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Our pain management clinics in North Dallas are composed of Board Certified doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who have a wealth of experience in addressing both acute and chronic pain. The medical professionals at Dallas Pain Institute (DPI) possess an extensive background in comprehending and solving chronic pain, having devoted their careers to ensuring successful patient outcomes.
When you become a part of the Dallas Pain Institute patient family, our foremost priority is to gain an understanding and diagnose the root cause of your pain through a detailed assessment. Once we’ve pinpointed the origin of your discomfort, we’ll formulate a unique treatment strategy tailored to your needs.
Pain Management Near Dallas: Learn About Our Team
Sreenadha Vattam, MD
Sreenadha Vattam, MD, is a board-certified pain management physician at North Texas Comprehensive Spine & Pain Center in Rowlett and Sherman, Texas.
Dr. Vattam received his medical school training in Kurnool, India, where he trained as a general surgeon. He transitioned to the United States in 2001, where he completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation certification at New York Medical College and the Metropolitan Hospital Center in Harlem in New York City.
Dr. Vattam then relocated to Dallas, Texas, in 2006, where he worked as an assistant professor for Parkland/UT Southwestern and completed additional fellowship training in anesthesiology and pain management. He is currently board certified in both physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
During the last decade, Dr. Vattam has proudly served the community of Sherman, Texas, and beyond. Utilizing his skills as a pain interventionist, Dr. Vattam is helping people suffering from pain reach their goals of becoming less dependent on pain medication and more functional in their daily lives.
In his spare time, Dr. Vattam enjoys spending time with his three sons, traveling, and watching basketball games.
Hirni Patel, MD
Hirni Patel, MD is a fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician. Dr. Patel received her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a minor in psychology at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. She then earned her medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA, where she also completed her anesthesiology residency and interventional pain fellowship.
Dr. Patel is dedicated to creating a care experience where every patient feels heard, understood, and genuinely supported. She partners with patients to restore comfort and mobility, offering individualized treatment plans that include interventional procedures and effective non-medication therapies.
In her spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family, reading and cooking.
David Timothy Cheng, DO
David Cheng, DO, is Double Board Certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology. Dr. Cheng received his Bachelor of Science degree in computational biology with a minor in business at Cornell University and went on to receive his medical degree at Kansas City University. He then completed anesthesiology residency at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City and pain medicine fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
He specializes in procedural, medication, and non-medication therapies for chronic and cancer pain management, emphasizing efficient, patient-centered care.
His philosophy focuses on reducing suffering while increasing function and quality of life through evidence-based, compassionate treatment in a collaborative setting.
In his free time Dr. Cheng enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and dog. He also enjoys hiking, traveling and trying new restaurants.
Jean Georges, MSN, APRN, NP-C
Jennifer Graxiola, FNP-C
Jennifer is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 19 years of nursing experience across a variety of healthcare settings. She began her nursing career after earning her RN from Grayson College in 2007 and later completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington. In 2016, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing and became a Family Nurse Practitioner through Texas Woman’s University.
Since becoming a nurse practitioner, Jennifer has worked in pain management, where she has developed a passion for helping patients manage chronic pain and improve their overall quality of life. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves to travel.
Seethal Thomas, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Seethal Thomas is an ANCC certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Seethal brings over a decade of professional RN experience in acute and critical care settings in USA, UK and India. She received her Bachelors in Nursing from India and Masters from University of South Wales, United Kingdom. She received her MSN- FNP from Dominican University, New York. She is a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Seethal is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while focusing on safe and effective approaches to pain management. She believes in understanding each patient’s unique experience with pain, functional goals, and overall health to develop comprehensive treatment plans that promote comfort, mobility, and quality of life.