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Kewei Yu, MD, PhD, is a highly respected, board-certified neurologist and interventional pain specialist at Atlantic Advanced Spine and Neurology Institute in Bethlehem, Lilburn, and Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Yu has over 25 years of experience diagnosing and treating complex pain conditions and neurological disorders. As the founder of one of Johns Creek's leading interventional pain and neurology clinics, Dr. Yu is committed to helping patients achieve relief through personalized, evidence-based care. 

Dr. Yu's medical journey began in Shanghai, China, where he earned his medical degree from the Second Medical University and completed a PhD in medical science in 1999. After moving to the U.S. in 2002, he pursued neuropathic pain research at Yale School of Medicine, followed by internship training at Prince George's Hospital Center and dual residency programs in Anesthesiology and Neurology at UF Health Shands Hospital. He completed his fellowship in pain management at Alabama Orthopedic Spine & Sports Medicine Associates, training under some of the field's top experts.

Dr. Yu is triple board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), the American Board of Pain Management (ABPM), and the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians (ABIPP). He uses a multidisciplinary approach that may include medication management, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, acupuncture, and advanced diagnostics like EMG/NCS, EEG, and autonomic studies to treat conditions such as chronic pain, headaches, neuropathy, and more.

Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Dr. Yu is known for his clear communication, compassionate bedside manner, and dedication to patient education. His goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their health.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Yu enjoys traveling with his family, reading, and performing Shaoxing opera.

Ms. Wang is a certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 4 years of experience as a nurse practitioner and more than 20 years of experience as a registered nurse in providing quality healthcare to patients of all ages. As a dedicated healthcare professional, her primary goal is to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care and attention they need.

She received the Masters of Science in Nursing degree from University of Phoenix, where she gained the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive patient care. 

She is passionate about working with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans that are tailored to their unique needs and preferences. She believes in treating the whole person, taking into consideration their physical, emotional, and social well-being. She also believes that patient education and disease prevention are crucial aspects of healthcare, and takes the time to explain medical conditions and treatments in a way that is easy to understand.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

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. 

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.

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).

Vincent Galan, MD, MBA, DABPM, is an esteemed and board-certified anesthesiologist, as well as CEO and medical director of Pain Care, LLC, located in Stockbridge, Lawrenceville, Newnan & Johns Creek, GA. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Galan holds an impressive five board certifications.

He is board-certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesia, the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians (ABIPP), the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and holds the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) Subspecialty Certification in Pain Management. 

Dr. Galan is also president of the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. In addition, he held the distinguished position of director of the Pain Center at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia, from 1990 until 2008, when he left to start Pain Care, LLC.

After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1984, Dr. Galan began practicing in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. On the cutting-edge of the pain management industry, he is constantly researching new treatments and devices to care for his patients who are suffering from chronic pain.

Chronic back pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), neuropathy, and joint pain are just a few types of pain Dr. Galan treats with evidence-based devices, such as the Nevro® spinal cord stimulation system, the Stimwave neurostimulator, Medtronic pain relief devices, the minimally invasive Vertiflex® procedure, and the Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Galan has contributed to the examination and test writing processes for three national pain organizations. 

He completed his pain fellowship at Downstate Medical Center – SUNY in Brooklyn, New York, and trained under renowned anesthesiologist Dr. P. P. Raj, professor of anesthesia at the University of Texas, at Hermann Hospital, University of Texas, in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Galan has also served on the members’ committee of the Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors and has presented at annual meetings for the Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care, the American Pain Society, the American Society of Pain Physicians Annual Meeting, the North American Neuromodulation Society, and more.

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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. 

Georgia Pain Management in Woodstock, Georgia, offers nonsurgical relief from acute and chronic pain to people of all ages. 

James Ellner, MD, is an experienced, board-certified interventional pain management expert who understands that pain is a physical and emotional block to healing, and he makes unwavering patient care the focus of his practice.

Pain often persists despite careful treatment, making chronic pain management difficult for patients and their physicians. Chronic pain also increases the risk of physical disability, drug dependence, and psychosocial dysfunction.

Interventional treatments form the basis of all patient care at Georgia Pain Management. These approaches use minimally invasive methods that interfere with pain signal transmission within the body. 

Interventional pain management lessens the need for surgery and enables patients to return to normal life.

The wide-ranging conditions the team at Georgia Pain Management treats include causes of back and neck pain like herniated discs, sciatica, and spinal stenosis, and nerve-related problems such as diabetic neuropathy. 

Interventions include epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency neurotomy, percutaneous cervical disc nucleoplasty, and spinal cord stimulation, including cutting-edge HF10 spinal cord stimulators. Procedures take place at the state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center on-site.

Dr. Ellner treats all of his patients with respect and compassion, aiming to see them quickly so they can begin healing. Call Georgia Pain Management today or book an appointment online to benefit from his expertise.

Dr. Ellner is passionate about the time he spends with his three sons. When Dr. Ellner is not participating in his sons' sports and scouting activities, you might find him on the tennis court.  He also likes to travel and ski.  He will always be a die-hard New York Yankees fan.

Kewei Yu, MD, PhD, is a highly respected, board-certified neurologist and interventional pain specialist at Atlantic Advanced Spine and Neurology Institute in Bethlehem, Lilburn, and Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Yu has over 25 years of experience diagnosing and treating complex pain conditions and neurological disorders. As the founder of one of Johns Creek's leading interventional pain and neurology clinics, Dr. Yu is committed to helping patients achieve relief through personalized, evidence-based care. 

Dr. Yu's medical journey began in Shanghai, China, where he earned his medical degree from the Second Medical University and completed a PhD in medical science in 1999. After moving to the U.S. in 2002, he pursued neuropathic pain research at Yale School of Medicine, followed by internship training at Prince George's Hospital Center and dual residency programs in Anesthesiology and Neurology at UF Health Shands Hospital. He completed his fellowship in pain management at Alabama Orthopedic Spine & Sports Medicine Associates, training under some of the field's top experts.

Dr. Yu is triple board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), the American Board of Pain Management (ABPM), and the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians (ABIPP). He uses a multidisciplinary approach that may include medication management, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, acupuncture, and advanced diagnostics like EMG/NCS, EEG, and autonomic studies to treat conditions such as chronic pain, headaches, neuropathy, and more.

Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Dr. Yu is known for his clear communication, compassionate bedside manner, and dedication to patient education. His goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their health.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Yu enjoys traveling with his family, reading, and performing Shaoxing opera.

Ms. Wang is a certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 4 years of experience as a nurse practitioner and more than 20 years of experience as a registered nurse in providing quality healthcare to patients of all ages. As a dedicated healthcare professional, her primary goal is to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care and attention they need.

She received the Masters of Science in Nursing degree from University of Phoenix, where she gained the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive patient care. 

She is passionate about working with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans that are tailored to their unique needs and preferences. She believes in treating the whole person, taking into consideration their physical, emotional, and social well-being. She also believes that patient education and disease prevention are crucial aspects of healthcare, and takes the time to explain medical conditions and treatments in a way that is easy to understand.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

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.

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.

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. 

Vincent Galan, MD, MBA, DABPM, is an esteemed and board-certified anesthesiologist, as well as CEO and medical director of Pain Care, LLC, located in Stockbridge, Lawrenceville, Newnan & Johns Creek, GA. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Galan holds an impressive five board certifications.

He is board-certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesia, the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM), the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians (ABIPP), the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), and holds the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) Subspecialty Certification in Pain Management. 

Dr. Galan is also president of the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. In addition, he held the distinguished position of director of the Pain Center at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia, from 1990 until 2008, when he left to start Pain Care, LLC.

After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1984, Dr. Galan began practicing in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. On the cutting-edge of the pain management industry, he is constantly researching new treatments and devices to care for his patients who are suffering from chronic pain.

Chronic back pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), neuropathy, and joint pain are just a few types of pain Dr. Galan treats with evidence-based devices, such as the Nevro® spinal cord stimulation system, the Stimwave neurostimulator, Medtronic pain relief devices, the minimally invasive Vertiflex® procedure, and the Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Galan has contributed to the examination and test writing processes for three national pain organizations. 

He completed his pain fellowship at Downstate Medical Center – SUNY in Brooklyn, New York, and trained under renowned anesthesiologist Dr. P. P. Raj, professor of anesthesia at the University of Texas, at Hermann Hospital, University of Texas, in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Galan has also served on the members’ committee of the Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors and has presented at annual meetings for the Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care, the American Pain Society, the American Society of Pain Physicians Annual Meeting, the North American Neuromodulation Society, and more.

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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. 

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.