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Women's Services
Many of our women's health services, including classes, women's imaging, lactation services and the Family Birth Center, are conveniently grouped in the Women's Center, a four-story building located on the SAMC campus. Read More -
Southeast Cancer Center
A Commission on Cancer approved program, Southeast Cancer Center provides compassionate care for more than 800 newly diagnosed patients each year and cancer patients with ongoing treatment needs. Read More -
Neurosurgery
The NeuroSpine Center is a unique specialty clinic with highly trained physicians treating brain, spine and peripheral nerve conditions. A normal, active lifestyle can be regained with modern neurosurgery methods. Read More -
Pain Management
The Southeast Pain Management Center is a state-of-the-art clinic staffed by physicians board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. We partner with other physicians with an emphasis on wellness. Read More -
Behavioral Health Services
SAMC offers a comprehensive array of mental health services, supported by board certified, highly-qualified, private practice, and staff psychiatrists as well as nurses, social workers, psychologists and other clinical specialists. Read More -
Heart & Vascular
SAMC has the strongest cardiac care program in the region, ranked in the top 10 percent nationally in patient safety in heart attack treatment and major cardiac, interventional coronary and vascular care. Read More -
Orthopedic Services
Our orthopedic program has a strong reputation of providing specialized orthopedic and rehabilitation services for patients of all ages. We offer a specialized program for older patients who suffer fractures from falls. Read More -
Wound Care Center
The Wound Care Center offers state-of-the-art outpatient clinical wound care and hyperbaric medicine. We specialize in advanced wound care using a variety of treatments, therapies and support services. Read More
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News
Oct 17 2012- Details
Charles Johnson has suffered with Lou Gehrig's disease since 1997.
As the disease has progressed, Mr. Johnson's pain and stiffness have increased, as his mobility has declined. To improve his quality of life, his doctor recommended he get an implantable device to help manage his symptoms.
He received a Baclofen pump, in 2005, from Dr. J. Jerry Marsella at Southeast Pain Management Center. "I started talking to people and everybody recommended I come here to the Pain Management Center," he said.
Baclofen is a muscle relaxer that relieves Mr. Johnson's stiffness and helps ease spasms and muscle cramps.
"It's enabled me to keep active," said Mr. Johnson, who can regularly be found at the gym. "Otherwise, my legs would be so stiff that I could not walk." Mr. Johnson, who walks with a cane, returns to the Pain Management Center every six months for treatment. "I am treated very well by everyone. Everyone is extremely helpful and by God's grace, I am sitting here."
Marilyn Smith had suffered with back pain for years.
She was a candidate for surgery for degenerative disc disease, but was hesitant to have an operation on her back. She'd had epidurals in the past but never found much relief – until she sought treatment at Southeast Pain Management Center in Dothan. Three years ago, Mrs. Smith received a thoracic epidural injection from Dr. Jerry Marsella.
"I had relief almost immediately," she said.
Mrs. Smith lives a busy life. At 76, she works a part-time job as a registered mastectomy fitter, does her own house work, enjoys working in the yard, and is the caregiver for her husband, Al. The two celebrate 58 years of marriage this year. She also walks for exercise and finds pleasure in spending time with her large family – five children, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
But, she paces herself, being careful to take care of her back.
"I don't want to go back for any more treatment, but if I do have to go back, I will go see Dr. Marsella at Southeast Pain Management Center. Everyone there was very kind and very helpful."
A year ago, Eva Grace could hardly walk upright because of pain in her lower back.
Today, she maneuvers with ease the boxes and stock in the gift shop where she is employed three days a week. I could not stand up straight," she says. "I walked around bent over like a little old lady all day. When I stood up straight, I was in pain." Eva sought treatment from Southeast Pain Management Center, where she received two lumbar epidurals after being diagnosed with lumbar radiculitis.
"Everything changed after that," Eva says. "I could walk upright again without any pain. I was so excited that it worked. I hoped for a positive outcome but I didn't know.... It turned out great." Eva now goes about her days pain free. She is not hindered while on the job and is once again enjoying cooking and home decorating, as well as spending time with her grandchildren.
"I would recommend this procedure to anybody. It was a wonderful experience. I'm so glad I did it."