Specializes in treating acute and chronic painful orthopedic and spine conditions. Compton is an interventional pain management specialist treating individuals with challenging orthopedic and spine pain conditions. He is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is a member of several national and regional medical and pain specialty societies.
He has also authored several publications and presentations on topics of chronic pain. Prior to joining Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic, Dr. Compton was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky. He earned his undergraduate degree at Murray State University, and his M. He then completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Louisville, receiving honors as the outstanding resident in pain medicine.
Compton utilizes a multimodal treatment approach to managing pain , with goals of minimizing the need to rely on opioid pain medication narcotics.
He offers numerous conservative techniques, such as epidural steroid injections and physical therapy, and minimally invasive procedural options when appropriate to restore function and reduce pain for his patients. Real Hope for Patients in Pain. Living with pain, whether chronic or acute, is incredibly frustrating and disheartening. Compton understands. For many patients with chronic pain from neurological and spine conditions, surgery is not necessary to achieve improved mobility and a better quality of life.
If you are ready to find relief from your symptoms, turn to Dr. Compton to receive the compassionate, personalized care you need and deserve. He will carefully listen to your concerns, pinpoint the root of your symptoms, and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you get back on the move. As a pain medicine physician, Dr. Compton specializes in the evaluation, management, and treatment of chronic and acute pain that often results from spinal and neurological conditions.
