Meet The Team
John Michels, M.D.
Clara "Hadley" Trautmann
Clara "Hadley" Trautmann
Board Certified Interventional Pain Management Physician and
Board Certified Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Michels does not take Medicaid, Workman's Compensation,
or Personal Injury Cases.
For HMO Plans, a referral is required. Without one, you are responsible for payment.
Dr. Michels performs procedures including injections, nerve block
Board Certified Interventional Pain Management Physician and
Board Certified Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Michels does not take Medicaid, Workman's Compensation,
or Personal Injury Cases.
For HMO Plans, a referral is required. Without one, you are responsible for payment.
Dr. Michels performs procedures including injections, nerve blocks, or other image-guided techniques designed to reduce inflammation, interrupt pain signals, and improve function.
In collaboration with the broader Care Team, Dr. Michels integrates these interventions into a comprehensive treatment plan, helping patients achieve meaningful pain relief and improved quality of life.
Clara "Hadley" Trautmann
Clara "Hadley" Trautmann
Clara "Hadley" Trautmann
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
During your initial visit, Hadley will conduct a comprehensive physical assessment, carefully reviewing your medical history. This includes a detailed physical examination and identification of any underlying conditions that may be contributing to your pain.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
During your initial visit, Hadley will conduct a comprehensive physical assessment, carefully reviewing your medical history. This includes a detailed physical examination and identification of any underlying conditions that may be contributing to your pain. Hadley coordinates with your broader Care Team and Dr Michels to determine appropriate next steps, which may include diagnostic imaging, referrals to specialists, or the development of a personalized treatment plan. Through this process, we ensure that patients receive thorough, patient-centered care aimed at improving their quality of life. Book a new patient appointment with Hadley now.
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Aimi Dalness
Clara "Hadley" Trautmann
Aimi Dalness
Physician Assistant-Certified
(PA-C) Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPA) and Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)
During a post-procedure follow-up visit, Aimi will evaluate your response to recent interventions. She will assess your pain relief and functional improvement. This includes reviewing interval history, performing focus
Physician Assistant-Certified
(PA-C) Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPA) and Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)
During a post-procedure follow-up visit, Aimi will evaluate your response to recent interventions. She will assess your pain relief and functional improvement. This includes reviewing interval history, performing focused physical examinations, and discussing the patient’s progress and concerns. She will help guide next steps in care, which may involve ordering additional diagnostic tests, or recommending further interventional procedures. She will also facilitate referrals to supportive services, such as physical therapy, to enhance recovery and improve long-term outcomes. Through close monitoring and coordination with Dr Michels and your extended Care Team, Aimi ensures patients receive continuous, responsive, and comprehensive pain management care.
Doctor Awards
Award Winning Physician Spotlight
John S. Michels, MD, in Dallas, serving greater Dallas/Ft. Worth, Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, and surrounding areas, is a former first-round NFL draft choice and Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers. After an injury ended his football career, he decided to take his experience as a patient and use it to drive his passion as a doctor of interventional pain management.
As a result of his road to healing, Dr. Michels possesses a deeper level of empathy and compassion and a new understanding of the complex challenges of pain. This motivates him to help each patient return to optimal health.
He’s now an expert in interventional pain medicine. At his practice, his goal is to ensure that pain and injury don’t stop his patients from living out their passions in their own lives.
Dr. Michels received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, where he became a dean’s list scholar and member of the medical school admissions committee. He then went to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston to complete a residency in diagnostic radiology.
Following his residency, Dr. Michels completed an ACGME-accredited, multidisciplinary fellowship in interventional pain management at the University of California, Irvine. He’s now double board-certified in diagnostic radiology and pain medicine.
Dr. Michels is recognized by his peers and patients for his compassionate and high-quality medical care. He has received numerous awards, including D Magazine Best Doctors, Texas Super Doctors, and the Healthgrades Honor Roll. He has also been honored with the Vitals Compassionate Doctor, On-Time Doctor, and Patients’ Choice Awards.
Practice Exemptions
We do not take Medicaid, Workman's Compensation,
MVAs, or Personal Injury Cases.
For HMO plans, a referral is required.
Telehealth Services
Sometimes there are obstacles to coming into a medical office, but help is still available. Our doctors can meet you over a HIPAA compliant connection. Same day appointments frequently available.