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Richard K. Adkins, MD

Education
  • Undergraduate
  • New York University School of Medicine United States New York, NY 1977
  • Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL 1974
  • The Florida State University United States Tallahassee, FL 1980
  • University of West Florida United States Pensacola, FL 1975
  • Residency
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine United States Nashville, TN 1988
  • Medical School
  • University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, FL 1984
  • Internship
  • University Hospital and Medical Center Jacksonville United States Jacksonville, FL 1985
  • Graduate
  • University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, FL 1984
  • Fellowship
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine United States Nashville, TN 1989

About

Primary Specialties: Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine (Board Certified), Pain Management

Patient-centered care is the foundation to Dr. Richard Adkins’ practice of medicine. “It is how I was trained and how I will always approach the provider-patient relationship,” he said.

Dr. Adkins brings more than 30 years of experience in the pain management and anesthesiology field to his work at the National Spine and Pain Centers. His previous work includes serving as a staff physician at pain treatment facilities in Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, and North Dakota.

While putting together individual treatment plans, Dr. Adkins focuses on a multi-modal approach with medication management being an important adjunct to the treatment of pain.

He was first drawn to the field of pain management and anesthesiology through his desire to form meaningful and therapeutic relationships with his patients. The connections and friendships continue to drive him in his work today.

When not seeing patients, Dr. Adkins likes to surf and spend time with his family.

Affiliations Melbourne, Rockledge, Port St. Lucie

Reviews

  • 11/16/2023
    Rating: 5

    Very good bedside manor. Never felt uncomfortable!

  • 11/15/2023
    Rating: 5

    More personal attention than I have had at other places. Attention to detail, head cover as well as gown during procedures. Stress ball offered to use during procedure. Excellent patient care

  • 11/02/2023
    Rating: 5

    I have been coming to this office since 2010. Dr. Adkins is very knowledgeable and experienced. The entire office staff are efficient & friendly.

  • 11/01/2023
    Rating: 5

    I get fast friendly service, everyone is pleasant and proficient.