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Dr. Kellie Gates, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist. She focuses on individualized care for chronic pain using minimally invasive procedures, non-narcotic medications, and therapy. Dr. Gates emphasizes personal wellness and a comprehensive approach to improving quality of life through pain management.

Dr. Brooke Vanderby is a board-certified anesthesiologist with fellowship training in pain management. She specializes in minimally invasive procedures, non-narcotic medications, and integrative medicine approaches for managing pain. Dr. Vanderby is passionate about staying current with the latest advances in pain care, including nutrition-based strategies to complement treatments like physical therapy, injections, and medications. A former Academic All-Big Ten soccer player, she remains active outdoors and enjoys reading and cooking with her husband, who is also a physician.