Our Physicians

Board-certified physicians, fellowship-trained in pain management, seeing patients in both Mountain Home and Harrison.

Every physician, the same core care

All of our physicians are fellowship-trained in pain management, perform the same core interventional procedures, and work together as one team, often collaborating on the same patient's care. Whichever physician you see, you have access to the full range of treatment we offer.

  • Spine, joint, and nerve pain
  • Epidural steroid injections
  • Radiofrequency ablation
  • Nerve blocks
  • Joint injections
  • SPRINT peripheral nerve stimulation
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • VIA Disc NP
Matthew J. McNelley, M.D.

Matthew J. McNelley, M.D.

Board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Mountain Home and Harrison

Dr. McNelley especially enjoys neuromodulation, using the latest spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation technologies for conditions such as CRPS and post-surgical pain. His other interests include VIA Disc NP, radiofrequency ablation, and medication-assisted treatment for opioid and other substance use disorders, including Sublocade.

Special interests

Beyond the clinic

Originally from Iowa, Dr. McNelley grew up in Mountain Home and graduated from Mountain Home High School. Locally, he is involved with the Science and Technology Group, which supports STEM and robotics programs in area schools, and is a supporter of our parks and trails. He enjoys hiking and exploring the area’s rivers and lakes.

He has served in leadership roles or as a representative for the Arkansas Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine, which he currently represents at the AMA. He has also presented as faculty for the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and serves in an advisory role with the UAMS College of Medicine.

Education and training

Fellowship
Pain Management, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Residency
Anesthesiology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS (Chief Resident)
Medical school
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
College
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Maria Lyuksyutova-Price, M.D.

Maria Lyuksyutova-Price, M.D.

Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine

Mountain Home and Harrison

With her background in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Lyuksyutova-Price brings an added emphasis on musculoskeletal evaluation and ultrasound-guided care. Her interests include neuromodulation, VIA Disc NP, trigeminal neuralgia, dystonia, and musculoskeletal pain conditions.

Special interests

Beyond the clinic

Dr. Lyuksyutova-Price relocated from the Dallas, Texas, area. She speaks fluent Russian, and outside the clinic she enjoys weightlifting, gardening, two-step dancing, hiking, and time outdoors with her dog.

Education and training

Fellowship
Pain Management, Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Medical school
Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX
College
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Bryan Slepicka, D.O.

Bryan Slepicka, D.O.

Board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Mountain Home and Harrison

Dr. Slepicka’s interests include neuromodulation, kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures, percutaneous lumbar decompression with MILD, VIA Disc NP, and medication-assisted treatment for opioid and other substance use disorders.

Special interests

Beyond the clinic

Dr. Slepicka relocated with his family from the Houston, Texas, area. He began his medical career as a paramedic, serving eight years with the Katy Fire Department, and today he enjoys hiking, grilling, and exploring Arkansas state parks with his family.

Education and training

Fellowship
Pain Management, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Residency
Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Medical school
University of North Texas Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, TX
College
Houston Christian University, Houston, TX
Ira Chatman, M.D.

Physician advisor

Ira Chatman, M.D.

Board certified in Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Addiction Medicine, and Pain Medicine. Dr. Chatman has retired from full-time practice and serves IPMA as an advisor, providing as-needed coverage for our physicians.

Medical school: University of Missouri School of Medicine · Residency: Anesthesiology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita · College: Washington University in St. Louis

Schedule with one of our physicians

All of our physicians see patients in Mountain Home and Harrison. Call or text either office to schedule a consultation.

Mountain Home870-706-2557
Harrison870-233-9960
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