ElmerGPinzonMD

Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Medical Director/President/Owner, University Spine & Sports Specialists, PLLC; Volunteer Comprehensive Health & Regenerative Medicine, PLLC

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Office
10710 Murdock Dr
Ste 103
Knoxville, TN 37932
Phone+1 865-690-3737

Fax+1 865-690-3757

Summary

I am the Medical Director/President/Owner of University Spine & Sports Specialists, PLLC in Knoxville, TN. My clinical, outpatient medical practice is based upon the fundamental principles of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with emphasis on Musculoskeletal Medicine. I specialize in outpatient, minimally-invasive interventional spine and musculoskeletal pain-relieving procedures in order to reduce dependence on narcotic pain medications and emphasizing improvements in pain relief and return to functional status. I also specialize in non-surgical sports medicine, electrodiagnostic medicine, occupational medicine, and musculosketal diagnostic/therapeutic ultrasound medicine; with some regenerative medicine techniques/procedures for patients looking for minimally-invasive options for treatment of various musculoskeletal pain conditions. .

University Spine and Sport Specialists

PM&R MD Director- Musculoskeletal Medicine practice with an emphasis on principles of Physical Medicine, Interventional Spine/Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine

Education & Training

Georgia Spine & Sports PhysiciansFellowship, 1998 - 1999
Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1995 - 1998
Lehigh Valley Health NetworkInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1994, MD
Tulane University, School of Public HealthMPH, Epidemiology/Biostatistics, 1986 - 1988
Tulane UniversityMPH, Epidemiology/Biostatistics, 1986 - 1988
Tulane UniversityMPH, 1988
University of PittsburghBS, Biology, 1980 - 1986
University of PittsburghB.S., Biology, 1986
University of PittsburghBASW, Social Work, 1980 - 1984
University of PittsburghBASW, 1980 - 1984
University of PittsburghBS, Biology, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2021 - 2027
AR State Medical License 2021 - 2026
GA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2001 - 2026
NC State Medical License 1999 - 2025
SC State Medical License 2021 - 2025
PA State Medical License 1994 - 2004
AL State Medical License 1997 - 1997
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Society of Interventional Spine SpecialistsInterventional Pain Medicine
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Intergy EHR, Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC, 2013
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Acumen nEHR, Health IT Services Group, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Late facilitation of the human soleus H reflex induced by sustained isometric maneuver.
Tien-Yow Chuang, Faye Y. Chiou-Tan, Elmer G. Pinzon, Stephen M. Tuel
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 1997-05-01

Journal Articles

Complications of Common Selective Spinal Injections, Prevention & Management: A Focused Review
Windsor RE, Pinzon EG, Gore HC, The American Journal of Orthopedics, 10/1/2000
Pennsylvanians Interview New Surgeon General Interview by John Whyte, Tom McCarter, Elmer Pinzon
PA Med, 4/1/1991

Books/Book Chapters

Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Spinal Cord Stimulation: Fundamentals
Page 27 - 34Pinzon EG, Killeffer JAEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2013
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: A Primer for Primary Care
Page 54 - 61Pinzon EG, Moore, REEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2012
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Chronic Overuse Sports Injuries in the Adolescent/Pediatric Population
Page 42 - 53Pinzon EG, Larrabee MPEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2010
Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Chapter: Orthopedic Management of Pain & Orthopedic Pain Syndromes
Page 1 - 32Pinzon EGEditors: Shankman, G.Elsevier, St. Louis, MOEdition 3rd,2010
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Neuromodulation, Volumes 1 and 2: A Book Review
Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2009
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Brief Overview of Diagnostic & Therapeutic Applications
Page 34 - 43Pinzon EG2009
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Spine-related Pain in Sports Medicine: A Brief Review
Page 28 - 37Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2008
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Minimally-Invasive Interventional Spine Treatment- Part 2
Page 43 - 46Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2007
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Minimally-Invasive Interventional Spine Treatment- Part 1
Page 10 - 18Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2006
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Chronic Overuse Sports Injuries
Page 41 - 51Pinzon EG, Larrabee MPEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2006
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Spinal Cord Stimulation
Page 68 - 80Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2005
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Persistent Spine-Centered Chronic Pain Scenarios and Treatment Options
Page 17 - 22Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2004
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Lumbar Spine Rehabilitation
Page 28 - 32Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2003
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Minimally-Invasive Spine Interventions
Page 20 - 25Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2003
Practical Pain Management
Chapter: Treating Lumbar Back Pain: Lumbar Discography & Therapeutic Intradiscal Procedures
Page 14 - 20Pinzon EGEditors: Laura J. Niznik.PPM Communications, Inc., Glen Mills, PA2001
Pain Procedures in Clinical Practice
Chapter: Complications of Common Selective Spinal Injections: Prevention and Management
Page 10 - 24Windsor RE, Pinzon EG, Gore HCEditors: Lennard TA.Hanley & Belfus Publishers, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,2000
Pain Procedures in Clinical Practice
Chapter: Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Pain
Page 377 - 394Windsor RE, Falco FJE, Pinzon EGEditors: Lennard TA.Hanley & Belfus Publishers, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,2000
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident Pocket Manual
Pinzon EG, Gibberman JB, et alBaylor College of MedicineEdition Firs,1997
Practical Pain Management.
Chapter: Minimally-Invasive Interventional Spine Treatment- Part 1
Page 10 - 18Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc, Glen Mills, PA
Pain Procedures in Clinical Practice.
Chapter: Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Pain
Page 377 - 394Windsor RE, Falco FJE, Pinzon EGEditors: Lennard TA.Hanley & Belfus Publishers, Philadelphia
Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
Chapter: Orthopedic Management of Pain & Orthopedic Pain Syndromes
Page 1 - 32Pinzon EGEditors: Shankman, G.Elsevier, St. Louis, MOEdition 3rd,
Practical Pain Management.
Chapter: Treating Lumbar Back Pain: Lumbar Discography &therapeutic Intradiscal Procedures
Page 14 - 20Pinzon EGEditors: Laura J. Niznik.PPM Communications, Inc, Glen Mills, PA
Practical Pain Management.
Chapter: Minimally-Invasive Spine Interventions
Page 20 - 25Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc, Glen Mills, PA
Practical Pain Management.
Chapter: Lumbar Spine Rehabilitation
Page 28 - 32Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc, Glen Mills, PA
Practical Pain Management.
Chapter: Persistent Spine-Centered Chronic Pain Scenarios and Treatment Options
Page 17 - 22Pinzon EGEditors: Forest Tennant, MD.PPM Communications, Inc, Glen Mills, PA
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Abstracts/Posters

Atypical Antero-Medial Thigh & Groin/Inguinal Pain as Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Case Series
Pinzon EG, Cianca JC, Arch of Phys Med Rehabil, 59th Annual Academy Assembly, 9/1/1997
Preparticipation Medical Evaluation Screening for Disabled Athletes: An Eleven-Year Descriptive Analysis
Pinzon EG, Strayer JR, et. al., Arch of Phys Med Rehabil, Academy Assembly, 9/1/1997
Preparticipation Medical Evaluation Screening for Disabled Athletes: An Eleven-Year Descriptive Analysis
Pinzon EG, Strayer JR, et. Al, Arch of Phys Med Rehabil, 9/1/1997
Time Course of H Reflex Amplitude After Spinal Cord Reinforcement Maneuvers
Pinzon EG, Tien-Yon Chuang, Tan FC, Tuel SS, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, 2/1/1997
Diagnostic Utility of Screening Triple-Phase Bone Scanning in the Identification of Occult Bone Fractures and Heterotopic Ossification Among Patients with Traumatic Br...
Pinzon EG, Yablon SA, Boake C, Arch of Phys Med Rehabil, 58th Annual Academy Assembly, 9/1/1996
Diagnostic Utility of Screening Triple-Phase Bone Scanning in the Identification of Occult Bone Fractures and Heterotopic Ossification Among Patients with Traumatic Br...
Pinzon EG, Yablon SA, Boake C, Arch of Phys Med Rehabil, 9/1/1996
Diagnostic Utility of Screening Triple-Phase Bone Scanning in the Identification of Occult Bone Fractures and Heterotopic Ossification Among Patients with Traumatic Br...
Pinzon EG, Yablon SA, Boake C, Arch of Phys Med Rehabil, Sept. 1996, Vol. 77, p. 945, 58th Annual Academy Assembly Abstracts
Time Course of H Reflex Amplitude After Spinal Cord Reinforcement Maneuvers.
Pinzon EG, Tien-Yon Chuang, Tan FC, Tuel SS, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting
Atypical Antero-Medial Thigh & Groin/Inguinal Pain as Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Case Series.
Pinzon EG, Cianca JC, Arch of Phys Med Rehabil, 59th Annual Academy Assembly
Preparticipation Medical Evaluation Screening for Disabled Athletes: An Eleven-Year Descriptive Analysis.
Pinzon EG, Strayer JR, et. al, Arch of Phys Med Rehabil, Academy Assembly
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Lectures

Advances in Interventional Pain Medicine with emphasis on Minimally-Invasive Musculoskeletal/Spinal Treatments
Peerless Restaurant, Knoxville, TN - 4/23/2013
Interventional Spinal Treatments & Musculoskeletal Medicine From an Outpatient PM&R Perspective
Parkwest Hospital Classrooms; Knoxville, TN - 10/30/2012
Radiofrequency Lesioning: Intervertebral Disc Biacuplasty, Sacroiliac Joint, Thoracic and Lumbar Z-Joint Denervation (Transdiscal, SInergry, ThoraCool, LumbarCool Syst...
St. Joseph's Translational Research Institute; Atlanta, GA - 10/23/2011
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Techniques for Physical Therapists
Results PT, Oak Ridge, TN - 9/13/2011
Physical Medicine & Interventional Spine Specialist's Multidisciplinary Role in Occupational/Spine Rehabilitation of Preexisting Medical Conditions & Spine-Related Pai...
The Buddy's Banquet Hall; Knoxville, TN - 4/15/2011
Physical Medicine & Interventional Spine Specialist’s Multidisciplinary Role in Occupational/Spine Rehabilitation of Spine-Related Pain Conditions
4/16/2010
Physical Medicine & Interventional Spine Specialist's Multidisciplinary Role in Occupational/Spine Rehabilitation of Spine-Related Pain Conditions
The Foundry; Knoxville, TN - 4/16/2010
Advances in Interventional Spinal Injections and Minimally-Invasive Treatments
Perruda's Restaurant - 4/28/2009
Neo Pathways: New Directions in Pain Treatments
Nashville, TN. Medical Offices of Dr. Nwofia and Dr. Lalanne - 2/2/2009
Fibromyalgia Indications
Sevier County, Tennessee - 8/28/2008
Treatment of Chronic Pain: An Overview of Spinal Cord Stimulation
Knoxville, Tennessee, Tennessee Academy of Physical Medicine - 2/28/2008
Advances in Interventional Spinal Injections and Minimally-invasive Treatments; DOCTalk Monthly Community Talk
Ft. Loudon Medical Hospital, Lenoir City, TN - 8/23/2007
The Physical Medicine & Interventional Spine Specialist’s Multidisciplinary Role in Occupational/Spine Rehabilitation of Spine-Related Pain Conditions
4/16/2005
The Physical Medicine & Interventional Spine Specialist's Multidisciplinary Role in Occupational/Spine Rehabilitation of Spine-Related Pain Conditions
Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN - 4/16/2005
The Physical Medicine & Interventional Spine Specialist's Role in Occupational Rehabilitation of Spine-Related Pain Conditions
The Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN - 2/3/2005
The Physical Medicine & Interventional Spine Specialist's Role in Non-Narcotic Interventional Spinal/Pain Management
Cariten HealthCare/PHP Company/Janice Mays, RN, Knoxville, TN - 1/20/2005
Functional Outcomes Following Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty (IDEA): A Controlled, Clinical Outcome Trial
Four Seasons Resort Hotel- Austin, TX - 9/6/2002
Common Selective Injections for Orthopedic & Chronic Pain Management
Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC - 6/29/2001
Functional Outcomes Following Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty (IDEA): A Controlled, Clinical Outcome Research Trial
4/22/2001
Functional Outcomes Following Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty (IDEA): A Controlled, Clinical Outcome Research Trial
Mid-Pines Golf & Country Club; Mid-Pines, NC - 4/22/2001
Triple-Phase Bone Scanning in the Identification of Occult Bone Fractures and Heterotopic Ossification Among Patient with Traumatic IDET Annuloplasty Procedure for Int...
Renaissance Suites Hotel, Charlotte, NC - 5/25/2000
Preliminary Outcomes Following Intradiscal Electrothermal Annuloplasty (IDEA): A Preliminary Observation
Grandover Resort; Greensboro, NC - 5/5/2000
Role of the Physiatrist in Occupational Rehabilitation
Charlotte, NC - 7/21/1999
Preparticipation Medical Evaluation Screening for Disabled Athletes: An Eleven-Year Descriptive Analysis
Atlanta, GA - 11/16/1997
Atypical Antero-Medial Thigh & Groin/Inguinal Pain as Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Case Series
Atlanta, GA - 11/14/1997
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Other

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Brief Overview of Diagnostic & Therapeutic Applications in Musculoskeletal Medicine
Pinzon EG, East Tennessee Medical News
9/1/2009
Sports-related injuries in Outpatient Spine Medicine Practice
Men's Wellness Minute with Mark Packer (WVLT TV)
2/5/2009
Complications of Common Selective Spinal Injections: Prevention and Management
Windsor RE, Pinzon EG, Gore HC, PASSOR / AAPM&R Minimonograph
1/1/1999

Press Mentions

Pain Control for Athletes: What Works?October 4th, 2018
Incorporating Concierge Medicine into Pain ManagementFebruary 10th, 2016

Professional Memberships

American Medical Association - AMA
Member
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - AAPMR
Fellow
American Academy of Pain Medicine - AAPM
Fellow
Spine Intervention Society - SIS
Member
American Association of Interventional Pain Physicians- ASIPP
Fellow
Tennessee Medical Association- TMA
Member
Knoxville Medical Association- TMA
Member

Other Languages

Spanish