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Dr. Jonathan Stone is double board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and by the American Board of Pain Medicine. He graduated Suma Cum Laude from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then received a Bachelor of Science in Medicine from the University of South Dakota. Dr. Stone received his Doctor of Medicine degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh where he served as Chief Resident during his final year. He has practiced in Montana, South Dakota, and Tennessee before joining Florida Pain Medicine.

Dr. Stone performs a variety of interventional pain procedures utilizing ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance. These include nerve blocks, radiofrequency neurotomies, joint injections, spinal injections, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, kyphoplasty, and other procedures. Dr. Stone enjoys learning new skills so that he is able to provide his patients with the most current and cutting edge treatment modalities. He also realizes that pain is a multifaceted problem with not only physical features, but also emotional and spiritual components as well.

In his spare time, Dr. Stone enjoys spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He and his wife enjoy the outdoors whether it is exploring the Rocky Mountains and National Parks, or the beach and kayaking. He also enjoys the fine arts.

Dr. Little has brought the Beth Israel Deaconness Havard model of pain management to Southwest Florida, with a full array of cutting-edge interventional pain procedures performed under fluoroscopic guidance. Patient education is important to us, and we have provided the below information to keep you informed. For more information, select any of the following Interventional pain procedures which are performed on-site at our Englewood location.

Jose De La Torre, MD, is an experienced pain management and sports medicine specialist offering cutting-edge, whole-body care at New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving people living in the North Tampa, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, and Zephyrhills areas. Dr. De La Torre earned his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Puerto Rico before completing his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He founded New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine to provide an interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment facility that improves quality of life, decreases the use of long-term narcotics, and delivers interventional procedures that manage acute and chronic pain while reducing opioid dependency. When men and women see Dr. De La Torre, they can expect a holistic approach to their care, whether they need treatment for chronic migraines, sciatica, or lower back pain.

Anchor Spine & Joint, with offices in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida, is a multi-specialty, one-stop shop to address your orthopedic needs. Our experienced surgeons treat a wide range of chronic pain disorders and spinal and neurological conditions using leading-edge treatments to relieve pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.

Our highly trained team uses the latest technology and techniques to diagnose and treat back and joint pain. We offer an extensive array of advanced interventional pain management treatments, including epidural steroid injections, peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation, and radiofrequency ablation. You can safely receive injections to fight pain and reduce inflammation, such as trigger point, epidural steroid, or joint injections.

Our skilled surgeons can also perform surgeries to ease your pain, such as spinal fusion, carpal tunnel release, and total disc replacement. You can rely on our team for ankle and meniscus repair, elbow cubital tunnel release, lumbar decompression and microdiscectomy, and cervical laminoplasty.

At Anchor Spine & Joint, we combine innovation with compassionate care. We dedicate ourselves to helping you thrive with tailored, multidisciplinary approaches that support your best health. Call the nearest office today to schedule an appointment or contact us online.

Renato Vesga, MD, is a dual board-certified physician by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. With extensive training and clinical expertise, he specializes in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of spine, musculoskeletal, and pain-related disorders at Anchor Spine & Joint, located in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida. 

His advanced skills include performing interventional spinal procedures, electrodiagnostic studies, and implanting neuromodulation systems to help patients manage chronic pain and improve function. Originally from New York City, Dr. Vesga completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University before earning his medical degree at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

He went on to complete his internship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. To further refine his expertise, Dr. Vesga pursued an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Temple University Hospital/Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians.

Following his fellowship, Dr. Vesga remained as a clinical instructor for fellows and residents at Temple University’s Pain Medicine Fellowship Program. He has also co-authored medical articles and book chapters on spine and pain-related disorders, contributing to the advancement of his field.

By combining leading-edge treatments with personalized attention, Dr. Vesga helps individuals return to their daily activities with less pain and greater mobility.

Rodney Rodrigo, MD, is a dual board-certified physician in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management at Anchor Spine & Joint, located in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida.  With specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of spine, nerve, and musculoskeletal conditions, he helps patients restore function, mobility, and independence when pain interferes with daily life.

As a fellowship-trained physiatrist, Dr. Rodrigo takes a compassionate, patient-first approach. He understands that pain is complex and often requires a customized treatment plan that addresses both symptoms and underlying causes. His comprehensive care strategies may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, interventional pain procedures, medications, and psychological therapies, depending on each patient’s needs.

Dr. Rodrigo’s expertise allows him to treat a wide range of conditions, from chronic back and neck pain to nerve injuries, arthritis, and sports-related musculoskeletal disorders. By focusing on evidence-based therapies and minimally invasive options, he helps patients find relief while reducing reliance on long-term medication.

Dedicated to improving quality of life, Dr. Rodrigo partners closely with his patients to create multidisciplinary care plans that support lasting results. His goal is to not only manage pain but also help patients return to the activities and routines that matter most.

Anchor Spine & Joint, with offices in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida, is a multi-specialty, one-stop shop to address your orthopedic needs. Our experienced surgeons treat a wide range of chronic pain disorders and spinal and neurological conditions using leading-edge treatments to relieve pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.

Our highly trained team uses the latest technology and techniques to diagnose and treat back and joint pain. We offer an extensive array of advanced interventional pain management treatments, including epidural steroid injections, peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation, and radiofrequency ablation. You can safely receive injections to fight pain and reduce inflammation, such as trigger point, epidural steroid, or joint injections.

Our skilled surgeons can also perform surgeries to ease your pain, such as spinal fusion, carpal tunnel release, and total disc replacement. You can rely on our team for ankle and meniscus repair, elbow cubital tunnel release, lumbar decompression and microdiscectomy, and cervical laminoplasty.

At Anchor Spine & Joint, we combine innovation with compassionate care. We dedicate ourselves to helping you thrive with tailored, multidisciplinary approaches that support your best health. Call the nearest office today to schedule an appointment or contact us online.

Renato Vesga, MD, is a dual board-certified physician by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. With extensive training and clinical expertise, he specializes in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of spine, musculoskeletal, and pain-related disorders at Anchor Spine & Joint, located in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida. 

His advanced skills include performing interventional spinal procedures, electrodiagnostic studies, and implanting neuromodulation systems to help patients manage chronic pain and improve function. Originally from New York City, Dr. Vesga completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University before earning his medical degree at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

He went on to complete his internship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. To further refine his expertise, Dr. Vesga pursued an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Temple University Hospital/Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians.

Following his fellowship, Dr. Vesga remained as a clinical instructor for fellows and residents at Temple University’s Pain Medicine Fellowship Program. He has also co-authored medical articles and book chapters on spine and pain-related disorders, contributing to the advancement of his field.

By combining leading-edge treatments with personalized attention, Dr. Vesga helps individuals return to their daily activities with less pain and greater mobility.

Rodney Rodrigo, MD, is a dual board-certified physician in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management at Anchor Spine & Joint, located in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida.  With specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of spine, nerve, and musculoskeletal conditions, he helps patients restore function, mobility, and independence when pain interferes with daily life.

As a fellowship-trained physiatrist, Dr. Rodrigo takes a compassionate, patient-first approach. He understands that pain is complex and often requires a customized treatment plan that addresses both symptoms and underlying causes. His comprehensive care strategies may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, interventional pain procedures, medications, and psychological therapies, depending on each patient’s needs.

Dr. Rodrigo’s expertise allows him to treat a wide range of conditions, from chronic back and neck pain to nerve injuries, arthritis, and sports-related musculoskeletal disorders. By focusing on evidence-based therapies and minimally invasive options, he helps patients find relief while reducing reliance on long-term medication.

Dedicated to improving quality of life, Dr. Rodrigo partners closely with his patients to create multidisciplinary care plans that support lasting results. His goal is to not only manage pain but also help patients return to the activities and routines that matter most.

Matthew Elverman, MD, is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with advanced fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Missouri before pursuing a NASS-accredited fellowship in the Greater Tampa Bay area, where he gained specialized expertise in treating complex spine, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Elverman works at Anchor Spine & Joint, located in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida. 

With a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine, Dr. Elverman develops personalized care plans that may include interventional procedures, targeted therapies, medications, and patient education. His comprehensive approach allows him to address both acute and chronic injuries, with the goal of reducing pain, improving function, and helping patients return to the activities that matter most.

Dr. Elverman specializes in minimally invasive treatments for spine and musculoskeletal disorders, tailoring each plan to meet the unique needs of his patients. Whether managing sports injuries, degenerative spine conditions, or chronic musculoskeletal pain, he focuses on restoring mobility and enhancing quality of life through safe, effective, and innovative techniques.

By combining advanced medical training with a patient-centered approach, Dr. Elverman helps individuals overcome limitations, regain independence, and move forward with confidence.

Jose De La Torre, MD, is an experienced pain management and sports medicine specialist offering cutting-edge, whole-body care at New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving people living in the North Tampa, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, and Zephyrhills areas. Dr. De La Torre earned his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Puerto Rico before completing his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He founded New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine to provide an interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment facility that improves quality of life, decreases the use of long-term narcotics, and delivers interventional procedures that manage acute and chronic pain while reducing opioid dependency. When men and women see Dr. De La Torre, they can expect a holistic approach to their care, whether they need treatment for chronic migraines, sciatica, or lower back pain.