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John Massey, M.D.
MD Pain
Pain Management, Anesthesiology: Spinal Cord Stimulation, Fluoroscopically Guided Spinal Injections, Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuromodulation
Lincoln, York, Beatrice, Columbus, Wahoo, and Friend
Most recent review: 3 weeks ago
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4.8
195 Ratings
71 Comments
4.8
195 Ratings
71 Comments
Dr. John Massey has over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in pain management and treatment of chronic pain in Nebraska. Dr. Massey is also board-certified as an Independent Medical Examiner.
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MD Pain – Columbus
Healthpark Medical Office Building
4508 38th Street, Suite 210
Columbus, NE 68601
4508 38th Street, Suite 210
Columbus, NE 68601
Dr. John Massey has over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in pain management and treatment of chronic pain in Nebraska.
Dr. Massey is focused on helping patients return to their normal lives by relieving pain with treatments such as epidural steroids, radio-frequency neurotomy for facet joint spondylosis, and kyphoplasty procedure for vertebral fractures.
Furthermore, he also has extensive clinical experience with spinal cord stimulation and has taught this procedure to other pain specialists on a national level. Dr. Massey is an adjunct faculty member of the UNMC Department of Family Medicine and has taught residents and medical students in this capacity.
Working to better the industry of pain management, Dr. John Massey is the Task Force Chair of the Nebraska HHS Pain Guidance Document working group which has recently published pain guidelines for all state clinicians via a CDC grant.
John is married to his wife Julie. They have three grown children; Katie, Libby, and Ben. He enjoys golf, piano and playing with his German Shepherd, Gabby.
Dr. Massey is also Board Certified as an Independent Medical Examiner. In addition, he is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Nebraska Air National Guard in the 155th Air Refueling Wing Medical.
SKILLS + EXPERTISE
Pain Management
Anesthesiology
Fluoroscopically Guided Spinal Injections
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuromodulation
EDUCATION + TRAINING
Graduate Medical School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
Internship: General Surgery at Des Moines Veterans Administration Medical Center
Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Nebraska State Representative to the American Academy of Pain Medicine
Past President of the Nebraska Chapter of the American Society of Pain Physicians
Past President of the Nebraska Society of Anesthesiologists
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I recommend Dr. Massey 100% He act actually listens to your concerns and does not try to rush you off. He is very thorough in everything that he has planned for you and makes it is best for you. He is a very, very kind person. I am so glad that I went to him.
Took time to explain things. Asked a lot of questions
Dr. Massey was caring and helpful to me. Thank you!
After nearly thirty years of lower back pain, relief is in sight. Looking forward to the “Mild” procedure to obtain permanent pain relief. Thank you, Dr. Massey!
Dr Massey goes above and beyond to make sure you understand all options and procedures available. He’s very thorough, always starting with the least invasive. The office staff is super-friendly and helpful as well. I highly recommend them.
He is always friendly and listens to you.
Very personable and made me feel comfortable.
Takes all the time in the world to make sure you are good with everything. Great doctor and his colleague Dr Donovan is awesome as well!
Dr. John Massey treated me with the utmost respect and dignity! Something I haven't received from another Physician in years! Dr. Massey gave me clarity and hope! I have recommended him to over 10 of my friends! Thank you, Dr. Massey!
Very caring and listens .