Important Notice for Patients With Meridian Insurance Plan

Effective February 15, 2023, Southern Michigan Pain Consultants will no longer be accepting Meridian Health Insurance. If you are a patient of Southern Michigan Pain Consultants and currently have your healthcare insurance provided by Meridian Health, we will no longer be able to provide your pain care. We sincerely apologize for the complications and inconvenience… Read more »


COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

ALL SMPC LOCATIONS ARE OPEN AND TREATING PATIENTS Southern Michigan Pain Consultants is committed to providing our patients with safe and effective pain care. We are continuously monitoring and implementing the latest Covid-19 safety protocols as outlined by the CDC to safely treat our patients while protecting clinical staff. As always, we thank you for… Read more »


Spinal Stenosis

Have you been wondering what could be causing you to experience the following symptoms? Walking with pain, feeling numbness or ‘pins and needles’ in your hands or feet, muscle cramps, pain in your thighs and buttocks that worsens when standing, muscle weakness, even impaired bladder or bowel control. These symptoms may all be related to… Read more »


Congratulations Nancy!!!

After fifteen years as a valued member of the Southern Michigan Pain Consultants team, Nancy Ambs, N.P., has decided it is time for her to retire. Nancy’s final day at Southern Michigan Pain Consultants will be July 27, 2017. Our team as well as the many patients Nancy has treated over her fifteen year tenure… Read more »


2017 Summer Announcements

Regenerative Medicine Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) New treatment option at SMPC. Visit our website for additional information or speak to your provider at your next appointment www.southernmichiganpain.com Patient Portal Take advantage of the online services through the Patient Portal Complete your pain information prior to your appointment Pay a bill Request medication refills Talk to… Read more »





Dr. Bez Celebrates One Year with SMPC

We would like to congratulate Dr. Bez for his upcoming anniversary with SMPC. His exemplary patient care and passion for treating chronic pain has made him a wonderful addition to our team!  We thank you and look forward to many years to come!


Physician Joel Bez joins SMPC

Joel Bez DO FAOCA completed a BS in Biology at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. He then went on to attend Michigan State University where he earned his Doctor of Osteopathy. Following medical school, he completed his internship and residency at the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bez went on to complete his Acute… Read more »