Patrick Ahern, M.D. Named First Intracept Center of Excellence in San Antonio

Recognition acknowledges advanced training and experience in the Intracept procedure for chronic low back pain.

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group (TSAOG) announced that Patrick Ahern, M.D., has been recognized as the first physician in San Antonio to receive the Intracept Center of Excellence designation. The recognition is awarded to physicians who have demonstrated advanced training, extensive experience with the Intracept procedure, and an ongoing commitment to maintaining a high level of proficiency in performing the treatment.

The designation recognizes physicians who meet established standards for expertise in the Intracept procedure, a minimally invasive outpatient treatment for chronic low back pain associated with the basivertebral nerve. By identifying and treating a specific source of vertebrogenic pain, the procedure offers an option for appropriately selected patients whose symptoms have persisted despite conservative treatment.

The Intracept procedure uses radiofrequency energy to ablate the basivertebral nerve, which carries pain signals from damaged vertebral endplates to the brain. The procedure typically takes 60 to 90 minutes, does not require implants, and is designed to provide long-lasting pain relief for eligible patients.

Dr. Ahern’s recognition as an Intracept Center of Excellence reflects his experience performing the procedure and his commitment to delivering evidence-based spine care. Becoming the first physician in San Antonio to earn the designation represents an important milestone for both his practice and patients seeking specialized treatment options for chronic low back pain.

The Intracept Center of Excellence designation highlights the continued advancement of specialized spine care available through TSAOG. It expands access to proven treatment options for patients throughout the San Antonio community.

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John J. Hinchey, M.D., established TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine in 1947 and has been a long-time provider of quality orthopedic care. TSAOG is on a mission to provide patients with the highest standards of medical care. With this commitment in mind, TSAOG has become the most extensive orthopedic care practice throughout San Antonio and South Texas. TSAOG physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal system diseases and injuries, including joint replacement and arthritis, sports medicine injuries, arthroscopic surgery, spine treatment, and more. The highly renowned practice offers additional services, including hand and physical therapy, industrial rehabilitation, workers’ compensation, digital imaging, outpatient surgery, and urgent orthopedic care. The TSAOG team of specialists, nurses, and therapists collaborates to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for their patients.

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