Dr. Vernon W. Crisp

Clifford Baker, MD, is an ACGME board-certified interventional spine and pain management specialist at NovaSpine Pain Institute in Sun City West, Arizona. While skilled in all aspects of pain management, Dr. Baker has a passion for the latest advances in interventional spine treatments, including radiofrequency ablation, kyphoplasty, and spinal cord stimulators.In addition to his work at NovaSpine Pain Institute, Dr. Baker continues to provide health services to underserved communities through his work with the Commitment to Underserved People Program (CUP). He also spends his time and uses his expertise in pain management to support those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease through the Alzheimer’s Association of Tucson.Dr. Baker completed his undergraduate studies in microbiology at the University of Arizona in Tucson and was awarded a NASA space grant to study the effects of microgravity on the immune system. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona and went to Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, to finish his internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation. While there, Dr. Baker received the Internal Medicine Resident of the Year award for his work ethic and commitment to compassionate care and served as chief resident. He also completed an interventional spine and pain management fellowship and extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders and other chronic pain conditions. Dr. Baker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Bursitis, and Pudendal Neuralgia.

Chikwendu Nwosu is a Physiatrist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Gold Canyon, Arizona. Dr. Nwosu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). Dr. Nwosu is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Scott is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuralgia. His top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Cervical Spondylosis, and Bursitis. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.