Desert Pain Specialists Brian Jorgensen MS, PA-C Brian Jorgensen MS, PA-C Brian Jorgensen attended Dixie State College, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He worked as a medical assistant for our clinic for two years, where he was introduced to the Physician Assistant profession and developed a strong foundation in pain…
Desert Pain Specialists Mark Udy, PA-C Mark Udy, PA-C Mark Udy received his bachelor’s degree in Health Education and a postgraduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Idaho State University. He then worked for five years in family practice and emergency medicine, gaining valuable experience addressing various medical conditions. Mark moved to St. George…
Desert Pain Specialists Cortney Bernardo MS, PA-C. Cortney Bernardo MS, PA-C. Cortney Bernardo grew up in Circleville, UT where she graduated from Piute High School. She then went on to Southern Utah University were she received a bachelor’s degree in Biology with honors. During her undergraduate schooling she worked as a medical assistant in a…
Desert Pain Specialists Nate Clements, MD Nate Clements, MD Dr. Nate Clements, the newest interventional pain management physician at Desert Pain Specialists, is returning home to provide the highest level of care to the people of Southern Utah and Nevada. ‘I’m excited for the opportunity to help people improve their lives,’ he said. ‘I just…
Desert Pain Specialists Ryan Workman, DO Ryan Workman, DO. Dr. Workman attended medical school at Midwestern University—Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a surgical internship at the University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. He completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Arizona Medical Center, where he was awarded the prestigious Burnell…
Desert Pain Specialists Steven Larsen, MD Steven Larsen, MD Dr. Steven Larsen is a board-certified interventional pain specialist who initially decided to pursue a career in medicine after serving in the military, largely due to the transformative events he experienced during his time as a soldier. Dr. Larsen received his Doctor of Medicine degree…
Desert Pain Specialists Spencer Wells, MD Spencer Wells, MD. Dr. Spencer Wells is a fellowship-trained interventional pain specialist. As a native of St. George, he returns to provide care for patients with chronic pain after completing his pain fellowship training at the University of Louisville. Dr. Wells attended Dixie High School and Dixie College and…
Desert Pain Specialists Court Empey, MD Court Empey, MD. Dr. Empey is fellowship trained in interventional pain medicine. He completed this training at the world-famous Mayo Clinic. Dr. Empey is a native of St. George, Utah, and graduated from Dixie High School and Dixie College. He then completed his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at the…