Timothy R. Deer, MD President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Deer received his medical degree from the West Virginia University School of Medicine, and received his training in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at The University of Virginia. Dr. Deer is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Spine and Nerve Center of the Virginias in Charleston, West Virginia. The Center focuses on pivotal research and the algorithmic application of Neuromodulation therapies to improve pain and function. Dr. Deer is the founder and Chairman of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience and Immediate Past President of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS) and is President Emeritus of the West Virginia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr Deer is a past Chairman of the Pain Committee of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). He has published over 200 peer reviewed manuscripts, several book chapters and several widely used text books. Dr. Deer has taught interventional techniques throughout North America, South America, Australia, Asia, and Europe. He continues to focus on landmark research to advance the field of Neuromodulation. His latest book, Deer's Treatment of Pain is currently being used as an anchor of pain treatment information throughout the world.