West Virginia
Natives & Proud

Dr. Deer founded the Spine and Nerve Center of the Virginias in 1994. The Center has grown to offer treatment to not only West Virginians and Virginians, but also to many patients from throughout the United States, and those who travel Internationally for ground breaking interventional treatments often pioneered with the help of the team at our facilities. 

Dr. Kim earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He then completed both an internship and a residency in anesthesiology and earned his board certification in this specialty.

Dr. Brad L. Lindsey is a native of Arkansas and attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences then completed a residency in Anesthesiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Dr. Ryan Budwany is passionate about interventional pain and functional medicine. He completed his medical specialty training at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital and completed his Medical Degree from Mercer University School of Medicine.

The holder of a bachelor’s degree from the physician assistant program at the College of West Virginia, Wilfrido Tolentino went on to earn his physician assistant certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants in 1997.

The Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias welcomes Danielle Molina, PA-C as a new member of the practice team. Danielle brings with her extensive experience in Interventional Pain Medicine as well as an acute understanding of the needs of her patients.

Ashley Comer is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. Born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Ashley attended West Virginia State University Community and Technical College where she obtained her Associate’s Degree in Nursing. She then obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Virginia University, and a of Masters of Science in Nursing, with Family Nurse Practitioner specialization from Walden University.

Rebecca Butcher is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Rebecca grew up in Logan, West Virginia and attended Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College where she received her Associates of Science in Nursing and then continued on to Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia where she received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing.

Tara Tackett is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner who is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Tara attended West Virginia University where she obtained her bachelors degree in nursing.

Carolyn Poston began her professional career by graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Warren is a US Army veteran, graduating from the Academy of Health Sciences PTA program at Fort Sam Houston Texas in 1987. He was an Elite ranked powerlifter, holding several state and national records and also a frequent strongman competitor. His physical therapy experience includes orthopedics and manual therapy.