Radiculopathy near Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Care Philosophy: Dr. Caputo is a highly trained subspecialist who has dedicated his practice exclusively to the care of neck and back disorders. Dr. Caputo focuses on noninvasive, minimally invasive and microscopic techniques.

Care Philosophy: Compassionately diagnose and treat people in pain.

Biography: Richard Pearce, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon at Spine Surgery Associates located in the Spine Center off Gunbarrel Road. He earned his undergraduate degree at Tennessee Technological University and later received his medical degree at the University of Tennessee's Center for the Health Sciences. He completed his residency program at Erlanger Medical Center and his fellowship program at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Biography: Dr. Gregory Ball, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist who practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Gregory Ball, MD is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center.

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.

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. Stephen Dreskin, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist who practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Stephen Dreskin, MD is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center.