Dr. Edward M. Podgorski III is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist, founder of HOPE Pain Relief in Tampa, Florida, and an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida. He specializes in comprehensive cancer pain management, complex chronic pain, and spasticity, with expertise in advanced interventional and implantable therapies designed to restore function and improve quality of life.

Dr. Podgorski received advanced training in cancer pain management at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the nation’s No. 1-ranked cancer center. His clinical approach combines advanced interventional pain treatments with evidence-based medical management, integrative and regenerative therapies, and individualized, compassionate care for patients facing cancer, chronic pain, and other complex conditions.

Inspired by his early experiences volunteering with hospice patients, Dr. Podgorski founded HOPE Pain Relief with a mission to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care while treating each patient as an individual. He remains committed to helping patients regain comfort, function, and quality of life.