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Fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians dedicated to expert pain care in Northern Nevada

Every pain physician on our team has completed specialized fellowship training in pain medicine and holds board certification — among the highest standards in the specialty. We combine academic rigor with genuine compassion, delivering personalized, image-guided care across four Northern Nevada locations.

Dr. Jeffrey S. Zollinger, DO
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Jeffrey S. Zollinger, DO

✅ Double Board Certified 🎓 Fellowship Trained 🏛 Mayo Clinic 🦴 PM&R ⚙️ Interventional Pain 🌎 Spanish Fluent

Dr. Zollinger is board certified and fellowship trained in interventional pain medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. He recognizes many suffer from chronic pain from a variety of causes, which is why he is dedicated to finding the source of your pain and developing a treatment plan that is specific to your needs. He understands that pain is best treated using a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach tailored to individuals.

Dr. Zollinger graduated from Brigham Young University and completed medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a subspecialty in Pain Medicine at Mayo Clinic, receiving invaluable training under many internationally recognized physicians. He is fellowship trained and board certified in both PM&R and Interventional Pain Medicine.

In 2018, Dr. Zollinger received the Northern Nevada Humanitarian Health Care Heroes Award from Nevada Business Magazine for his ongoing participation in international medicine, particularly in Guatemala.

Dr. Jeffery Muir, MD
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Jeffery Muir, MD

✅ Double Board Certified 🎓 Fellowship Trained 🏛 Mayo Clinic 🦴 PM&R ⚙️ Interventional Pain 🌎 Spanish Fluent

Dr. Muir is board certified in the specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the subspecialty of Pain Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine, completed his internship in Internal Medicine and residency in PM&R at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, then pursued additional fellowship training in Pain Medicine at Dartmouth in Lebanon, New Hampshire. His expertise is in the diagnosis and management of painful diseases of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, bones, and nerves.

Dr. Muir speaks Spanish fluently, which he learned after spending two years living in Veracruz, Mexico (1998–2000). He has participated in international medical work in the Dominican Republic, Peru, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. His undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University was in Latin American Studies.

Awards, Publications & Abstracts

Awards & Honors

  • G. Keith Stillwell Memorial Award for Outstanding Resident Research — Mayo Clinic Department of PM&R — 2012
  • Ernest W. Johnson Excellence in Research Writing Honorable Mention Award — Association of Academic Physiatrists — 2011
  • Resident/Fellow Abstract Travel Award — American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine — 2010
  • Alpha Omega Alpha — University of Utah School of Medicine
  • Honors Graduate — Brigham Young University

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Qu W, Muir JJ, Osborne MD. Device-device Interference of a Bipolar Spinal Cord Stimulator with a Bipolar ICD. Neuromodulation. 2013.
  • Xiao L, Cheng J, Zhuang Y, Qu W, Muir J, et al. Botulinum Toxin Type A Reduces Hyperalgesia and TRPV1 Expression in Rats with Neuropathic Pain. Pain Med. 2013;14(2):276–86.
  • Muir JJ, Pingree MJ, Moeschler SM. Acute Cauda Equina Syndrome Secondary to a Lumbar Synovial Cyst. Pain Physician. 2012;15(5):435–40.
  • Muir JJ, Curtiss HM, Hollman J, Smith J, Finnoff JT. The Accuracy of Ultrasound-Guided and Palpation-Guided Peroneal Tendon Sheath Injections. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2011;90(7):564–71.
  • Peck ER, Muir JJ, Curtiss HM, et al. Accuracy of Ultrasound-Guided Needle Tip Placement into the Posterior Leg Compartments. Am J Sports Med. 2011;39(9):1968–74.
  • Curtiss HM, Finnoff JT, Peck E, Hollman J, Muir J, Smith J. Accuracy of Ultrasound-Guided and Palpation-Guided Knee Injections: A Cadaveric Study. PM R. 2011;3(6):507–15.
  • Kloesel B, Czarnecki K, Muir JJ, Keller AS. Posterior alien hand syndrome following left-sided parietal stroke. Neurocase. 2010;16(6):488–93.
  • Connors RC, Muir JJ, Liu Y, et al. Postoperative pericardial adhesion prevention using Carbylan-SX in a rabbit model. J Surg Res. 2007;140(2):237–42.

Abstracts & Presentations

  • Muir JJ, Jones LK. Polyradiculoneuropathy Secondary to Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis. AAP 2012 Annual Meeting.
  • Conley K, Muir JJ, Christopherson MW. Left Ventricular Assist Device Outcomes During Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation. AAP 2012 Annual Meeting.
  • Muir JJ, Pingree MJ, Moeschler SM. Lumbar Synovial Cyst: An Unusual Cause of Acute Cauda Equina Syndrome. AAPM 2012 Annual Meeting.
  • Muir JJ, Eldrige JS. Intercostal Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Refractory Chest Wall Pain. ASRA 2011 Annual Pain Medicine Meeting.
  • Muir JJ. Hirayama Disease: A Case Report. AAP 2011 Annual Meeting. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2011;90(4):A36.
  • Muir JJ, Curtiss HM, et al. Accuracy of Ultrasound-Guided Peroneal Tendon Sheath Injections. ASRA 2010 Annual Pain Medicine Meeting.
  • Belsky M, Muir JJ, et al. Plasma Disc Decompression Study. ISIS 2010 18th Annual Scientific Meeting.
  • Muir JJ, Derr M, Schmidt KD. Treatment of Intractable Cervical Dystonia After TBI. AAP 2010 Annual Meeting.
Dr. Jesson Baumgartner, DO
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Jesson Baumgartner, DO

✅ Board Certified 🏛 Mayo Clinic 🦴 PM&R ⚡ EMG/NCS 🔬 Ultrasound Expertise

Dr. Baumgartner is a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist. He attended Southern Utah University, where he competed at the NCAA Division I level in Track and Field and Cross Country. He pursued his medical degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in PM&R at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

During residency, Dr. Baumgartner gained extensive training in nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic and interventional purposes. He is also fellowship trained in Osteopathic Manual Medicine, which he uses to treat numerous painful conditions.

Dr. Baumgartner treats pain throughout the body with a comprehensive, personalized approach. He lives in Reno with his wife and three young children and enjoys running, cycling, and multi-sport events in Northern Nevada.

Dr. Darrell Vydra, DO
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Darrell Vydra, DO

✅ Double Board Certified 🎓 Fellowship Trained 🏛 Mayo Clinic 🦴 PM&R ⚙️ Interventional Pain 🩺 DPT

Dr. Vydra is a board-certified pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. He attended Winthrop University on a soccer scholarship and received his medical degree from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency training in PM&R at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio and a fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Jacksonville, Florida.

Prior to medicine, Dr. Vydra earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He utilizes nutrition, exercise, and Osteopathic Manual Therapy alongside interventional procedures and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications presented at national conferences.

Dr. Vydra lives in Reno with his family and enjoys all the active lifestyle that Northern Nevada offers.

Publications, Book Chapters & Presentations

Publications

  • Vydra D, Nagpal A, Seale C. Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Visceral Pain in the Pelvis and Abdomen. AAPMR PM&R Knowledge NOW®. October 2019.
  • Vydra D, Rayi A. Myotonic Dystrophy. In: StatPearls [Internet]. 2020.
  • Vydra D, Hynes A, Clements N, et al. Current Practice Trends in Image Guidance During Lumbar and Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections. Pain Med. doi:10.1093/pm/pnz065
  • Vydra D, McCormick Z, Clements N, Nagpal A, Julia J, Cushman D. Current Trends in Steroid Dose Choice and Frequency of Administration of Epidural Steroid Injections. PM R. doi:10.1002/pmrj.12192
  • Clements N, Vydra D, Cushman DM, et al. Trends in Steroid Agent and Diluent Choices for Epidural Steroid Injections. Reg Anesth Pain Med. doi:10.1136/rapm-2018-100366
  • Nagpal AS, Vydra D, Correa J, Zoch IA, Boies BT. Evidence Analysis of Sympathetic Blocks for Visceral Pain. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Report.
  • Hynes A, Vydra D, Clements N, et al. Current Trends in the use of Sedation During Spine Intervention Procedures. Pain Med. DOI:10.1093/pm/pnz194

Book Chapters

  • Vydra D, Clements N, Nagpal A, Boise B. Opioids in Pain. pp 229–244. In Textbook of Pain Care Essentials and Innovations. Elsevier; 2021.
  • Lin K, Vydra D. Seizure Management in Rehabilitation Settings. Chapter 56. In Textbook of Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine. McGraw Hill; 2021.

Conference Presentations

  • Current Trends in Steroid Dose Choice and Frequency of Administration of Epidural Steroid Injections. Spine Intervention Society Annual Meeting. New York City; August 14–17, 2019.
  • Current Trends in Steroid Dose Choice and Frequency of Administration of Epidural Steroid Injections. UT Health San Antonio Research Day. May 11, 2021.
  • Current Practice Trends in Image Guidance During Lumbar and Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections. Spine Intervention Society Annual Meeting. New York City; August 14–17, 2019.
  • Measuring Acute Medical Discharge from an Inpatient Rehabilitation Medicine Service. UT Health San Antonio Research Day. May 11, 2021.
Dr. John Young, MD
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John Young, MD

✅ Double Board Certified 🎓 Fellowship Trained 💉 Anesthesiology ⚙️ Interventional Pain

Dr. John Young is a double board-certified pain management specialist dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care to his patients. He earned his B.S. in Biology from Brigham Young University and his M.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and pursued a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at Oregon Health & Science University.

As a member of the American Society of Anesthesiology and the Spine Intervention Society, Dr. Young is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in pain management. His dedication is reflected in his membership in the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Dr. Young takes time to listen to his patients’ concerns and thoroughly evaluate their history before developing a personalized treatment plan. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife and four children, skiing, camping, and backpacking.

Dr. Michael Luu, DO
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Michael Luu, DO

✅ Double Board Certified 🎓 Fellowship Trained 💉 Anesthesiology ⚙️ Interventional Pain

Dr. Luu is an interventional pain management specialist and board-certified anesthesiologist with a comprehensive background in managing acute and chronic pain conditions. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, where his passion for patient care was ignited while serving as an advanced EMT with the local rescue squad, rising to the rank of captain.

Dr. Luu pursued his medical education at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, earning his DO degree with honors. He returned to the University of Virginia for an intensive anesthesiology residency, then completed a specialized fellowship in interventional pain management — training in the most innovative procedures available today.

Outside of practice, Dr. Luu is an avid rock climber, hiker, and snowboarder. He cherishes time with his wife and son exploring the Northern Nevada outdoors.

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Our Four Northern Nevada Locations

📍 Central Reno

645 N Arlington Ave
Suite 670
Reno, NV 89503

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📍 South Reno

10451 Double R Blvd
 
Reno, NV 89521

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📍 Sparks

4838 Sparks Blvd
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Sparks, NV 89436

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📍 Carson City

412 W John St
Suite B
Carson City, NV 89703

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