Physician Profiles

Denis G. Patterson, DO

Denis G. Patterson, DO
Board Certified Pain Medicine
Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dr. Patterson CV

Dr. Patterson is a specialist in common and complex neurological disorders and musculoskeletal issues. He is an expert in electrodiagnostics (nerve conduction studies and electromyography) which aid in the diagnosis of nerve disorders. He utilizes non-surgical methods such as modalities, bracing, medications, physical therapy, spinal injections and neuromodulation for the treatment of acute and chronic pain disorders.

Dr. Patterson earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder and his medical degree at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. He successfully completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

After residency, Dr. Patterson completed a comprehensive Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He became dually board certified in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2007.

Upon completion of his medical training, Dr. Patterson moved to Reno, Nevada. Since that time, he has been helping patients in the greater Reno area with acute and chronic pain needs.

Malynda Calkins, PA-C

Malynda Calkins, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Malynda Calkins, PA-C, CV

Malynda Calkins earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology from the University of Nevada, Reno. She attended Physician Assistant school at MEDEX Northwest, a division of University of Washington Medical School.

As a Physician Assistant, Malynda has been trained with a broad medical education. She is able to work cooperatively with Dr. Patterson for the betterment of each patient. She is excited to be joining a dynamic practice and is grateful for the opportunity to help patients with acute and chronic pain.