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Our Mission & Our Team

Grounded in science, driven by compassion — we are redefining what pain management looks like.

Our Mission

More Than Pain Relief — We Restore Lives

Willie M. Fussell, DO is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained physician in Interventional Pain Management with a primary specialty in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. At Interventional Pain Institute, we provide advanced non-surgical, non-narcotic pain treatments, performed in-house in our newly renovated, state-of-the-art interventional suite. Our team is dedicated to delivering care that is timely, efficient, and compassionate.

Our Values

What Guides Every Decision We Make

Precision

Every diagnosis and treatment is guided by evidence, imaging, and data — not guesswork.

Compassion

We treat patients as partners, not cases. Your voice shapes your care plan.

Innovation

We continuously adopt the latest advances in pain science and interventional technology.

Integrity

Transparent, ethical care — we recommend only what is medically appropriate for you.

Our Physicians

Specialists You Can Trust

Dr. Michael A. Reyes, MD

Founder & Medical Director

Double board-certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology. Fellowship trained at Johns Hopkins. 18+ years of experience in interventional pain management.

Dr. Sarah L. Patel, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist

Board-certified in Pain Medicine with subspecialty expertise in neuromodulation and spinal cord stimulation. Published researcher in neuropathic pain.

Dr. James T. Nguyen, DO

Interventional Pain Specialist

Specializes in regenerative medicine, PRP therapy, and minimally invasive spine procedures. Fellowship trained at Mayo Clinic.

Credentials & Accreditations

Recognized for Excellence

🏅 ABPM Certified

🏥 JCAHO Accredited

⭐ AAAASF Certified
📋 AMA Members
🔬 ASIPP Member

🏆 Healthgrades Top 10%