...in biology and chemistry from Mississippi College, and his Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee in Microbiology. He then served as faculty at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he taught biochemistry and immunology for eight years. Dr. Buford then pursued his medical degree at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and subsequently completed a residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He received many awards throughout his training such as Chief Fellow for Interventional Pain, Claude Brunson Teaching Day award recipient, the President's Award, and the National Research Representative for the American Association of College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Government President's Executive Board.Dr. Buford has received in depth training in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of complex pain disorders and cancer pain. He has extensive experience with advanced minimally invasive pain and spine therapies including: spinal cord stimulation, radiofrequency interventions, and ultrasound guided procedures. Dr. Buford utilizes a multidisciplinary approach in developing a treatment plan for each patient which includes: interventional procedures, physical therapy, behavioral medicine, and medication management. Dr. Buford is passionate about patient care and his treatment goals are tailored to each patient to optimize patient function, minimize patient pain, and to maximize patient quality of life.Dr. Buford looks forward to staying in the Jackson area with his wife Kimberly and their four children. He enjoys family time, fishing, traveling, coaching youth soccer, and attending sporting events with his children.