Low Back Pain

Written by Josh Suderman, MD Low back pain is one of the most common reasons someone visits a doctor and one of the most common reasons people are referred to our clinic. Low back pain has many different causes and can impact a person’s life in many ways. There are multiple parts of the low…

Why I became a doctor

Written by, Josh Suderman, MD The cliché goes that when someone is asked why they want to be a doctor they say because they “want to help people”. Although this is a simple answer, it captures a common sentiment among doctors and an essential motivating factor to embarking on a career in healthcare. Growing up…

Doctor having a discusion with a patient at Javery Pain Institute

Dr. Suderman Letter to MCAC

Dr K., I am trying to understand the rationale behind the recent elimination of reimbursement for sedation during interventional pain procedures lasting less than 10 minutes. I’m hearing that MCR does not feel it’s necessary. I have also heard that MCR feels these procedures should be accomplished in a few minutes. This is flawed on…