country. Dr. Duralde then transitioned to private practice and has been recognized as a Top Doctor in The Atlanta Magazine for multiple years.

Dr. Duralde’s board certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Anesthesiology-Pain Medicine further demonstrate his commitment to providing excellent care. He maintains active membership in prestigious professional organizations such as the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Spine Intervention Society, which allows him to stay at the forefront of advancements in his field.

From minimally invasive procedures like epidural steroid injections to kyphoplasty, Dr. Duralde strives to provide his patients with exceptional care using modern techniques. He is now accepting new patients, ready to provide compassionate and effective treatment for those seeking pain relief and improved quality of life.

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. 

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. 

Dr. Ikenna Okpareke practices at the Douglasville and Cartersville locations and is board-certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain management. After earning his Doctorate in Medicine at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, Dr. Okpareke then completed an anesthesiology residency at the University of Chicago followed by a fellowship in chronic interventional pain management at the prestigious Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Okpareke then spent eight years practicing as an interventional pain specialist in Chicago before returning to Atlanta in 2022 to join Alliance Spine & Pain where he now serves on its Medical Executive Committee.

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.

Eduardo Escorcia, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain in Austell, Canton, and Dallas, Georgia. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, with decades of experience and specialized training in advanced, cutting-edge pain treatments.

Dr. Escorcia earned his medical degree at Facultad de Medicina. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in anesthesiology at Cleveland Clinic. 

He also completed a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, and a fellowship in interventional pain medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Escorcia received top-quality training in anesthesiology at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. He also has private practice experience from South Miami Hospital in South Miami, Florida, including comprehensive pain management.

When he's not in the office, Dr. Escorcia enjoys spending time with family and friends. He warmly welcomes his patients to Alliance Spine & Pain and enjoys caring for them.