At Southeast Pain and Spine Care, we focus on interventional pain procedures and supporting medications to control and relieve the pain of our patients. Many conditions are easily treated with conservative therapies, such as medication and nerve blocks. For the most complex cases, our pain management clinics also have the expertise and experience to offer some of the most advanced pain management techniques available.
In some cases seeing a pain management specialist first can even prevent the need for surgery. Southeast Pain and Spine Cares doctors are all double board certified or board eligible in anesthesiology/neurology and pain management. They are also fellowship trained in pain management. These extra levels of education mean that they can provide you with the best care and the latest advancements in pain relief.
In some cases seeing a pain management specialist first can even prevent the need for surgery. Southeast Pain and Spine Cares doctors are all double board certified or board eligible in anesthesiology/neurology and pain management. They are also fellowship trained in pain management. These extra levels of education mean that they can provide you with the best care and the latest advancements in pain relief.
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Southeast Pain and Spine Care was founded in 1997 and has since grown rapidly, currently operating a network of 15 pain management clinics serving more than 85,000 patients each year throughout the region. Our pain management doctors are all double board certified or board eligible in pain management and are also fellowship trained in pain management.
Healthcare is feeling the effects of a changing industry. Establishing a partnership with an innovating company that has a track record for increasing hospital revenues is important. Southeast Pain and Spine Care understands how to generate ancillary revenue while increasing your referrals and patients.
We care about our patients and strive to provide excellent customer service and a compassionate and caring environment. Each of our providers work closely with you, your primary care provider and our referral network to determine a proper treatment plan that is best for your particular symptoms and level of pain.
Our team of physicians, advanced practitioners and nurses provide expert care for patients suffering with back, neck, and nerve pain in the extremities as well as painful joint conditions. We understand that chronic pain can impact all aspects of physical and psychological well-being so we focus on the most effective, multi-dimensional treatment options.
At Southeast Pain and Spine Care, we focus on interventional pain procedures (injections), supporting medications and more advanced therapies to control and relieve the pain of our patients. We believe it is vital to work closely with each patient to determine the proper treatment program. Our years of experience help us listen and create a treatment plan unique to our patient's individual needs.
Reviews (9)
Lauren Burkle
Dec 18, 2021
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I was seen by Kevin Costello at the Morehead location earlier this week. I'm pretty disgusted at how I was treated. I felt my pain was not taken seriously and I was given the option of injections or a spinal cord stimulator. I tried expressing that I have had injections in the past to no avail and have not obtained long term relief. I cannot afford nor do I want a spinal cord stimulator implanted in my spine. The provider was not understanding and I felt stigmatized by him. I'll be going elsewhere.
Melvin Jennings
Sep 21, 2021
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I saw a provider at Southeast Pain & Spine last week for evaluation and assuming responsibility for pain management as my spine surgeon’s office sent a referral over. He wanted me to have injections which I’ve already had. Was not a good experience as I am going to have to pay two bills out of pocket for a 10 minute consultation with no treatment options
Manvi Patel
Aug 31, 2021
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The worst doctor in Charlotte!!!! I saw Dr Costello two weeks ago for sciatic pain and he performed an injection that did not work. He would not prescribe medications and told me “I’m not that kind of pain specialist” when I queried about pain medications. Very disappointed. Staff was rude here also
Alex McClendon
Aug 07, 2021
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It is my opinion that you should not see Southeast Pain and Spine if you are suffering from chronic pain and are looking to be established with a pain specialist.
Southeast Pain and Spine constantly gave me the run around in only pushing injections and surgical procedures on me for my conditions in my lower back (DDD, spondylosis). I tried explaining that I have had injections in the past but still have chronic pain. The providers here would not prescribe medications and said I could get a stimulator implanted in my spine.
I do not recommend Southeast Pain and Spine if you are looking for a reputable
Southeast Pain and Spine constantly gave me the run around in only pushing injections and surgical procedures on me for my conditions in my lower back (DDD, spondylosis). I tried explaining that I have had injections in the past but still have chronic pain. The providers here would not prescribe medications and said I could get a stimulator implanted in my spine.
I do not recommend Southeast Pain and Spine if you are looking for a reputable
Scott Watson
Jul 21, 2021
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The negative reviews are legit. Don’t fall for the owner response of “this is not a real patient…..”
I saw Dr Costello here this morning. He was only interested in offering me injections that I have already had in my lower back. Even when I told him they do not offer substantial relief, he said only thing he can offer are injections or a spinal cord stimulator.
The providers here are not credible pain specialists in my opinion. They are focused on generating as much money out of you as possible from injections and surgical procedures. Based on my experience they do not prescribe pain
I saw Dr Costello here this morning. He was only interested in offering me injections that I have already had in my lower back. Even when I told him they do not offer substantial relief, he said only thing he can offer are injections or a spinal cord stimulator.
The providers here are not credible pain specialists in my opinion. They are focused on generating as much money out of you as possible from injections and surgical procedures. Based on my experience they do not prescribe pain
Peter Ellenburg
Jul 07, 2021
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Disappointing experience. I saw Dr Costello today for a new patient assessment to assume responsibility of pain management from another provider in another state (I recently moved to Charlotte).
I have been on medication for years due to failed back surgery. Dr Costello was in and out of the room in less than 5 minutes and stated he will only offer injections or a spinal cord stimulator. I have exhausted every injection in the pain management playbook and I cannot afford the cost of a spinal cord stimulator.
This was a quite frustrating experience for me today. Do not go here if you are looking
I have been on medication for years due to failed back surgery. Dr Costello was in and out of the room in less than 5 minutes and stated he will only offer injections or a spinal cord stimulator. I have exhausted every injection in the pain management playbook and I cannot afford the cost of a spinal cord stimulator.
This was a quite frustrating experience for me today. Do not go here if you are looking
Madilyn Bullock
Jun 04, 2021
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I’m another one of these unfortunate patients that has been mistreated by this so called “pain and spine clinic”.
Kevin Costello only wants to put me on a spinal cord stimulator for my lower back issues. I always wonder why he only offers injections with a pushy focus on getting a spinal cord stimulator... it must be because it is a big revenue generator for pain management doctors.
I do not recommend southeast pain and spine if you have legitimate chronic pain that interferes with your quality of life. Based on my experience, you will be offered injections or a surgical procedure and maybe
Kevin Costello only wants to put me on a spinal cord stimulator for my lower back issues. I always wonder why he only offers injections with a pushy focus on getting a spinal cord stimulator... it must be because it is a big revenue generator for pain management doctors.
I do not recommend southeast pain and spine if you have legitimate chronic pain that interferes with your quality of life. Based on my experience, you will be offered injections or a surgical procedure and maybe
Bill Copeland
May 16, 2021
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I certainly will not be coming back here. My first appointment was last week for an MRI review of my lower back with Dr Costello. I expressed I did not want surgery and wanted conservative treatment measures like medication and physical therapy. He kept insisting I get a spinal cord stimulator implanted in my lower back. I have never walked away so bothered after a doctor’s appointment
Tanner Reid
May 15, 2021
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Do not go here if you suffer from chronic pain. I was a former patient here and in my opinion the treatment here is “watered down pain management”. Meaning the providers are only interested in generating as much revenue out of you as possible through injections and expensive surgical procedures that are not proven to relieve back pain.
Where else do you get two separate bills (1. Provider bill 2. Atrium Health bill) just from having a 10-15 minute consultation with a provider? These run upwards of $500-$600 out of pocket after insurance.
In my opinion this place is a scam with rude staff
Where else do you get two separate bills (1. Provider bill 2. Atrium Health bill) just from having a 10-15 minute consultation with a provider? These run upwards of $500-$600 out of pocket after insurance.
In my opinion this place is a scam with rude staff
