Pain Specialists of Iowa

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  Allen Eckhoff, MD, DABA, DABA-PM

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  Clinical Expertise: acute, chronic, cancer-related pain management; epidural steroid injections, spinal cord stimulators; intrathecal pumps; radiofrequency ablation; nerve blocks; joint injections; medication management Languages Spoken: English Board Certifications: Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine (DABA-PM) Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Specialty Certification in Anesthesiology (DABA) Pain Medicine Fellowship: University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH Anesthesiology Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE I am an anesthesiologist who is fellowship trained in pain medicine, and board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. As a pain medicine physician with Pain Specialists of Iowa, I serve Des Moines and the surrounding communities in Central Iowa. I am originally from Nebraska and attended medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. After graduating from medical school, I moved to Kansas City, KS for a 1-year internship (internal medicine) at Kansas University Medical Center. Following my internship, I was selected to become a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force where I served as a physician for reconnaissance squadrons. In addition to reconnaissance, I provided medical support for the First Airborne Command and Control Squadron during presidential support missions for President Barack Obama. It was in the Air Force that I was introduced to pain medicine. After completing my service in the Air Force, I began my anesthesiology residency training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. During my training, I continued to focus on pain medicine. I loved helping patients with chronic pain and received great satisfaction from helping improve my patients’ chronic pain and increase their functionality. Following my anesthesiology training, I continued my education and entered a pain medicine fellowship at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, OH. Here, I was trained to provide multimodal interventional treatments, medication management, and physical therapy to maximize a patient’s success.

  Link: Allen Eckhoff, MD, DABA, DABA-PM

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  Daniel Moyse, MD, DABA, DABA-PM

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  Clinical Expertise: acute, chronic, cancer-related pain management; interventional spinal procedures; epidural steroid injections; radiofrequency ablation; spinal cord stimulation; dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation; intrathecal pumps; kyphoplasty; ketamine infusions; trigger point injections; medication management Languages Spoken: English, Spanish Board Certifications: Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine (DABA-PM) Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Specialty Certification in Anesthesiology (DABA) Pain Medicine Fellowship: Duke University, Durham, NC Anesthesiology Residency: Duke University, Durham, NC Medical School: Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL I am a fellowship trained, double board certified, interventional pain medicine physician serving Des Moines metro and central Iowa with Pain Specialists of Iowa. Originally, from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, I was excited to relocate to the Des Moines area where my wife attended Drake University. I attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where I earned a Bachelors in Science (B.S.) in Molecular and Cellular Biology, a Bachelors of Arts (B.A) in Spanish, as well as a minor in chemistry While enrolled, I was also active in conducting research with honeybees in a university laboratory, coaching a high school basketball team, and volunteering my time at a local hospital. I was then accepted into the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science for medical school. I earned my Medical Degree (M.D.) in 2011, and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) National Medical Honor Society. While in medical school, I worked at Hospira Pharmaceuticals in their Medical Affairs department, helping assist with medical education for other medical professionals. I was then accepted to Duke University to compete my anesthesiology residency training. Before relocating to Durham, North Carolina, I completed an internal medicine year in medicine at University of Illinois Hospital. During my residency at Duke, I received well-rounded didactic and clinical experience from the esteemed faculty. I was voted as Resident Teaching Scholar in my final year, while remaining active in clinical research during my residency. While a resident, I also instructed ultrasound guided regional anesthesia nerve blocks at numerous regional and national conferences. I chose to stay at Duke University for my pain fellowship, given the complexity and quality of the training. In addition to extensive training in X-ray and ultrasound guided injections, I performed over 70 implants of spinal cord stimulators, cancer pain pumps, and kyphoplasties, which I am excited to bring to our growing practice. I also published numerous publications including papers on ketamine, fibromyalgia, occipital nerve stimulation, and a book chapter on intrathecal pumps while a fellow. I remain active in pain education of medical students, resident physicians, and attending physicians of all specialties in our practice. I am committed and proud to bring my breadth of training in pain medicine to treat all of my diverse patient’s pain conditions, with a goal of improved pain control and functional improvement.

  Link: Daniel Moyse, MD, DABA, DABA-PM

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  Jolene Smith, DO, DABA, DABA-PM

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  Clinical Expertise: acute, chronic, cancer-related pain management; spinal cord stimulators; intrathecal pumps; radiofrequency ablation; dorsal root ganglion stimulators; trigger point injections; medication management Languages Spoken: English Board Certifications: Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Subspecialty Certification in Pain Medicine (DABA-PM) Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Specialty Certification in Anesthesiology (DABA) Pain Medicine Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Anesthesiology Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA I am an anesthesia-trained pain physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating people with acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain. My anesthesiology training was at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, followed by a pain medicine fellowship at Mayo Clinic. As a native Midwesterner, I am thrilled to return to the area after earning my medical degree at Des Moines University in 2010. As part of my pain medicine fellowship, I received training in therapies including joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, pain pumps, and nerve blocks utilizing both x-ray and ultrasound. I am excited to use these skills to serve patients in the Des Moines area and the surrounding communities. While training at Mayo Clinic, I was fortunate enough to spend 1 month in Scottsdale, Arizona, treating patients who suffered from cancer-related pain. This experience had a profound impact on me as a physician, and I look forward to continuing to work with this patient population in the Des Moines area. When you meet me, I will take a detailed history and discuss your pain and any previous procedures or treatments with you. This allows me to recommend the best possible treatment for your particular condition. If you or a loved one are suffering from pain, you probably already know that there are many ways to treat pain. Having suffered a sports-related back injury during residency, I understand how much pain can take away from everyday life. Therefore, I am committed to finding the treatment that restores quality of life for my patients.

  Link: Jolene Smith, DO, DABA, DABA-PM

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  A. Kellie Taylor, ARNP

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  Clinical Expertise: acute, chronic pain management; trigger point injections; medication management Languages Spoken: English Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Family Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing: Graceland University, Lamoni, IA Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Graceland University, Lamoni, IA Associate of Science in Nursing: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Manoa, HI I have 23 years of inpatient general pediatric care that includes 20 years of experience with the inpatient pediatric oncology and hematology populations as a registered nurse. I value the implementation of evidence-based practices while facilitating clear and professional communication among my peers and colleagues. I have been serving the adult population with acute and chronic pain as an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) for 3 years. My area of focus in this population is preventive medicine. In addition, I educate patients about their specific comorbidities and foster strategies to improve their overall health condition as well as improve pain management outcomes. I attained my nurse practitioner (NP) degree in 2015. I have taught as adjunct faculty in nursing schools at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) and Grand View University. I work toward maintaining the elements of kindness, compassion, and transparency. I continually collaborate with my colleagues with utmost professionalism and openness. In my spare time, I volunteer as a nurse practitioner with the Free Clinics of Iowa. I perform physicals, immunization evaluations, and treatment for multiple disease conditions.

  Link: A. Kellie Taylor, ARNP

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  Emily Bowers, ARNP

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  · Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Family Nurse Practitioner · Master of Science in Nursing: Morningside University, Sioux City, IA · Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Grand View University, Des Moines, IA · Associate of Science in Nursing: Southwest Community College, Creston, IA Emily Bowers is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive pain management to adult patients. Emily performs comprehensive pain assessments, minimally invasive pain interventions, and medication management. Emily obtained her Masters of Nursing at Morningside University. She is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is also board certified in pain management nursing by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC). Emily is a current member of the Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society and American Society of Pain Management Nursing. Emily is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to all her patients in pain by partnering to set attainable and realistic pain goals with a focus on research and evidenced based best practices, inter-professional collaboration, and patient centered care. Pain often can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of a patient’s life, and leave the individual feeling isolated and alone. My goal is to work together to develop an individualized care plan to control and reduce your pain while improving functionality and quality of life.

  Link: Emily Bowers, ARNP

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  Korbyn Bolton, PA-C

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  · Board Certification: NCCPA – Certified Physician Assistant · Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies: St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA · Bachelor of Arts in Biochemisty: Grand View University, Des Moines, IA Korbyn Bolton is a Certified Physician’s Assistant who provides comprehensive pain management to adult patients. Korbyn performs comprehensive pain assessments, minimally invasive pain interventions, and medication management. Korbyn obtained her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from St. Ambrose University. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Korbyn is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to all her patients in pain by partnering to set attainable and realistic pain goals with a focus on research and evidenced based best practices, inter-professional collaboration, and patient centered care. Pain often can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of a patient’s life, and leave the individual feeling isolated and alone. My goal is to work together to develop an individualized care plan to control and reduce your pain while improving functionality and quality of life.

  Link: Korbyn Bolton, PA-C

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  Samantha Breakbill, ARNP

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  · Board Certification: ANCC – Family Nurse Practitioner · Master of Science in Nursing: Purdue University Global, West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Grand View University, Des Moines, IA Samantha Breakbill is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive pain management to adult patients. Emily performs comprehensive pain assessments, minimally invasive pain interventions, and medication management. Samantha obtained her Masters of Nursing at Purdue Global University. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Samantha is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to all her patients in pain by partnering to set attainable and realistic pain goals with a focus on research and evidenced based best practices, inter-professional collaboration, and patient centered care. Pain often can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of a patient’s life, and leave the individual feeling isolated and alone. My goal is to work together to develop an individualized care plan to control and reduce your pain while improving functionality and quality of life.