About Us

THANK YOU FOR CHOSING SPINE CARE OF OKLAHOMA
At Spine Care of Oklahoma our specialists, Dr. Edward Shadid and Dr. Gentian Meta, are dedicated to the conservative treatment of spine and neck problems. Treatment and care is tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Spine Care of Oklahoma offers only those traditional and cutting edge treatment options that have proven to be effective by the most highly regarded peer reviewed medical literature. This may include conservative treatments, physical rehabilitation, interventional procedures, and minimally invasive as well as complex surgery.

Every patient will undergo an initial consultation with Dr. Shadid or Dr. Meta. During this initial visit, a history and physical exam will be performed and x-rays, MRI’s and other studies reviewed. The diagnosis or list of possible diagnoses will be reviewed with the patient. Further studies may be ordered and/or treatments may be recommended based on this initial evaluation.

OUR FOCUS IS YOU
We focus on providing the most technologically advanced medical, surgical and interventional pain treatments of the spine delivering outstanding service to treat each individual with the utmost care and respect.

EXPERIENCE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Dr. Shadid has extensive training and clinical experience in the field of surgery as well as interventional pain management including spinal injections and spinal cord stimulation. At Spine Care of Oklahoma we are able to offer patients what they need. Our philosophy is to start with the least invasive treatment modalities and move toward more invasive and aggressive treatments only when needed. We set a high level of quality in our patient care with a sincere commitment to provide patients with the absolute finest most compassionate care available.

Dr. Shadid is an expert at the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of spinal conditions, some of the most common of which are:

• Radiculopothy ( sciatica or pinched nerve)
• Herniated Disc (bulging, protruding or ruptured disc)
• Spinal Stenosis ( narrowing of the spinal canal)
• Spondylolisthesis (a slip or misalignment in the spine)
• Severe Degenerative Disc Disease ( severe arthritis of the back)
• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome ( arthritis of the spine/pelvis junction)
• Spinal Fractures (broken spine)
• Spinal Tumors ( cancer of the spine)
• Spinal Infections ( bacteria of the spine)
• Scoliosis ( abnormal curvature of the spine)

The vast majority of symptoms related to spinal conditions can be treated conservatively. Relative rest, education, activity and/or work modification, bracing, medication and/or active physical rehabilitation.

Spinecare of Oklahoma and Southwest Neuromodulation Institute is proud to introduce:
Gentian Meta, M.D.

Dr. Meta is board certified in Anesthesiology and Fellowship trained in Interventional Pain Management.

His mission is to offer each patient world-class treatment integrating innovative, cutting edge and evidence based approaches to Pain Management.

Contact Dr. Meta if you or someone you know suffers from:

• Chronic leg pain
• Chronic neck, back, shoulder, or arm pain
• Have had unsuccessful back or neck surgery
• Have been told you are not a candidate for back surgery

Evidence – Based Interventional Pain Management

Including:

• Spinal Cord Stimulation
  Peripheral Nerve stimulation
  
• Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Epidural Injections
  Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Facet Injections
• Radiofrequency Neurotomy
  Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty
  Minimally Invasive Disc Decompression

Peripheral Nerve Blocks For:

• Headaches
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Post-herpetic Neuralgia
• Atypical Facial Pain
• Facial Pain
• Pelvic Pain

Dr. Meta sees patients in Oklahoma City as well as at his satellite clinics in Guthrie and Weatherford. Please call 405.840.5100 to schedule an appointment.

PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENT YIELD THE BEST RESULTS
The philosophy at Spine Care of Oklahoma is that proper treatment of spinal conditions requires a multidisciplinary approach that works to treat the whole patient; both mind and body. Dr. Shadid and his staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care as well as customer service.

Spine Care of Oklahoma offers a full spectrum of leading edge treatments including: Spinal Injections: We offer an on-site spinal injection suite with fluoroscopy which results in unparalleled convenience as well as a significant savings to you financially.

Treatments include cervical and lumbar epidural, trigger point injections, facet injections and sacroiliac injections. Radiofrequency Neurotomy: Neurotomies are a technique whereby nerves from arthritic joints can be eliminated for an extended period of time in the neck, back and sacroiliac region.

Spinal Bracing: We offer a full line of cervical, thoracic and lumbar braces as well as the expertise to manage your utilization of the brace as long as it is needed.

Physical Therapy: Physical therapy, rehabilitation and education are integral to a successful treatment of spinal conditions. Our focus is to teach the patient how to alter the way they perform activities of daily living as well as how to institute a home exercise program to realize long term advantages.

Spinal Surgery: The treatment of a broad spectrum of spinal pathology including degenerative cervical and lumbar disease, fractures, disc herniations, adult reconstructive surgery, revision, spinal trauma, scoliosis and deformity corrections.