Thomas Brooks, MD - Pain Management
Dr. Thomas Brooks will begin seeing patients in March of 2025.
Dr. Thomas Brooks brings over 35 years of expertise in the field of pain management and anesthesiology. As an Interventional Pain Medicine specialist and board-certified Anesthesiologist, he is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals suffering from chronic pain.
Dr. Brooks joined MD West One in 2025. He completed his medical education at Creighton University School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency at Saint Louis University Hospital, where he honed his skills in anesthesia and pain management. Throughout his distinguished career, he has developed a deep understanding of advanced interventional techniques, enabling him to offer patients the most effective, evidence-based treatments for pain relief.
His commitment to excellence, combined with his compassionate approach to patient care, makes Dr. Brooks a trusted and valued member of the MD West ONE team. He is passionate about helping patients regain their quality of life through innovative treatment tailored to their unique needs.
Education:
Residency: Anesthesiology - St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO (1994)
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE (1990)
Undergraduate: Creighton University
Awards, Professional Memberships, & Certifications:
Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiology
Diplomate, American Board of Pain Medicine
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Nebraska Society of Anesthesiologists
American Society of Regional Anesthesiologists
International Spine Intervention Society
International Anesthesia Research Society
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
FREQUENTLY TREATED PROBLEMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Arthritis Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Joint Pain
- Myofascial pain
- Neck Pain
- Thoracic pain
- Low back pain
- Post Laminectomy Syndrome
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Sciatica
- Spinal Stenosis
- Vertebrogenic Pain
TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES:
- Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Interlaminar Epidural Injections
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injections
- Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Facet injections
- Cervical , Thoracic and Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks
- Cervical , Thoracic and Lumbar Medial Branch Neurotomies
- Intracept basivertebral nerve ablations
- Sacroiliac joint injections
- Sacroiliac Fusion
- Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
- Occipital and Trigeminal Nerve Blocks
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Stellate Ganglion Blocks
- Thoracic Sympathetic Blocks
- Lumbar Sympathetic Block
- Joint injections
- Trigger Point Injections
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Trials and Implants
- Radiofrequency Neurotomies