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.
Shahnaz Bari, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist at two of the Alliance Spine & Pain locations in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Bari also holds certification in internal medicine and treats adults of all ages with personalized care.
Dr. Bari graduated from Jinnah Sindh Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan. After completing her education, she pursued further training, completing internships in internal medicine and genitourinary surgery at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center and Dow Medical College.
In addition, Dr. Bari has completed specialized training in anesthesiology at the Medical College of Georgia, internal medicine at Prince George’s Hospital, as well as cardiac anesthesia at the University of Alabama. She also completed fellowships in pain medicine at California State University, Sacramento, and regional anesthesia at the Virginia Mason Medical Center.
She has over 31 years of experience in medicine and received extensive training in pain conditions, allowing her to provide comprehensive treatment to fulfill your wellness needs.
Prior to joining Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Bari owned her own practice for 10 years. She's held a variety of positions during her career, including assistant professor in anesthesiology at the Medical College of Georgia and Emory Healthcare.
Her professional memberships include the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
“Dr. Bari retired. I saw Dr. Jeorge Alvear for the first time. He was very patient and seemed to genuinely care about my level of pain. He gave me new suggestions and a new plan of action. I’m very pleased so far.”
Dr. Shahnaz Bari, MD
Pain Medicine Physician
3400 Chapel Hill Road
Suite 101
Douglasville, GA 30135
5.0(17)
5.0
(18)
Dr. David Gale, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 15.6 mi
5.0(18)
3400 Chapel Hill Road
Suite 101
Douglasville, GA 30135
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.
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.
“I was seen on time, and met the assistant Kristen, who was a 5 star person. She was kind, smiling, and so nice.
As a first time patient with Dr. Masson I was impressed that he had knowledge of my history and background and readily knew what was wrong. He came up with a diagnosis and a procedure to be done in the future and helped my with an Rx. This was on my first visit. It is the first time in 2 years that someone has actually diagnosed, set up a schedule for me and prescribed a script on the first visit.
I returned to my car in tears of happiness that someone is willing to help me.
I highly recommend Dr. Masson”
Dr. Scott Masson, DO
Pain Medicine Physician
3400 Chapel Hill Road
Suite 101
Douglasville, GA 30135
4.8(30)
4.94
(19)
Dr. Rhee Miller, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 15.6 mi
4.94(19)
3400 Chapel Hill Road
Suite 101
Douglasville, GA 30135
Dr. Rhee Miller practices in our Conyers, Covington, and Peachtree City locations, and received her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia before completing an anesthesiology residency at Emory University. Board certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain management, Dr. Miller specializes in spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion stimulation as well as the Vertiflex™ procedure plus she is a member of The Society of Women Innovators in Pain Management, the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), and the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (GSIPP). With more than 15 years of combined experience in interventional pain and anesthesiology, Dr. Miller uses her unique experience to offer patients a variety of options to treat their pain.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Dedicated pain management physician Rathi Joseph, DO, sees patients at the Marietta and Woodstock, Georgia, locations of Alliance Spine & Pain. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Joseph brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her patients, ensuring top-notch care and effective pain management solutions.
Dr. Joseph earned her medical degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She stayed in Chicago to complete her residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, where she developed a strong foundation in managing various physical ailments and disabilities. Further advancing her skills, Dr. Joseph pursued a fellowship in sports medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, gaining specialized training in treating sports-related injuries and conditions.
Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, and Sports Medicine, Dr. Joseph is uniquely equipped to address a broad spectrum of pain-related issues. Her comprehensive approach to pain management combines her extensive training in rehabilitation with advanced techniques in sports medicine, allowing her to provide holistic and individualized treatment plans.
At Alliance Spine & Pain, Dr. Joseph is committed to enhancing her patients' quality of life by alleviating pain and promoting overall well-being. She believes in building strong doctor-patient relationships based on trust, empathy, and open communication. By staying current with the latest advancements in pain management and anesthesiology, Dr. Joseph ensures that her patients receive the most effective care.
If you're struggling with chronic pain or sports-related injuries, Dr. Joseph at Alliance Spine & Pain is here to help. Schedule a consultation today to start your journey towards a pain-free life.
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.
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.
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.
“I was seen on time, and met the assistant Kristen, who was a 5 star person. She was kind, smiling, and so nice.
As a first time patient with Dr. Masson I was impressed that he had knowledge of my history and background and readily knew what was wrong. He came up with a diagnosis and a procedure to be done in the future and helped my with an Rx. This was on my first visit. It is the first time in 2 years that someone has actually diagnosed, set up a schedule for me and prescribed a script on the first visit.
I returned to my car in tears of happiness that someone is willing to help me.
I highly recommend Dr. Masson”
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.
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.
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.