Testimonials

“I loved working with Dr Epps. He has been supportive through this and gave me time to think about it. I never felt rushed and he answered all of my questions. My husband is amazed with the results. He says my attitude about life is so much better, he thinks I look younger, and I have a smile on my face. We’re now able to take walks together”

“My pain was out of this world. I wanted to die. I credit Dr. Hord for saving my life. I am eternally grateful.”

“It’s been life-changing! I’m now able to do the outdoor activities that I enjoy like hunting and fishing. Dr Gupta truly cares for her patients and it shows! Without Dr Gupta I would not be where I am today. The improvement in my day-to-day functions has exceeded my expectations.”

“Warmth and competence on the part of staff - Dr Cable is always engaging and clarifying. He and staff were quick and thorough in answering any questions.”

"I have always had a great experience with Alliance. Everyone is very nice, and I always feel well liked there.

"I don’t know how Alliance managed to find all of these staff members and physicians who are so nice and so understanding. Throughout the whole process, they have been so positive. I couldn’t ask for a team to be any better."

“The staff and medical team were very professional, kind and helpful. They were concerned about my needs. Good clean atmosphere. From the staff to the exam room everything was pleasant.”

“Before Vertiflex I was confined to my recliner. My quality of life was depressing and I couldn’t do the things I enjoy and love. Now I’m back to my old self and able to play with my grandchildren – even go on a go-cart ride with my oldest! Thank you Dr Rosenfeld and Alliance!”

 “I am pain-free now! I can do what I want with no restrictions: travel, play with my grandkids, walk my dog, and anything else I want to! Dr. Masson was honest and straightforward. From the front desk to the technicians to the anesthesiologists, the Alliance team was always happy and pleasant.”

Professional, knowledgeable and friendly

My name is AL Curry, and I am a Clinical Pharmacist licensed in GA, FL, NC, and OH. I was a patient of Dr. David Neckman, Pain Medicine at Alliance Spine and Pain, 5303 Adams Street, Suite C, Covington, GA 30014. Before you make an appointment to see Dr. David Neckman, you need to read how he treated me as a patient with severe Lumbar Spine pain. My review is very long, but you need to read it before making an appointment to see Dr. Neckman. On July 9, 2025, Dr. Neckman installed an Abbott Proclaim XR 5 Spinal Cord Stimulator. On August 12, I started seeing redness and pus on the incision. I immediately called his office. I was instructed to go to Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton, GA, for Blood Cultures. No growth was found after 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, and 5 days. On 8.13.25, he had me come to his office in Covington for a GRAM STAIN and AEROBIC BACTERIAL CULTURE because of the type of swab that Dr. Neckman used. The two tests were not performed because the type of swab Labcorp received was not suitable for the testing required. On 9.15.25, Dr. Neckman had me come to his office in Conyers so he could look at my incision. He E prescribed to my pharmacy Cleocin 300 mg, take 3 capsules three times daily. He wanted to remove the spinal cord stimulator that day because the battery was exposed, and he assumed, without doing labs, that I had an infection in my bloodstream. He couldn’t remove the SCS because I had eaten. He scheduled my Spinal Cord Stimulator to be removed on 9.17.25 without having any lab work, saying that I had an infection in my bloodstream; he just assumed the infection was there. During my surgery he did these labs: GRAM STAIN, AEROBIC BACTERIAL CULTURE. After my surgery, Dr. Neckman asked me what pain medication he E prescribed to my pharmacy when he installed my SCS I said Percocet 10, but it was too strong. He said he would E prescribe Norco 5 to my Pharmacy. When we got the the pharmacy, he hadn’t E prescribed my Norco 5 and was in excruciating pain all night long. The next morning, I called his office and Dr. Neckman E prescribed it to my pharmacy around 10 AM. Dr. Neckman instructed my wife to change my dressing twice daily and saturate the gauze with Sodium Chloride 0.9% for Irrigation and for me to buy lots of it because I would be on it for 6 months. I bought from Amazon 2000 ml ($31.57) and 1000 ml ($15.50) Sodium Chloride 0.9% for Irrigation for a total of $50.36. He referred me to see an Infectious Disease Doctor in Macon at Piedmont North at my request. I found this doctor. He wanted me to go to Piedmont in Atlanta, but that was a three-hour drive. On 9.22.25, Dr Neckman E prescribed Bactrim DS to my pharmacy Bactrim DS. When I looked at the results of my CULTURES that were done on 9.17.25, the results were reported on 9.23.25. I noticed that the Bactrim DS was Resistant and ineffective against the PSEUDOMONAS PUTIDA. I immediately sent a message through my portal to his nurse after she contacted Dr Neckman. He had me stop taking the Bactrim DS. Dr. Neckman said when I saw the Infectious Disease Doctor, to be prepared to stay in the hospital for several weeks because I would be receiving Intravenous Antibiotics. On 10.9.25, I saw an Infectious Disease Doctor at Piedmont North in Macon, GA. After the doctor examined me, he said I had a SUPERFICAL SKIN INFECTION, that the Pseudomonas wasn’t in my bloodstream, and that he could treat me as an outpatient. The doctor instructed my wife to continue simple wound care, daily loose wound packing with Iodophor gauze. The doctor said that using too much Sodium Chloride 0.9% Irrigation would increase the chance of organisms. He also said I had contact dermatitis. The infectious doctor said the Cleocin was ineffective in treating the Pseudomonas and should have never been prescribed. As a clinical pharmacist, I personally think Dr. Neckman should have referred me to the Infectious Disease Doctor before removing my Spinal Cord Stimulator, and after what I know now, my Spinal Cord Stimulator wouldn’t have had to be removed. It proves to me that Dr. Neckman doesn’t know what he is doing. When I saw Dr. Neckman for my follow-up appointment after the removal of my Spinal Cord Stimulator. I asked him what I was supposed to do for my Lumbar Spine pain. He replied There’s nothing more I can do for you. You will have to take what you were taking previously before you saw me, the Tylenol and Voltaren gel. Now I am stuck with a $690 co-pay. Alliance Spine and Pain Center “mission” statement is to provide interventional pain management with the highest quality of patient care, enabling patients to live fuller, more functional, and fulfilling lives. After seeing Dr. Neckman, now I am in excruciating pain, and my pain level is around a 10; it’s worse than my first appointment with Dr. Neckman. When I sit down for over an hour, I can barely walk. I am in lots of pain when I bend over to brush my teeth or wash my hands. When I stand up, I can hardly straighten up. I didn’t receive the highest quality of patient care, enabling me to live a fuller, more functional, and fulfilling life. Now I have to find another pain management doctor. Before you make an appointment to see Dr David Neckman, just remember what happened to me.

I needed a new procedure for me explained in detail & why I seem to be a good candidate for it. As always, he was easy to understand & listened to me.

The experience was very resourceful, and should be commended! Very nice Staff also! Keep up the Good work!

I am very happy and impressed with this practice, everyone was nice, helpful and knowle

My experience was very good. It’s just that I don’t give too many 5 stars.

Wonderful. Kind to patients.

Great Doctor. If you are having chronic conditions/pain, I tell you from experience that he is the best I have had. Give him a try and you could copy and paste this review. GREAT DOCTOR!!

Very thorough and detailed and answered all my questions.

Very nice visit. All questions answered.

Everyone was professional and friendly. My appointments always take less than one hour and I don't feel rushed. I'm feeling better than I have in years and most of the credit goes to the staff a Alliance Spine and Pain.

Helpful, knowledgeable, and curtiouse. She has been taking care of me for years. I love DR. Gale and his staff. Thank you so much for your care!