Radiculopathy near Winchester, TN

Care Philosophy: Perform the smallest intervention possible that gets patients back to their optimal quality of life. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques, we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for our patients. CNS offers a comprehensive non-surgical treatment and rehab program. When that is not enough, we provide excellent surgical treatment through minimally invasive interventions.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Shepard treats every patient like they were his own family and believes in cultivating a bond between doctor and patient. He believes surgery for spinal conditions is the last resort and emphasizes alternative conservative treatments to help alleviate the patient's symptoms. Ultimately, he aims to treat patients with compassion, dignity, and the highest level of care.

Biography: Dr. Blake received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2004. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at UAB in 2008 and completed his Pain Medicine Fellowship at UAB in 2009. Dr. Blake is board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. He is the current (2014) President of the Tennessee Pain Society. Dr. Blake has worked extensively with the Tennessee Medical Association and the Department of Health with issues regarding prescription opioids. Dr. Blake treats all areas of pain, but specializes in interventional spine minimally invasive procedures.

Biography: Dr. Shibayama graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine with honors and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He attended Northwestern University for his undergraduate training, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. His orthopedic residency training was completed in Miami, Florida, at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. In 2006, he completed a one-year fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shibayama is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Shibayama's practice encompasses surgery of the spine. His special interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, and cervical (neck) spinal disorders. He currently treats patients at TOA's Smyrna location. Dr. Shibayama enjoys spending time with his family, weightlifting, biking, swimming, disciplining and mentoring others, and traveling. He is a New Vision Baptist Church member, serving as a deacon.