Marly N. Dows-Martinez, M.D.
Philosophy of Care
"My philosophy is treating patients as family, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health through education and providing comprehensive treatment options. I believe in a whole-person approach that addresses not just symptoms, but the individual circumstances and goals of each patient."
Specialties
Expertise Overview
Dr. Dows-Martinez offers comprehensive interventional pain solutions for both recurring and acute conditions. Her expertise includes advanced interventional procedures such as posterior SI joint fusion, spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation, and a full spectrum of interventional spine and non-surgical orthopedic procedures.
Expertise in Interventional Pain Medicine
Dr. Dows-Martinez's fellowship training in pain medicine and her commitment to staying current with the latest innovations ensure that patients receive cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatment options tailored to their individual needs.
Her approach emphasizes less invasive, safer alternatives that deliver equally effective results for both recurring and acute pain. She believes that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions about their care, and she takes time to ensure each person understands their condition and the available treatment pathways.
Interventional pain medicine has been at the forefront of medical innovation in recent years, driven by patient demand for less invasive and equally effective options for relieving pain. Dr. Dows-Martinez remains committed to staying on top of these developments through regular attendance at state, local, and national society conferences throughout the year, where she gains access to the most current education and training available.
This dedication to ongoing education enables Dr. Dows-Martinez to provide patients with comprehensive treatment options spanning varying degrees of complexity. She offers a full spectrum of care designed to address pain at its source, from conservative procedures to advanced technologies such as spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation. Her expertise in posterior SI joint fusion and interventional spine and orthopedic procedures allows her to help find relief and return to the activities that matter most to them.
Areas of Expertise
- Posterior SI Joint Fusion
- Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Interventional Spine and Orthopedic Procedures
Fellowship
- Pain Medicine Fellowship; Georgia Regents University, Department of Anesthesiology, Center for Pain Management; Augusta, Georgia
Residency
Emory University, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine; Atlanta, Georgia
Medical Degree
Louisiana State University School of Medicine; New Orleans, Louisiana
Certifications
- Board Certified, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Associations
- Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, 2012-Present
- American Academy of Pain Medicine, 2012-Present
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010-Present
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Cobb Hospital
- Wellstar Douglas Hospital
