Pain management anesthesiologist with specialization in interventional procedures for joint and spine pain
Dr. Clayton Adams is an interventional pain medicine physician in Denver, Colorado. He is double-board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He specializes in non-surgical interventional procedures, including epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation. He treats spine, joint and nerve pain, including facial pain and headaches.
After training as an anesthesiologist, Dr. Adams chose to specialize in pain medicine because he enjoys getting to know his patients and forming long-term relationships with them.
He is a specialist in spinal cord stimulation and works with patients who have painful conditions like diabetic neuropathy, lower back or leg pain, and peripheral neuropathy to see if this treatment could alleviate their pain. Dr. Adams first uses a temporary, external stimulator to see if the therapy provides relief. If it does, he refers patients to a neurosurgeon to discuss moving forward with a permanent implant. Neurosurgery One’s careful candidate screening process results in 80–90% of patients experiencing significant pain reduction with spinal cord stimulation, significantly higher than the national average.
Dr. Adams completed his residency and a fellowship in interventional pain management at Texas Tech University. Prior to joining the Neurosurgery One team, he practiced outpatient interventional pain management in Austin, Texas.
Education & Experience
Education
- Medical Degree: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
- Residency: Anesthesiology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Fellowship: Pain Management, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Pain Management (American Board of Anesthesiology)
Experience
- Board-Certified Pain Specialist – Dedicated to helping patients manage and relieve chronic pain with the latest, minimally invasive treatments.
- Advanced Training in Pain Management – Completed specialized fellowship training at Texas Tech University to provide expert care for complex pain conditions.
- Compassionate, Patient-Focused Care – Committed to listening to patients, understanding their unique needs, and creating personalized treatment plans.
- Leader in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine – Served as Chief Resident and has contributed to research improving pain management techniques.
- Comprehensive Approach to Pain Relief – Works with a team of specialists to offer a full range of treatment options, helping patients regain comfort and quality of life.
Certifications
- Board-Certified in Anesthesiology – Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology to ensure expert care in pain management and anesthesia.
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Pain Management – Recognized for advanced expertise in diagnosing and treating chronic pain.
