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Atlanta’s Top Spine and Pain Management Physicians

We Are The Physicians Spine & Rehabilitation Specialists

Helping Patients Take Control of Their Lives

The Physicians Spine & Rehabilitation Specialists

Chronic pain can truly change your life. Whether you’re living with back pain, knee pain, pain in the joints, or pain anywhere else, it’s always on your mind, affecting the way you live, and making it difficult to use your body as you want to. When you’re seeking relief from that pain, you want it to be long-term, effective, and complete.

The Physicians Spine & Rehabilitation Specialists is a team of the best pain management specialists in Georgia who offer comprehensive evaluation and non-surgical treatment of spinal pain to all of our patients. Our treatment goal is not only to reduce or eliminate your pain, but to restore you to full function and improve your overall quality of life. In addition to working closely with each individual patient, we maintain close contact with referring doctors and case managers, keeping them informed about their patients’ progress and condition.

Since 1995, we’ve been helping patients take their lives back from chronic pain. If you’re ready to begin your personalized treatment plan with the first and longest-standing independent pain practice in Georgia, schedule your appointment with The Physicians today.

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Expert spine and pain management specialists in Sandy Springs.

Treatment Solutions for ACUTE AND Chronic Pain

Our Comprehensive Services

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INJECTIONS

For many patients struggling with chronic pain, injections to the spine can make a significant difference in their quality of life without a need for surgery.

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NERVE BLOCKS

As a proven solution for pain due to migraines and other conditions, nerve blocks can help address pain in a particular cluster of nerves.

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STIMULATORS

Spinal cord stimulators can offer a minimally-invasive, non-pharmaceutical alternative to other forms of pain management.

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TENEX HEALTH TX

Using Tenex Health TX technology, the Physicians can safely remove problematic tendon tissue without the need for invasive surgery.

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The Rizor Institute for Pain Management

Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Program

The Physicians Spine and Rehabilitation Specialists is proud to serve patients at the Rizor Institute, a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program for the treatment of high impact chronic pain. As a response to the ongoing opioid epidemic, this program provides local, residential treatment for injured workers that will help recover, restore function, and control pain while decreasing reliance on opioids and medical interventions. At the Rizor Institute, our team of physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and cognitive-behavioral therapists work together at our facility in Suwanee, GA to address the opioid epidemic on a local level, and to provide an individualized, multidisciplinary program that will reduce the need for medications and facilitate the opportunity to return to work and to life.

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Proudly Serving Workers Across Georgia

Workers’ Compensation Referrals

If you’ve been injured at the workplace, you deserve to receive the compensation you need to make a full recovery and return to the job safely and with confidence. At The Physicians Spine & Rehabilitation Specialists, we proudly provide workers’ compensation referrals to patients who are struggling with chronic pain as a result of a work-related injury. We’re happy to help you through the process of filing a workers’compensation claim, and we’ll work with you to restore your body to full function

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SIX Convenient Pain Management Locations

Multiple Locations Across Georgia

Our Locations
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Testimonials

  • This office is 5 stars — absolutely top notch! From the welcoming and friendly front desk staff, to the compassionate nurses, to the elite and effective care provided by Dr Paul Mefferd this practice in Marietta is nothing shy of AMAZING! Practical and impactful solutions, from a doctor who liste...

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  • I was a patient at The Physician's in Rome and when I moved, I asked for a referral to this location. I'm so glad I did! Dr. Rizor is great! He's very caring and very kind. There's nothing painless about pain management, but he does his best to make it tolerable. The office staff is helpful. I do...

    Posted On May 28, 2025
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  • Dr Mefferd has given me my life back! I used to be unable to work or help with my kids, housework, errands, etc due to the crippling pain. It was so painful to eat solid food and my migraines were unbearable. I am so grateful for Dr Mefferd and his amazing staff!

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  • I can not give a better review for anyone. Dr. Mefferd and his staff are AMAZING! They are always friendly and always make you feel valued and respected.

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  • Dr Schurdell is amazing and so are all the staff! If you have spinal issues this is the place to go!

    Posted On May 13, 2025
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  • Dr Mefford and his staff are AMAZING!! He has helped me so much with the pain caused by my bulging disks. Each time I go In his staff is so sweet and helpful. I highly recommend him!

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  • Dr. Shurdell and Amanda are very patient and thorough. I wish Dr. Shurdell did sedation with his epidural injections. They hurt!

    Posted On March 25, 2025
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  • Love my Dr. I believe he is trying everything he knows how to get my pain under control. Dr. Medford is awesome.

    Posted On March 23, 2025
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  • Friendly Staff Knowledgeable Doctors Quick Appointments Very Clean and Organized Office. Would recommend to anyone with spinal pain.

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We Accept Most Insurances

Cost should never be an obstacle to receiving the top-quality care you need. That’s why The Physicians Spine & Rehabilitation Specialists proudly accepts insurance from multiple providers across the state of Georgia. Please view our list of accepted providers; if you don’t see yours listed, call us. Our knowledgeable staff is happy to discuss your options with you.

Patient Privacy

We take patient privacy seriously and have policies in place to prevent the disclosure of our patients’ health information except as permitted under federal and state law. A detailed description of our privacy practices may be found here:

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Treat your chronic back and joint pain with the best pain management specialists in Georgia.

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