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Interventional Spine and Pain Clinic

Address

801 Cottage Drive
Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital
Fourth Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

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Contact Information

General Information and Appointments
501-686-8818
Fax Number
501-526-7217

Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
Closed

After Hours

If you are in need of urgent or emergency care, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital.

If you are sick or have a minor injury and need to talk to someone right away, you can access UAMS HealthNow for a video visit with a UAMS Health provider 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., seven days a week.

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Contents

  • COVID-19 Update
  • About
    • Prescription Information
  • Parking Information
  • Appointment Information
  • Telemedicine
  • Patient Portal
  • Providers
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Resources

COVID-19 Update

Before Coming to a UAMS Health Location

For information about what to expect at your appointment or outpatient visitor guidelines, please head over to our COVID-19 resources page.

About the Interventional Spine and Pain Clinic

Suffering from back pain, cancer, shingles and other forms of chronic pain does not have to be a way of life. The UAMS Health Interventional Spine and Pain Clinic offers you hope.

Located in the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, we believe in using minimally invasive interventions to break the pain cycle, eliminate dependence on opioid medications, and jump-start your rehabilitation process. Our building also has a state-of-the-art physical therapy facility complete with a therapy and exercise pool to help with your pain management.

Our pain specialists provide the highest quality care to patients suffering from acute, severe and chronic pain conditions, including joint pain and pain associated with the cervical and lumbar spine. We work with you to create a comprehensive plan to improve your pain and return you to your life.

Prescription Information

Please call the clinic directly, or you can request prescription refills during your appointment. If you originally filled your prescription at the UAMS Health Outpatient Pharmacy, you can also refill your prescription online using UAMS Health MyChart.

Parking Information

  1. After turning off of Cottage Drive, use the right lane to drop off patients under the overhang.
  2. Continue straight to the roundabout for parking.
  3. Enter through the gate and take a ticket. Take your ticket with you to be validated for free parking.
  4. Handicapped and mobility-accessible parking is on the right. Additional parking is available on the left.
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Directions From the Parking Area

  1. Take your parking ticket with you to be validated at your appointment.
  2. Enter the building at the patient entrance near the patient drop-off area.
  3. Go to the main desk near the cafe to check in for your appointment.
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Appointment Information

Appointments with the Pain Clinic are by referral only. Please contact your primary care doctor or visit one of our primary care doctors to obtain a referral.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

For your first appointment, please bring a photo ID and your insurance card along with a list of any medications you’re taking, including over-the-counter medications. You should also bring any medical records you can provide, including slides or test results from other clinics.

For future appointments, please provide updated medical and insurance information.

Telemedicine Information

In an effort to keep our patients and health care workers safe, we are offering virtual visits and phone visits.

This service is available to both new and existing patients. Patients should call 501-686-8818 to schedule a telemedicine appointment.

Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
Closed

UAMS Health MyChart

UAMS Health MyChart is a free online patient portal that gives you free, secure 24-hour access to your health information. You can see your lab and test results, send messages to your doctor, make appointments, pre-register for appointments, refill prescriptions and pay your bills. Ask your provider or the clinic staff to send you a sign-up link by email or text. Once you have this link, you have eight hours to sign up with just your name and date of birth.

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Providers at the Interventional Spine and Pain Clinic

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Lauren A. Byers, CNP

Lauren A. Byers, CNP Nurse Practitioner

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Johnathan H. Goree, M.D.

Johnathan H. Goree, M.D. Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist

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Aparna Jindal, M.D.

Aparna Jindal, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Christopher J. Maranto, M.D.

Christopher J. Maranto, M.D. Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist

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G. Lawson Smith, M.D.

G. Lawson Smith, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Conditions Diagnosed or Treated at the Interventional Spine and Pain Clinic

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Degenerative Disorders of the Spine
  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
  • Joint Pain
  • Sacroiliac Joint Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Vertebral Compression Fractures

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed at the Interventional Spine and Pain Clinic

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Caudal Injections
  • Cervical Facet Injection
  • Lumbar Facet Injections
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • Sacroiliac Joint Injections
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Steroid Injections
  • Vertebroplasty

Areas of Expertise Represented at the Interventional Spine and Pain Clinic

Image of a child with special needs due to chromosome 8P inversion duplication syndrome with a doctor.

Pain Management

The pain management specialists at UAMS Health offer the latest treatments and technologies for managing pain.

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Resources Related to the Interventional Spine and Pain Clinic

Dr. Johnathan Goree Discusses Chronic Pain Management, Highlights Misconceptions (Video)

Dr. Goree talks about chronic pain including when to see a doctor and how he can help you regain your quality of life.

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