Dr. Luis Nieves combines an approachable manner with a depth of experience in interventional pain management. As the lead specialist at PPOA’s busiest Texas clinic in Hurst, these two qualities are essential. He consistently earns high marks on reputation sites, including a 3.9 out of 5 stars on WebMD.
Patient A.Y. says: “Dr. Nieves is easy to understand and explains things well. He is awesome at his job, he gave me my life back and the ability to not live in constant pain.”
Patient M.H. writes: “Absolutely one of the best doctors I’ve ever encountered.”
Patient D.H. tells Google Reviews: “I have been to MANY, MANY doctors and …Dr. Nieves by far stands out to be the absolute BEST!! He is very humble but incredibly knowledgeable, very talented, multitasking, caring and professional with a great sense of humor!!”
Patient J.C writes: “Good guy to deal with, really down to earth. If it’s your first time to see him you will feel comfortable.”
In addition to being board-certified in pain management, Dr. Luis Nieves is fellowship-trained by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (AGME), a non-profit private council responsible for evaluating and accrediting medical residency and internship programs.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and trained in anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his residency in family medicine at John Peter Smith Health Network followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at JPS Health Network.
He was selected as one of a handful of trainees in a prestigious interventional pain management program with JPS Health Network and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Nieves derives great satisfaction from helping patients transition from crippling pain to a more functional, normal life – without relying on opioid pain killers. His preferred form of treatment, interventional pain management, is designed to eliminate pain precisely where it starts and not mask it with medication. He is also trained in laser spine procedures and stem cell treatments.
He accepts Medicare and most insurance, and warmly welcomes patients to schedule a same-day appointment. Click here.
