Dr. Patterson began his education by obtaining an undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the esteemed Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama. During this time, he received several honors including graduating Magna Cum Laude and gaining fellowship in Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Dr. Patterson continued his training by completing his Medical Degree at the University of Alabama […]
“As a pain management physician, it is important to be aware and understand that each person experiences pain differently. At times, the cause of the pain is easily identifiable, such as a broken bone. Other times, it is more difficult and many times is multifactorial in nature. As an osteopathic physician, I believe in treating […]
“Pain management is a noble field of medicine through which we are able to help patients suffering from chronic incapacitating pain. Through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach where the pain physician plays a crucial role, we are able to restore functionality to patients who suffer from chronic pain where their activities and enjoyment of life […]
ORTHOPAEDICS As founder and guiding force behind the Nilssen Ankle and Foot Center, in Pensacola Florida, Dr. Nilssen devotes his passion for service to building the most premier center in the world. In addition to his practice, he also devotes time to mentoring both Sports Medicine and Foot & Ankle Fellows through the AREI Dual […]
A native of Chipley, Florida, Dr. Gilmore received his bachelor’s degree while playing as the All-American Free Safety and Defensive Captain of the ’93 and ’94 SEC Champion Florida Gators. He was one of the nation’s most honored scholar-athletes during 1993-1994 and remains one of the top scholar-athletes in University of Florida’s football history. After […]
ORTHOPAEDICS Josh Hackel, M.D. is a board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine physician who specializes in treating musculoskeletal and orthopaedic injuries. His primary aim is to maximize healing and minimize recovery time, allowing for a rapid return to sport, work, and daily activities. As a pioneer in regenerative medicine, Dr. Hackel was the first physician at […]