Christopher Gay MD MBA
Interventional Pain Specialist | Board-Certified in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine.
Dr. Christopher Gay is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist. A graduate of Duke University, he earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He went on to complete residency training in anesthesiology followed by fellowship training in pain medicine at Colombia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital. He later went on to earn his MBA with a focus on healthcare leadership.
Dr. Gay currently practices in Alaska, where he specializes in advanced, non-surgical techniques for managing spine-related pain, nerve injuries, and complex chronic pain conditions. Originally from rural North Carolina, Dr. Gay brings both cutting-edge medical training and a deeply personal, down-to-earth communication style to his work. He’s passionate about helping people understand their pain and their treatment options—without the confusing medical jargon.
As co-host of The Nervous Breakdown podcast, Dr. Gay uses his clinical experience and relatable storytelling to break down some of medicine’s most misunderstood conditions in ways anyone can understand.