I've had three outpatient procedures with Southern Pain Specialist. Dr. Varley is excellent and his…read moretechnique is truly incredible. That and something funny. He looks like Tommy Chong. LOL Dr. Varley and all his staff are compassionate and very easy to talk too. Either Online, Portal Use or Calling in making appointments, paying bills, Etc., is very easy. Southern Pain Management offers all the traditional pain/nerve blocks, Radio Frequency Ablasions, Etc; Several new innovative procedures including Ketamine infusion treatments at affordable cost to patients. The science of Ketamine Infusion makes too much sense for insurance companies to my help pay for such a thing. They would much rather pay for pain medicine. To my knowledge insurance pays ZERO MONEY for Ketamine Infusion Treatments. Hunter Chatham, CRNA manages all IV Theropy, he too is excellent, professional and compassionate. You can't go wrong coming to Southern Pain Specialist

I have been seeing Dr. Varley for several months and am very happy with the care I have received…read morethere. He was the only doctor in the Birmingham area who was willing to refill my implanted pain pump. Before finding him, I had to drive to Slidell, LA every month to have it filled. He and his staff work together as a team. It is comforting to see teamwork in one's medical care. They are also very good at what they do, and each one plays a part in your care. I have suffered from hip and thigh pain since I had a defective hip replaced with a non-defective one. I thought that the pain was caused by all the surgery. Thank goodness Dr. Varley had other impressions. He discovered that the pain was emanating from my spine and that Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) was the solution. I had been having it performed on the other side of my spine for several years, with good results. Walking without pain is truly amazing, after suffering with it for so many years. I highly recommend Southern Pain Specialists for anyone with back/spine problems.

I highly recommend this pain specialist, and I have several reasons why. Yes, I have used his…read moreservices in the past, but my trust in him goes beyond just being a patient. He has also been my anesthesiologist for two of my surgeries, and I have always felt completely comfortable and confident in his care. Before one of my ankle surgeries, he performed a nerve block behind my knee. His bedside manner was exceptional--he was kind, compassionate, professional, and genuinely down-to-earth. He took the time to make sure I was comfortable and understood what was happening. When you have had multiple experiences with a doctor and continue to trust that person with your care, that says a lot. I can honestly say that I have nothing but positive things to say about him and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a pain specialist. I have read some of the negative reviews, and honestly, I just can't understand them based on my personal experiences. Everyone's experience is different, of course, but I can only speak from my own--and mine have been very positive. I trust him, I respect him, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family and friends. The only issue I can take part in is when Pain blocks or administered. I am not sure why the patient is left awake every Pain block I have ever received. The patient is in a twilight type sleep.

First time visit. Dr Kendrick was awesome. The staff created a very relaxed and caring atmosphere…read more The facility was very clean and well kept. Having 2 cervical steroid injections at other facilities, Southside Pain Specialist is clearly above the rest.

very rude and he screamed at me for an honest mistake and I'm not the one to take that kind of…read morebehavior

Dr. Maddox has been a life savor for me. I was in a horrible accident involving an 18-wheeler back…read morein 2015 and just recently began to have chronic back pain from the injuries I sustained. I have tried to avoid being put on pain pills at all cost. Dr. Maddox has given me new life by introducing me to epidural injections. Being pain free for more than a month from just one injection is something I did not think was possible. Thank you Dr. Maddox!!! Recommended 100 out of 10!!!!

Their new office is sharp. Parking is free and doesn't have a long walk to them. Very spacious…read moreand well organized. I'm not there long for appointments. They are well staffed so everything runs well. They have surgery suited onsite for procedures. I'm pleased with them.

unlike any other pain office i've ever been in. the atmosphere is cozy, nice AL/AU paintings. staff…read moreseems genuinely happy to be there. doctor is efficient and keeps wait times to a minimum. found the right medicine after years of others just giving me more and more of a medication that doesn't work for me. now on less meds and feeling way better!

I had procedure on neck joint yesterday, Dr. Downey and his procedure team did a excellent job. I…read morehave been going to him for years. Dr. Downey is a Christian and experience doctor that i trust . all his staff does excellent job. I am feeling better since yesterday already. God bless Dr. Downey and staff

This bunch will run you through without a doctor ever having a conversation with you. It's not how…read moreprocedures on a spine should be--a doctor should sit down and explain what the problem is and give me options. That never happened--I didn't see a doctor until I was laying face down on a table.. didn't know what the problems were.. didn't know what the procedure was going to be.. nothing! I refused and walked out and made an appointment with an actual doctor who has been great. Stay far away from this place

Staff was very courteous! I like the fact that they have 2 locations to serve patients.read more

I would not recommend this album Pain Clinic for reason why it's because a friend of mine goes…read morethere and for the last 25 days he's been trying to get them to give him his pain medicine. He has a rheumatoid arthritis really bad and they said they seen a new medicine to the drugstore. The drugstore says is on backorder. He's called. Try to get another prescription and they will not call him and nothing for pain. They're gonna make him wait 30 days come back and see them so I give them on a scale of one to four 00.

I've been going to Preferred Pain Management for many years, and I have to say this: the front desk…read morereceptionist they had before the current one was truly amazing. She was always kind, respectful, and welcoming -- she knew patients by name and made every visit easier. I really hated to see her go, and honestly the service hasn't felt the same since. But today I met Brittany, and she has by far been the best part of my experience in a long time. I'm not sure if she's a nurse or what her exact role is, but she came into the room with genuine concern and compassion. She actually seemed like she cared about me as a patient -- and that makes a huge difference. Some people come to work just for a check, but Brittany showed real care, patience, and empathy. Thank you, Brittany. You truly made my day, and I just wanted to shout you out for treating people the way they deserve to be treated.

I was a patient there for three months my first time there was nice staff the Doctor was okay they…read morecalled in some medication to Walgreens Pell City on my nexts appointment I told the doctor the medication broke me out in bumps So the doctor called in norco 5mg he performed. 3 blocks on me after the 3rd block I came in for my follow up appointment I told the nurse that the medication broke wasn't helping me she said tell the doctor when he comes in to see me the had a flyer on the wall stating that if you ask for a higher dose you are addicted to the medication I was not addicted to anything he called in the same medication when he came into the room and I told him about the medication wasn't working he gave me a nasty look and said you look good like nothing is wrong with you and after the nurse called the same medication in the pharmacist told them that me and him had words about 3 months ago it was about my pain doctor it was about another situation I get a letter from the pain doctor stating that he will not see me again because of what the pharmacy said about me I couldn't understand stand why he made that decision I asked for him to call me he never did he got money for doing the blocks on me and it wasn't a small amount of money now I feel like all he wanted was the money it's okay he's going to get what he deserves from our lord and savior Jesus Christ and I am grateful that I will not be seen him again he's a snake in wool clothing doing people of color wrong !!!!!!!

I have been a patient here for several years. The care has been excellent, thorough, and personal…read more Every precaution necessary was taken with my treatments. I've recommended them to others unhesitatingly. I appreciated that they did not provide a friend with a false sense of hope & treat her but honestly & told her that treatment would not help her condition.

My experience with Cahaba Pain and Spine was disappointing…read more I was a patient for approximately six months and did not feel that my concerns were adequately addressed or that there was a proactive approach to managing my pain. Despite ongoing symptoms and significant impacts on my quality of life, progress was limited during my time there. One interaction that particularly stood out involved a nurse practitioner who repeatedly insisted that I maintain eye contact while speaking with him. As a neurodivergent patient, difficulty with eye contact is well documented in my medical records. Rather than accommodating that difference, I felt pressured and uncomfortable during the appointment. Healthcare providers do not have to fully understand every neurodivergent experience, but patients should be treated with respect and without being made to feel that their communication style is a problem. What ultimately confirmed my concerns was that after transferring my care to another pain management practice, more diagnostic work, treatment planning, and meaningful intervention occurred within days than I experienced during six months at Cahaba. Every patient's experience is different, but based on my own, I would not recommend this practice for neurodivergent individuals or for patients seeking a collaborative, proactive approach to pain management.

Dr. Weisberg is by far the best doctor I have seen since living in Birmingham. The wait is usually…read morea bit long, but well worth it. He is extremely thorough and makes sure to find exactly what is wrong and as a bonus, he is big on holistic treatments so if you grew up that way as I did and prefer to find something natural before using western medicine he is the one to go to. He has always called in a medication and given me ideas of what I can naturally do first. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a personal physician.

Dr. Weisberg is one of kindest human being you will ever meet. Coupled with the fact that he is an…read moreexcellent doctor you can't go wrong choosing him as your family doctor. His staff is equally wonderful. Dr. Weisberg cared for my daughter and me for 4 years when we lived in BHM.