Dr. Joel received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He remained in Augusta to complete an internship at Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital before transitioning to Vanderbilt University Hospital. While at Vanderbilt, Dr. Joel completed an anesthesiology residency immediately followed by a fellowship with concentrations in chronic pain management and OB anesthesia. Board certified in both pain management and anesthesiology, Dr. Joel currently serves as the Medical Director for the Pain Center, a position he has held since 1990.
