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Pain & Spine Specialists of Hickory

Pain Management • Hickory, NC

5.0/5(362 reviews)

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

ECPC Hickory likely refers to East Carolina Pain Consultants’ presence or services near Hickory, NC. ECPC is a private pain management division in Greenville, NC, offering clinic-based chronic pain treatment including guided spinal injections, implantable technologies, neuromodulation, medical management, and other injection therapies. They operate 4 offices in NC, with headquarters in Greenville, and have a small team (about 4 employees) with roughly $11.4M annual revenue. For exact Hickory-area availability, professionals, and appointment options, visit ecpcspine.com or call +1 828-757-6256.

Services Offered

  • Genicular Nerve Ablation for knees
  • Coolief®
  • MILD
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
  • BOTOX®
  • Sphenocath® for migraine relief
  • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections

Technology & Equipment

  • Genicular Nerve Ablation
  • Coolief
  • MILD
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
  • BOTOX
  • Sphenocath
  • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections

Team

  • Christopher L. Hunt, MD, American Board of Anesthesiology - Provider
  • Paul R. Lafavore, MD, American Board of Anesthesiology; Pain Medicine - Provider
  • Jessica A. Buckner, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified by the AANP - Provider
  • Michelle Ellis, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner - Provider

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What services are offered at ECPC Hickory?

Genicular Nerve Ablation for knees, Coolief®, MILD, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, BOTOX® and Sphenocath® for migraine relief, and Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections.

Who are the providers at ECPC Hickory?

Dr. Christopher L. Hunt, MD; Dr. Paul R. Lafavore, MD; Jessica A. Buckner, FNP-C; Michelle Ellis, FNP-C.

What is the contact address for ECPC Hickory?

915 Tate Boulevard, Suite 182 Hickory, NC 28602.

What are the providers' board certifications?

Dr. Hunt and Dr. Lafavore are Board Certified in Anesthesiology; Jessica Buckner and Michelle Ellis are Family Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • rater8: 5.0/5.0 (362 ratings / 157 comments (specifically for Dr. Graham P. McRary))
  • WebMD: not explicitly stated overall average (2 reviews)

Patients praise

  • professional and knowledgeable staff/doctors
  • good bedside manner
  • thorough physical exams and explanations of treatment options
  • empathetic and caring approach to pain management
  • respectful and kind environment

Common complaints

  • difficulty scheduling appointments
  • perceived lack of listening or answering questions
  • unfriendly staff interaction

"Dr. Hunt has a great bed side manner and he listens to what you have to say."

- ECPC Unifour patient testimonial

"Dr. Stevens took time to explain what my treatment options were. Her explanations were concise but thorough and were easy to understand. She was pleasant as well."

- Viewmont Surgery Center patient testimonial

"Dr. Graham P. McRary... genuinely cares and is very knowledgeable."

- Rater8 patient review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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