Seen within a weekWe make every effort to see you within one week of scheduling.
Most insurance acceptedIncluding Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana and more.
Three locationsHiram, Brookhaven and Riverdale.
How we treat pain
Our pain management strategies
Every plan starts with a thorough evaluation. We begin with the least invasive options and move forward only when you need more.
First line
Conservative
After a thorough evaluation of your pain, GPSS physicians decide which conservative therapies may help. Conservative therapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive approach to relieving acute and chronic pain. It may include medications, chiropractic care, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, a TENS unit, braces and more.
Next step
Interventional
Interventional therapy uses minimally invasive procedures and special imaging technology to pinpoint the source of pain and deliver medicine directly to it: muscles, nerves, joints or intervertebral discs. Our offices have state-of-the-art equipment and procedure rooms for injections and minimally invasive procedures.
When needed
Surgical
When conservative and interventional therapies are not working, GPSS physicians draw on an extensive network of surgical colleagues across Georgia, in every specialty, to evaluate whether your pain needs surgical treatment.
About GPSS
Offering a full range of services
Georgia Pain and Spine Solutions was founded on the premise of using the most advanced, quality-driven and thorough approaches to treating people with acute, chronic and cancer-related pain.
We offer everything from thorough new patient evaluations and accurate diagnosis, to medication management, to image-guided minimally invasive procedures. We coordinate your full care, including conservative care, mental health and specialty referrals. Other recommendations may include massage therapy, acupuncture, yoga and home exercise programs.
Fellowship trained, board certified in Anesthesiology
More than 25 years in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine
Georgia Pain and Spine Solutions is a dedicated team of physicians, technicians, nurses and medical assistants who have come together to give you high-quality medical care. We are patient-oriented and committed to personalized pain rehabilitation and health care.
Dr. Polk was amazing! He was very patient, thorough, and kind. He takes his time explaining everything. I felt very confident when my son and I left his office.
Excellent bedside manner. Answered all of our questions thoroughly. My husband and I left knowing we are in great hands.
Dr. Polk was amazing in every step. I got in a bad wreck and I didn’t realize how bad my injuries were. A great man!
Dr. Polk is amazing, he was very knowledgeable in his field. He was able to take an emergency visit on Sunday!
Great doctor who’s very thorough and informative. Took good care of the entire family and worked with our schedule.
Dr. Polk was very professional and straight to the point concerning my injuries. No long wait time. Very good visit!
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Dr. Polk was nice, professional and made me feel comfortable during my visit.
Great exam and explanation of process. Will recommend Dr Polk to friends and relatives.
Dr. Polk is very knowledgeable. He explained everything that will happen during my visit. I will highly recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Polk was very friendly and provided great customer service! Very professional and would recommend to everyone!
He explained things medically and in layman’s terms, and has a wonderful way of making sure you know exactly what he means. He took good care of me.
Very informative. Came all the way from his other office near me to assess everything. I feel like he has my best interest.
Dr Polk and Georgia Pain and Spine Solutions are the absolute best! Professional, thorough and great customer service!
Dr. Polk saw me on a weekend and it was a great experience. To feel prioritized and treated so professionally was great.
Great service, and the place of service was very convenient. Beautiful work, assistants easy to work with. Love them.
A dedicated team of physicians, technicians, nurses and medical assistants committed to improving your quality of life through compassionate pain management.
A native of Portland, Oregon, Dr. Marcus Polk has practiced medicine in Atlanta since 1998. As a fellowship-trained, board-certified anesthesiologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. Polk has more than 25 years of combined experience in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine.
Dr. Polk received his medical doctorate from Oregon Health & Science University, followed by residency at Emory University and fellowship at Egleston Children’s Hospital. He also received a Certificate of Business Administration from the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Dr. Polk brings three decades of medical service in Georgia, with extensive experience in interventional pain procedures, regional anesthesia and nerve blocks. He has been recognized by resolution in the Georgia State House of Representatives for:
“his leadership in the field of medicine, his compassionate treatment of his patients, and his deep concern for the well-being of others.”
An avid golfer and former college team player, Dr. Polk has a special interest in the ailing athletic spine, particularly in golfers.
Georgia Pain and Spine Solutions is a highly dedicated team of physicians, technicians, nurses and medical assistants who have joined together to provide you high quality medical care.
We diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions. Select a condition to read more.
Your first visit
A thorough evaluation comes first
After thorough evaluation of your pain, GPSS physicians will decide what type of conservative therapies might be beneficial. Conservative therapy is a non-surgical and non-invasive approach to alleviating and healing acute and chronic pain.
We make every effort to see our patients within one week of scheduling an appointment, and accept most major insurance plans.
Don’t see your condition listed?
Call us and we’ll let you know whether we can help.
Georgia Pain and Spine Solutions performs state-of-the-art interventional and minimally invasive procedures to treat acute and chronic pain. These procedures aim for less pain, better function and a better quality of life.
Experience you can trust
Leading-edge interventional care
GPSS physicians have extensive experience and training in the latest and most cutting edge interventional procedures. Interventional therapy utilizes minimally invasive procedures and special imaging technology to not only pinpoint the location of pain, but to inject medicine directly at its source.
GPSS offices are equipped with state of the art equipment and procedure rooms to successfully perform injections and minimally invasive procedures.
Completing your paperwork ahead of time means less time in the waiting room and more time with your physician.
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Send it to usOnline forms come straight to our office. For PDFs, email info@georgiapss.com, fax 404-745-8013, or bring it to your appointment.
Referring doctor resources
Partnering with referring physicians
Providers at Georgia Pain and Spine Solutions are committed to improving the quality of life of their patients through compassion for pain medicine, partnerships with referring physicians, and the utilization of leading-edge technology.
Fill out the Referral Form for your patient, then return it by email to info@georgiapss.com or fax to 404-745-8013.
Insurance
Insurances accepted
Please contact our office if your insurance carrier is not listed.