Southern Vascular and Pain Management is now Southern VIP!

About Southern Vascular and Interventional Pain-Management

Mission (What we do):

To provide long-term solutions for patients (and their families) with chronic conditions and pain that lead to a better quality of life.

Vision (Where we are going)

To become a recognized champion and trusted leader in healthy pain management and minimally-invasive interventional care.

Company Values (How we do it):

  • Educate. Diagnose. Treat.
  • Champion long-term patient outcomes and improved quality of life for patients and their families
  • Medical best practices that incorporate the best of technology, technical skill, compassionate care, and integrity
  • Long-term partnerships with doctors and advocacy groups for optimized patient care
  • Invest in thoughtful, high-velocity, and profitable growth that prioritizes helping patients
  • Collaboration with and support for the communities we serve

About Southern VIP

At Southern VIP, our mission is to relieve pain through innovative and lasting treatments tailored to each individual. We envision a future where everyone can live pain-free and fully engage in life. Guided by our core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence, we take a holistic approach to treatment, addressing the root causes of pain. With locations in Memphis & Union City, Tennessee, Southaven & Olive Branch, Mississippi, and a Surgical Center in Fulton, Kentucky. Dr. Thomas Hodgkiss and his dedicated team are committed to ensuring every patient receives personalized and compassionate care.
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Southern Vascular & Pain Management is a pain management and anesthesiology practice with a mission to relieve each person’s pain with innovative, effective, and long-lasting treatments. At their offices in Memphis and Union City, Tennessee, Thomas Hodgkiss, MD, and his exceptional team offer a holistic approach that targets the true cause of pain rather than.

Our Southern VIP Providers

Our Southern VIP Providers are dedicated to our patients’ long-term outcomes. Whether you are seeking advanced medical solutions to chronic pain, pain due to poor circulation in your legs and feet, or relief from an enlarged prostate, our staff is committed to finding the precise solution that is best for you. Our patients notice the difference in care and have generated over 1000 5-star reviews for our doctors and staff.

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Kimberly Norwood

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Elizabeth Riddle

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Ashley Pennington

Ashley Pennington

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Deanna Beasley

Deanna Beasley

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Matthew Rupert

MD

Our Fulton, Kentucky Surgical Center Team

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Insurances

We accept most insurance providers. If you have specific questions regarding your coverage, please contact us for additional information.

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FAQs

Southern VIP offers advanced vascular care for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) at five convenient locations across Mississippi and Tennessee. You can visit us at:
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • Union City, TN
  • Dyersburg, TN
  • Jackson, TN
  • Ripley, TN
Each location provides comprehensive PAD evaluation, minimally invasive treatments, and ongoing vascular care. To find the nearest clinic and schedule your appointment, visit southernvip.com/contact.
PAD testing begins with an evaluation of your symptoms and circulation. Common signs include:
  • Leg pain or cramping when walking that eases with rest
  • Nonhealing foot wounds or ulcers
  • Numbness, tingling, or coldness in the feet
  • One leg that looks or feels different from the other
Southern VIP uses two primary noninvasive tests to diagnose PAD:
  • Toe-Brachial Index (TBI) – a highly accurate test that measures blood flow to the toes and is considered the gold standard for PAD diagnosis.
  • Vascular Ultrasound – a painless imaging study that visualizes blood flow and detects blockages in the arteries.
If you have diabetes, a smoking history, or symptoms of poor circulation, schedule a vascular screening at one of our Southern VIP locations.

Yes. Southern VIP frequently provides second opinions for patients who have been told they need a leg or foot amputation due to poor circulation or advanced Peripheral Artery Disease.

Our specialists often find ways to restore blood flow using minimally invasive procedures, helping patients avoid amputation and regain mobility. If you’ve been told there are no options left, we encourage you to contact us for a vascular evaluation before proceeding with surgery.

Southern VIP performs Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) at our Olive Branch, MS, and Union City, TN locations. 

PAE is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate that causes urinary problems. It’s an effective, non-surgical alternative to traditional prostate surgery with faster recovery and minimal discomfort.

If you’re experiencing symptoms such as frequent urination, weak urine flow, or nighttime urination, you may be a candidate for Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE). Southern VIP performs PAE at our Olive Branch, MS, and Union City, TN centers.

Our interventional radiology team can evaluate your symptoms, perform imaging, and determine whether PAE is the right solution for you. Schedule a consultation today to learn more about this minimally invasive treatment option.

 Yes. Southern VIP performs both spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trials and permanent implants at our Fulton, Olive Branch, and Union City locations.

These image-guided procedures help patients with chronic neuropathic or radicular pain find lasting relief when conservative treatments haven’t worked. Many patients experience significant improvement in function, sleep, and quality of life following SCS therapy.