Meet our Pain Management Team

Dr. Kevin Dang is board certified pain management physician at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System 
Medical School: Texas A&M University College of Medicine
Residency: Anesthesiology - University of Mississippi
Fellowship: Pain Management - University of Mississippi
Board Certification: Yes - Anesthesiology and Pain Management

• Evaluate new patients for potential treatments of chronic pain
• Re-evaluate existing patients to ensure effectiveness of current treatments
• Perform advanced interventional pain management procedures including neuraxial injections and major joint injections with the use of fluoroscopic guidance
• Place operative and non-operative consultation orders as appropriate
• Prescribe multi-modal medications for the treatment of chronic pain

In my free time I like to travel, try new restaurants, spend time with family and friends.

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Dr. Alisher Dadabayev is a board certified Pain Medicine doctor and the Chief of Physical Integrated Medicine Service
Medical School: Andijan State Medical Institute, Andijan, Uzbekistan
Residency: Anesthesiology, The Cleveland Clinic
Fellowship:  Pain Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic
Board Certification: Yes - Anesthesiology

My main clinical service to veterans involves comprehensive pain management tailored to the specific needs of our veteran population. This includes diagnosing and treating various pain conditions, utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach that incorporates pharmacological treatments, interventional procedures, physical therapy, and psychological support. Additionally, my experience with the latest advancements in pain management techniques, including minimally invasive procedures and innovative therapies, enables me to provide cutting-edge care that can significantly improve the quality of life for our veterans. 

While I am not currently conducting research, I plan to continue an investigation into the use of ketamine infusion for managing chronic pain and comorbid PTSD symptoms in veterans.

In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, spending time with my family, and traveling.

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Caylee Sams is a pain management pharmacist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System. 
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY1/PGY2 Pain Management & Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency - VA San Diego Health Care System

Dr. Caylee Sams is currently one of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Chronic Pain Management at Ralph H Johnson VA Health Care System in Charleston, SC. Dr. Sams attended the  University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, PA where she received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She then continued her training by completing a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and a second-year PGY2 Pain Management & Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency through VA San Diego Health Care System in San Diego, California. Dr. Sams now serves as a subject matter expert for the Clinical Pharmacy Program Office Pain Management Workgroup and Education and Training Workgroup. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Sams has a passion for education and leadership serving as the Residency Program Coordinator for the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at the Ralph H Johnson VA Health Care System since 2023. Dr. Sams has been providing care to Veterans experiencing chronic pain, and with palliative care needs, since 2020. 

Participates in yearly quality improvement projects performed to improve patient care within the VA in the areas of chronic pain management and palliative care

In my free time I like hiking, baking, spending time on the water with my husband!