Dr. Brian Adams is the Interventional Spine Physician and Medical Director for the Interventional Spine program at Spine Center Atlanta. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Biological Engineering at the University of Georgia; he obtained his Master of Engineering in Biological Engineering at Colorado State University and his Doctorate of Medicine in 2009 from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Adams completed an internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern. Dr. Adams was the Chief Resident for his Department during his time at the University of Texas Southwestern and was a member of various committees including the Professionalism Committee and Chief Residence Committee as well. He has completed research on multilevel thoracolumbar symptomatic ganglion blocks for the treatment of refractory kidney pain, Huntington’s Disease, allergies to local anesthetics, and local anesthetic toxicity.
Dr. Adams is a member of the Georgia Society of interventional pain physicians and the International and North American neuromodulation Society. He is currently a board-certified physician in the state of Georgia. He resides in Georgia with his wife and three children, in his free time he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. Dr. Adams’ expertise and exceptional bedside manner are part of what make Spine Center Atlanta the premier healthcare facility in Georgia.
Education
Medical School
May 8, 2009; Doctor of Medicine
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Graduate
May 15, 2004; Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
College
May 13, 2000; Bachelor of Engineering in Biological Engineering
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Postdoctoral Training
Fellowship
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014; Pain Management
University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Residency
July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2013; Anesthesiology
University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Internship
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010; Anesthesiology
University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Work Experience
July 2014 – Present Ancora Pain Recovery – I currently am an attending physician in a high volume interventional and medical pain management center that provides multi-disciplinary care.
Administrative Appointments
January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013; Chief Resident
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Southwestern
August 15, 2005 – July 1, 2007; Class Representative
Student Government Association, Medical College of Georgia
Committees
January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013; Member, Professionalism Committee Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Southwestern
January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013; Member, Chief Resident Committee University of Texas Southwestern
Professional Activities
January 26, 2011 – University of Texas Southwestern Department of Anesthesiology Resident Representative to attend the Texas Society of Anesthesiology’s Anesthesia Day at the state capital
Professional Societies and Activities
American Society of Anesthesiology Member
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Licensure
October 24, 2013 – June 30, 2017; Georgia Composite Medical Board Physician License, 70842 July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2014; Texas Medical Board Physician in Training, BP10035102
Presentations
Departmental Presentations
Huntington’s Disease: An Overview and Perioperative Considerations. Dallas, TX.
September 28, 2010
Suspected Allergy to Local Anesthetics: Follow-up in 135 Cases. Dallas, TX.
September 20, 2010
Local Anesthetic Toxicity: A Case Report, Overview, and Management. Dallas, TX
March 7, 2010
Examination
| ABA Board Examination Part I – July 2013 | Pass |
| ABA Board Examination Part II – April 2014 | Pass |
| ABA Subspecialty Pain Mgmt – September 2014 | Pass |
| ABAM Addition Medicine – October 2015 | Pass |
| ABA ITE (CA-3) – March 2013 | 48 (99 percentile) |
| ABA ITE (CA-2) – March 2012 | 33 (50 percentile) |
| ABA ITE (CA-1) – March 2011 | 36 (93 percentile) |
| ABA ITE (Clinical Base) – March 2010 | 24 (74 percentile) |
| USMLE Step 3 – March 13, 2010 | 218 |
| USMLE Step 2 CK – September 23, 2008 | 217 |
| USMLE Step 2 CS – January 2, 2009 | Pass |
| USMLE Step 1 – June 23, 2007 | 214 |
Honors and Awards
2010 Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
The Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award
Personal
I was born in 1977 in St. Louis, MO. I grew up in metropolitan Atlanta, GA. I am married with three children ages 7, 5, and 3. I enjoy traveling domestically and internationally with friends and family, outdoor activities like camping and backpacking, playing soccer, and watching sporting events.
For more information about Dr. Adams, please view his CV.
