Dr. Richard S. Epter is an Interventional Pain Physician serving the Augusta area for more than 25 years. Dr. Epter is experienced in Radiofrequency Ablation, Spinal Cord Stimulation and Platelet Rich… Read more ›
After my first visit, I had hope that something besides pain medication could be done fore my neck and back pain.…
University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
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Boston University | Bachelors Degree | B.A. Biology | 1980 |
University of Miami School of Medicine | Doctorate | M.D. | 1984 |
Institution | Focus | Year |
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Residency - University Of Maryland Medical System | General Practice | Not Specified |
Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
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Anesthesiology Sub-Specialty: Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology | Not Specified |
Role | Organization | Time |
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Board Certified-Diplomate | American Board of Pain Medicine | Present |
Board Certified-Diplomate | American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians | Present |
Fellow | Interventional Pain Practice | Present |
Professional Member | American Academy of Pain Medicine | Present |
Professional Member | International Spine Intervention Society | Present |
Professional Member | North American Neuromodulation Society | Present |
Professional Member | Society for Pain Practice Management | Present |
Professional Member | Medical Association of Georgia | Present |
Professional Member | World Institute of Pain | Present |
Past President/Current Member | Georgia Society of Interven | 2009 - Present |
Dr. Richard Stuart Epter, MD, DABPM, FIPP has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 37 (started in 1988)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Epter specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
As a courtesy, this office makes significant efforts to verify insurance coverage and obtain authorization for the services rendered.
More info: Payments May Be Made By Cash, Check, Debit Card, Money Order, Freesia or Accepted Credit Cards.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
“Life Changing”
After my first visit, I had hope that something besides pain medication could be done fore my neck and back pain.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Carol is easy to discuss my issues with. She listens with genuine concern. She explains options and recommendations. She is professional, yet very personable.
“Thoroughly satisfied, as usual, with my experience.”
Carol is easy to discuss my issues with. She listens with genuine concern. She explains options and recommendations. She is professional, yet very personable.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
very curious and always answered all questions and exam was always on point
“very good, he always explained and talked thru the procedure”
very curious and always answered all questions and exam was always on point
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
The doctors and nurses really take the time to listen to my problems and are very thorough with finding the problems. This is the only doctor's office that has really helped me and not made me feel like I am imagining pain. So far, the treatments have really worked and I'm on the road to living pain free.
“Best Results and personal treatment ever!”
The doctors and nurses really take the time to listen to my problems and are very thorough with finding the problems. This is the only doctor's office that has really helped me and not made me feel like I am imagining pain. So far, the treatments have really worked and I'm on the road to living pain free.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Excellent
“Good”
Excellent
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
super
“Jessica was very helpful.”
super
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
i was in lots of pain he showed me how to get up and dpwn with less pain and i was very thankful
“very helpful willing to do what ever is needed to help me”
i was in lots of pain he showed me how to get up and dpwn with less pain and i was very thankful
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
So far, good.
“very nice, friendly and helpful”
So far, good.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
great
“good”
great
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Wonderful experience, Pain was unbearable in 2017. Had a procedure and been almost pain free since!
“Love this place and the people that work here/1”
Wonderful experience, Pain was unbearable in 2017. Had a procedure and been almost pain free since!
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
The overall experience was fine, he wants to help you.
“It was good.”
The overall experience was fine, he wants to help you.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
PA Jessica is very clear on explaining my health condition. She also explained corrective procedures to help improve my overall health.
“Dr. Epter gave a very clear understanding of health my condition.”
PA Jessica is very clear on explaining my health condition. She also explained corrective procedures to help improve my overall health.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
dr epter is the best
“great”
dr epter is the best
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
I had seen Dr. Epter about 15 years ago before moving out of state. When we moved back I knew I wanted to come back to his practice even though it is 2 hours away.
“Willing to drive 4 hrs to be seen”
I had seen Dr. Epter about 15 years ago before moving out of state. When we moved back I knew I wanted to come back to his practice even though it is 2 hours away.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Always kind
“Taken care of without hesitation”
Always kind
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
She listened to what I had to say and did a thorough exam.
“good”
She listened to what I had to say and did a thorough exam.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
overall nice provider
“enjoyed being helped”
overall nice provider
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
I have been seeing Dr. Epter ever since he opened up his office in Augusta nearly 20 years ago. I've had lots of success with his various pain management techniques and medications. I recommend anyone I know that has chronic pain to give Augusta Pain Center a try.
“I have full confidence in Dr. Epter”
I have been seeing Dr. Epter ever since he opened up his office in Augusta nearly 20 years ago. I've had lots of success with his various pain management techniques and medications. I recommend anyone I know that has chronic pain to give Augusta Pain Center a try.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
excelent
“super”
excelent
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
good
“good”
good
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Listen really well. Overall great Jessica is great.
“Great”
Listen really well. Overall great Jessica is great.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
GoodPeople
“Over all good experience”
GoodPeople
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Very pleasent
“I felt comfortable”
Very pleasent
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
good job
“good”
good job
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
She great teacher, I lean something about myself every time.
“Great”
She great teacher, I lean something about myself every time.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
The staff is courteous and kind. They go out of their way to make sure that I am comfortable and that any and all questions are answered. Dr Epter did a radio frequency procedure on me three years ago on my sciatic nerve. It has been pain free since, It has made a big difference on my activity level. I can walk without it causing me pain. I am very appreciative for the care that i receive here.
“My experience with Dr Epter's office has been wonderful.”
The staff is courteous and kind. They go out of their way to make sure that I am comfortable and that any and all questions are answered. Dr Epter did a radio frequency procedure on me three years ago on my sciatic nerve. It has been pain free since, It has made a big difference on my activity level. I can walk without it causing me pain. I am very appreciative for the care that i receive here.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
excellent doctor great personality best staff in augusta.
“best decision that i have made for my care is the pain center”
excellent doctor great personality best staff in augusta.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Dr. Epter made me feel confident that we are on the right track to resolving my pain issues.
“Excellent Caregiver”
Dr. Epter made me feel confident that we are on the right track to resolving my pain issues.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
it has been great
“it has been great”
it has been great
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
After two procedures on my back I am much improved in terms of pain and ability to do the things I like to do. Everyone in the office is very professional and friendly. They all want to make sure you understand the procedures before you have them. Dr. Epter made sure I knew what was happening during the procedures. My 95 year old dad, who had chronic back pain, also had a procedure a few years ago and is totally pain free!
“Big Improvement!”
After two procedures on my back I am much improved in terms of pain and ability to do the things I like to do. Everyone in the office is very professional and friendly. They all want to make sure you understand the procedures before you have them. Dr. Epter made sure I knew what was happening during the procedures. My 95 year old dad, who had chronic back pain, also had a procedure a few years ago and is totally pain free!
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
I am confident in my treatment plan. I am experiencing improvement.
“Detailed diagnosis”
I am confident in my treatment plan. I am experiencing improvement.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
After 4 years of pain that no one else seemed to help, Dr. Epter has provided me with ongoing relief now!
“Pain Relief provided”
After 4 years of pain that no one else seemed to help, Dr. Epter has provided me with ongoing relief now!
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
I'm in heavy equipment sales and have not had issues with back pain since seeing Dr. Epter.
“Five years pain free!”
I'm in heavy equipment sales and have not had issues with back pain since seeing Dr. Epter.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
the Doctor was very easy to understand He explained everything
“the experience was great”
the Doctor was very easy to understand He explained everything
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
my provider was nice and they listen to what your question and they told s you very
“very nice people and my visit wasgood”
my provider was nice and they listen to what your question and they told s you very
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
He quickly diagnosed my issues and started on a treatment plan that worked,
“Helped me become pain free for the most part”
He quickly diagnosed my issues and started on a treatment plan that worked,
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
very good
“good”
very good
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
amazing provider
“cutting grass”
amazing provider
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
My experience has been amazing. They listened and actually heard my concerns. I felt like I mattered and they really wanted to help me unlike with other doctors.
“I love their willingness to explain every detail; very refreshing to be heard!”
My experience has been amazing. They listened and actually heard my concerns. I felt like I mattered and they really wanted to help me unlike with other doctors.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
good
“good”
good
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
very good explains everything to me
“very good”
very good explains everything to me
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Mrs. Davis is a great listener and excellent provider. She explains complicated medical jargon in lay person terms that's easilly understood.
“Jessica Davis is outstanding!”
Mrs. Davis is a great listener and excellent provider. She explains complicated medical jargon in lay person terms that's easilly understood.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Sudden big changes were made at my appointment today. The changes have left me frightened.
“Change!”
Sudden big changes were made at my appointment today. The changes have left me frightened.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Dr. Epter talks fast, but he does his best to help patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options. I would recommend him to anyone who needs pain management.
“Dr. Epter is very knowledgeable and compassionate.”
Dr. Epter talks fast, but he does his best to help patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options. I would recommend him to anyone who needs pain management.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Thorough and patient
“Excellent”
Thorough and patient
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
I have chronic neck and lower back pain. I've been seeing Dr. Epter for approximately a year and a half, after having been involved in a motor vehicle accident, and have experienced marked improvement in my pain scores. This has enabled me to regain much of the activity levels that I had lost, due to my debilitating pain.
“The doctor was to the point, right on target, and his diagnostic abilities were stellar.”
I have chronic neck and lower back pain. I've been seeing Dr. Epter for approximately a year and a half, after having been involved in a motor vehicle accident, and have experienced marked improvement in my pain scores. This has enabled me to regain much of the activity levels that I had lost, due to my debilitating pain.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Dr. Epter listened to my description of my pain. I told him how I would get 15 - 20 migraines every month. I also explained to him that my neck and right shoulder hurt most all the time. He then told me about the radio frequency procedure that he does. I was immediately on board with trying this. I am happy with the results and would recommend him to anyone that needs help with pain. I have less frequent migraines since my procedure and only intermittent pain in my neck and shoulder now.
“I felt for the first time in years that Dr. Epter heard me when I explained my pain.”
Dr. Epter listened to my description of my pain. I told him how I would get 15 - 20 migraines every month. I also explained to him that my neck and right shoulder hurt most all the time. He then told me about the radio frequency procedure that he does. I was immediately on board with trying this. I am happy with the results and would recommend him to anyone that needs help with pain. I have less frequent migraines since my procedure and only intermittent pain in my neck and shoulder now.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
very positive
“excellent”
very positive
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
good
“very knowlegable”
good
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Superb
“Excellent and professional in each aspect”
Superb
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
i love jessica
“excellent”
i love jessica
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
always listening
“i love jessica davis pa”
always listening
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Definitely recommend to others all the time.
“excellent care”
Definitely recommend to others all the time.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
always found a solution to control my back pain every one listens to the patients problems and finds a solution.
“great doctors office and staff”
always found a solution to control my back pain every one listens to the patients problems and finds a solution.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Everything is great. Wouldn"t trade that team.
“It was Great,Mrs Jessica Listens and explains everything to me”
Everything is great. Wouldn"t trade that team.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Have been seeing Dr. Epter and his staff for several years. They have been wonderful and my pain is so much better managed.
“excellent experience with staff and doctor Epter”
Have been seeing Dr. Epter and his staff for several years. They have been wonderful and my pain is so much better managed.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
alway helpful
“excellent”
alway helpful
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
He knows what he is doing. I do feel that he needs to listen to his patients alot more. I am someone who can not have certain drugs and he still wanted to do a procedure that would give me that drug. I feel it is very important that he listens to his patients and what other doctors have put into place. But overall he does know his field of practice.
“pleasant”
He knows what he is doing. I do feel that he needs to listen to his patients alot more. I am someone who can not have certain drugs and he still wanted to do a procedure that would give me that drug. I feel it is very important that he listens to his patients and what other doctors have put into place. But overall he does know his field of practice.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Absolutely the best! Always available and respond in a timely manner.
“very helpful always listening”
Absolutely the best! Always available and respond in a timely manner.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
I have never in my 51 years had such professional service like this. The entire staff are amaz-balls!!! Doctor Epter is exceptional and speaks to you in a manner in which you understand everything. if you want the BEST Doctor, You can find him at Augusta Pain center!! The nurses are all very loving and helpful. If i could give 100 stars i would. You are missing out if you are going to any other Pain Doctor. Dr. Epter is hands down the best!!! Great results!!!!! Nikki Kendrick
“outstanding practice!!!!!!!!”
I have never in my 51 years had such professional service like this. The entire staff are amaz-balls!!! Doctor Epter is exceptional and speaks to you in a manner in which you understand everything. if you want the BEST Doctor, You can find him at Augusta Pain center!! The nurses are all very loving and helpful. If i could give 100 stars i would. You are missing out if you are going to any other Pain Doctor. Dr. Epter is hands down the best!!! Great results!!!!!
Nikki Kendrick
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
good
“good”
good
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
the doctor , nurses and staff were very professional
“i was treated very well--attentive to ny needs”
the doctor , nurses and staff were very professional
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
Love Dr Epter and his staff. They are knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and genuinely concerned about their patients.
“outstanding”
Love Dr Epter and his staff. They are knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and genuinely concerned about their patients.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
pleased with entire experience
“caring, compassionate , good bedside manner”
pleased with entire experience
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
I have been seeing Dr. Epter for many years, for a variety of pain problems. Each time, I get in quickly and get the the procedures that allow me to function and do things I like or need to.
“Great Dr. has helped me for years.”
I have been seeing Dr. Epter for many years, for a variety of pain problems. Each time, I get in quickly and get the the procedures that allow me to function and do things I like or need to.
Augusta Pain Center - 1321 Interstate Parkway
I have been seeing Dr Epter for over 10 years. The injections I get in various locations of my back give me long term relief, usually over a year.
“Feel much better now”
I have been seeing Dr Epter for over 10 years. The injections I get in various locations of my back give me long term relief, usually over a year.
Comment - “ Life Changing ”
After my first visit, I had hope that something besides pain medication could be done fore my neck and back pain.