Doctor Information
John Nwofia, MD is an interventional physiatrist and rehabilitation specialist with Pain and Spine Consultants Nashville, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of non-surgical spinal and musculoskeletal disorders.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1995-1998 (Chief Resident), Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital/University of Chicago Hospitals
- Internship: Family Practice 1994-1995, Henry Ford Hospital Detroit MI
- Medical School: Medical School, University of Lagos College of Medicine
- Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with subspecialty in Pain Medicine (ABMS)
- NPI Number: 1588777445
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Nwofia focuses on interventional physiatry at Pain and Spine Consultants Nashville, including:
- Spinal cord stimulation
- SI joint fusion
- Percutaneous decompression for disc herniation and stenosis
- Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty
Dr. Nwofia began post-medical school training in orthopedic surgery in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States in 1994. For the last 10 years he has trained physicians in a 12-month interventional pain management fellowship program. He is a member of the AAPMR and NANS and also works as an independent medical examiner.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Pain and Spine Consultants Nashville
- Address: 210 23rd Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
- Phone: (615) 371-9222
- Website: painandspine.com/our-providers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. John Nwofia train?
He attended the University of Lagos College of Medicine, completed a family practice internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit (1994-1995), and completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital/University of Chicago Hospitals (1995-1998), serving as chief resident.
Is Dr. Nwofia board certified?
Yes. He is ABMS board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and the subspecialty of pain medicine.
Where does Dr. Nwofia see patients?
At Pain and Spine Consultants Nashville, 210 23rd Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203. Call (615) 371-9222.
