Your Dallas-Fort Worth Pain Specialist
Meet Our Dallas-Fort Worth Pain Specialists
Dr. Allen and Dr. Ellman are experts with over 25 years experience in the fields of pain management, sports medicine, orthopedic medicine, rehabilitation, spine care and EMGs. They have combined board certifications in Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. They believe in a comprehensive approach to the treatment of pain that prioritizes identifying the underlying problem and facilitating recovery with the utmost levels of sympathy and understanding.
About Us
Phone: (214) 702-5855work
Fax: (877) 244-9193workfax
Work Email: admin@pegasuspain.comINTERNET
Biography
Originally from Kansas City, Dr. Allen went to University of Kansas for his undergraduate degree in Human Biology. For medical school, he went to the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, a top osteopathic medical school which requires graduates to undergo an additional 250 hours of training in spine and musculoskeletal injuries. After residency training in Chicago, he stayed to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at MacNeal Hospital. From there, he went on to complete a second fellowship in interventional spine and pain management in Birmingham, Alabama. In his free time he enjoys golf, tennis, scuba diving, photography and traveling with his wife.
- Dual fellowship trained in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine
- Board certified
- Proficient in cervical, thoracic and lumbar epidurals
- Trained in kyphoplasty, radiofrequency ablation and Superion
- Performed over 3,000 interventional spine procedures
Medical Education
Alabama Orthopedic Spine and Sports- Birmingham, Alabama
Fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain Management
7/1/17- 10/31/18
Board Eligible
MacNeal Hospital- Chicago, Illinois
Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Program in conjunction with University of Chicago and Rush University
7/14/15- 7/10/16
Board Certified – 5/2/2017
Advocate Christ Medical Center- Chicago, Illinois
Residency in Family Medicine
6/20/2012- 6/1/2015
Board Certified – 4/12/2015
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences- College of Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
6/15/2008-5/31/2012
Procedural Experience
- Interlaminar and transforaminal epidurals- cervical, thoracic and lumbar
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Spinal cord stimulator placement
- Kyphoplasty
- Superion – minimally invasive decompression procedure for spinal stenosis
- Discography
- Sacroiliac injections
- Fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided hip injections
- Sympathetic chain ganglion blocks
- Ganglion impar blocks
- Facet joint injections
Full case list available upon request.
Graduate Education
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences- College of Biosciences
Masters of Arts in Bioethics (M.A.)
5/1/2010-5/31/2012
University of Kansas
Major: Human Biology (B.A.)
Graduated May 15th 2007
Research Experience
Assistant to principal investigators in the following trials-
Mesoblast – A prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-
controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a single injection of
rexlemestrocel-L alone or combined with hyaluronic acid (HA) in subjects with
chronic low back pain.
Discgenics – A prospective, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-
controlled study to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of IDCT, an allogenic
cell therapy, for the treatment of symptomatic lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration.
Tissuegene – A randomized multi-center placebo-controlled study to determine
safety and efficacy of TG-C in subjects with Kellgren and Lawrence grade 2 or 3
osteoarthritis of the knee. Study planned to begin by May 2018.
Employment History
MacNeal Hospital- Chicago, Illinois
Staff attending physician in the department of Family Medicine
8/20/2015- 7/10/16
Immediate MD- Chicago, Illinois
Part-time Urgent Care physician
4/15/2015- 6/15/2017
Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Care- Oak Lawn, Illinois
Part time physician at orthopedic practice. Handled majority of work comp cases
8/2/2014- 9/23/2015
Sports Team Coverage
Head Team Physician
Argo High School- Men’s football, Women’s volleyball
St. Ignatius College Prep Academy- Men’s football
South Suburban College- Men’s basketball
Assistant Team Physician
Robert Morris University – Men’s football, hockey and basketball
Chicago Sky – WNBA
Windy City Thunderbolts- Men’s minor league baseball team
Schaumberg Boomers- Men’s minor league baseball team
Professional Affiliations
Spine Intervention Society (SIS)
North American Spine Society (NASS)
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Chicago Sports Medicine Society
Presentations
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine- Dallas, TX (4/17/16)
“A Stressful Case of Hip Pain” - American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting – San Diego, CA (4/16/16)
“Deadly Blood Clots or Tennis Leg?” - Ohio Osteopathic Symposium – Columbus, OH (4/28/16)
“Back Pain in a Weight Lifter” - American Medical Society for Sports Medicine – New Orleans, LA (4/6/14)
“A Curious Case of Wrist Pain- Kienbock’s Disease” - American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians – Philadelphia, PA (3/14/14)
“Parsonage-Turner Syndrome” - St. Ignatious Educational seminar – Chicago, IL (3/2/16)
“Concussion and Repercussions”
Ultrasound Education
Intro to Sports Ultrasound for Fellows (7/23/15)
Full day course at the AMSSM Fellows Conference covering the basics of ultrasound examination of the ankle, shoulder, knee and hip.
Intro to Ultrasound Procedures in Pain Management (5/3/14)
Course focusing on identifying structures for pain management, including SI/piriformis injections, caudal blocks, and greater occipital blocks.
Sideline Use of MSK Ultrasound (4/6/14)
AMSSM conference course focusing on quick ways of evaluating athletes with ultrasound for common game-time injuries involving the wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee and foot.
Advanced MSK Ultrasound (4/5/14)
An AMSSM advanced MSK course at focusing on recognizing nerve entrapments, median nerve compression in carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as, volar and dorsal wrist compartment pathologies.
Intro to MSK & Soft Tissue Ultrasound (11/10/13)
‘Visual Medicine’ workshop on MSK ultrasound focusing on scanning techniques for
soft tissue and joints, including wrist, ankle, knee, hip and shoulder.
Certification
Sports Medicine CAQ- May 2017
Family Medicine (AOBFM) – April 2015
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- June 2017
Basic Life Support (BLS) – June 2017
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners – 9/17/2016
Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS)- March 2014
Personal Interests
Regenerative medicine, including use of mesenchymal stem cells and iPS cells in joint and tissue repair. Ethics surrounding research and implementation of stem cells into clinical medicine. Additionally, enjoy scuba diving, wake-boarding, hiking, playing piano and traveling.
Awards
Rossnick Humanitarian Grant (2014, 2015)
Find a PEGASUS Pain Management & Non-Surgical Orthopedic Spine & Joint Clinic
Meet Our Physicians
Dr. Michael Ellman, Dr. Alik Saidov and Dr. Forrest Allen specialize in non-surgical orthopedic spine and joint care. Their certified healthcare specialists provide a compassionate, low-stress environment.
Our Newsroom
Read the latest Pain Management & Non-Surgical Orthopedic Spine & Joint articles published regularly. Stay informed about ways to manage and even eliminate your pain.
Contact Us
We are unparalleled in orthopedic spine and join pain treatment and management across Dallas-Ft. Worth. We offer non-surgical treatments. Find a convenient location today.
8604 Greenville Ave Ste 103A Dallas, Texas 75243work
Phone: (214) 702-5855work
Fax: (877) 244-9193workfax
Work Email: admin@pegasuspain.comINTERNET
Biography
Dr. Michael Ellman says, “As a competitive tennis player, I had to overcome significant injury to achieve my goals. I am very proud to have now dedicated my professional life to the treatment and rehabilitation of painful injuries.” Dr. Ellman sees the medical field as a fusion of art and science; providing creative and innovative approaches to achieve the goal of pain-free living. Dr. Ellman specializes in Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Regenerative Medicine, and Electro Diagnostic Medicine. He most often treats: back pain, whiplash injuries, knee injuries, neck pain and shoulder injuries.
Dr. Michael Ellman is American Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. Dr. Ellman is a physiatrist who specializes in Pain Management. He is an expert in the field of non-surgical spine care, orthopedic medicine, rehabilitation, and EMG’s. Dr. Ellman’s knowledge and experience provides comprehensive treatment with an emphasis on functional restoration. Dr. Ellman has been in the private practice in the Dallas area since 1996 and patients appreciate his thorough, personalized approach and trust his extensive knowledge of pain medicine.
Outside of the office, Dr. Ellman says he loves spending time with his beautiful wife and two children. As a family, they enjoy spending time outdoors; watching their children play sports. Dr. Ellman also likes playing golf, running, cooking and coaching his kids’ teams. He understands your commitment to your family and their needs. Dr. Ellman treats each patient as family.
Dr. Ellman values his patient’s time and concerns. His work day doesn’t just end at 5pm. He is known to call back his patients any time of the day and is a great listener. Dr. Ellman is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Ellman is a trusted and reliable pain management specialist at Pegasus Pain Management. For your convenience, he cares for patients in the Dallas, Plano, Fort Worth, Arlington, and De Soto area.
Education
- Medical School – Tulane University, Doctor of Medicine
- Baylor College of Medicine (Internship)
- Baylor College of Medicine, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Portner Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Fellowship in Pain Management
Hospital Affiliations
- Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall
Board Certifications
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Publications
- A.J. Binder, M.R. Brinker, M.G. Ellman, C. Locarnini, M.E. Brunet, T.L. Halvorson: “Fitness Testing of Competitive Female Acrobats.” Presented at the 58th Annual American Academy of Pediatrics, Chicago, Illinois, October, 1989.
- M.R. Brinker, J.K. Willis, S.D. Cook, T.S. Whitecloud, J.T. Bennett, R.L. Barrack, M.G. Ellman: “Neurologic Testing with Somatosensory Evoked Potentials in Idiopathic Scoliosis.” Spine, 17:277-279, 1992.
Find a PEGASUS Pain Management & Non-Surgical Orthopedic Spine & Joint Clinic
Meet Our Physicians
Dr. Michael Ellman and Dr. Alik Saidov specialize in non-surgical orthopedic spine and joint care. Their certified healthcare specialists provide a compassionate, low-stress environment.
Our Newsroom
Read the latest Pain Management & Non-Surgical Orthopedic Spine & Joint articles published regularly. Stay informed about ways to manage and even eliminate your pain.
Contact Us
We are unparalleled in orthopedic spine and join pain treatment and management across Dallas-Ft. Worth. We offer non-surgical treatments. Find a convenient location today.
ABOUT PEGASUS PAIN MANAGEMENT
Looking for a pain doctor in Dallas? Pegasus Pain Management is a pain management clinic in Dallas with state-of-the-art equipment. Located in Dallas, Lancaster, Fort Worth, and Plano Texas, we specialize in the treatment of back pain, joint pain, neck pain, acute and chronic pain.
Dr. Allen and Dr. Ellman are Pain Doctors in Dallas Fort Worth Texas. Please contact our Pain Clinic for more information on: back pain in Dallas, cancer pain in Dallas, non-surgical pain treatments in dallas and types of surgery for pain in dallas
CONTACT INFORMATION
8604 Greenville Ave., Ste 103A
Dallas, Texas 75243
