Sports Medicine in Gainesville

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review for Dr. Valentine & Interventional Medical Associates (IMA). Highly recommend.

At 48, I never imagined needing chronic pain management for a back injury, but from the moment I scheduled my appointment with Interventional Medical Associates, I knew I was in good hands. Robyn was fantastic—empathetic, efficient, and incredibly supportive. She quickly obtained the necessary authorizations and got me on the schedule without delay.

The entire office staff was equally impressive. Everyone I encountered was friendly, nonjudgmental, and genuinely sympathetic. The facility itself exceeded my expectations: spacious, clean, and well-equipped with multiple exam rooms, two procedure rooms, and even an in-house pharmacy for added convenience.

Dr. Valentine is truly exceptional. He is competent, outgoing, warm, and thorough—someone who clearly cares about helping his patients become pain-free. My initial consultation lasted about an hour, during which he spent significant time getting to know me, reviewing my medical history, discussing treatment goals, and performing a detailed physical exam. Together, we developed a treatment plan tailored specifically for my needs.

My spinal steroid injection took only about 15 minutes, and Dr. Valentine made me feel completely at ease throughout the entire process. His nursing staff and X-ray technician were also top-notch, providing professional and compassionate care.

I left IMA with hope, a personalized treatment plan, and even my prescribed medications in hand thanks to their on-site pharmacy—which saved me an extra trip.

I highly recommend Interventional Medical Associates and Dr. Valentine to anyone seeking compassionate, competent, and comprehensive pain management care.“

“Over the course of seven or eight sessions with Stephen Schachter, I experienced dramatic relief from severe leg pain that had seriously hindered my mobility. The test results (Xray, MRI, EMG) had been negative and shot-in-the-dark treatments had been ineffective, so I got no help from traditional medicine. Since undergoing acupuncture, I'm able to walk long distances again, and my year-and-a-half-long phantom leg pain no longer troubles me. In addition to the effective treatment, my experience with Steve Schachter was highly informative and enjoyable. Also, the office manager, Joy, was invariably agreeable and helpful. My highest recommendation and much appreciation go to Stephen Schachter.“