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Dr. Gabriel Rodriguez
Dr. Gabriel Rodriguez is a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained
interventional pain physician in the Dallas and Plano area who is dedicated to
the eradication of pain and the founder of The Pain Relief Center in Plano, TX.
Dr. Rodriguez received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sci-
ence Center in Houston, Texas. Following this, he completed his anesthesia residency
at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL (ranked among the very best pain
management programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report) and continued
his training in the pain relief fellowship. He is now a Diplomat of the American Board
of Pain Medicine, as well as a Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Rodriguez approaches pain management from an individual-
ized perspective and diligently prepares a comprehensive pain treat-
ment plan tailored to each patient’s specific needs.
Dr. Flavio Calderon
Dr. Flavio Calderon graduated as a general surgeon in La Paz,
Bolivia. Throughout the years that followed, Dr. Calderon received
intensive experience in different medical areas, such as prenatal
care, postpartum and as an administrator of an orthopedic oncol-
ogy practice. He then furthered his career by graduating last year
with an Executive MBA in Health Care Management and was in-
ducted in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. He is currently
the Director of Business of Operations at the Pain Relief Center.
Debby Thomas PA-C
Debby Thomas PA-C is certified through
the Texas Medical Board and is a
Nationally Certified Physician Assis-
tant specializing in Interventional Pain
Management. She obtained her Bache-
lor’s and Master’s Degree in Physician
Assistant Studies from Mercy College in
Dobbs Ferry, NY. She began her med-
ical career in New York and moved to
Dallas, TX 9 years ago where she began
working in Spine Surgery and Interventional Pain Management. She
also has extensive experience in Orthopedic Surgery, Family Prac-
tice, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine, and Women’s
Health. Debby has built long-term relationships with her patients and
facilitates to improve their pain with interventional treatments. Debby
is compassionate, detail oriented, and provides individualized care
to her patients. Her goal is to assist patients in achieving and main-
taining pain control in an attempt to increase their quality of life.
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Michelle
Ulanowski, CRNA
Michelle Ulanowski, CRNA
is Director of Anesthesia
for The Pain Relief Center.
Michelle is a board-certified
anesthesia provider with
years of experience in her
field. Her continued interest
in furthering patient care
has led to her implementation of specialized pro-
tocols that ensure optimal patient comfort.