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Mark T. Malone, M.D., is a Board Certified pain specialist and a native Texan. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and went on to attend the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Malone attended Baylor College of Medicine for residency and training in anesthesiology, and then completed a pain management fellowship at Texas Orthopedic Hospital in 1998.Prior to founding Advanced Pain Care in 2002, Dr. Malone was a member of an Austin-based group practice for twelve years, and a clinical instructor at Baylor College of Medicine for six years. He is double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology, with a sub-specialty in pain management; this is the only board certification for pain management endorsed by the American Board of Medical Specialties. In 2017 Dr. Malone was appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery and Perioperative Care at UT Dell Medical School.
Dr. Malone is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the International Spinal Intervention Society, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the Travis County Medical Society. He has successfully treated thousands of patients suffering from acute and chronic pain. He and his wife, Tracy, live in Austin with their three children. In his spare time, he enjoys water-skiing, cycling, and travel.
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Joy has been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with Advanced Pain Care since 2026. She was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. She is accomplished Nurse Practitioner with over 27 years of comprehensive nursing experience, including 9 years in advanced practice roles. Began a distinguished healthcare career after earning an Associate Degree in Nursing from Amarillo College in 1999, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2014. Further advanced clinical expertise by obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2017. Joy has worked as a Nurse Practitioner in Rural Health and Orthopedics.
As a Registered Nurse, she worked in ICU, pediatrics, and OR, where she obtained her CNOR. She then went on work as RNFA for a local orthopedic surgeon. She demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings. Known for clinical leadership, sound decision-making, and the ability to manage complex patient populations while maintaining a focus on outcomes, safety, and operational efficiency.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two children, and grandson. She also enjoys experiencing new adventures and travels.
