Our Team
Andy Truong, M.D.
Dr. Andy Truong is a double board certified physician that specializes in both Anesthesiology and Interventional and Chronic Pain Management. Dr. Truong is a Georgia native, who was raised in Duluth, GA. After receiving his medical degree at Medical University of the Americas, he completed medical residency training in Anesthesiology at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA and an additional subspecialty fellowship in Chronic and Interventional Pain Management at the University at Buffalo with a focus in cancer pain.
Dr. Truong is a consummate physician with a multi-modal and multi-disciplinary approach to pain medicine that focuses on a team based treatment that includes physical therapy, behavioral health, pharmacotherapy, a comprehensive weight loss program and minimally invasive procedures. His expertise includes epidural injections, sympathetic nerve injections, joint injections, peripheral nerve blocks, radio-frequency denervation, spinal cord stimulator trials and implants, intrathecal pump trials and implants, and kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures.
During his spare time, he enjoys exercising and spending time with his wife and children. He also continues to practice Anesthesiology on occasional nights and weekends to help serve the community trauma center.
Cory Mansour, M.D.
Dr. Cory Mansour is a Georgia native double board-certified physician that specializes in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine with a subspecialty in Interventional and Chronic Pain Management. Dr. Mansour received his Bachelor of Science degree at The University of Georgia in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
He obtained his medical degree and completed his medical residency training in Anesthesiology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA, where he also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Mansour completed an additional subspecialty fellowship in Interventional and Chronic Pain Management at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
During his fellowship he practiced a multi-modal approach to pain management using various techniques such as pharmacotherapy, epidural injections, joint injections, nerve blocks, proficiency in the use of ultrasound, peripheral nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, genicular nerve blocks, radio-frequency denervation, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty for vertebral fractures, and peripheral nerve stimulator implants.
Dr. Mansour also uses his anesthesia training to serve the pediatric dental community. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, golf, and spending time with his wife, family, and golden retrievers.
Jessica Thomas, Practice Manager
Jessica joined the ACE Pain and Spine team in August 2021 as the practice manager. Jessica graduated from Georgia State University in 2010 with a BS in dietetics. Following school, she worked as a nutritionist with the Women, Infant, and Children program in Hall county, Georgia. After several years of work with WIC she left the workforce to focus on her family and children.
During her time as a stay at home mom, Jessica further pursued her passion for dietetics and fitness, working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. In 2019 Jessica went on to further her education, graduating from Purdue Global in 2021 with a Masters degeree in health care administration. Jessica believes that the heart of healthcare lies in the patients and strives to make sure each and every patient that walks into ACE Pain and Spine has the best possible experience. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and 2 children, spending time on the lake, and hiking.
Sanik Patel, Physician Assistant
Originally from Kentucky, Sanik Patel moved to Georgia in 2025 following the completion of his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Sullivan University. With nearly a decade of experience in the medical field—including seven years as a medical laboratory scientist—he brings a unique, highly analytical perspective to patient diagnosis and wellness.
Patel is committed to a collaborative approach to medicine, focusing on clear communication and tailored activity modifications to help patients regain their quality of life. When he isn't caring for patients, he enjoys exploring Georgia's natural landscapes and traveling with friends and family.