In this episode, Jodi Duval sits down with Dr. Eugene Lipov, founder of the Stella Center, and Dr. Robert Wright, the Chief Medical Officer of Australia, to discuss a groundbreaking treatment that is changing lives around the world – the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB). This highly effective procedure has been shown to significantly reduce the symptoms of PTSD, offering patients a chance to “reset” their brain to its pre-trauma state.
Dr. Lipov, who has dedicated his career to helping people with post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI), shares his inspiring journey and the story behind the development of this transformative treatment. He explains how redefining PTSD as PTSI (Post-Traumatic Stress Injury) helps shift the focus from a disorder to a treatable injury.
Listeners will gain insight into what the Stellate Ganglion Block procedure looks like, what patients can expect during treatment, and the remarkable outcomes, with an over 80% success rate. The conversation also delves into the science of trauma and its impact on the nervous system, particularly the hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system, and how the SGB procedure addresses this imbalance.
Dr. Lipov and Dr. Wright also discuss the adjunct therapies and vagal therapies that have been shown to complement the Stellate Ganglion Block and improve patient outcomes. The potential scope of this treatment is vast, extending beyond just PTSD and offering hope for a variety of trauma-related conditions. Dr. Wright gives an exciting preview of what’s coming soon in Australia and the future of trauma treatment.
About Dr. Eugene Lipov:
Dr. Eugene Lipov is a board-certified anesthesiologist specializing in pain management. He earned his M.D. from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University and completed advanced anesthesiology training at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Rush University’s Medical Center. With over 28 years of experience in interventional pain medicine, Dr. Lipov is a pioneer in the field and the founder of the Stella Center, where he provides the Stellate Ganglion Block procedure to help patients recover from trauma.
About Dr. Robert Wright:
Dr. Robert Wright is the Chief Medical Officer for Stella Center in Australia. He received his M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and completed training in anesthesiology and chronic pain management at the University of Utah. Dr. Wright has contributed significantly to the evolution of regional and national pain management standards and is an innovator in pain management techniques. He is affiliated with the Metro Pain Group in Melbourne, Australia, and is dedicated to physician education, research, and device development.
Where to find more:
Stella Center: stellacenter.com
Instagram: @stellacentremd
