Board-certified physicians specializing in pain management, interventional procedures, cellular systems medicine, peripheral nerve disorders, medical cannabis, and opioid recovery. Serving Alabama since 2009.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Specializes in cellular systems medicine, vascular & lymphatic pain syndromes, peripheral nerve disorders, and stimulation implantation techniques. Dr. Thomas makes the complexity of pain simple by establishing a diagnosis and identifying the pain generator and amplifier. If those cannot be repaired, he attempts to find the nerve transmitting the pain signal and stop it using chemo and radiofrequency denervation techniques. Co-founded Alabama Pain Physicians in 2009.
PM&R with Interventional Pain Management Fellowship under Richard M. Rosenthal, a pioneer in Pulsed Radiofrequency. Dr. Austin performs pain relief procedures primarily in the spine but also in peripheral nerves, joints, and soft tissues. By incorporating radiofrequency technology, he provides longer duration of pain relief than many other treatments. He understands the complex multifactorial components involved in chronic pain and uses a comprehensive approach. Co-founded Alabama Pain Physicians in 2009.
Residency in anesthesiology and chronic pain management fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Morella believes in treating the whole patient and not just a specific pain generator. She implements targeted interventional techniques — epidurals, major joint injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations — that allow patients to improve overall health through physical therapy and improved nutrition.
Double board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician. Undergraduate in Sports Medicine at Samford University, medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Completed anesthesiology residency and pain management fellowship at the University of Mississippi.
Board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Residency in Anesthesiology at UAB, Pain Management fellowship at the University of North Carolina, MBA from Universidad Internacional Isabel I de Castilla. Dr. Irons utilizes a multidisciplinary approach and offers a variety of interventional pain procedures including the latest therapies and technologies.
Psychiatry residency at UAB, serving as chief resident. Interests include psychotherapy, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse disorders. Dr. Austin provides Suboxone treatment and opioid recovery management through the Renew Clinic.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Psychiatry with focus on Suboxone treatment and opioid recovery.
Our team includes experienced nurse practitioners who work alongside our physicians to provide comprehensive care.
