Christopher Gay, MD - ALASKA CENTER FOR PAIN RELIEF

I have a herniated disk at the L5/S1 region that elevated into severe sciatica. After seeing various pain, neurological, and orthopedic doctors in Fairbanks, and all agreeing I needed an epidural steroid injection (ESI), not one would flex their schedule or work me in for the procedure for 1 to 3 weeks later. After being in the worst pain of my life for 3 weeks straight already, I knew I could not wait this long. I ended up in the ER when someone my husband knew recommended calling Dr.Gay's office as they had recently seen him for a similar issue. He agreed to see me the next day (which was his day off) to do the ESI procedure. He took the time to explain everything to me and never once did I feel rushed. After the procedure was complete I immediately felt relief, which continued to improve over the subsequent week. I wish more doctors shared his compassion and humble nature. Dr. Gay's staff went over and above to accommodate my emergent need, and I cannot thank the whole team enough.

Dr. Gay and his staff are the utmost professionals in all they do. Dr. Gay isn't the kind of doctor that will just willy-nilly "give you a shot" and send you on your way--or settle on a series of shots. Dr. Gay assesses your entire situation and determines, together with you, the patient, the best course of action--each time you visit--to augment your primary care provider/surgeon's treatment plan. Professional, down-to-Earth, friendly, accommodating environment providing you with top-quality care--can't ask for more than that.

Dr Gay is awesome!! He has helped me with my back and nerve pain for the past couple years. He is easy to talk to, he explains options, making sure I understand, and he cares about relieving my pain. His staff is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend Dr Gay to anyone experiencing back and nerve pain.