Gayle Sharp was so impressed with the pain-relieving results from just one treatment at the Ramos Center for Interventional & Functional Pain Medicine that she even filled out a review request—something she rarely does.
Here’s what happened:
First, she fell in the bathtub and injured her shoulder. Then, a couple of weeks later, the 72-year-old was moving heavy deck furniture by herself, prepping for the arrival of Hurricane Ian, and injured her other shoulder. But it was only after both shoulders were repaired that the excruciating neck pain began.
Sharp had been referred to the Ramos Center by her shoulder surgeon and had already gone for a consult before the severe neck pain started. “They told me to come back if it gets to the point where you need pain management,” she said. After traveling to Michigan to visit her two small granddaughters, her neck pain worsened significantly.
“That was when I sought out the Ramos Center. They got me in very quickly and told me they could do a series of two injections and then an ablation to relieve my pain,” she said. So far, she’s only had one of the three treatments—and has been pain-free ever since.
“I was so surprised. First, because Dr. Ramos himself administered the injections. He told me, ‘You are in good hands. I’ve been doing this for 25 years.’ Then, within a day or two, the severe pain subsided, and I was able to go out of town,” she said. “I never followed up, although I certainly will if I need to,” Sharp added.
“My neck is never going to be perfect. But from where I was before the injections to now, it’s just been wonderful.” Sharp has happily traveled three times since then. She spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with her family in Michigan and just returned from a trip out West. “I’m able to roll my heavy suitcase and do all the physical things involved in traveling,” she said.
What’s more, Sharp is now able to exercise. “I live in a senior housing community just off Venice Island. There’s a little gym a few doors down from my apartment. I get on the treadmill and lift light weights,” she explained.
“My only son and my two granddaughters are in Michigan, so my main motivation is to stay healthy, agile, and keep my upper body strong so I can travel to see them as much as possible,” she said.
That’s why Sharp filled out that review. And if asked, she would highly recommend the Ramos Center for any kind of pain relief. “I had such a positive experience. They got me in quickly, the staff was very courteous and professional, and I saw Dr. Ramos personally. It doesn’t get any better than that!”
ABOUT THE RAMOS CENTER
The Ramos Center for Interventional & Functional Pain Medicine is a leading pain management practice on Florida’s west coast. For over 25 years, it has used advanced technologies to alleviate chronic pain. Led by Dr. Fabian A. Ramos, FIPP, DABA, DABIPP, DABPM, the center takes a patient-centered, multi-modality approach to address both the physical and mental aspects of chronic pain.
Dr. Ramos is triple board-certified and ranked in the 99th percentile nationwide for anesthesiology. He received the 2018 Champion of Prevention in Healthcare Award from Drug Free Manatee and the Community Health Advocacy Award from the Sarasota Medical Alliance Foundation & Society. Since 2019, he has been listed in Castle Connolly Ltd.'s Top Doctor Database.
At the Ramos Center, no two treatment plans are alike. Each patient receives a personalized, comprehensive plan crafted by a team of advanced practitioners. Treatment strategies are continuously monitored and adjusted based on patient outcomes to ensure optimal relief. The center's non-surgical treatments include imaging-guided injections, nerve blocks, nerve ablations, physical therapy, balance impairment therapy, opioid weaning programs, PRP & stem cell interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, and more.
Understanding that chronic pain affects more than just the body, the Ramos Center is committed to treating the whole patient. In addition to medical interventions, they offer physical therapy and access to a clinical hypnotherapist to help patients to help alleviate the mental and physical limitations that come along with chronic pain.
The Ramos Center team is dedicated to reducing pain and enhancing quality of life. They are committed to responsible prescribing, superior education, and utilizing revolutionary techniques in pain management. Their patient relations team ensures individuals are supported throughout their entire journey to pain relief.
The Ramos Center’s excellence has been recognized locally and nationally, including awards for community health advocacy and prevention efforts. Their mission is clear: to minimize pain and maximize life, delivering five-star treatment and patient care every step of the way.
If you are experiencing life-interrupting pain or want to learn more, visit ramoscenter.com or call the Venice location at 941.708.9555.
At the Ramos Center, no two treatment plans are alike. Each patient receives a personalized, comprehensive plan crafted by a team of advanced practitioners.
The Ramos Center team is dedicated to reducing pain and enhancing quality of life for patients like Gayle Sharp, who "had such a positive experience."