Matthew Crooks, MD, is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional pain specialist and also serves as the Medical Director of Pinnacle Pain. Dr. Crooks has had the distinct honor of training with leading experts in pain medicine at two of the nation’s top hospitals, with extensive training in acute and chronic pain management. He completed a residency in anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Matthew Crooks, MD, is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional pain specialist and also serves as the Medical Director of Pinnacle Pain. Dr. Crooks has had the distinct honor of training with leading experts in pain medicine at two of the nation’s top hospitals, with extensive training in acute and chronic pain management. He completed a residency in anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Matthew Crooks, MD, is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional pain specialist and also serves as the Medical Director of Pinnacle Pain.
Dr. Crooks has had the distinct honor of training with leading experts in pain medicine at two of the nation’s top hospitals, with extensive training in acute and chronic pain management. He completed a residency in anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and while there, he had the honor of being selected Chief Resident of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine for 2008-2009. He is currently Clinical Faculty at Mayo Clinic Arizona, Department of Anesthesia, Division of Pain Medicine.
Delivering the highest quality patient care has been the primary focus of Dr. Crooks throughout his career in medicine. He believes that the best attribute a physician can have is the ability to listen to their patient and to understand the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. This relationship is essential in managing chronic pain, restoring function, and getting back to life.
Dr. Crooks has been practicing interventional pain medicine in Arizona since 2010 and has been voted a “Top Doc” in Pain Management by Phoenix physicians in Phoenix Magazine. His clinical interests include spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation, and neuromodulation by spinal cord stimulator. He is well versed in interventional and multimodal pain management and is passionate about improving the lives of his patients by limiting the impact of chronic pain.
He is a member in good standing of the Arizona Medical Association, North American Spine Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
In his free time, Dr. Crooks enjoys basketball, golf, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Always amazing to work with Dr. Crooks Fast and vary helpful. Amazing work
Very impressive
Delightful!
Excellent at procedures , efficient , on time a very effective pain specialist !
He listened well. Attentive. Did not do a hands on examination, which it would seem, might give a better analysis of pain problem. Amiable & not uptight or rushy.
Great Dr. Listens and provides positive feedback on the issue with best possible outcome
Very pleasant and made me feel confident that he could help me.
Dr. Crooks saved my life. I was ready to give up when referred to him, but he found ways to help my pain that I didn't even know existed. He truly cares about his patients and I can't recommend him enough.
Praying to God that he can take away this pain I have.
This man is a gentleman, he listens, and exhibits a tremendous bedside manner. I would recommend him to any member of my family/friends I care about. Thanks for your time Dr Crooks. You are a breath of fresh air in this world.