David W. Gale, M.D.
Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Medical Degree
Ohio State University M.D. 1991
Additional Medical Training
Wilford Hall Medical Center Residency 1991-1994
University of Texas - San Antonio Fellowship 1994-1995
Board Certified
Anesthesiology, American Board of Pain Medicine, ABA subspecialty certificate in pain management
Specialty
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
Association Memberships
ASA, GSA, AAPM, ISIS, APS, ASRA (note: association acronyms listed at bottom of page)
Thomas E. Hurd, M.D.
Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Management and Critical Care Medicine, China trained in Acupuncture
Undergraduate Degree
Knox College B.A. Molecular Biology 1975
Medical Degree
Northwestern University M.D. 1979
Additional Medical Training
University of California Residency 1979-82
University of Florida Fellowship 1982-83
Board Certified
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Association Memberships
ASA, IARS, AAPM, ISIS, APS
- Studied Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing and Chengdu, China
- Former President of Medical Staff - Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
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Anita K. Rao, M.D.
Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Management
Medical Degree
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha) 1998
Additional Medical Training
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL - Internship, Residency in Anesthesiology 1998-2002
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL ; Dept. of Anesthesiology & Pain Management - Fellowship in Pain Medicine 2002-2003
Board Certified
Anesthesiology, American Board of Pain Medicine
Association Memberships
ASA, AMA, IARS, ASRA
Marvin D. Tark, M.D.
Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Management
Medical Degree
Louisiana State University M.D., 1975
Additional Medical Training
Emory University Residency 1976-78
University of Southern California Internship 1975-76
Board Certified
Anesthesiology, American Board of Pain Medicine
Specialty
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
Association Memberships
ASA, GSA, IARS, AAPM, ISIS, APS
Research Interests
New clinical drugs for chronic low back pain, osteoarthritis, and headaches
Charmaine Faucher, PA-C
Board Certified; American Association of Physician Assistants and Georgia Association of Physicians Assistants
Medical Education
Kettering College of Medical Arts, 2002
Additional Experience
Neurosurgical Practice, and additional training in Family Medicine, Internal/Pulmonary, Geriatric and OB/GYN
Professional and Academic Affilitations
GA Association of Physician Assistants, American Academey of Physician Assistants, American Associatio of Surgical Physician Assistants
Alpha Phi Omega
Alica A. Peavey, MS, FNP, APRN-BC
Medical Education
University of Rochester (NY) - Master of Science, Nursing 1994: University of Rochester (NY) - Bachelor of Science, Nursing 1994
Additional Experience
Trauma and Emergency Medicine. Extensive experience in Emergency Room and Trauma Center Management and Organization. Organized New York state-wide Trauma Conferences for the development of Trauma Services.
Professional and Academic Affilitations
Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). member Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society
Academic
Graduated Magna cum Laude Masters and Bachelor's degrees.
Lester Phillip Trapp Jr., APRN - BC
Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Medical Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Kennesaw State University 2001
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Jacksonville State University 1994
Additional Experience
Comprehensive Pain Management; 2002 - Present
Trauma and Emergency Medicine; 1994 - 2002
Professional and Academic Affilitations
American Nurses Association, Georgia Nurses Association, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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Emily Cummins, MSN, APRN - BC
Medical Education
Master of Science in Primary Care Practitioner Nursing, Summa Cum Laude - Kennesaw State University 2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Auburn University 1996
Additional ExperienceRegistered Nurse Physician Extender, Pain Solutions Treatment Centers; 2001 - 2008
Operating Room Registered Nurse, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA; 2000-2001
Trauma and Emergency Medicine, Methodist Health System, Memphis, TN; 1996 - 2000
Professional and Academic Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau - Nursing Honor Society
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Association Acronyms:
ABPM - American Board of Pain Medicine http://www.abpm.org/
ASA - American Society of Anesthesiologists http://www.asahq.org/index.htm
AAPM - American Academy of Pain Management http://www.aapainmanage.org/
APS - American Pain Society http://www.ampainsoc.org/
ASRA - American Socety of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine http://www.asra.com/
IARS - International Anesthesia Research Society http://www.iars.org/home/
ISIS - International Spine Intervention Society http://www.spinalinjection.com/
ASIPP - American Association of Interventional Pain Physicians http://www.asipp.org/index.html
GSA - -Georgia Society of Anesthesiology http://www.ciclt.net/gsahq/