Meet Dr. Jeremy Joyal of Advanced Spine and Pain

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Jeremy Joyal. 

Hi Dr. Joyal, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
Early on in my medical training, I went back and forth between pursuing either a surgical specialty or an anesthesia specialty. They both had aspects that I really enjoyed. Ultimately, I decided to pursue an anesthesia specialty. During my fourth and final year of medical school, I arranged an away rotation at the University of Utah, and though I had intended to rotate through their General Anesthesia service, they could only accommodate me in their Pain Management service, which I knew very little about. I ended up loving the specialty. I felt that it was a good marriage between anesthesia and surgery–the best of both worlds. 

After completing medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin, I then completed an Anesthesia residency at Washington University in St. Louis, then an ACGME-accredited fellowship at the University of Utah. I worked as an employee for several years with some great Pain Management physicians and then opened my own clinic in 2018. Having my own clinic has definitely been a great decision. I love practicing medicine as well as running the business and having the autonomy to achieve my vision of an exceptional practice. 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Starting any business can be a challenge. It is definitely hard work, and there will always be days when you might say to yourself, “What was I thinking?” But, as long as the good outweighs the bad, it’s worth moving forward. I think one of the biggest struggles is accommodating growth–knowing how and when to staff and finding the right people who represent your brand. I also think finding balance as a new business owner can be tricky. You want to be available and accommodating for everyone without sacrificing too much of your personal and family time. 

As you know, we’re big fans of Advanced Spine and Pain. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I established Advanced Spine and Pain to help patients suffering from a wide variety of pain conditions regain function and restore quality of life. My extensive training and board certifications in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Addiction Medicine allow me to offer state-of-the-art therapies and the most comprehensive treatment options. I truly believe that through aggressively treating pain conditions, the opioid crisis our country and communities face can be corrected. 

I truly love what I do. My patients live with chronic pain day after day, and can no longer do the things they love. They are missing out on life. My team and I get to change that by giving patients control and getting them back to living life through our treatment plans and minimally invasive procedures. I try to personally meet every new patient that comes to my clinic. I have a personal philosophy called “Yo Mama Medicine”. This means treating every patient like they are “yo mama”. I believe that if you treat others with respect and do the right thing, your business will be successful. 

How do you define success?
Success means always doing your best, and then doing even better the next time. It means constantly persevering without losing enthusiasm. And, above all, it means balance and gratitude as you share your good fortune with others, whether that be through your time, talents, or money. 

Contact Info:

• Email: info@asappainclinic.com
• Website: asappainclinic.com
• Instagram: @asappainclinic
• Facebook: @ASAPspineandpain

Image Credits
Chad Braithwaite