Wesley Ibazebo, MD

Dr. Wesley Ibazebo, M.D., is a a board-certified physiatrist and pain specialist, he diagnoses pain at its source and treats it with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that relieve neck and back pain, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility. He practices at EmergeOrtho’s North Church Street location in Greensboro.

Dr. Ibazebo targets spine pain sources—irritated nerves, inflamed joints, sacroiliac dysfunction. He treats the whole person, collaborating with you to build a personalized plan that aligns with your lifestyle and goals. Dr. Ibazebo specializes in interventional spine care, physical medicine, rehabilitation, and electrodiagnostic medicine. His is uniquely trained to:
Diagnose and treat spine conditions including herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, sacroiliac pain, whiplash, and spinal arthritis.

Perform minimally invasive procedures such as epidural steroid injections, selective nerve blocks, facet/medial branch blocks, and radiofrequency ablation, all under image guidance.
Conduct electrodiagnostic testing (EMG & NCS) to evaluate nerve and muscle disorders, to ensure precise diagnoses.

Dr. Ibazebo’s patients praise his skillful approach and welcoming demeanor. Patient reviews show his commitment to treating pain and people—listening, explaining, and offering compassion. Patients who benefit from his care often have:
Chronic neck or back pain
Herniated or degenerative discs
Pinched nerves (cervical or lumbar radiculopathy)
Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
Facet joint arthritis
Spinal stenosis
Whiplash or post-traumatic spine conditions
Nerve or muscle disorders assessed via EMG/NCS

Education and Training
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy, Duke University, Durham, NC
Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency, University of North Carolina Hospitals
Fellowship Training: Interventional Spine Fellowship, Orthopaedic Specialists of the Carolinas, (now OrthoCarolina)

Certifications
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Professional Organizations
North Carolina Medical Society
Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
The International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS)
North American Spine Society (NASS)