Boris Spektor Emory Faculty
Boris Spektor Emory Faculty

Boris Spektor, MD

Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine

4.8 - 391 Ratings

Emory Pain Center

1525 Clifton Road Northeast, Fl 4, Atlanta, GA 30322 +1 More Locations
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About

Dr. Boris Spektor is the Program Director of the Emory Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship. He has received the Subspecialty Teacher of the Year award in the Department of Anesthesiology in 2011 and 2014 and the Pain Teacher of the Year award in 2018. Dr. Spektor has been recognized with the Emory Doctor’s Day Award in 2016 as well as the Emory Educator Appreciation Day Award in 2017. His clinical expertise and research interests involve the management of perioperative anesthesia as well as acute and chronic pain. He is on the Clinical Competency Committee of both the Department of Anesthesiology and the Emory Pain Fellowship. 

Languages

  • English
  • Russian

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Associate Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2009

Locations

Emory Pain Center

1525 Clifton Road Northeast
Fl 4
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Emory Pain Center

550 Peachtree Street Northeast
Medical Office Tower, Fl 12
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 overall rating 391 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.8 Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 Provider included you in decisions
4.8 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-05-23

Again; it was well worth for the appt. Hands down, the service exceeds the care l previously received at one of the Senior medical centers.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-24

DR. Spector is an outstanding physician, only talking to him makes patients feel better

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-10

I'm so grateful to have Dr. Spector as a care provider. He is a good listener and will help find the right solution to your concerns

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-05

Dr Spektor is the best! He's always professional, caring and knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-01

Excellent doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-27

D. Spektor is a terrific doctor

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-22

Dr. Spektor for first time not receptive to: new mri, change in pregabalin dose, nerve ablation. Wanted me to start tumeric and start exercise like tai chi while I am having significant upper abdomen, rib and back pain everyday associated with movement and activity. He did refer me for CBT and I asked for a PT referral. I am very frustrated and worn out.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-13

My experience with Emory doctors has always been exceptional, but Dr. Spektor even exceeded that high standard. He made me feel comfortable, supported, and understood. His compassion is the epitome of the word care. I am already feeling better thanks to his treatment plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-07

I think his name is spinker and the staff on point very knowledgeable. Very patient. I felt very comfortable. Thank you. Pain Clinic

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-05

Except I really don't want anybody else on his list He's already popular enough!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-18

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-11

A completely good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-04

The doctor and his assistant were very friendly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-30

I really wanted to know what to expect now and if problem gets worse.I was given good clear advice and care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-16

Dr. Spektor has always been very understanding of the pain experienced by his patients. He honestly cares about how you feel and provides advice and recommendations that are viable. Dr. Spektor sincerely celebrates your progress and respects patient's input. Treatments are well explained, before and after they are executed leaving no room for misunderstandings. I am very fortunate to have him as my pain management doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-12

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-05

Awesome

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-12

Absolutely the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-11

The best of care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-03

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-28

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

Top notch

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-31

Both Dr. Spektor and the Fellow were excellent!! Personable, caring, taking time to thoroughly explain everything and making sure that I understood. They had a plan for me and I am now in the process of doing the plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-22

Both Dr Spektor and the Fellow (med student) listened, asked questions, discussed options and were very caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-08

Very Professional and was very Patient with me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-08

Dr. Spektor is an amazing doctor; he possesses the best bedside manner of any doctor that I have experienced. Kudos and accolades to him!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-03

Excellent attention to care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-01

Highly recommend Dr Spektor!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-29

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-12

Dr. Spektor is an excellent doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-05

Dr. Spektor is incredible. I have never had a provider that truly cares the way he does.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-05

Dr Spektor is very professional, caring, and smart. And he is just a super nice man and a pleasure to deal with.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-24

Loved "Noone has to live in pain"

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-22

I am not in agreement with some of Dr Spektors summary statements. We may have had a misunderstanding or miscommunication? Some statements were not correct

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-27

Very bedside manner!! Showed that he cared and wanted me to have some relief.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-23

Dr. Spektor is everything a health care provider should be to his patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-20

The concern for my condition and the difficulties I had been experiencing since my last visit and procedure was met with an attitude of caring and a goal to achieve a solution that would ultimately provide relief and improvement.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-09

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-31

My experience was excellent Dr. Spektor and Dr. Schmidt made me feel very comfortable and listened to all my medical issues. They seemed very concerned about my health. They are outstanding doctors, and I enjoyed my visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-23

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-22

I appreciate the kindness and support of Dr Spektor and his assistant during my visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-09

He is an excellent communicator.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-26

Dr Spektor & his team have been taking great care of me for years

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-16

The doctor l saw initially was very concerned about my condition and gave me a very thorough assessment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-29

Excellent doctor!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-28

Dr Spektor is very kind and understand my feelings about my health conditions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-14

Dr. Specktor was informative, listened attentively, addressed all my concerns and answered all my questions. His upbeat bedside manner and educational manner when explaining my issues are top notch and does much to engender hope for the solutions available for my condition. He definitely should be in the list for Top Doctors anywhere in the world.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-22

I felt that Dr. Spektor and his assistant took the time to listen and carefully explain explicitly what was going on with my health. His team and he seemed very concerned with my health, and wanted seemed to genuinely want to help.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-24

My provider Dr. Spektor is absolutely the best, most compassionate, most attentive doctor I have ever met.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-18

Dr Boris Spector is simply the best, better than all the rest as Tina Turner says in her song

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-11

Dr. Spektor is one of THE KINDEST human beings I have met in my life! He is empathetic, caring, patient, and thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-20

Dr. Spektor always listens attentively and gives you options to treat your condition.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-29

Dr. Boris Spent or is absolutely The Best!!! I am so very thankful to have him on my medical team!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-29

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-21

Excellent doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-25

I have been under the Emory & Dr. Spektor's care for years... No serious issues, only slow to schedule follow ups.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-23

I am absolutely amazed at the care I received. I was actually heard, and everything I need is being done to assist me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Very helpful and insightful. Asked lots of question and provided answers. Very open and easy to communicate and explain procedure and issues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-01

While I waited six months for this appointment, it was well worth the wait. The doctor answeres a lot of questions and gave me a lot of information.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-28

Dr Spektor has always given me the upmost care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-28

The PA was very good with doing my pre exam and letting my doctor know what was going on with my case.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-25

Dr. Spektor's fellow, Dr. Esmaeli, patiently reviewed my chart and explained my health issue and pain in details. Dr. Spektor is a very knowledgeable physician who understood my pain and valued my concern.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-24

He is an integral part of my health team. Also, One of my most trusted Specialists, bc I KNOW HE ACTUALLY LISTEN & CARES ABOUT ME...Holistically! THIS VISIT I REFUSED TO MISS, bc I needed to fact-check other specialists' recommendations, (those who may treat more textbook, vs individually). In true form, he noted things that could be harmful to me, and valued my hx & insights too.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-21

As always, Dr. Spektor was great. Best doctor ever.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-14

Dr Spektor listened to my concerns carefully.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-26

Dr. Boris Spektor is a fabulous pain doctor. He is very knowledgeable, great listener, very patient, loves his job.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-22

This was my first visit to this doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-19

Dr Spector and staff we're absolutely the best, very knowledgeable very kind and spent a lot of time explaining my plan of care. It was a very nice first visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-22

Dr. Fisher and Dr. Spektor were an excellent team. Dr. Fisher examined me before Dr. Spektor came into the room, she was very thorough asking me questions about my pain and my experience with my condition thus far. She asked follow up questions as well. Dr. Fisher took her time with me and was transparent about treatment options. She was professional and compassionate. Dr. Spektor was very personable and also genuinely listened to me. He educated me about the changes he was making to my medication as well as encouraged me to do the best I can despite my rare condition. Dr. Spector was very kind and professional.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Pain Management, 2009
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Anesthesiology, 2008
  • Internship: Emory University School of Medicine, Transitional, 2005
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, MD, 2004

Board Certifications

  • Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology, 2010
  • Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology, 2009

Awards

  • Inaugural Woodruff Health Educators Academy recipient 2018-20 
    Pain Teacher of the Year Award 2018
    Emory Educator Appreciation Day Award 2017
    Emory Doctor's Day Award 2016
    Subspecialty Anesthesiology Teacher of the Year Award 2011, 2014

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiology 
    Georgia Society of Anesthesiology 
    American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 
    American Academy of Pain Medicine