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Office
4530 E Muirwood Dr
Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85048Phone+1 623-562-5060Fax+1 480-759-0647
Summary
- Dr. Scott Kreiner is the Director of Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at Barrow Brain and Spine in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a physiatrist and interventional spine specialist at Barrow Neurological Institute. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as Sports Medicine.
Clinically, Dr. Kreiner’s expertise includes the performance of interventional procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain. He utilizes a thorough history, examination and personally reviews advanced imaging scans to help determine the cause of pain. He uses x-ray or ultrasound to help perform precision-guided injections. He is the Pain Management Physician for the Arizona Cardinals Football Club. He also serves as the Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship Director at Barrow Brain and Spine and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix.
Professionally, Dr. Kreiner has an interest in evidence-based medicine and health policy, currently serving on the board of multiple societies, including the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS) and the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS). He is also currently the First Vice President of the North American Spine Society (NASS).
Dr. Kreiner’s research interests include sports-related injuries, vertebral compression fractures, and interventional spine procedures.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Kreiner delights in spending time with his wife and three children. He spent years coaching baseball and football, and when not busy with these commitments enjoys golfing, mountain biking, snow skiing, and water-skiing.
Education & Training
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1996 - 1999
- TMC Health Medical Education , Inc. (THMEP)Internship, Transitional Year, 1995 - 1996
- University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1995, MD
- University of ArizonaBS, Mechanical Engineering, 1986 - 1990
Certifications & Licensure
- AZ State Medical License 1996 - 2026
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2011
Clinical Trials
- Spinal Cord Stimulation vs. Medical Management for Low Back Pain (DISTINCT) Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 31
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 22 citationsProspective, randomized, multicenter study of intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: 24-Month treatment arm resultsTheodore Koreckij, Scott Kreiner, Jad G. Khalil, Matthew Smuck, J. Markman
North American Spine Society Journal. 2021-12-01 - 3 citationsAsymmetrical Thoracic Osteophytosis in Professional Golfers: Case Series and Literature Review.Komal Naeem, Michele S. Wang, D. Scott Kreiner, Randall W. Porter
Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2021-10-01 - 22 citationsProspective, randomized, multicenter study of intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation for the treatment of chronic low back pain: 12-month results.Matthew Smuck, Jad G. Khalil, Kevin Barrette, Joshua A Hirsch, Scott Kreiner
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2021-05-24
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
- Dr. D. Scott Kreiner named president of NASSSeptember 24th, 2024
- The Influence of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Lumbar Spine Surgery Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisFebruary 10th, 2021
- NASS: New Coverage RecommendationsMarch 25th, 2019
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Committees
- Ex Officio, Board of Directors, NANS 2024 - Present
- President, Board of Directors, NASS 2024 - Present
- At Large, Board of Directors, IPSIS 2023 - Present
- Member, Standards Committee, IPSIS 2012 - Present
- 1st Vice President, Board of Directors, NASS 2023 - 2024
- 2nd Vice President, Board of Directors, NASS 2022 - 2023
- Chair, Health Policy Division, IPSIS 2019 - 2023
- Chair, Research Council, NASS 2018 - 2022
- Co-Chair, Coverage Committee, NASS 2014 - 2022
- Member, Coverage Task Force, NASS 2012 - 2014
- Co-Chair, Evidence-Based Guidelines Committee, NASS 2009 - 2019
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