The Southern Pain Society (SPS) was established in 1986 as a regional section of the American Pain Society and endorses and supports the mission and goals of the American Pain Society. The Southern Pain Society’s missions are to serve people with pain by advancing research and treatment and to increase the knowledge and skill of the regional professional community.

As a member of SPS, you become part of a professional community with scientific and clinical interests in managing pain disorders. Members represent a variety of disciplines, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, physical therapists, etc., and are involved in basic research, clinical research, treatment, advocacy, and public policy.
Committees and Chairs
2010 SPS Board of Directors
President:  
      Todd Sitzman, MD, MPH
toddsitzman@msn.com

President Elect:
Eric Pearson, MD
ejpearson@hotmail.com

Immediate Past President: 
Daniel M. Doleys, PhD
dmdpri@aol.com

Treasurer: 
John Satterthwaite, MD
jsatt@charter.net

Secretary:  
Jonathan Cole, PhD
bmed2000@aol.com

Directors At-Large:  
Leanne Cianfrini, PhD
lcianfrini@gmail.com
Geralyn Datz, PhD
datzgeralyn@hotmail.com
Ed Fraifeld, MD
Joseph Holtman, MD, PhD

Executive Director:  
Lori H. Postal, RNC, MS
lpostal@southernpainsociety.org

Awards:  
Joe Holtman, MD, PhD
jrjr@uky.edu

By-Laws:  
Vacant

Districting:      
Daniel M. Doleys, PhD
dmdpri@aol.com

E-communications:      
Leanne Cianfrini, PhD
lcianfrini@gmail.com

Finance:  
John Satterthwaite, MD
jsatt@charter.net

Membership:  
Vacant

Newsletter Editor:     
Ike Eriator, MD, MPH
ieriator@anesthesia.umsmed.edu

Nominating:  
Daniel M. Doleys, PhD
dmdpri@aol.com

Public Affairs: 
Eric Pearson, MD
jpearson@hotmail.com   

Professional Education Program:
Daniel M. Doleys, PhD
dmdpri@aol.com

Districts


Greater Atlanta:  
Roy C. Brownlow, MD
(770) 252-7557
ehamilton@hapaincare.com

Mississippi:  
Donald Penzein, PhD
Website for MS Pain Society

Kentucky:      
Kendall Hansen, MD
Website for KY Pain Society