Caring Team
Interventional Spine Specialists of Florida is composed of a dedicated team of physicians and specialists in each area of service. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and comfort for each patient on a personal level, and build a relationship that will last a lifetime.
Our Pain Physicians
Jesse Hatgis, DO
Dr. Jesse Hatgis, D.O. is a double board certified osteopathic pain management/physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. As an interventional pain physician, Dr. Hatgis utilizes a variety of advanced therapies including, but not limited to, spinal cord stimulation, kyphoplasty, endoscopic discectomy, tumor ablation, radiofrequency ablation, interspinous process device placement, facet joint stabilization, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD procedure), nerve blocks, joint injections, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Hatgis is the President and Medical Director of Interventional Spine Specialists. He also serves as the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Accredited Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Director at Larkin Hospital – Palms Springs Campus.
Matt J. Graca, M.D.
Dr. Matt Graca earned his medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his anesthesiology residency training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where he received extensive training in interventional pain management. Dr. Graca went on to complete his fellowship in interventional pain management at the University of Miami, where he was awarded “Outstanding Fellow of the Year” upon graduation. Throughout his training he has presented numerous research projects at national conferences, published a variety of papers in peer-reviewed medical journals, mentored medical students and residents, and served on leadership boards of the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS).
Advanced Practice Providers
Sara Samla, PA-C
Jessica Lopez, APRN, FNP-BC
Vanessa Stark, PA-C
