Pain Management Information
University Center for Pain Management of Knoxville (UCPMK) is an academic pain management center at 1934 Alcoa Hwy in Knoxville, led by Medical Director Stephanie G. Vanterpool, MD, MBA, FASA. It describes itself as East Tennessee’s only academic pain management center.
Academic Pain Management in Knoxville
UCPMK’s physicians are board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and hold faculty appointments at the UT Graduate School of Medicine. The center’s approach centers on accurate diagnosis, targeted treatments, a focus on function, and patient education and empowerment. Referrals can be sent by fax to (865) 305-4025.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Accurate Diagnosis: Identifying the source of pain.
- Minimally Invasive Treatments: Part of the center’s targeted treatments.
- Medication Optimization: Part of the center’s targeted treatments.
- Advanced Procedures: Part of the center’s targeted treatments.
- Education and Empowerment: Helping patients take part in their own care.
Conditions Treated
Pain conditions evaluated through accurate diagnosis and treated with targeted therapies, with a focus on improving function.
Medical Team & Alcoa Highway Location
- Lead Physician: Stephanie G. Vanterpool, MD, MBA, FASA (Double board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine)
- Fellowship Program Director: Matthew B. Vance, MD
- Director of Operations: David E. Dahl, MD
- Nurse practitioners: Audrey M. Wohl, MSN, FNP; George A. Mears III, MSN, FNP
- Alcoa Highway Office: 1934 Alcoa Hwy, Bldg D, Suite 474, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Phone: (865) 999-8684
- Website: ucpmk.com/about-us
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes UCPMK an academic center?
Its physicians hold faculty appointments at the UT Graduate School of Medicine, and the center runs a pain fellowship program.
How do physicians refer patients?
By email at ucpmkreferrals@utmck.edu or by fax at (865) 305-4025.
Where is UCPMK?
At 1934 Alcoa Hwy, Bldg D, Suite 474, Knoxville, TN 37920. Call (865) 999-8684.
