pain summit at lake oconee - American Society Of Interventional

Georgia Society of
Interventional Pain Physicians
Pain Summit
at Lake Oconee
Annual Summer
Meeting
July 21 - 23
Register by June 21
Ritz-Carlton Reynolds
Plantation
Lake Oconee,
Greensboro, Georgia
The Georgia Society of
Interventional Pain
Practitioners
GSIPP is proud to announce the second annual Summer meeting, at Lake Oconee’s Ritz-Carlton
Reynolds Plantation resort. This meeting is prompted by unprecedented levels of interest in our area of
specialty. Recent changes within our industry, as
well as new concepts and ideas, call for a need for us
to meet and interact.
Vendors are a key partner to pain practitioners
and are being welcomed to join us in this meeting.
As at all their other properties, Ritz-Carlton
offers an experience on par with other fine resorts
worldwide. Yet, the simplicity and modesty of the
Lake Oconee setting allows us to gather in a convenient environment conducive to exchange of ideas.
Conference Content
This two day meeting is planned as a CME activity that
includes topics directly related to:
t New technological approaches in interventional pain management
t Changes in the workers' compensation reimbursement
environment
t Evolutions in practice management
t Additions of new adjunctive services within our industry
t Leading new approaches in advanced clinical applications
Meeting Schedule
Friday July 21
3:00 - 5:00 Meeting registation and hotel check-in
5:30 - 9:00 Terrace cocktail reception
7:00 - 8:00 Dinner on your own
7:00 - 8:30
7:00 - 2:30
8:00 - 8:15
8:15 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:30
12:30 - 2:00
2:00 - on
7:30 - 10:00
Saturday July 22
Breakfast provided
Meeting registration
Exhibits open during all meeting times
Welcome and Introductions
Session One
Lunch
Session Two
FUN IN THE SUN free time for golf, swimming, hiking, spa
(additional reservations required)
Annual GSIPP Dinner Banquet
(Resort casual)
Sunday July 23
8:00 - 10:00 Breakfast Buffet
9:00 - 11:00 Session Three/Moderated Panel Discussion
8:00 - 11:00 Exhibits open during all meeting times
GSIPP OFFICERS
A note from the President
Richard S. Epter, M.D., DABA, DABPM, FIPP
augusta pain center, augusta, ga
“It is with great pleasure that I invite you to the 2nd
Annual Summer GSIPP Meeting – Pain Summit at Lake
Oconee. The meeting agenda intently addresses our
needs as interventional pain physicians and stresses the
importance of our unity, so that our specialty may survive
the challenges of today’s regulatory, reimbursement and
competitive environments. Our voices as interventional
pain physicians need to be heard and I urge each of you
to actively participate in our society and attend this outstanding meeting that will include distinguished speakers,
sponsors and colleagues.”
executive director
carlos giron, M.D., CIME, daapm
pain institute of georgia, macon, ga
“We are deeply honored by the commitment of our speakers and sponsors in making this meeting possible and
hope you will enjoy yourselves while learning and participating.” Dr. Giron is GSIPP’s founder.
additional officers
vice president: John givogre, m.d.
secretary: allen hord, m.d.
state liaison & meeting chair: joe mccormick
Continuing Medical Education
category II
This program is designated with a maximum of 5 credit hours toward
the AMA physicians recognition award. Each physician should only claim
those credits spent in educational sessions. Each physician is responsible for
content and review of each session claimed.
confirmed SPEAKERS
Richard rauck, M.D.
Carolinas Pain Institute, PA, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Associate Professor, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.
t American Society of Anesthesiologists t American Pain society
t International Association for the Study of Pain
Dr. Rauck is a nationally recognized speaker on topics relating to new technologies and advances in clinical practice.
Susan kaye Blank, m.d.
Southeastern Pain Specialists, Atlanta
t American Psychiatry Association t National Board of Forensic Examiners
t American Society of Addiction Medicine
Dr. Blank is an addictionologist with recent experience managing addicted pain
patients at Talbott Recovery Campus. She will discuss the role of the addictionologist within a pain practice.
Matthew t. kline, m.d.
Center for Pain Medicine, Bryn Mawr, PA
t International Association for the Study of Pain
Dr. Kline is a nationally renowned speaker on the use of Radio Frequency
for the treatment of chronic pain.
t American Pain Society
earl berman, M.D.
Medical Director, Medicare, State of Georgia
Dr. Berman has agreed to come to GSIPP to discuss current issues with
Medicare, and political action within the organization.
JENNIFER BOLEN, J.D.
Founder, The Legal Side of Pain ®, Nashville, TN
Founder, J. Bolen Group, LLC, Nashville, TN
This former Assistant U.S. Attorney will review the current state of legal
affairs in the pain management arena.
Donald Taylor, m.d.
Private practice, Marietta, GA
M.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Dr. Taylor is a nationally known pain management expert. His unique perspective examines historical attitudes of opiate use for chronic pain treatment. He
believes new technologies may allow patients to avoid a lifetime of opiate use.
CHANDRESH VIRADIA, M.D.
Hemlock Pain Center, Macon, GA
Board certified in Anesthesiology as well as Pain Medicine, ABA
Dr. Viradia is a new member, recently with the Cleveland Clinic, who
brings promising new information from that facility’s pain practice.
fun, fun, fun in the lakeside sun
Golf Golf Golf!!!
Five championship golf courses - "The Oconee" caddied 18-hole course is
rated by several publications as one of the finest courses in the country.
Waterfront Activities
Water-ski 'til you drop! - Boats and drivers will be provided exclusively for the GSIPP enjoyment.
Swimming and beachfront
A private beach is being reserved for GSIPP members, family and friends to
swim and play to your heart's content. Kayaks are available for paddling.
Other Outdoor Activities
Tennis, skeet shooting, horseback riding, lake tours, biking and hiking trails are all available on the property.
Nightly bonfires and stargazing.
vendors
Pamper Yourself
Massage - relax and enjoy while other
hands do the rest.
2,415 square meter facility with 10
treatment rooms, couples' suite, and
four wet treatment rooms. Sauna, steam
room and whirlpool are available, Full
service salon, Extensive exercise facilities.
Accommodations
A special room rate for this event of
$225 has been reserved for GSIPP on
Friday and Saturday. Rooms must be
reserved separately by contacting RitzCarlton reservations at 800-241-3333. Vendors should reserve
rooms outside the GSIPP block and rate.
registration
Name:
Practice Name:
Address:
City:
Phone:
State:
Zip:
Fax:
Email:
Specialty(ies):
Fees Members: $150.00 c Nonmembers: $250.00 c
Please make checks
payable to:
GSIPP
3556 Vineville Avenue
Macon, GA 31204
deadline is june 21 please
mail
early
meeting sLOts and
Rooms are limited
Directions From Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport
Distance 89 miles
1, Take I-285 East toward Macon 14.3 miles
2. Merge onto I-20 East/GA-402 East via Exit 46 B toward
Augusta
3. Take Ga 44 exit #130 toward Greensboro/Eatonton
4. Turn right onto Ga 44/Lake Oconee Parkway 7.1 miles
5. Turn left onto Linger Longer Road approx 1 mile
6. Turn left onto Lake Oconee Trail approx 2 miles
7. Turn at the Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation
Ritz carlton Reynolds Plantation on
Lake Oconee
Pain Summit at Lake Oconee
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Georgia Society of
Interventional Pain Physicians
3356 Vineville Avenue
Macon, GA 31204