Pain Management Information
About Southern Pain and Spine (Athens, Metro Atlanta & North Georgia)
Led by CEO and Managing Partner Dr. Ankur Patel, DO, RPH and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jordan Tate, MD, MPH, Southern Pain and Spine is one of Georgia’s leading interventional spine and chronic pain management practices. With seven convenient offices across Athens, Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Fayetteville, Gainesville, Jasper, and Newnan, Georgia, the practice focuses on restoring function through evidence-based, non-opioid interventional care and rehabilitation.
Interventional Spine & Pain Management Services
- Neuromodulation & Spinal Cord Stimulation: Advanced spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and peripheral nerve stimulation for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), neuropathy, and post-surgical spine pain.
- Image-Guided Spine Injections & Radiofrequency Ablation: Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar epidural steroid injections, facet blocks, medial branch blocks, and radiofrequency rhizotomy.
- Joint, Nerve & Migraine Relief: Targeted treatments for arthritis, sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, neck and low back pain, and chronic headaches/migraines.
- Workers’ Compensation & Injury Rehabilitation: Dedicated occupational injury evaluations and functional restoration programs to help injured workers safely return to work.
Georgia Office Locations & Contact Information
- Athens Office: 1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 500B, Athens, GA 30606
- Additional Georgia Locations: Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Fayetteville, Gainesville, Jasper, and Newnan, GA
- Phone: (678) 971-4167
- CEO & Managing Partner: Dr. Ankur Patel, DO, RPH — View Physician Profile
- Website: southernpainandspine.com
- Instagram: @paindoctor4u
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who leads Southern Pain and Spine in Georgia?
Southern Pain and Spine is led by CEO and Managing Partner Dr. Ankur Patel, DO, RPH—a Texas Tech fellowship-trained, board-certified anesthesiologist and pain specialist—and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jordan Tate, MD, MPH.
Where are Southern Pain and Spine’s clinics located?
Southern Pain and Spine operates seven clinics across Georgia: Athens, Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Fayetteville, Gainesville, Jasper, and Newnan. Call (678) 971-4167 to schedule an appointment.


