
About Us
Your Top Pain Management Specialists in Georgia
About Southern Pain and Spine
Southern Pain and Spine is an independent Interventional Pain Management practice that was founded by Ankur B. Patel, DO, RPH in 2021. Serving patients throughout North Georgia and Metro Atlanta, the practice has four convenient office and surgery center locations in Athens, Gainesville, Newnan, and Jasper.
At Southern Pain and Spine, we take a rehabilitative approach to pain management, educating patients on treatment options without the use of opioids whenever possible. Research no longer supports the long-term use of opioid pain medication for chronic non-cancer pain and, in fact, escalating doses of opioids have proven to have highly adverse effects.
Similarly, we feel it is important to give patients realistic expectations when it comes to the control of their pain and work with them to develop an individualized treatment plan with the goal of an improved level of function (rather than chasing an often-elusive goal of zero pain).
The administrative and clinical staff at Southern Pain and Spine go out of their way to make patients feel comfortable and provide exceptional customer service. They are happy to help you navigate your insurance coverage, and much more. The entire team is committed to working together to ensure their patients receive the best care possible and to address your medical concerns quickly and compassionately.
Southern Pain and Spine is the compassionate, experienced, highly-trained team you need to help manage your pain.

Southern Pain and Spine Philosophy
Our Rehabilitative Approach
At Southern Pain and Spine, we take a rehabilitative approach to pain management, educating patients on treatment options without the use of opioids whenever possible.
Similarly, we feel it is important to give patients realistic expectations when it comes to the control of their pain and work with them to develop an individualized treatment plan with the goal of an improved level of function (rather than chasing an often-elusive goal of zero pain).
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Leadership at Southern Pain & Spine
Our Executive Team
Amy Patel, PharmD
Administrator
Hamish Patel, PharmD
Chief Operating Officer
Emilie Gastley, MBA, MHA
Executive Director
Linda Lee, CWCP
Director of Workers’ Compensation
Tangelia Washington, CMA
Director of Clinical Services
Tennille Cantella
Director of Patient Care Services
Al Bonner, Scrub Tech
ASC Operations Manager
Cathy Gonzalez
Accounting Officer
Mary Hammett, B.S.Chem
Laboratory Supervisor
Kristina Lytle, BSN, RN
Nurse Supervisor
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