Resolve Pain Solutions Acquires Baton Rouge Practice in Major Expansion

ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2026 – Resolve Pain Solutions, an Atlanta-based provider of interventional pain management services, today announced its acquisition of Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center, a prominent practice serving the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, area. The move significantly deepens Resolve's footprint in the Southeast and underscores a broader trend of consolidation within specialized medical fields.

The acquisition brings the entirety of Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center's clinical and administrative teams under the Resolve umbrella. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

A Strategic Partnership

This deal is framed by both parties as a strategic partnership rather than a simple takeover. Spine's key leadership, including Dr. Sean Graham, Dr. Joseph Turnipseed, and executive Chase Lavigne, have all joined Resolve as partners. Furthermore, Resolve is retaining physicians Dr. John Braswell, Dr. Thomas Fincke, and Dr. George Jiha, along with their teams of Advanced Practice Providers and support staff.

"Spine has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the Baton Rouge market," said Andrew Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Resolve Pain Solutions. "We are excited to partner with their physicians and team, and we believe this collaboration will further strengthen our ability to expand access to best-in-class pain care in Louisiana."

In a move that signals a deep integration of expertise, Dr. Graham will join Resolve’s Physician Advisory Board, providing clinical guidance at a corporate level. Mr. Lavigne will assume the role of Director of Practice Growth, leveraging his experience to expand the platform's reach.

From the perspective of the acquired practice, the partnership offers a solution to the growing pressures facing independent clinics. It provides access to capital, administrative resources, and a larger network, allowing physicians to focus more on clinical care.

"From the beginning, it was clear that Resolve shared our values around physician leadership, clinical autonomy, and patient-first care," said Dr. Sean Graham. "We were looking for a partner who could help us grow thoughtfully, support our team, and invest in the long-term success of our practices without compromising how we care for patients. Resolve was the right fit for our physicians, our staff, and the patients we serve."

The Shifting Landscape of Pain Management

The acquisition is a prime example of the accelerating consolidation in the U.S. healthcare industry, particularly in high-growth specialty sectors like interventional pain management. The market is expanding rapidly, fueled by an aging population, a rising prevalence of chronic pain conditions, and a significant clinical shift away from opioid-based treatments toward minimally invasive procedures.

Industry analysts project the global interventional pain management market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 6% through the next decade. This growth is driven by technological advancements in real-time imaging and catheter systems, which improve the safety and efficacy of treatments. For independent practices, keeping pace with these technological and administrative demands can be challenging. Larger, well-capitalized platforms like Resolve can provide the necessary investment in equipment, electronic health records (EHR) management, and compliance, which are significant burdens for smaller operations.

By joining a larger network, practices like Spine gain economies of scale and access to a robust support system that handles marketing, human resources, and revenue cycle management. This administrative relief is a powerful incentive for physicians who wish to maintain clinical autonomy while securing the long-term stability and growth of their practice.

Private Equity Fuels Aggressive Growth

Driving Resolve's expansion strategy is its parent company, Compass Group Equity Partners. The St. Louis-based private equity firm, which acquired Resolve in early 2022, specializes in investing in lower middle-market companies and accelerating their growth. Its portfolio focus includes "Specialty Physician Practice Management," making the pain management sector a key area for investment.

The playbook is clear: identify a fragmented market with strong growth drivers, acquire a solid platform company, and then pursue a series of strategic "add-on" acquisitions to build a regional or national leader. This acquisition of Spine follows Resolve’s recent expansions into Alabama and its initial entry into Louisiana through a 2024 partnership with Louisiana Pain Specialists.

This strategy was further solidified with the July 2025 appointment of Andrew Jones as CEO. Jones has a proven track record in scaling healthcare platforms, having previously helped grow a dental partnership organization from a startup to over 100 practices across 15 states in less than five years. His leadership signals a clear intent to aggressively expand Resolve's provider base and geographic footprint.

"Growth through partnerships like this allows us to support exceptional providers while building a stable, long-term organization," Jones added in the announcement. "Our priority remains delivering outstanding outcomes and experiences for the patients we serve."

The Path Forward in Louisiana

For patients and staff in Baton Rouge, the transition is designed to be seamless. Spine Diagnostic & Pain Treatment Center will continue to operate under its established brand for the foreseeable future, maintaining continuity of care. While the practice will operate independently from Resolve's other Louisiana locations initially, it will immediately begin benefiting from shared resources and best practices.

The model allows the local clinics to retain their community identity and physician-led culture while the corporate parent provides the infrastructure for growth and efficiency. This dual approach aims to offer the best of both worlds: the personalized feel of a local doctor's office backed by the resources of a large, sophisticated organization.

This latest move solidifies Resolve's commitment to the Louisiana market, creating a formidable presence in both the New Orleans and Baton Rouge metropolitan areas. The strategy of partnering with respected local leaders like Dr. Graham and his team is central to building a durable and trusted regional network. This strategic alignment underscores a fundamental shift in the healthcare landscape, where regional consolidation is increasingly seen as the path to sustainable growth and expanded patient access.