Bridging the Gap Between Spine Surgery and Interventional Pain

In this episode, we sit down with esteemed neurosurgeons Dr. Michael Dorsi and Dr. Justine Pearl to explore the evolving intersection of spine surgery and pain management. The group discusses the criteria for patient referrals, the impact of the American Society of Pain & Neuroscience (ASPN), and the future of emerging technologies like spinal cord stimulation and minimally invasive decompressions.

Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD:

Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy.

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Host, Timothy Deer, MD:

Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of the Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias. Dr. Deer has led a revolution in interventional spine and nerve care by teaching thousands of physicians an algorithmic approach to care including methods that are less invasive at a lower risk for complications.

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Guest, Michael Dorsi, MD:

Dr. Dorsi is an Assistant Professor and Director of Community Neurosurgery at UCLA. He is a Board-Certified, Spine Fellowship- trained Neurosurgeon that specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, brain surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.