Jerry Gentry, M.D.

Interventional Pain Management Specialist | The Woodlands & Midtown Houston

Meet Dr. Jerry Gentry

With more than 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Jerry Gentry is a highly experienced Interventional Pain Management physician dedicated to helping patients overcome acute and chronic pain through compassionate, evidence-based care. His approach combines advanced medical expertise with a whole-person philosophy that addresses the physical, emotional, and functional aspects of pain, allowing patients to regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

Known for his personalized approach and exceptional bedside manner, Dr. Gentry believes every patient deserves a comprehensive evaluation and an individualized treatment plan designed to achieve long-term relief.

Education & Advanced Training

Dr. Gentry graduated Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry before serving in the United States Navy. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed his General Surgery Internship at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

His military and clinical training established the foundation for a distinguished career in emergency medicine, primary care, and interventional pain management.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Gentry has spent decades treating patients with a wide variety of painful conditions, including:

• Chronic neck and back pain
• Herniated and degenerative disc disease
• Sciatica and nerve pain
• Arthritis and joint pain
• Spine-related disorders
• Work-related injuries
• Automobile accident injuries
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Complex pain syndromes

His expertise centers on minimally invasive interventional pain management procedures designed to reduce pain, restore function, and help patients return to their daily activities.

Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Gentry served as a Naval Medical Officer for 12 years, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander and earning three Naval Achievement Medals for exemplary service.

For more than 17 years, he also served as a ringside physician for professional boxing and mixed martial arts events, providing medical care for elite athletes.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Gentry believes effective pain management extends beyond treating symptoms. His philosophy emphasizes identifying the underlying cause of pain while incorporating evidence-based medicine, minimally invasive procedures, lifestyle modification, and patient education into every treatment plan.

Working collaboratively with chiropractors, physical therapists, primary care physicians, and specialists, he provides coordinated, comprehensive care designed to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance long-term quality of life.

Outside the Office

Outside of medicine, Dr. Gentry is passionate about health, wellness, and maintaining an active lifestyle. He enjoys power flow yoga, strength training, competitive physique events, dancing, and spending time with his children—Madison, Jerrod, and MaKenna.

Physician Affiliation

Dr. Jerry Gentry is an independent affiliated physician who collaborates with Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers to provide specialized pain management services. He maintains an independent medical practice and is not an employee, partner, or contracted provider of Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers.

Now Accepting New Patients

Dr. Gentry welcomes new patients seeking comprehensive evaluation and treatment for chronic pain, spine disorders, joint pain, nerve disorders, workplace injuries, and automobile accident-related injuries.

Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers

Serving Patients At

• The Woodlands
• Midtown Houston

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Call 346-662-2091 to schedule an appointment with our care team.

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