Providers Who Specialize in Pain Management in Shreveport, LA
Pain Medicine • Shreveport, LA
Clinic Type
Pain Medicine
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318-212-7960
privacyofficer@wkhs.com
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 3.8/5 (34 ratings) (34 ratings)
- WebMD: 5.0/5 (117 ratings) (117 ratings)
- WebMD: 5.0/5 (60 ratings) (60 ratings)
- Healthgrades: 2.9/5 (19 ratings) (19 ratings)
Patients praise
- Most providers are praised for strong bedside manner, compassion, and being attentive listeners.
- Patients frequently cite effective relief from chronic pain through interventional procedures such as injections.
- Many appreciate the professional, friendly, and efficient office staff.
- Providers are often noted for clearly explaining conditions and treatment options in an understandable way.
Common complaints
- Some patients expressed concerns regarding the clinic's approach to pain management alternatives, feeling dismissed if not interested in interventional procedures like injections.
- Reports of unprofessional communication regarding treatment plans in some instances.
"His whole staff very friendly was very efficient on time. They worked with my insurance company. The good news is he has relieved the pain in my lower back."
— WebMD review for Dr. John Noles"Not only did he spend a substantial amount of time with me, getting to know me/my history, but he also recommended alternative and less invasive therapeutic solutions... If you’re looking for a pill pusher, go elsewhere. This man is truly interested in your overall well-being."
— Vitals review for Dr. Randall P. Brewer"Some patients express concerns about the clinic's approach to pain management alternatives and report feeling dismissed when not interested in injection treatments."
— WebMD review summary for Dr. Russell StuermannSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. John Cefalu, MD | River Cities Interventional Pain (RCIPS) — Aug 20, 2025
- Pain Management - Top Hospitals and Doctors in Shreveport — Feb 7, 2026
- Back Pain Shreveport LA | River Cities Interventional Pain Specialists — Dec 16, 2025
- Pain Specialists Clinic - Bossier City and the Ark-La-Tex — Feb 7, 2026
- Wk Spine and Pain Specialists - Medicare — Dec 19, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More pain medicine clinics in Shreveport
River Cities Interventional Pain Specialists is a Shreveport-based private medical practice (founded 2005) focused on comprehensive pain management for acute and chronic conditions. They offer patient education, medication management, and a range of interventional options, from minimally invasive procedures to advanced interventional techniques. The team includes Physician Assistants and a physician (Dr. Brewer) who tailor individualized treatment plans. In 2022 they expanded to include a fully equipped Physical Therapy department. They accept most insurances and serve patients at two Shreveport offices, with headquarters at 8731 Park Plaza Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105. Specialties and keywords: pain management, interventional pain, neuromodulation, spinal cord stimulators, physical therapy, back and joint pain, headache management. Contact: 318-797-5844 / 318-797-5848.
Ochsner LSU Health is a nonprofit academic hospital system formed by the partnership of Ochsner Health and LSU Health Shreveport. It operates 6 offices (primarily in Shreveport and Monroe, LA) and emphasizes state-of-the-art treatment, clinical research, and community education. The organization combines Ochsner Health’s operational expertise with LSU Health Shreveport’s educational mission to train healthcare professionals and expand medical research in northern Louisiana. If you’re specifically seeking information about an Interventional Pain Management Center, the provided page highlights do not specify a separate interventional pain program. For precise details on an Interventional Pain Management Center in Shreveport within Ochsner LSU Health, consider contacting the patient advocate at patientadvocate@ochsnerlsuhs.org or call 1-318-330-7000 or 1-318-626-0000.
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