SSM Health Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Physician Owned Pain Management
At SSM Health Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Physician Owned Pain Management, we take great pride in offering the most esteemed physicians in their respective fields. Our physicians are not only highly skilled but also demonstrate a strong commitment to providing compassionate, thorough care for all our patients.
Nathan Overbey, MD
Interventional Pain Management
Brandon Valantine, DO
Interventional Pain Management
Cooper Yates, MD
Interventional Pain Management
McKenzie Kerner, DC
Chiropractor
Oklahoma Spine Hospital and SSM Health enter partnership
February 2, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – SSM Health and Oklahoma Spine Hospital (OSH) have entered into a joint venture partnership. The agreement was effective January 31, 2026, and the hospital will continue to operate under its existing hospital license.
Under the terms of the joint venture, SSM Health in Oklahoma has acquired a majority ownership interest in Oklahoma Spine Hospital, LLC; the physicians of OSH retain the remaining ownership interest. Governance of the joint venture will be shared by a management committee composed of equal representation from each owner.
“Partnering with SSM Health allows Oklahoma Spine Hospital to continue our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient centered care while also leveraging the operational strengths and resources of a large, integrated health system,” said Kevin Blaylock, CEO, Oklahoma Spine Hospital. “We have been impressed by SSM Health’s commitment to caring for Oklahomans since 1898 as the first hospital in the Oklahoma Territory. They employ a forward-thinking approach to innovation and operational efficiency in ways that will benefit our patients.”
“We are excited for the opportunity to partner with the physicians at Oklahoma Spine Hospital. The hospital and physicians have an outstanding reputation for providing spine and pain care specialty services to patients in north Oklahoma City and beyond,” said Joe Hodges, Lead Regional Executive, SSM Health, and Regional President, SSM Health Oklahoma. “OSH’s services and providers will further expand our Mission and complement the exceptional services and team of SSM Health physicians delivering neurosurgical, spine and pain care across Oklahoma.”
The employees in the joint venture will remain employed by OSH, and physicians will continue to practice under the existing medical staff structure at Oklahoma Spine Hospital. The name of the hospital will be changed to SSM Health Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Physician Owned.
For more information visit oklahomaspine.com and ssmhealth.com/OSH.
About SSM Health in Oklahoma
SSM Health in Oklahoma includes St. Anthony Hospital (Oklahoma City), Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony (Oklahoma City), SSM Health Outpatient Center (Oklahoma City), St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee (Shawnee, Okla.), St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee, Seminole Campus (Seminole, Okla.), St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest (Midwest City, Okla.), and SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an SSM Health Select Medical partnership (Oklahoma City). The SSM Health network in Oklahoma also includes five SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex campuses, seven managed hospitals, 17 rural affiliated hospitals and SSM Health Medical Group with more than 350 physicians and providers.
About Oklahoma Spine Hospital
The Oklahoma Spine Hospital (OSH) is a physician-owned hospital established in 1999 as a collaborative effort between several spine and pain management physicians. Located at 14101 Parkway Commons in north Oklahoma City, OSH includes 25 licensed beds and seven operating suites. The hospital has 12 physicians and 245 employees. The hospital has been recognized with the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence award for patient satisfaction.
For more information, contact:
April Sandefer
Marketing & Communications
405-323-8552
april.sandefer@ssmhealth.com
PHYSICIAN OWNED FOR SPECIALIZED CARE
At SSM Health Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Physician Owned Pain Management, you are our purpose, and we take that responsibility very seriously. To anticipate your comfort and care, our approach is proactive: leading the way in innovative healthcare services and facilities to restore, maintain and improve your wellness. Our medical team’s expertise allows us to oversee all aspects of your treatment.
SSM Health Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Physician Owned
Our pain management providers perform their interventional pain procedures at SSM Health Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Physician Owned.
Interventional pain procedures at SSM Health Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Physician Owned are designed with patient safety as a top priority. To enhance the patient’s experience, we offer IV sedation to ensure the most comfortable and effective procedures possible.
Founded in 1999, SSM Health Oklahoma Spine Hospital , Physician Owned was established through the collaboration of several renowned pain and spine specialists. The primary objective was to eliminate the administrative barriers common in larger hospitals while maintaining the capacity to deliver comprehensive care. As a physician owned and operated facility, SSM Health Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Physician Owned places both patient and physician needs at the forefront. Our proactive approach is dedicated to restoring, maintaining, and enhancing your wellness.
One of the nation’s first physician-owned spine specialty hospitals, our medical team’s expertise enables us to manage all aspects of your treatment with precision and care.