United Against Pain
DR. RYAN R. RAMSOOK, MD
RYAN R. RAMSOOK, MD, FAAPMR
Interventional Pain Management
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Ryan R. Ramsook is a double board certified Pain Management and Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation physician. He has extensive training in
minimally invasive spine and pain procedures and continues to promote
innovation and leadership in the field of Pain Medicine. He graduated from
New York University where he performed graduate level research with leaders
in the field. He then enrolled in medical school at Rutgers- New Jersey
Medical School where he continued to hone his interest in research. As a
resident at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, Dr. Ramsook
was trained in a multi-modal approach to treating patients. After
completion of residency he then completed two Pain Medicine fellowships;
one in Interventional Pain Medicine and the other in Clinical Pain
Medicine. During this time he was able to master advanced spine and pain
procedures and offer a comprehensive, team based approach to treating pain
and improving function.
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Dr. Ramsook’s passion for healing and putting his patients first is
apparent. His philosophy of melding innovation, utilizing evidence based
medication and customizing a treatment plan for each one of his patient’s
has earned his plaudits amongst his patients and colleagues alike. First
receiving recognition as a New York Times Rising Star in 2018, Dr. Ramsook
continues to be active in the academic community where he is frequently
invited to attend and lecture at conferences across the globe. He
continues to grow his passion for research and has had numerous articles,
reports and text book chapters published in leading journals.
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Dr. Ramsook is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at both Florida State University College of Medicine as well as Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. He enjoys teaching and continues to be passionate about research and mentorship. He also frequently lectures to medical students, residents, physicians in training as well as to the surrounding communities.
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Born in Trinidad, Dr. Ramsook remains with a unique passion for serving
underprivileged and overlooked populations in America and abroad. His top-down approach to treating his patients and his strong belief in patient
advocacy continues to allow him to put his patients first. Working closely
with collaborating and referring physicians Dr. Ramsook aims to avoid or
potentially delay surgery if possible as well as to facilitate in making
unavoidable surgery more precise.
MATTHEW BROWN, MMSC, PA-C
MATTHEW BROWN, MMSC, PA-C
Pain Management
Primary Care
Matthew’s fascination with the medical field began when he worked as a lifeguard on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Years later he pursued that love by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services at the University of South Alabama. While there he was active in the education of fellow EMS students as both a mentor and as an ACLS and BLS instructor. While he was obtaining his bachelor's degree he also worked in pre-hospital emergency medicine as a paramedic in Mobile, Alabama for several years.
Matthew then completed his Master’s of Medical Science in Physician Assistant studies at Nova Southeastern University in South Florida. After graduating in 2013, he first practiced in family medicine and with the geriatric population in short and long term health facilities. Following this he found his true passion in the medical field in the area of Pain Management, which he has worked in for several years. He is a member of the AAPA and American Society of Pain and Neuroscience.
Matthew does focus on staying up-to-date with current topics, research, and new advancements in Pain Management. He enjoys caring for patients by helping them live actively with chronic pain as he is very active himself. He and his wife enjoying biking, hiking, fishing, boating, and surfing. He also loves to participate in as many fishing tournaments as he can.
KRISLYN CARDER, APRN, FNP-C
KRISLYN CARDER, APRN, FNP-C
Pain Management
Primary Care
Krislyn’s love for the medical field began after working as a pharmacy technician in early
college. Krislyn graduated with her Associate of Science in Nursing from Ivy Tech in Terre
Haute, Indiana in 2018. Since then, she got her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana
Wesleyan University and her Master in Nursing Leadership & Management from Western
Governors University. Lastly, she graduated with her Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse
Practitioner from Indiana State University in 2023.
Krislyn enjoys attending conferences and webinars to staying up-to-date on the newest information
available as a provider. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and
the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience. Her goal is to give her patients the best quality
of life possible.
Outside work, you can find Krislyn at the gym, beach, pool, watching the Office series, and
spending time with her husband and golden retriever puppy. She is an avid Kansas City Chiefs
fan.
Fun fact: Her two favorite movies are Legally Blonde and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
Krislyn looks forward to meeting you and working together to see how she can get your pain
managed with the multiple different options United Spine and Pain can provide for you!
PAYAL PATEL, APRN, FNP-C
PAYAL PATEL, APRN, FNP-C
Pain Management
Primary Care
Payal graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Long Island University in 2012 then pursued her Masters in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from South University in 2018.
During her nursing career she worked in the Medical-Surgical/Rehab and Intensive care unit where she provided care to a wide-range of patients. Due to this exposure, she was in awe of treating and understanding the complexities and differences with everyone's individual health. This further motivated her advance her career as a Nurse Practitioner.
As a Nurse Practitioner, she practiced in the Primary Care setting for over 6 years. She then transitioned her focus to Pain Management with the goal of improving the over-all well being of each patient by using contemporary, evidenced based, and holistic approach to medicine. She values the importance of learning every day through research and keeping up to date with the newest articles ad medical breakthroughs. She loves partnering with patients and families to educate them in health and well-being so they can live their best lives!
Payal stays healthy and happy by sharing laughs with her loved ones, exploring new places, enjoying music, exploring new recipes, reading, and taking walks.
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Payal is excited to work with you to explore all the ways to get you functional and as pain free as possible!
KODY JOHNSON, D.C, DIBE
KODY JOHNSON, D.C., DIBE
Chiropractic Care
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Dr. Kody Johnson, D.C., DIBE, is a Pensacola native. His fondest memories growing up were spent here in town at places like Hopkin’s House, Milton Bakery, and Bayview Park. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2020 and has been serving the Pensacola area since. He obtained board certification in electrodiagnostic medicine in 2022. One of the greatest lessons he learned in life was with his father following the clean up of Hurricane Ivan in 2004. There is no greater purpose in life than helping and loving others.
Clinically, his true passions are electrodiagnostic medicine and research-based chiropractic care. The bulk of research behind chiropractic care is what got him into the field of Chiropractic, and he enjoys using that same research to treat his patients in a relaxed and welcoming manner.
Personally, he married his wife Anastasia in May of 2017. He proposed to his wife in Bayview park, the same park where his father proposed to his mother. He is an aspiring fantasy writer whose hobbies include high-end coffee, Dungeons & Dragons, and spending time with his wife and dog.