Regaining your independence and maximizing your level of function requires a comprehensive, personalized plan backed by the latest medical research and the best providers.
Top Providers
Excel Pain and Spine offers a unique treatment approach new to the Tampa Bay Area. All our providers are double board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, which is the highest level you can be as providers. Our providers have completed an additional five years of training after graduating from medical school - four years completed in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (also known as PM&R) and Physiatry. This small field of medicine has existed for more than 70 years.
Physicians who specialize in this field are experts at treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal, neurologic, sports, and orthopedic injuries. These injuries range from ankle sprains to fractures, spinal cord injuries, and many conditions in-between. A PM&R physician’s goal is to maximize patients’ independence in daily living activities and improve quality of life regardless of their underlying injury or impairment.
The Excel Pain and Spine providers have undergone additional training through board-certified pain medicine fellowships. There are multiple types of fellowships throughout the country; only a portion of these fellowship training programs are certified and recognized by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. After completing these rigorous training programs, physicians must complete a board exam to gain official board certification.
Comprehensive Evaluations
A primary challenge facing patients suffering from acute and chronic pain is an unclear diagnosis. Excel Pain and Spine providers address this by combining their training disciplines to provide comprehensive treatment plans that begin with the vital step of thoroughly collecting and examining the patient’s past medical history.
Our team prides itself on first properly identifying and determining the cause of the underlying medical condition before jumping to a treatment plan. When appropriate, we also supplement our evaluation with the appropriate diagnostic testing, including but not limited to diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRI, lab testing, and nerve conduction studies. This information is necessary to effectively treat patients and help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Customized Treatment Plans
Our multi-modal approach to pain management allows for truly customized treatment plans for patients. These plans include access to many procedures - under one roof.
Additionally, our treatment philosophy involves starting with the least invasive options and progressing to more advanced treatments as necessary to minimize impairment, financial costs, and patient suffering.
Here is an example treatment plan for sciatica:
- MRI Imaging and labs to confirm the location of the issue
- Targeted injection therapy to provide rapid relief (Transforaminal epidural steroid injection)
- Enrollment in physical therapy to reduce pressure on inflamed nerve
- Non-addictive medications to aid with nerve pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms
- Home remedy plan to help with mobility and flexibility
Our highly-trained providers, comprehensive evaluations, custom treatment plans, and including the patient in every step of the decision-making process instill confidence and peace of mind in our patients all along the way in their pain relief journey and leads to the best results.
Choosing a healthcare provider can be a daunting task. Before scheduling an appointment with us, we encourage you to get to know us a little better to ensure we’re a good fit.
