Meet the Team
Your Partners for Effective Pain Management
The mission at Oakland Pain Consultants is to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for our patients through personalized and compassionate care. We are proud to introduce you to our exceptional team, comprised of leading professionals in pain management. Get to know the dedicated individuals who make our care extraordinary.
Meet the Providers
Dr. Michael Drelles, DO
Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Specialist
Dr. Michael Drelles is a double-board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist with over 15 years of experience. A proud native of Southeast Michigan, he brings extensive training from prestigious institutions such as Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Drelles then continued his training at the world-renowned ACGME-accredited University of California Davis Pain Management Center and where he completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine.
Expertise
Dr. Drelles excels in diagnosing and treating a diverse spectrum of chronic pain conditions. His expertise encompasses fundamental interventional techniques as well as innovative procedures like radiofrequency ablation (RFA), Vertiflex, spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation. His distinction includes being one of the only 22 doctors in Michigan certified to implant Vertiflex for lumbar spinal stenosis.
Philosophy
Believing in a holistic patient-centered approach, Dr. Drelles advocates combining physical therapy, medications, psychological intervention therapy, interventional pain procedures, and surgical referrals to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan.
Melissa Johnson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Melissa Johnson, hailing from Shelby Township, MI, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a rich background in neurosurgery and ortho-spine nursing. She obtained her MSN from Spring Arbor University after completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Detroit Mercy.
Expertise
Melissa's experience is vast, spanning across various healthcare practices. Her medical interests lie in chronic pain, multimodal pain management, neuro-spine conditions, and more. She leverages her knowledge to provide excellent patient care in interventional procedures.
Personal
Outside the clinic, Melissa enjoys time with her husband, family, and two kittens. She indulges in cooking, tennis, and lake days, embodying a well-rounded individual who brings both professional and personal care to her patients.
Come and Experience Compassionate Care
Our team at Oakland Pain Consultants is committed to delivering cutting-edge, individualized pain management. Dr. Drelles and Nurse Practitioner Melissa Johnson are here to provide innovative, integrative, and compassionate care for sustainable pain relief. For more information about our services and how we can help you manage your pain, contact our office to schedule an appointment. We look forward to supporting you on your path to wellness.