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Haley Peeples, PA-C, is an NCCPA board-certified and Georgia-licensed physician assistant at ENT of Athens, providing complete ear, nose, and throat care to people of all ages living in and around Athens, Georgia.

Haley began her professional education at the University of Georgia in Athens, earning her Bachelor of Science in psychology. Afterward, she enrolled at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned her Master of Science in physician assistant studies. 

Haley joined ENT of Athens in 2018. She proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery.

As a physician assistant, Haley always makes time to answer her patient’s questions and concerns, ensuring they receive the best care possible. 

When she isn’t at work, you can find Haley with her husband, Austin. She’s a University of Georgia football fan (Go Bulldogs!), regularly visits the Athens Farmers Market, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Morgan Russell, PA-C, is a Georgia-licensed, NCCPA board-certified physician assistant at ENT of Athens, providing comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care to people living in and around Athens, Georgia.

Morgan began her professional education at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, earning her Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences and graduating Summa Cum Laude. She then enrolled at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, completing her Master of Science in physician assistant studies. 

Morgan is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Physician Assistants and The Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology — Head and Neck. 

Morgan served two years as an ear, nose, and throat physician assistant in Macon, Georgia, before joining the team at ENT of Athens in 2021. She enjoys getting to know the people in her care and always takes time to understand their symptoms and goals for treatment. 

When she isn’t working, Morgan enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, cooking, and being outdoors.

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.

Paul Chang, MD, is a board-certified pain management specialist with an additional certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Since 2013, he has served chronic pain patients at Pain Care, LLC,  located in Stockbridge, Lawrenceville, Newnan & Johns Creek, GA.

Dr. Chang attended medical school at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California, and completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the University of California, Irvine. He later completed an additional pain management fellowship at Loma Linda University. 

Pain management has always been important to Dr. Chang. At a young age, he witnessed his grandmother suffer chronic pain from pancreatic cancer treatments. Today, he continues to participate in cutting-edge research and training to discover new, effective pain management treatments for his patients with chronic pain.

Dr. Chang treats a number of occupational and sports injuries, which include all types of back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, and musculoskeletal disorders. Specialized treatments that he performs include minimally invasive spinal surgeries, spinal cord stimulation, discography, radiofrequency neurotomy, sacroiliac joint fusions, peripheral nerve stimulation, and all types of pain injections.

Dr. Chang is also one of the few physicians in the U.S. trained to treat patients with evidence-based devices. These include the Superion™ device by Veriflex®, Nevro spinal cord stimulation system, Stimwave neurostimulators, Medtronic pain relief devices, Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator, Abbott neurostimulators, and OneSurge sacroiliac joint fusion device. 

With a multidisciplinary approach to care, Dr. Chang believes pain treatment should be individualized for each patient. Rather than rely on medication, he strives to uncover the root cause of a patient’s pain for effective treatment.

Outside of his work at Pain Care, LLC, Dr. Chang has contributed to numerous pain management publications and is actively involved in community volunteer work.

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 Dr. Clinton Wilkinson is an Interventional Pain Management specialist at Pain Care, LLC, dedicated to providing compassionate care to improve the lives of his patients.

Dr. Wilkinson completed his medical education at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Following this, he pursued residency training in Anesthesia at the University of Florida, where he served as Chief Resident. During his residency, Dr. Wilkinson was honored with the title of Resident Educator of the Year for his dedication to medical education and leadership in patient care.

Furthering his expertise in pain management, Dr. Wilkinson completed an Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of Virginia.

Dedicated to staying current in his field, Dr. Wilkinson actively engages in ongoing education and professional development. He is a member of professional organizations focused on advancing pain medicine.

Dr. Wilkinson's practice focuses on personalized treatment plans for patients with chronic pain conditions. His approach includes a comprehensive range of interventions that are tailored to each patient, to achieve outcomes that align with his patient's goals.

Dr. Wilkinson believes in a holistic approach to pain management, addressing the physical, emotional, and social aspects of his patients' well-being. He is committed to working collaboratively with each patient to achieve optimal pain relief and improve their quality of life.

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.

Jessica Retterbush, PA-C is a certified physician assistant at Nile Women’s Health Care in Roswell and Suwanee, Georgia. Her empathetic and approachable demeanor allows women to feel heard and understood thus quickly making her an invaluable member of the Nile team.

As a PA, Jessica will occasionally see OB and GYN visits in the office, especially if another provider is called to an emergency in the hospital. Her primary role, however, will be the facilitation and well-being of Nile patients undergoing surgery inside both Emory Johns Creek and Wellstar North Fulton Hospitals.

A rare Atlanta native, Mrs. Retterbush obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Physiology. She then returned home and went on to graduate with a masters in medical science from Mercer University.

Jessica has always harbored a love for medicine and is excited to be the first PA at Nile. After thousands of hours of training, her main goal is to maintain Nile’s consistent level of high-quality care and help improve healthcare access for metro Atlanta residents.

When not at the hospital or office, Jessica enjoys multiple activities including yoga, playing with her dog, watching Netflix, attending Falcons games and of course, playing pickleball with her husband. 

Paul Chang, MD, is a board-certified pain management specialist with an additional certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Since 2013, he has served chronic pain patients at Pain Care, LLC,  located in Stockbridge, Lawrenceville, Newnan & Johns Creek, GA.

Dr. Chang attended medical school at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California, and completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the University of California, Irvine. He later completed an additional pain management fellowship at Loma Linda University. 

Pain management has always been important to Dr. Chang. At a young age, he witnessed his grandmother suffer chronic pain from pancreatic cancer treatments. Today, he continues to participate in cutting-edge research and training to discover new, effective pain management treatments for his patients with chronic pain.

Dr. Chang treats a number of occupational and sports injuries, which include all types of back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, and musculoskeletal disorders. Specialized treatments that he performs include minimally invasive spinal surgeries, spinal cord stimulation, discography, radiofrequency neurotomy, sacroiliac joint fusions, peripheral nerve stimulation, and all types of pain injections.

Dr. Chang is also one of the few physicians in the U.S. trained to treat patients with evidence-based devices. These include the Superion™ device by Veriflex®, Nevro spinal cord stimulation system, Stimwave neurostimulators, Medtronic pain relief devices, Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator, Abbott neurostimulators, and OneSurge sacroiliac joint fusion device. 

With a multidisciplinary approach to care, Dr. Chang believes pain treatment should be individualized for each patient. Rather than rely on medication, he strives to uncover the root cause of a patient’s pain for effective treatment.

Outside of his work at Pain Care, LLC, Dr. Chang has contributed to numerous pain management publications and is actively involved in community volunteer work.

Visit Dr. Chang's Website

 Dr. Clinton Wilkinson is an Interventional Pain Management specialist at Pain Care, LLC, dedicated to providing compassionate care to improve the lives of his patients.

Dr. Wilkinson completed his medical education at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Following this, he pursued residency training in Anesthesia at the University of Florida, where he served as Chief Resident. During his residency, Dr. Wilkinson was honored with the title of Resident Educator of the Year for his dedication to medical education and leadership in patient care.

Furthering his expertise in pain management, Dr. Wilkinson completed an Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of Virginia.

Dedicated to staying current in his field, Dr. Wilkinson actively engages in ongoing education and professional development. He is a member of professional organizations focused on advancing pain medicine.

Dr. Wilkinson's practice focuses on personalized treatment plans for patients with chronic pain conditions. His approach includes a comprehensive range of interventions that are tailored to each patient, to achieve outcomes that align with his patient's goals.

Dr. Wilkinson believes in a holistic approach to pain management, addressing the physical, emotional, and social aspects of his patients' well-being. He is committed to working collaboratively with each patient to achieve optimal pain relief and improve their quality of life.

Fellowship-trained pain management specialist Miranda Reed Cleaver, DO, provides exceptional services to patients at the Cleaver Medical Group Interventional Pain offices in Dahlonega, Dawsonville, and Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Cleaver dedicates herself to relieving patients’ chronic pain and improving their quality of life.

Dr. Cleaver grew up in Chatsworth, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia in Athens. She graduated in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. After college, Dr. Cleaver went to medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Georgia Campus in Suwanee, Georgia. After completing her medical degree, Dr. Cleaver did her residency in anesthesiology at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan.

Dr. Cleaver completed a fellowship in pain management at McLaren Oakland Hospital. During her training, she perfected her skills in interventional pain management procedures. She established a pain management practice serving two hospitals in Northern Missouri. But her goal was always to return to her home state. She achieved that with the creation of the Cleaver Medical Group in Georgia.

Dr. Cleaver’s professional interests include lumbar (lower back) and cervical (neck) pain, particularly conditions caused by damaged spinal discs. She specializes in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), thoracic (upper back) pain, knee and shoulder pain, osteoarthritis, and spinal cord stimulation. Although she can’t promise a pain-free life, Dr. Cleaver can undoubtedly reduce the overall pain burden and improve her patients’ quality of life. Her goal is to get every patient back to their previous daily function and activities.

Always a Bulldog at heart, Dr. Cleaver’s hobbies include spending time with her family and cheering on the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

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).

Geum Yeon (Michelle) Sim, MD is a fellowship-trained interventional pain management specialist at Alliance Spine & Pain's Augusta, Georgia location. Dr. Sim's mission is to utilize her outstanding training to provide comprehensive, cutting-edge pain management services to her patients.

Dr. Sim completed her undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. She then went on to earn her medical degree from Ewha Woman's University in Seoul, South Korea. Afterward, Dr. Sim completed a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, where she also served as the Chief Resident, followed by a pain medicine fellowship at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sim or another member of the team at Alliance Spine & Pain, call the nearest office or request one using the online booking feature today. She looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to the practice.