Welcome, Dr. Paul Overdorf, to Desert Spine and Sports Physicians!

Desert Spine and Sports Physicians is proud to welcome Dr. Paul Overdorf, DO, as the newest board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to our exceptional team of providers. With advanced Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine training, Dr. Overdorf brings a strong clinical background and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to diagnosing and treating spine and musculoskeletal-related conditions. 

With active involvement in several leading medical societies and contributions to research and medical publications, Dr. Overdorf stays at the forefront of evidence-based care, and we are excited to have him on board. We look forward to the difference he will make in the lives of our patients. Welcome, Dr. Overdorf! 

Meet Dr. Overdorf

Dr. Paul Overdorf is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), dedicated to helping patients overcome pain and restore function through non-surgical, interventional approaches. His journey in medicine began at Hobart College in Geneva, NY, where he completed his undergraduate studies before earning his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Dr. Overdorf began his postgraduate training with an Internal Medicine Preliminary Internship at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. He then went on to complete his residency in PM&R at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania, where he developed a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care, managing complex medical conditions with a multidisciplinary approach.

Dr. Overdorf then completed his Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine fellowship at Southwest Spine & Sports in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he gained extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of spine and musculoskeletal-related conditions. In 2020, Dr. Overdorf earned his board certification in PM&R, further solidifying his expertise in reducing pain and restoring mobility, function, and quality of life for his patients. 

Dr. Overdorf’s Approach to Patient-Centered, Non-Surgical Care

With his advanced fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine, Dr. Overdorf specializes in delivering non-surgical solutions for spine and musculoskeletal conditions. His approach focuses on precision, safety, and patient comfort, using minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat pain at its source.

Dr. Overdorf is exceptionally skilled in techniques that promote faster recovery and reduce the need for surgery, including targeted spinal injections and regenerative therapies. His care philosophy is rooted in reducing pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life, working closely with each patient to develop a customized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs and goals. 

Focusing on non-surgical solutions, Dr. Overdorf leverages advanced, evidence-based techniques to alleviate pain and restore function. Some of these specialized techniques include:

• Intracept or Basivertebral Nerve Ablation: This procedure targets and disables nerves in the vertebrae responsible for chronic lower back pain, reducing discomfort and improving mobility.
• MILD (Minimally-Invasive Lumbar Decompression): This removes small pieces of bone and ligament through a tiny incision to relieve pressure on spinal nerves, easing back and leg pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis.

• Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implants: These small devices are placed near specific nerves outside the spinal cord to block pain signals. They treat chronic pain in areas like the arms, legs, or joints when other treatments haven’t worked.
• Peripheral Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation: This treats various underlying conditions that cause chronic joint and peripheral nerve pain by delivering radiofrequency energy via a small electrode placed next to the affected nerve
• Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Fusion: This fusion technique stabilizes the sacroiliac joint using small implants, which helps reduce chronic lower back and pelvic pain. 

• Spinal Cord Stimulator Implants: Spinal cord stimulator implants deliver mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord to interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain, helping to relieve chronic back or leg pain.

• VIA Disc: This minimally invasive, biologic therapy helps restore disc function and slow disease progression without significant downtime.

Whether addressing chronic pain, reduced mobility, or loss of function, Dr. Overdorf strives to help his patients regain control of their lives. 

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Overdorf

If pain or physical limitations impact your daily life, Dr. Overdorf and the Desert Spine and Sports Physicians team are here to help. Whether you need Intracept, MILD, Peripheral Nerve Implant, Radiofrequency Ablation, SIJ Fusion, Spinal Cord Stimulator, VIA Disc, or another non-surgical treatment, Dr. Overdorf’s commitment to helping patients find lasting relief is unparalleled.  

Take the first step toward relief and restored function—schedule a consultation with Dr. Overdorf at the Gilbert or Scottsdale location today, and explore the possibilities for a healthier, happier life.