Dr. Terel Newton's Mission

Dr. Terel Newton's mission is to provide comprehensive pain management and addiction treatment through innovative, non-opioid, and non-surgical methods. By leveraging his expertise in interventional pain management and medical cannabis, he aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce dependency on opioids, and enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic pain and addiction.

Dr. Terel Newton's Vision

Dr. Newton envisions a future where advanced medical treatments, including medical cannabis, play a central role in pain management and addiction therapy. His vision includes:

1. Integrative Care: Promoting a multidisciplinary approach that combines medical cannabis with traditional and alternative pain management techniques.

2. Research and Education: Leading research initiatives to explore the therapeutic potential of cannabis and other non-opioid treatments while educating healthcare professionals and patients about their benefits and applications.

3. Patient-Centered Approach: Ensuring that patient care is personalized, compassionate, and focused on long-term wellness and recovery.

Supporting Details from His Career

• Professional Experience: Dr. Newton has held numerous roles as an interventional pain consultant and medical director, demonstrating his commitment to advancing pain management practices.

• Leadership in Medical Cannabis: As the Medical Director of Trulieve MMTC, he has been at the forefront of integrating medical cannabis into mainstream healthcare.

• Educational Contributions: His involvement in continuous medical education and research presentations underscores his dedication to advancing medical knowledge and treatment methodologies.

===Educator Bio

Dr. Terel Newton Dr. Terel Newton is a seasoned educator with a passion for fostering knowledge and critical thinking in the field of medical sciences. With an extensive background in teaching, Dr. Newton began his career as an Earth Science teacher at Pitt County Public Schools. He has also served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine (UNC SOM), where he contributed to the Office of Educational Development.

Dr. Newton’s commitment to education is further exemplified by his role as a Supplemental Instructor for Organic Chemistry at East Carolina University, where he helped students grasp complex scientific concepts. His educational contributions extend to preparing and delivering lectures on topics such as pre-anesthetic evaluation and inhalation anesthetics to medical students. Dr. Newton is dedicated to continuous learning and has participated in numerous CME (Continuing Medical Education) conferences, both as an attendee and presenter, ensuring he remains at the forefront of medical education.

Pain Specialist | Board-Certified Anesthesiologist Bio

Dr. Terel Newton Dr. Terel Newton is a distinguished Pain Management Physician and Anesthesiologist with over a decade of experience in interventional pain management. He currently serves as the Medical Director at Total Pain Relief LLC, where he specializes in comprehensive pain management strategies. Dr. Newton has held various key positions, including at multiple multi-specialty groups , providing expert care in managing chronic pain conditions.

Dr. Newton completed his Pain Medicine Fellowship at the University of Vermont, where he also served as a Clinical Instructor. He is proficient in a variety of interventional techniques, including nerve blocks, facet joint injections, epidural steroid injections, and spinal cord stimulator implantation. His dedication to pain management extended to his role as a Certified Addiction Substance Abuse Physician, where he integrated multi-disciplinary approaches to treat pain and addiction. Dr. Newton’s contributions to the field are highlighted by his numerous conference presentations and active participation in professional organizations such as the Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

Medical Director - Medical Cannabis Expertise Bio

Dr. Terel Newton Dr. Terel Newton is a leading expert in medical cannabis, serving as the Medical Director of Trulieve Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC). His expertise in medical cannabis spans over a decade, during which he has been at the forefront of research and application of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Dr. Newton has presented at numerous conferences, including the Florida Medical Cannabis Conference and Exposition and the Cannabis Opportunities Conference.

His extensive research includes a retrospective analysis of access to medicinal cannabis and its role in the harm reduction approach to chronic conditions. Dr. Newton has been actively involved in community engagement and educational events, providing valuable insights into the use of medical cannabis for pain management, anxiety, PTSD, and other chronic conditions. He has toured over 20 medical cannabis dispensaries and farms in Florida, enhancing his practical knowledge of the industry. Dr. Newton is dedicated to advancing the field of medical cannabis through education, research, and clinical practice, ensuring patients receive safe and effective treatment options.

Dr Newton - Curriculum Vitae (CV )

Dr. Terel Newton - Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Personal Information

• Name: Terel Spencer Newton, M.D.

• Email: Terel.Newton@Trulieve.com, DrTerelNewton@gmail.com

• Web: TerelNewton.com

• Languages: English (Native), Fluent in Spanish

Medical Work Experience

Interventional Pain Consultant/Anesthesiologist

• Medical Director: Total Pain Relief LLC (May 2013 - Present)

• Physician: Integrity Medical Group (Dec. 2019 - Present)

• Physician: Advantacare of Florida (5/31/2016 - 11/2019, 3/13-5/16, 04/21-06/23)

• Medical Director: Trulieve MMTC (Feb. 2022 - Present)

  • Medical Marijuana Treatment Center

• Medical Director: Stepping Stones CRI (2013 - Present)

  • Certified Addiction Substance Abuse Physician

• Pain Management Physician: Jacksonville Multispecialty Group, LLC (8/15/12-5/30/13)

• Pain Medicine Consultant/Anesthesiologist: Pain Relief Centers (Pinellas Park and Largo, FL) (7/1/11-7/1/12)

• Pain Medicine Fellow and Clinical Instructor: University of Vermont, Fletcher Allen Health Care (7/10-6/11)

• Resident Physician: UNC Hospitals, Dept. of Anesthesiology (6/07-6/10)

• Internship: UNC Hospitals, Dept. of Anesthesiology (5/06-6/07)

Previous Non-Medical Employment

• Teaching Assistant: UNC SOM, Office of Educational Development (5/03-8/03, 5/02-8/02)

• Earth Science Teacher: Pitt County Public Schools (6/00-5/01)

• Supplemental Instructor (Organic Chemistry): East Carolina University, Chemistry Department (10/98-12/99)

Education

• University of Vermont – Burlington, VT

  • Interventional Pain Fellowship, June 2011

• University of North Carolina UNC Hospitals - Chapel Hill, NC

  • Department of Anesthesiology, May 2010

• University of North Carolina School of Medicine - Chapel Hill, NC

  • Doctor of Medicine, May 2006

• East Carolina University – Greenville, NC

  • Bachelor of Science, May 2000

  • Major: Biology (Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology)

  • Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding Undergraduate (Dept of Biology)

Licensure

• Florida State License: Active (04/15/2011 - 1/31/2025)

• North Carolina State License: Active (01/26/2011 - 01/24/2025)

• Arizona State License: Awarded February 2024

• Vermont License: In good standing, but not renewed due to relocating after training

Examinations / Certifications

• ABA: Specialty Certification in Anesthesiology (9/23/11-12/31/2021) Renewed in 2022

• American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry: Treatment of Opioid Dependence

• ABA: Pain Medicine – Eligible

• Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Director: Last updated March 1, 2023

Professional Activities (Current and/or Previous)

• Florida Medical Association

• American Medical Association

• Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

• Medical Director of Stepping Stones Community Resources Counseling Center

• American Society of Anesthesiologists

• American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

• American Society of Addiction Medicine

• Anesthesiology Interest Group President, UNC SOM (2004-2006)

Research Experience / Presentations

• 2024: Pending Abstract, Presentations, and/or Attendance (FMCCE, CannMed, et al)

• 2023: Abstracts submitted & accepted (FMCCE, CannMed, Paralyzed Veterans of America)

• 2019: A Retrospective Analysis of Access to Medicinal Cannabis: Elucidating the Relationship between Cannabis and the ‘Harm Reduction’ Approach to Chronic Conditions

• 2011:

  • FAHC Dept of Anesthesiology Journal Club meeting – “Perioperative Management of Patients Being Treated for Addiction with Suboxone”

  • FAHC Dept of Anesthesiology Grand rounds – “Post Operative Chronic Pain Syndromes”

• 2010: NYSORA 9th Annual Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Symposium

• 2009:

  • ASA Abstract – “Postoperative Pain During and After Continuous Epidural Infusion”

  • GAARRC Presentation – “First Bite Syndrome: Challenges in Medical Management”

  • UNC Resident Conference – “Physics of Gasses, Liquids, Flow and Gas Laws”

• 2008: UNC Resident Conference – “Does Succinylcholine Increase Intracranial Pressure?”

• 2007: Prepared Medical Student Lectures – “Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation” and “Inhalation Anesthetics”

Continuing Medical Education

• Multiple CME Conferences - attended and/or presented through 2024

• 2014: Pain Management Update – St Vincent’s Hospital (8.0 Hours) – 8/09/14

• 2012: Common Sense Pain Management – University of Florida (8.5 Hours) – 6/12

  • Principles and Practice of Pain Medicine – Harvard SOM (37.5 hours) – 6/12

• 2011: Addictions in 2011 - McLean Hospital - Boston, MA – 5/11

  • Informed Update for the Physician (AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: 5 hours) – 1/11

• 2010: Carolina Refresher Lectures, UNC Dept. of Anesthesiology – Kiawah Island, SC – 6/10

• 2006: Anesthesia Review and Update, Harvard Medical School – Boston, MA – 5/06

• 2006 & 2004: Pain, Addiction, and the Law, UNC – Chapel Hill, NC

Experienced & Proficient in a Variety of Interventional Techniques:

• Occipital, Trigeminal Nerve, Intercostal, and other Peripheral Nerve Blocks

• Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Facet Joint Injections

• Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Medial Branch Nerve Blocks

• Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar and SI joint Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation

• Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections: Interlaminar and Transforaminal

• Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections and Epidural Lysis of Adhesions

• Stellate Ganglion Blocks, Lumbar Sympathetic, Ganglion Impar Blocks

• Joint Injections: Sacroiliac Joint, Upper and Lower Extremities, Trigger Point Injections

• Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial and Implant, Lumbar Discography, Epidural Blood Patch

Additional Experience

• Independent Contractor – Interventional Pain Management

  • Seaspine Orthopedics (11/2015 - 03/2016)

  • Affordable Health Care, Inc in Palm Coast, FL (11/4/13-05/12/14)

  • Personal Injury Physicians (2015)

• Multiple Conference Presentations: Medical Cannabis and Interventional Pain

• TV Interviews: Medical Cannabis, Platelet Rich Plasma, Neuropathy Treatments

Community Engagement & Conference Participation

Events and Participation include, but are not limited to, Florida, Georgia, Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania:

• Over 20 Medical Cannabis Dispensary and Cannabis Farm Tours in Florida since 2016

• Television and Social Media Interviews, including alternatives to opioids for injury and pain treatment, non-surgical interventions for pain control, et al

• Multiple Conference Presentations granting CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits; including guest speaker, keynote speaker, and moderator. Examples:

  • Cannabis and Sports Conference 2022 (Orlando, FL)

  • Florida Medical Cannabis Conference and Exposition 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022

  • Florida A&M University / Medical Marijuana Education & Research Initiative - multiple events: Webinar and in-person

  • Florida Medical Cannabis Conference 2018, 2019, 2020

  • Medicanniposium 2018, 2019

  • Cannabis Opportunities Conference (COC) 2019 (Philadelphia, PA)

• Awareness and Educational events for Acute Injuries, Acute and Chronic Pain, Non-Opioid treatments, Non-surgical treatments, Plant-based CBD/Hemp/Medical Cannabis, et al

• Recent Research Participation and Projects: Geisinger University, physician education and research mentor, including Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana

Examples of Media Day and TV Interviews:

• MMERI VideoCast EP1 Newton

• Non-Opioid, Non-Surgical Treatment for Nerve Injuries and others