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Dr Granger is is an Army veteran who was honorably discharged in 1988. Dr Granger was born in Washington , D.C. and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University in 1992. Dr. Granger is a medical doctor who graduated from Meharry Medical college in 1997. He has practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology and currently provides acupuncture, pain management and addiction treatment (Medically Assisted Therapy) at his office in Marietta Georgia. Dr Granger’s office (Acupuncture and Injury) is the first licensed pain clinic in Georgia to feature acupuncture as a means of treating pain.In 2024 , Dr Granger added Stemwave ( also known as Shockwave) to his practice. Dr Granger is the author of We have Got it All wrong. Our Failed “Sick care system”.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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).

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.