Brian Adams, M.D., D.ABA
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
1805 Parke Plaza Cir Ste 101 Stone Mountain GA, 30087About
Brian Adams, MD is a triple board-certified interventional spine physician. He was born in St Louis, Missouri, but moved to the Atlanta metro area as a young child and has been a member of the Atlanta community for most of his life. Dr. Adams received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in biological engineering at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. He then went on to obtain his Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering at Colorado State in Fort Collins, Colorado. He received his Doctorate of Medicine at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia. He then completed an internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Adams is a member of both the American and Georgia Societies of Anesthesiology, The Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the International and North American Neuromodulation Societies. His mission is to provide compassionate and patient-centric care for painful spine and other orthopedic injuries. He was the recipient of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award for just this reason. Dr. Adams has a particular passion in advancing the field of minimally invasive surgical techniques for the spine and loves to use the most cutting-edge techniques and equipment to aid his patients. As a result of his forward-thinking approach, he was awarded 1st place for a presentation in the Medically Challenging Case Category at the Mid-Atlantic Anesthesia Research Conference hosted by the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
When Dr. Adams is away from work, he enjoys spending time with his spouse and three children, traveling, gardening, hiking, and finding new experiences.
Education and Training
University of Georgia Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Biological Engineering 0
Colorado State University Master’s Degree 0
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Doctorate of Medicine 0
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 2009
Board Certification
American Board of Addiction Medicine
American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology)
American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Preventive Medicine
Provider Details
Brian Adams, M.D., D.ABA's Expert Contributions
What can cause back pain when sitting?
Back pain is one of the most common aliments affecting people. Pain with sitting can be from a number of different issues. Back pain commonly comes from muscles, intervertebral discs, joints, and other soft tissues. Without an exam and imaging it is difficult to determine the source. READ MORE
What exercises to avoid with shoulder joint pain?
First you need a diagnosis. That will require an evaluation by a joint specialist and likely imaging tests such as xray or MRI. Then movement and exercise can be guided by a provider of physical therapist READ MORE
What pain medications are effective for chronic pains?
This depends on the cause of the pain. All medications have some side effects and risk associated with them. Medication usually is used in conjunction with other options such as therapy, injections, and surgery if indicated. READ MORE
Should I see a doctor for shoulder joint pain?
Yes, an evaluation by a joint specialist is recommended READ MORE
Can you help with chronic hip pain?
Chronic hip pain is treatable, with appropriate diagnosis READ MORE
Is hot or cold good for back pain?
It depends, but often they are both helpful. READ MORE
What pain medications are safe for taking for gastritis?
Typically when gastritis is involved, it is advisable to avoid anti-inflammatories. There are a few anti-inflammatory medications that are more gentle on the stomach though. If pain medicine is needed, then it should be provided with routine follow up with you pain provider communicating with your GI doctor. If you don't already have a GI doctor, then you should seek one out. READ MORE
Can chronic shoulder joint pain be fixed?
Yes, there are many treatment options for chronic pain, it all depends on what is causing the pain. Sometimes simple therapy and lifestyle modification can correct the problem. I would encourage anyone with chronic shoulder pain to seek an opinion from a board certified orthopedic or pain management specialist READ MORE
Can pain medications help with hip arthritis pain?
Yes medications can be a helpful treatment modality for hip arthritis and are often used in conjunction with other treatments such as physical therapy, injections, and if necessary surgery READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- interventional spine physician Phoenix Ortho Injury Spine & Extremity -
Awards
- Humanism in Medicine 2009 Arnold P Gold Foundation
- The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award Year
- 1st Place for a presentation in the Medically Challenging Case Category at the Mid-Atlantic Anesthesia Research Conference Year Johns Hopkins University
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- American Medical Association
Internships
- The University of Texas Southwestern
Fellowships
- The University of Texas Southwestern - Pain Management
Brian Adams, M.D., D.ABA's Practice location
Phoenix Ortho Injury Spine & Extremity
1805 Parke Plaza Cir Ste 101 -Stone Mountain, GA 30087Get Direction
Phoenix Ortho Injury Spine & Extremity
3194 Buford Highway NE 100 -Duluth, GA 30096Get Direction
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2320 Marietta Blvd NW -Atlanta, GA 30318Get Direction
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Dr. Brian Adams, MD, DABA, is a triple board-certified interventional spine physician at Phoenix Ortho Injury Spine & Extremity. His mission is to provide compassionate and patient-centric care for painful spine and other orthopedic injuries, enhancing his commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services.
Originally hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Adams has called the Atlanta metro area his home for most of his life. He is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia, where he earned his Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Biological Engineering before pursuing his passion for the said field with a Master’s Degree from Colorado State University. His academic journey culminated in a Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, followed by comprehensive training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Board certified in pain medicine, anesthesiology, and addiction medicine, Dr. Adams is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
A respected member of various professional societies including the American and Georgia Societies of Anesthesiology, the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the International and North American Neuromodulation Societies, Dr. Adams is dedicated to advancing the field of minimally invasive surgical techniques for spine and orthopedic injuries.
His forward-thinking approach and commitment to excellence have earned him accolades such as The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award and 1st Place for a presentation in the Medically Challenging Case Category at the Mid-Atlantic Anesthesia Research Conference hosted by the prestigious Johns Hopkins University.
Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Adams finds joy in spending quality time with his spouse and three children, traveling, nurturing his garden, and embracing the great outdoors through activities like hiking.
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