Filling the Treatment Gap: Dr. Andrew Phillips on Treating Back & Leg Pain

In this episode of The MedTech Insider, host Parker Snedden sits down with Dr. Andrew Phillips, an interventional pain physician from Austin, Texas, to discuss his early-career journey and how minimally invasive spine therapies have influenced his practice. Dr. Phillips shares his thoughts on how peer conversations, hands-on training, and real-world outcomes shaped his comfort level with adopting new treatment options for appropriately selected patients. He breaks down his approach to patient education, what he looks for clinically, and how he communicates expectations with patients experiencing neurogenic claudication, back pain, and leg pain.Dr. Phillips also highlights the role the Spinal Simplicity sales team plays in supporting case selection, patient follow-up, and professional collaboration. This podcast has been financially supported by Spinal Simplicity. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. The views, opinions and information provided by participants are their own and may not reflect those of Spinal Simplicity. Healthcare professionals must exercise independent medical judgment, and patients should always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical decisions. Finally, the healthcare industry is constantly changing and neither Spinal Simplicity nor the participants can guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information provided in this podcast.