North Central Arkansas Pain Management
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Interventional Pain Management Staff
Ira D. Chatman, MD
Dr. Doug Chatman received his medical training in Anesthesiology/Pain
Management at The University of Missouri and Kansas prior to becoming
one of the founding members of Baxter Regional Medical Center's Anesthesiology
department. He has lived and practiced anesthesiology/pain management
for over 25 years in Mountain Home. Dr. Chatman is an active member of
the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Baxter Medical Society, American
Society of Pain Management, American Society of Addiction Medicine, American
Society of Critical Care Anesthesiology (founding member), Alaska Medical
Society and American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management.
Dr. Chatman is board certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Management and
Addiction Medicine.
Ryan Krafft, DO
Dr. Krafft is a graduate of Michigan State University Osteopathic Medical
School. He completed an internship at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Toledo,
Ohio, a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at the University
of Toledo Medical Center and a pain medicine fellowship at Indiana University,
Indianapolis. Double board certified in physical medicine/rehabilitation
and pain medicine, Dr. Krafft’s training was focused on interventional
procedures, specifically spinal neuromodulation and minimally invasive
surgeries, as well as cancer pain.
Dr. Krafft relocated to the Twin Lakes area in 2016 from Columbia, South
Carolina. He and his wife, Sara, are active outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy
all our area has to offer.
Stephanie Smith, APRN
Information coming soon.
Niger Stice, PA-C
Niger Stice received her medical education at South College in Knoxville,
Tennessee where she earned a Master's degree in Health Science as
a Physician Assistant. She completed clinical rotations at Fort Sanders
Regional Medical Center in Knoxville and Baxter Regional Medical Center.
Prior to her medical degree, Niger earned a Bachelor's degree double
majoring in Biology and Chemistry and a Master's degree in Biochemistry
at Middle Tennessee State University where she also competed in NCAA division
I tennis. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician
Assistants and the Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants. In her spare
time, she enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her family.