Doctor Information
Richard S. Epter, MD is an interventional pain management physician who has practiced pain management in Augusta, Georgia since 2000 and founded Augusta Pain Center in 2001. His practice says he holds five pain board certifications and a board certification in Anesthesiology, and he is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: Pain Medicine, University of Maryland
- Residency: Anesthesiology (1987-1988), University of Maryland
- Residency: Anesthesiology (1985-1987), Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
- Internship: Surgery (1984-1985), Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine (1984), University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
- Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology – Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
- NPI Number: 1629047766
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Epter focuses on interventional pain management at Augusta Pain Center, including:
- Interventional pain management
- Spinal procedures
- Joint procedures
- Advanced pain procedures
Dr. Epter is a Past President and Past Chairman of the Board of the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, served on the National Guidelines Committee for the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and is a Board Examiner for the World Institute of Pain. He lectures and teaches across the United States and abroad, has multiple peer-reviewed publications in interventional pain management, and trains visiting physicians and pain fellows at the Pain Center.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Augusta Pain Center
- Address: 1321 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909
- Phone: (706) 738-7246
- Website: augustapaincenter.com/about/providers/richard-epter-md
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Epter train?
He earned his MD at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (1984), completed a surgery internship at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, anesthesiology residency at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network and the University of Maryland, and a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Maryland.
Is Dr. Epter board certified?
Yes. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and his practice says he holds five pain board certifications.
Where does Dr. Epter see patients?
At Augusta Pain Center, 1321 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909. Call (706) 738-7246.
