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Ryan S. Reeves, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / Pain Management

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Meet Dr. Reeves

As a spine-specialized, fellowship-trained physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, Dr. Ryan Reeves provides patients with interventional back and neck pain relief through nonsurgical methods. He plays an integral role in identifying a patient’s needs and working with physical therapy clinical staff, fellow physiatrists, and the neurosurgeons to determine the most effective treatment plan.

Dr. Reeves has been the principal investigator for many clinical research studies and has been published in numerous medical publications. He has also made presentations for fellow physicians, including at the annual assembly for the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. During his residency, Dr. Reeves volunteered as the team physician for several sports teams and provided medical coverage for sporting events for the disabled, including sled hockey, quad rugby, and quad baseball.

Dr. Reeves has many professional affiliations, including the American Medical Association, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Intervention Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and North American Spine Specialists.

Residency

  • Ohio State University; Columbus, OH
    • Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation


Fellowship

  • Orthopaedic Spine Specialists; York, PA
    • Interventional Spine Care


Medical School

  • Wayne State University; Detroit, MI
    • Doctor of Medicine


Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation


Specialties

  • Epidural steroid injections
  • Nerve blocks
  • Facet injections
  • Joint injections (sacroiliac, hips, shoulders)
  • Radiofrequency lesioning (rhizotomy), including cooled radiofrequency
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Sacroplasty
  • Intra discal stem cells
  • Texas’ Leading Intracept® Provider – Read more about Intracept


Personal Interests

  • Dr. Reeves is an avid advanced marine aquarist maintaining a large system with a special interest in the propagation of reef building stony corals. He is an experienced musician and has recorded on multiple albums. He has shared the stage with popular bands No Doubt and Sublime before their mega fame. He currently plays guitar in the ska/reggae groups Boss Riot, Mr. Kingpin and the incredible jump blues band Whiskey Well.

Neck and back pain take the joy out of life. We’re here to help you find it again.

Our founder, Dr. David Rothbart, understood that people struggling with back or neck pain often fear surgery as the first option. He shared this concern, which is why he founded Spine Team Texas—to treat patients conservatively and avoid surgery as the initial solution. Dr. Rothbart’s team of carefully selected pain management experts has helped many patients find relief from their back and neck pain. Schedule your appointment today to find out how they can help you achieve your goals.
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Physical trainer, businessman, & back pain conqueror

After enjoying physical training for many years, Walt developed a specific pain. He tried conservative treatments, but when it was time to find a surgeon, he knew who to call!

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