This episode explores how physicians are moving beyond standard pain treatments to targeting structural and mechanical causes of spine pain. Guests Dr. JD Williams and Dr. Andrew Phillips share their experiences with early adoption of minimally invasive spine procedures including the Minuteman.

Host, Patrick Buchanan, MD:

Dr. Buchanan is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. His goal is to help his patients get their life back by managing their pain and focus on things they love and enjoy.

https://www.californiapaindoctors.com/patrick-buchanan-m-d/

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Host, Timothy Deer, MD:

Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of the Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias. Dr. Deer has led a revolution in interventional spine and nerve care by teaching thousands of physicians an algorithmic approach to care including methods that are less invasive at a lower risk for complications.

https://centerforpainrelief.com/about/tim-deer-md/

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Guest, JD Williams, MD:

Dr. Williams is among a small cohort of physicians who have embraced a combination approach using both the Mild procedure and Minuteman in the same patient population, recognizing that a shared patient profile creates a clinical opportunity. His perspective offers a uniquely practical lens on procedure pairing and patient stratification.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-williams-md-mba-93657321

Guest, Andrew Phillips, MD:

An early-career physician who committed to Minuteman with intention, Dr. Phillips offers a candid account of building procedure volume, navigating the learning curve, and the patient outcomes that have reinforced his approach.

https://capitolpain.com/our-providers/andrew-phillips/

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