Interventional Pain Institute on Building a Practice Around the Patient

Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is a pain management practice serving patients throughout the greater St. Louis region. Founded in 2007 by Ramis Gheith, MD, the practice brings together physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to evaluate and care for people living with chronic pain. IPI treats back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and arthritis affecting the spine, knees, hips, and shoulders. The team also treats nerve pain, including painful diabetic neuropathy and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), as well as persistent pain after spine surgery. As IPI has expanded its team, locations, and treatment capabilities, Gheith says its purpose has remained consistent: understand how pain affects each person’s life and help patients make informed decisions about their care. In this Q&A, Gheith, IPI’s founder and medical director, discusses the practice’s beginnings, the people behind it, and the role of communication in patient care.

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