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Dr. Christopher Gleis, M.D.

A Tampa Pain Management Physician Who Listens First, Looks Deeper, And Helps Patients Understand What Is Driving Their Pain

Pain can change everything. It can change how you sleep, how you move, how you work, how you parent, how you think, and how you show up for the people you love. For many people, the hardest part is not only the pain. It is the confusion that comes with it.

You may have been told your imaging looks normal, but you still hurt. You may have tried physical therapy, chiropractic care, medication, injections, or rest, but something still feels off. You may know where the pain shows up, but you still do not know what is causing it. That is where Dr. Christopher Gleis, M.D. takes a different approach.

Dr. Christopher Gleis, also known by many patients as Dr. Chris Gleis, is a pain management physician at Genesis Brain Institute in Tampa, Florida. He serves as Medical Director and Director of Interventional Pain, helping patients better understand pain, injury, imaging, movement, nerve symptoms, and the larger medical picture behind what they are experiencing. His goal is not to rush into procedures.

His goal is to listen first, look deeper, explain what he sees, and help patients understand the clearest next step.

Medical Director

Genesis Brain Institute

Director Interventional Pain

Genesis Brain Institute

Board Certified Anesthesiology

ABA Diplomat

Fellowship Trained Pain Managnement

UPMC

License Physician

Florida Penslyvania

20+ Years

Of Experience

A Father. A Man of Faith. A Problem Solver.

Dr. Gleis is a father of two who lives his faith every day. He loves working with his hands, fixing things, and understanding how systems work. That same mindset shows up in the exam room.

Father of 2

Family is at the center of his life.

Faith Driven

He consults God first in every decision.

Lowes Fixing Things

He enjoys solving problems and building things.

Caring & Patient

He believes every patient deserves time and respect.

1 He Listens First

Dr. Chris Gleis doesn’t follow an algorithm. He listens to your story and starts there.

2 He Looks Deeper

He combines a detailed history, physical exam, imaging review, and clinical correlation- NOT just the MRI.

3 He Builds the Right Plan

Dr. Chris Gleis doesn’t follow an algorithm. He listens to your story and starts there.

Conditions Dr. Gleis Evaluates

Neck Pain
Back Pain
Sciatica & Leg Pain
Disc Related Pain
Nerve Pain
Shoulder Pain
C Hip & Knee Pain

PROCEDURES HE MAY OFFER

Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Joint Injections
Medial Branch Blocks
Sacroiliac Joint Injections
Occipital Nerve Blocks
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
And More (when medically appropriate)

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING

EDUCATION & TRAINING

MEMBERSHIPS

CERTIFICATIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Christopher Gleis

Who is Dr. Christopher Gleis?

Dr. Christopher Gleis, M.D. is a pain management physician at Genesis Brain Institute in Tampa, Florida. He serves as Medical Director and Director of Interventional Pain.

Is Dr. Christopher Gleis the same as Dr. Chris Gleis?

Yes. Many patients refer to him as Dr. Chris Gleis, but his full professional name is Dr. Christopher Gleis, M.D.

Where does Dr. Christopher Gleis work?

Dr. Christopher Gleis works at Genesis Brain Institute in Tampa, Florida.

What does Dr. Christopher Gleis specialize in?

Dr. Christopher Gleis specializes in pain management, interventional pain procedures, anesthesiology, and the evaluation of complex pain concerns involving the spine, joints, nerves, injury patterns, and movement related symptoms.

What procedures does Dr. Christopher Gleis perform?

Depending on the patient, Dr. Christopher Gleis can discuss interventional pain options such as epidural injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, sacroiliac joint injections, occipital nerve blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, and other options when medically appropriate.

What makes Dr. Christopher Gleis different?

Dr. Christopher Gleis takes time to listen. He does not treat every patient with the same plan. He looks at the person’s story, physical exam, imaging, symptoms, and goals before discussing next steps.

How do I schedule with Dr. Christopher Gleis?

You can contact Genesis Brain Institute in Tampa to schedule a consultation with Dr. Christopher Gleis and learn whether his approach is a fit for your pain, injury, or medical concerns.

Does Dr. Chris Gleis treat back pain and neck pain?

Yes. Dr. Chris Gleis evaluates patients with back pain, neck pain, low back pain, disc related symptoms, nerve pain, facet joint pain, and pain that travels into the arms or legs.

Does Dr. Christopher Gleis help with pain after auto accidents?

Yes. Dr. Christopher Gleis evaluates patients with pain after auto accidents and physical injuries, including neck pain, back pain, headaches, nerve symptoms, and pain that has not improved with basic care.

Does Dr. Gleis only treat the MRI?

No. Dr. Gleis reviews imaging when available, but he does not treat the MRI alone. He also listens to the patient’s story, performs a physical exam, reviews symptoms, and looks for clinical correlation.

Does Dr. Chris Gleis rush patients into injections?

No. Dr. Chris Gleis believes in understanding the problem first. When appropriate, he supports conservative care before procedures and only recommends interventions when they make sense based on the patient’s condition, exam, imaging, goals, and progress.

Does Dr. Christopher Gleis offer restorative medicine?

Dr. Christopher Gleis can discuss restorative and regenerative options when medically appropriate. These options are not right for every patient, and they should never be presented as guaranteed outcomes. At Genesis Brain Institute, the first step is understanding the source of pain, then building a plan that fits the person.

How does Dr. Christopher Gleis fit into Genesis Brain Institute?

Dr. Christopher Gleis brings a physician-led pain management perspective to the Genesis Brain Institute model, which looks at the brain, body, nervous system, and function together.

Ready To Understand What Is Driving Your Pain?

You do not have to keep guessing.
If pain has changed how you move, sleep, work, think, or live, it is worth getting a deeper look.

Dr. Christopher Gleis, M.D. helps patients understand the possible source of their pain, review their options, and take the next step with more clarity.

At Genesis Brain Institute, the goal is not to rush you through another appointment. The goal is to listen, look deeper, and help you move toward a clearer path forward.

Schedule A Consultation With Dr. Christopher Gleis

Ready to Get Answers
and Start Your Path to Relief?

Dr. Christopher Gleis and the Genesis Brain Institute team are here to listen, look deeper, and help you understand your pain.