Evan D. Reuter, MD
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Evan Reuter develops personalized treatment plans focused on restoring function and quality of life. His approach combines thoughtful conversations, advanced diagnostics, and minimally invasive procedures to relieve pain and help patients return to the activities they enjoy.
Specialties
Expertise Overview
Dr. Reuter specializes in interventional physiatry, with a focus on improving function and relieving pain for patients with spine and musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes advanced minimally invasive procedures such as basivertebral ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and peripheral nerve stimulation, which are designed to provide effective pain relief and promote faster recovery.
Experience in Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Reuter's journey into physical medicine and rehabilitation began during his medical training, where he developed a passion for helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy. His interest in interventional physiatry grew from the opportunity to work closely with patients, understand their unique challenges, and create tailored treatment plans that address the whole person.
He chose to specialize in pain medicine for its ability to offer meaningful relief to those living with chronic spine and musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Reuter finds particular fulfillment in helping patients regain mobility, improve daily function, and experience a better quality of life through both conservative treatments and advanced minimally invasive procedures.
Over the years, Dr. Reuter has embraced the continued evolution of interventional spine care. Advances in minimally invasive techniques have allowed for faster recovery times, more precise targeting of pain sources, and improved outcomes for complex conditions. Procedures such as basivertebral ablation and neuromodulation have expanded treatment options for patients who previously had limited solutions.
Fellowship
Pain Medicine — Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Medical Degree
Doctor of Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Certifications & Associations
Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Areas of Expertise
- Interventional spine procedures
- Basivertebral ablation
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Sacroiliac joint injections and fusion
- Ultrasound-guided joint and soft tissue injections
- Minimally invasive pain management techniques