Biographical summary
Dr. Hunt is a physiatrist specializing in chronic pain management including pain related to the spine, musculoskeletal system, neuropathic pain, and cancer-associated pain. She has particularly clinical and research interests in neuromodulation, complex regional pain syndrome, and innovative ways to study and treat neuropathic pain.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Celiac plexus block
- Epidural blood patch
- Epidural steroid injection
- Injection
- Intrathecal pump implantation
- Joint injection
- Nerve block
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Spinal cord stimulator insertion
- Stellate ganglion block
- Sympathetic nerve block
- Trigger point injection
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
FellowPain Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2018
ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
InternshipSt. Petersburg General Hospital
- 2014
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2006
MS - Political Science
EconomicsUniversity of North Texas
- 2004
BA - International Studies
SpanishUniversity of North Texas
- 2003
Undergraduate Studies - International Studies
SpanishTexas A&M University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2019
Pain MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Awards and honors
- 2018
“Best of Meeting” Abstract Award American Academy of Pain Medicine
- 2018
"Best of Group" Award, poster session presentationNorth American Neuromodulation Society
- 2017
Resident/Fellow “Best of Meeting” Abstract AwardAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2016
Resident/Fellow “Best of Meeting” Abstract AwardAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2015
Patient Advocate of the QuarterSt. Petersburg General Hospital
- 2013
Russ Jenkins Research Award, UNTHSC Research Appreciation DayUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2013
G.W. Thompson Memorial Scholarship recipientUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2013
Nominated, Student D.O. of the YearUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2013
TCOM Class of 2014 Representative, Career Development CouncilUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2012
Featured, "Future D.O.," in Texas D.O. MagazineUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2012
Participant, the Betty Ford Center Summer Institute for Medical Students University of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2012
Member, Sigma Sigma Phi Honors Service FraternityUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2011
Nominated, Student D.O. of the YearUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2011
Nominated, Student Representative to TX Higher Education Coordinating BoardUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
Professional memberships
- 2025 - 2027
Director-at-Large, Board of DirectorsASRA Pain Medicine (formerly ASRA)
- 2025 - 2027
Member-at-Large, Board of DirectorsNorth American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)
- 2024
Annual Pain Medicine Meeting ChairAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2024 - present
Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2024 - present
Chair, membership committeeASRA Pain Medicine (formerly ASRA)
- 2023 - present
MemberControlled Substances and Pain Oversight Committee (CSPOT)
- 2022 - present
Ethics Committee MemberMayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2022 - present
Co-Director, Neuromodulation Cadaver Course for Neurosurgery and Neurology Residents and FellowsNorth American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)
- 2021 - present
Continuing Medical Education Committee, MemberAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
- 2020 - present
Standards Division and Evidence Analysis Committee, MemberSpine Intervention Society
- 2020 - present
Committee MemberSpine Intervention Society
- 2020 - present
Abstract Review CommitteeNorth American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)
- 2020 - present
Membership CommitteeNorth American Neuromodulation Society
- 2020 - present
President, Regenerative Medicine Interest GroupAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2020 - present
Membership CommitteeNorth American Neuromodulation Society
- 2019 - present
Abstract Review CommitteeAmerican Academy of Pain Medicine
- 2019 - 2020
Vice Chair for Regenerative Medicine Special Interest GroupAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2019 - present
Bylaws CommitteeAmerican Academy of Pain Medicine
- 2019 - present
Rebranding CommitteeAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2019 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Subcommittee Opioid Management (MCSOM)
- 2017 - 2019
Web Development LiaisonAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2017 - present
Associate Faculty MemberAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2017 - 2018
MemberPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation Research Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberNorth American Neuromodulation Society
- 2016 - 2018
MemberUnited Way Campaign Committee
- 2016 - 2018
MemberEducation Subcommittee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2016 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Spinal Injury Association
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Publications