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Dr. Kimpson is a native of Detroit, Michigan. In 1981, he graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. Dr. Kimpson then attended the Wayne State University School of Medicine, from which he graduated in 1985. He was accepted into the Anesthesia Residency Program at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. in 1985. In addition to completing the Anesthesia Residency program, Dr. Kimpson completed specialized fellowships in both Pediatric Anesthesia (Detroit Children’s Hospital) and Pain Management in 1989. He joined the staff at Providence Hospital in September, 1989. His initial focus was the development and integration of the Anesthesia program for Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery.

Due to the explosive growth in the field of Pain Management, Dr. Kimpson decided to start a Pain Management practice in 1995. The goals of this practice are to enhance the quality of life in this patient population and improve their overall function. Dr. Kimpson is the Medical Director of Pain Management services at Providence Hospital. He has served in this capacity intermittently for the last fifteen years. Dr. Kimpson has vast experience in all facets of Pain Management including: medication management, interventional injections, spinal cord stimulation and the management of narcotic pain pumps. His specialized training and comprehensive approach to Pain Management have improved the lives of thousands of patients.

Dr. John Traylor, III, is a native Detroiter. He specializes in the evaluation and management of acute and chronic painful conditions. He is one of the founders of Michigan Pain Management Consultants West, P.C. He has been providing pain management services and anesthesia care for patients at Providence Hospital and Medical Centers since 1984. Dr. Traylor completed his pre-med studies at the University of Michigan before graduating with his M.D. from Michigan State University. After graduating he began his pre-anesthesia training in surgery. He went on to complete a residency in anesthesia where he served as Chief Resident and was awarded Outstanding Resident of the Year on multiple occasions. He has also been awarded Outstanding Faculty of the Year. Dr. Traylor completed a fellowship in pain medicine. He is board certified as a Diplomate in the subspecialty of Pain Medicine, Anesthesia, and the American Academy of Pain Management. He has also been a Certified Independent Medical Examiner. Dr. Traylor is proud to make state-of-the-art interventional pain management treatments and anesthesiology interventions available to his patients so they can enjoy a full and comfortable lifestyle.