Matthew R. Peterson, MD Board Certified in Anesthesiology & Pain Management Education: Bachelor of Science Degree     University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. Medical Doctorate     University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND Family Practice Internship     Alaska Family Practice Anchorage, AK Anesthesia Residency University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Interventional Pain Fellow University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Experience: Medical Director, Pain Physician Mt. Baker Spine Center, Bellingham, WA  Axis Pain Care, Inc Pain Physician/Owner Lindon, UT Bellingham Anesthesia Associates Staff Anesthesiologist, Bellingham,WA Affiliations: American Society of  Interventional Pain Physicians American Society of Anesthesiology

Interests:
Dr. Peterson is married with 5 children.  He enjoys skiing, traveling and outdoor photography.  Dr. Peterson also enjoys spending time with his extending family in the Tri-Cities Area.

John B. Groner, MD

John has completed an Internal Medicine Internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, and an Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Groner brings to our practice extensive experience in musculoskeletal and neurological evaluations. He is ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine and looks forward to continuing to care for chronic pain patients in the Tri-Cities Area.

Nadean M. Pulfer, PA-C

Nadean graduated in 2010 from the MEDEX PA program at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is a life-long resident of Walla Walla and has over twenty years' experience in the medical field as a Registered Nurse prior to her recent schooling. Nadean has extensive experience in pain management and is a welcome addition to our team. We look forward to her patient care and experience as we continue to grow and expand our services and office.

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY

We understand that pain often affects all of a person's life, including their career, marriage and friendships. Pinnacle Pain Center's philosophy is designed to treat the whole person, not just the painful part of the patient's body.  We also understand the doctor/patient relationship is critical for the patient's healing.  This is why Pinnacle Pain Center has a dedicated staff determined to identify and treat the entire pain problem- helping you get back to living life.