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  • Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • Southside Pain Specialists 1020 26th St S Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • (205) 775-0176

Brief Intro

Meet Dr. Gillespie: Your Trusted Pain Management Specialist

Dr. James Gillespie, a distinguished physician hailing from sunny San Diego, California, brings a wealth of expertise in pain management to his practice. With a solid educational foundation from the University of California, San Diego, he pursued his medical degree at The University of Queensland in Australia, where he honed his skills in a diverse and dynamic environment.

His commitment to excellence continued with an internship in Internal Medicine at The Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, followed by a rigorous residency in Anesthesiology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

As a graduate of the prestigious Chronic and Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of Illinois, Chicago, Dr. Gillespie specializes in a comprehensive range of pain management techniques, including:

  • Chronic Pain Management: Tailored strategies to alleviate long-term pain conditions.
  • Interventional Procedures: Advanced techniques to target and treat pain at its source.
  • Anesthesiology Expertise: In-depth knowledge of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Dr. Gillespie is board certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology, ensuring that his patients receive the highest standard of care. His dedication to patient-centered treatment and innovative pain management solutions sets him apart as a leading provider in the field.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain or seeking relief from acute discomfort, Dr. Gillespie is here to help you reclaim your quality of life. Reach out Today to Schedule an Appointment

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

The Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana

RESIDENCY

Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio

MEDICAL SCHOOL

The University of Queensland, Australia

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Southside Pain Specialists
  • 1020 26th St S Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Anesthesiology
  • Interventional Pain Medicine
  • Pain Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Joint Dysfunction
  • Sacroilitis / Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction
  • ACL Injuries
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Procedures Performed

  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Trigger point injection
  • Stellate ganglion injection
  • Lumbar Sympathetic Block
  • Medial Branch Block
  • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Workers' Compensation
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