Richard C. Sims, M.D.

About Dr. Richard C. Sims

Dr. Richard C. Sims is double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management. At The Orthopedic Clinic, he specializes in advanced techniques for diagnosing and treating chronic pain, helping patients regain mobility, improve function, and enhance their quality of life.

Dr. Sims earned his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine and completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Florida, followed by a fellowship in multidisciplinary pain management at the same institution.

During his training, he received numerous honors, including the Chronic Pain Outstanding Resident of the Year award, and has presented his research and publications on pain management to physicians nationwide.

Since beginning his practice in 2019, Dr. Sims has focused on patient-centered care using the latest minimally invasive procedures and technologies. His expertise includes nerve blocks and injections, radiofrequency neuroablation, electrical stimulation implant procedures, and advanced treatments such as MILD for spinal stenosis and Intracept for chronic low back pain related to degenerative disc disease.

In 2025, The Orthopedic Clinic was designated as a Center of Excellence for Dr. Sims’s work with the Intracept procedure, recognizing his advanced training and extensive experience with this treatment. This designation also reflects his commitment to providing exemplary care for patients suffering from chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.

He also provides diagnostic procedures to aid in the surgical evaluation of patients and placement of implantable devices for pain control.

Dr. Sims sees patients in Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, and Port Orange. He emphasizes listening carefully, understanding each patient’s unique goals, and creating individualized treatment plans that target the root causes of pain.

Outside of work, Dr. Sims enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, playing tennis, traveling, and exploring new restaurants as a self-proclaimed foodie.

Clinical Expertise:

• Nerve Blocks and Injections: Epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, nerve root blocks, sacroiliac joint injections, fluoroscopic guided joint injections, and other joint injections
• Neuroablation/Radiofrequency Ablation: Minimally invasive procedure to temporarily disrupt pain signals from targeted nerves
• Electrical Stimulation: Implantable spinal cord stimulators to modulate chronic pain
• MILD Procedure: Minimally invasive ligament removal for spinal stenosis
• Intracept Procedure: Implant-free, same-day treatment for chronic low back pain from the Basivertebral Nerve