Our Team - Advanced Spine Pain Solution Edinburg

At Advanced Spine Pain Solutions, our physicians are double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, delivering expert, compassionate care using the latest research and technology.

From your first consultation to ongoing follow-ups, our doctors and specially trained staff work closely to ensure consistent, high-quality treatment. We offer comprehensive interventional spine and pain management using scientifically proven procedures in a state-of-the-art facility.

Our dedicated team—including nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff—helps gather essential diagnostic records like MRIs and radiographs to support accurate diagnosis and personalized care.

We proudly perform fluoroscopically and ultrasound-guided precision interventions, providing safe, targeted relief to help you live with less pain.

Doctors

Dr. Marte A. Martinez

Dr. Marte A. Martinez is a Board-Certified physician specializing in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine. He helps patients overcome pain using today’s most advanced techniques and evidence-based treatments. He holds certifications in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine from the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Originally from McAllen, Texas, Dr. Martinez earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He went on to complete his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. During his training, he presented research on neuromodulation and anesthesiology at national and international conferences. He also served as the national resident representative on the Chronic Pain Management Committee for the American Society of Anesthesiology.

After residency, he completed his fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Martinez has published several articles on neuromodulation and continues to collaborate with an international research team. He also teaches vertebral augmentation techniques as an educator for Dannemiller and performs advanced ultrasound-guided injections for joint and soft tissue conditions. He is an active member of several medical societies and stays engaged in ongoing clinical innovation.

Dr. Martinez is married to his college sweetheart, Adrianna, and they have three daughters: Eva Isabel, Ana Sophia, and Leilah Emmanuelle. Outside of his medical practice, he enjoys the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He believes in a collaborative approach to care, where both physician and patient work together to restore function and improve quality of life.

Jaime Villafranca PA-C

Jaime Villafranca is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a dedicated focus on the optimization and management of complex brain and spine conditions. His professional experience centers around delivering comprehensive care in neurosurgery and spine health, with a strong emphasis on restorative therapies for chronic spinal disorders.

Mr. Villafranca earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas–Pan American in Edinburg, Texas. He went on to receive his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s College of Health Affairs. Throughout his training, he concentrated extensively in the fields of neurological and spine surgery.

He previously served as Director at Large for the Rio Grande Valley Physician Assistant Society, supporting professional development and advocacy for his peers in the region.

Outside of work, Mr. Villafranca enjoys quality time with his wife, Andrea, and their two daughters. He’s passionate about fishing along the South Texas coast and is an avid scuba diver, holding several certifications and always looking forward to his next diving expedition.

Staff