Your Pioneer in
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
to Treat Chronic Pain
Dr. Tim Tollestrup | Peripheral Nerve Surgeon | Piriformis Surgeon
Stories from Dr. Tollestrup & Our Patients
- All Patient Stories
- Chest / Abdominal Wall Pain
- Chronic Headache Pain
- Chronic Joint Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Chronic Pain After Surgery / Trauma
- CRPS / RSD
- Failed Morton’s Neuroma Surgery
- Failed Spine Surgery Syndrome
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Neuropathy Pain
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Post Amputation Pain
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Unexplained Back Pain
![Failed Back Surgery Syndrome and Superior Cluneal Nerves](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tollestrup-0857-400x284.jpg)
Dr. Tim Tollestrup explains why back surgery is such a gamble and cannot help patients who ...
![Piriformis Muscle Removal Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0331-400x284.jpeg)
Vivian shares words of gratitude after her successful surgery with Dr. Tim Tollestrup to ...
![Peripheral Neuropathy Relief with Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tollestrup-1109-400x284.jpg)
Dr. Tollestrup explains causes, symptoms and a surgical solution for patients with peripheral ...
![Different Categories of Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeries](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tollestrup-0520-400x284.jpg)
https://youtu.be/zGU2bOfcruk
Dr. Tollestrup explains the wide range of pain-focused ...
![Groin Pain after Hernia Repair Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tollestrup-0856-400x284.jpg)
Dr. Tim Tollestrup explains how chronic groin pain can be relieved with pain-focused ...
![Post Surgical Hernia Pain Gone](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tollestrup-vincent-chronic-pain-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Nerve Surgery to Help with Hernia Pain is Possible
Vincent was in constant pain after Hernia Surgery. He was ...
![Dr. Tollestrup Pioneers a Nerve Decompression Surgery to Relieve Lower Extremity Pain](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Tollestrup_Sara_decompression-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Dr. Tollestrup Uses Nerve Decompression Surgery He Pioneered to Help Sara
Sara had successful nerve ...
![Low Back Pain Involving Superior Cluneal Nerve Compression](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dr-tollestrup-peripheral-nerve-surgeon-400x284.jpg)
Low Back Pain Not Coming from the Spine
Low back pain stemming from superior cluneal nerve entrapment is an ...
![Migraine Pain Gone Thanks to Peripheral Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Snapchat-1459065393-400x284.jpg)
Tori suffered for twelve years with intense Migraines that left her in constant pain, mentally fatigued and unable ...
![Debilitating Migraines Gone Thanks to Peripheral Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Tollestrup-dana-headaches-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Excruciating Migraines Wreaked Havoc on Dana's Life
My patient Dana S is sharing her story of overcoming ...
![Migraine Headaches Gone Thanks to Nerve Surgery with Dr. Tollestrup](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Tollestrup-michael-headaches-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Nerve Surgery Resolves Migraine Headaches for Michael
Chronic or Migraine headaches are another area that Dr. Tim ...
![Dr. Tim Tollestrup Facebook Live on Hip Pain](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Tollestrup-1250-400x284.jpg)
Back by popular demand another Facebook Live session with pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon Dr. Tim ...
![Piriformis Syndrome Success Story](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-13-at-10.28.18-AM-400x284.png)
My name is Alison, and this is my story about overcoming piriformis syndrome. There are no words that can express the amount of gratitude I have for Dr, Tollestrup.
![Disconnecting Nerves During Nerve Surgery Relieves Pain After Three Failed Hip Revisions](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/nerve-surgery-success-hip-revision-400x284.jpg)
Margaret Botts shares her story of recovery after successful nerve surgery. Her hope is to educate others with ...
![Denervation Surgery Helps Knee Pain After Knee Arthoplasty](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Tollestrup_Larry_knee-pain-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Knee Pain After Knee Arthroplasty
Larry had a total knee arthroplasty but after the surgery, he still had constant ...
![Low Back Pain Involving Superior Cluneal Nerve Compression](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/dr-tollestrup-peripheral-nerve-surgeon-400x284.jpg)
Low Back Pain Not Coming from the Spine
Low back pain stemming from superior cluneal nerve entrapment is an ...
![Dr. Tollestrup Pioneers a Nerve Decompression Surgery to Relieve Lower Extremity Pain](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Tollestrup_Sara_decompression-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Dr. Tollestrup Uses Nerve Decompression Surgery He Pioneered to Help Sara
Sara had successful nerve ...
![Severe Nerve Compression Goes Undiagnosed for Ten Years](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Tollestrup_slider4-e1484167480611-400x284.jpg)
Nerve Compression at Multiple Sites Causes Ten Years of Chronic Pain
Carrie is a patient of mine who needlessly ...
![Peripheral Nerve Surgery Offers Hope After Failed Back Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Tollestrup-shelly-spine-pain-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Nerve Surgery Heals Patient After Failed Back Surgery
Shelley is a woman who came to see Dr. Tollestrup after ...
![Nerve Graft Offers Solution for Patient with Peripheral Nerve Damage](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Tollestrup_susan1-sciatica-pain-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Peripheral Nerve Damage Sidelines Susan
Susan is a patient of Dr. Tim Tollestrup’s. She came to see him with ...
![Chronic Pain Eliminated by Nerve Decompression Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tollestrup-raymond-Nerve-Decompression-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Surgery Helps Patient Get Relief and Get Off Narcotics
Five years ago, Raymond was in a terrible car accident. ...
![Different Categories of Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeries](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tollestrup-0520-400x284.jpg)
https://youtu.be/zGU2bOfcruk
Dr. Tollestrup explains the wide range of pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeries ...
![Worldwide Reach of Dr. Tim Tollestrup](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/8260184_web1_health-apr17-17_032917cl_001-400x284.jpg)
Dr. Tollestrup is one of only a few pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeons in the world.Patients from all over the ...
![Chronic Pain Relief Patient with Multiple Peripheral Nerve Problems](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-06-11-at-4.08.24-PM-400x284.jpg)
Over five years, Dr. Tollestrup performed multiple nerve decompression and denervation surgeries on Gail including ...
![Low Back Pain Not Solved by Spine Surgery: Causes, Treatments](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Tollestrup-0496-scaled-1-400x284.jpg)
In this Facebook Live session Dr. Tollestrup discusses chronic low back pain that is not resolved by spine surgery ...
![Pain After Toe Amputation Resolved with Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/shleby-e1563576833535.jpg)
For decades, Shelby suffered through unsuccessful surgeries and finally a toe amputation. Doctors continued to ...
![Different Categories of Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeries](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tollestrup-0520-400x284.jpg)
https://youtu.be/zGU2bOfcruk
Dr. Tollestrup explains the wide range of pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeries ...
![Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Relief](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_1780-400x284.jpeg)
Selina is a young girl in excruciating pain from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It started with a thumb injury. ...
![Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome – CRPS Pain Gone: Patient Update One Year Later](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-15-at-10.34.40-AM-400x284.jpg)
For years, Robin suffered from horrible, burning pain in her arm and wrist. Doctors diagnosed her with CRPS also ...
![How Robin Beat CRPS with Peripheral Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mq2.jpg)
After a surgical biopsy to remove a mass, Robin had horrible, burning pain in her hand and arm. A doctor in her ...
![CRPS Pain Gone After 27 Years](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sunday.jpg)
Sunday suffered from debilitating CRPS pain for more than two decades. She was "living in a state of despair" ...
![Morton’s Neuroma Pain Gone Through Peripheral Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tollestrup-stuart-mortons-pain-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Dr. Tollestrup Helps Patient with Morton’s Neuroma Pain Through Nerve Surgery
Stuart endured several botched ...
![Foot Drop Surgically Repaired by Dr. Tim Tollestrup](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tollestrup-edward-knee-pain-surgery-280x284.jpg)
Foot Drop Caused by Injury to Common Peroneal Nerve
Edward suffered a severe Maisonneuve fracture of the left leg. ...
![Denervation Surgery Heals Patient Suffering from a Failed Morton’s Neuroma Excision](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Tollestrup-ronald-mortons-pain-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Denervation Surgery Heals Patient After a Failed Morton's Neuroma Excision
Ronald is a 72-year-old gentleman who ...
![Nerve Pain Resolved Thanks to Surgery with Dr. Tollestrup](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Tollestrup-jodee-knee-pain-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Nerve Pain Resolved Thanks to Surgery with Dr. Tim Tollestrup
Jodee is a young patient of Dr. Tim Tollestrup. ...
![Failed Morton’s Neuroma Surgery Patient Gets Relief with Nerve Decompression Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Tollestrup-gail-mortons-pain-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Failed Morton’s Neuroma Surgery Patient Story
Failed Morton’s Neuroma is a common problem that brings many ...
![Different Categories of Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeries](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tollestrup-0520-400x284.jpg)
https://youtu.be/zGU2bOfcruk
Dr. Tollestrup explains the wide range of pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeries ...
![Superior Cluneal Nerve Pain Gone After 40 Years](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/image000000-400x284.jpg)
Mike suffered for 40 years with lower back pain from compressed superior cluneal nerves. He tried dozens of ...
![Two Peripheral Nerve Surgeries to Relieve Piriformis and Sciatica Pain: Karen’s Long Road Back](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_0367-400x284.jpg)
Karen's pain journey is typical of patients with nerve pain, if there is such a thing. She woke up one day with ...
![Carolyn’s Piriformis Syndrome Success Story](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/carolyn-400x284.png)
Carolyn endured hip scopes and back surgeries that did not alleviate her excruciating sciatica pain. At her wit's ...
![Surgically Removing Superior Cluneal Nerves Relieves Persistent Back Pain](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tollestrup-missy-spine-pain-surgery-380x284.jpg)
Dr. Tollestrup Helps Patient with Nerve Surgery for Back Pain
Persistent back pain plagued Missy more than a year ...
![Different Categories of Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeries](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tollestrup-0520-400x284.jpg)
https://youtu.be/zGU2bOfcruk
Dr. Tollestrup explains the wide range of pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeries ...
![Meralgia Paresthetica Cured with Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/rd6-400x284.jpg)
Robin suffered with intense burning thigh pain. She searched in her hometown in Canada for a cure but was misled ...
![Meralgia Paresthetica Healed Through Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/russel-bike-400x284.jpg)
Russell suffered for 20 years with burning pain is his thigh. No one could diagnose or treat his pain until he ...
![Meralgia Paresthetica Pain Healed with Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bev.jpg)
Beverly had horrible back and leg pain. She saw many doctors but no one could figure out the cause of her pain ...
![Meralgia Paresthetica Pain Relieved with Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/john.jpg)
John had burning and numbness in his thighs and hips. After 10 years of pain and frustration, he found Dr. Tim ...
![Different Categories of Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeries](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tollestrup-0520-400x284.jpg)
https://youtu.be/zGU2bOfcruk
Dr. Tollestrup explains the wide range of pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeries ...
![Dr. Tim Tollestrup Facebook Live on Hip Pain](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Tollestrup-1250-400x284.jpg)
Back by popular demand another Facebook Live session with pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon Dr. Tim ...
![Dr. Tollestrup Shares His Feelings About Changing Lives with Pain-focused Peripheral Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tollestrup-400x284.jpg)
In this video, Dr. Tollestrup explains how gratifying this is as a surgeon through the lens of his patient Shelby who had nerve pain stemming from Hammer Toe Surgery.
![Work Comp Patient Suffers with Injured Groin Nerves](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/nerve-surgery-success-400x284.jpg)
After five years of suffering Eduardo found Dr. Tim Tollestrup, a pain-focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon. Read how he changed his life.
![Peripheral Neuropathy Pain Healed](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/peripheral-neuropathy-healed-400x284.png)
Watch Kathi's story to learn how Dr. Tollestrup helped her overcome Peripheral Neuropathy pain and enjoy her active lifestyle.
![Different Categories of Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeries](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tollestrup-0520-400x284.jpg)
https://youtu.be/zGU2bOfcruk
Dr. Tollestrup explains the wide range of pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeries ...
![Worldwide Reach of Dr. Tim Tollestrup](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/8260184_web1_health-apr17-17_032917cl_001-400x284.jpg)
Dr. Tollestrup is one of only a few pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeons in the world.Patients from all over the ...
![Piriformis Syndrome Patient Update](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/50902131_2662010727149380_3602632612427857920_o-400x284.jpg)
Here is a heart-warming patient update from Rhod, who had two piriformis muscle removal surgeries with Dr. ...
![Life After Piriformis Muscle Removal Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/diabetes-brain-neuropathy-1-400x284.jpg)
Hannah shares an update after successful piriformis muscle removal surgery.
She went from being suicidal to ...
![Piriformis Syndrome Hannah’s Story Part 1](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Photo-May-09-2023-5-36-05-PM-400x284.jpg)
Hannah is a young woman suffering from excruciating leg pain that mystified the doctors and surgeons she ...
![Different Categories of Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeries](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tollestrup-0520-400x284.jpg)
https://youtu.be/zGU2bOfcruk
Dr. Tollestrup explains the wide range of pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeries ...
![Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Cured](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Photo-Sep-10-2012-7-19-52-PM-400x284.jpg)
Ruth’s powerful story is both unique and symbolic of many of the patients Dr. Tollestrup sees.
For over two ...
![Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Pain Gone After Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screen-Shot-2020-09-21-at-11.04.53-AM-400x284.png)
"Please go see Dr. Tollestrup!"
Moira makes an emotional plea for people suffering from chronic pain.
Dr. ...
![Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Healed with Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Screen-Shot-2020-09-21-at-10.55.30-AM-400x284.png)
"He knew exactly what to do when the other doctors didn't know anything."
Moira had horrible shooting pain down ...
![Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Healed with Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/elma.jpg)
Elma was in constant pain after a fall badly injuring her arm and shoulder. Luckily she found Dr. Tim Tollestrup, ...
![Worldwide Reach of Dr. Tim Tollestrup](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/8260184_web1_health-apr17-17_032917cl_001-400x284.jpg)
Dr. Tollestrup is one of only a few pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeons in the world.Patients from all over the ...
![Teen Athlete with Piriformis Syndrome from Mom’s Perspective](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Photo-Jun-27-2-59-10-PM-400x284.jpg)
It was hard for Jamie to see her young, athletic daughter Sarah suffer an injury that left her with horrible back ...
![Six Months After Piriformis Muscle Removal Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/patient-update-400x284.jpg)
Denise considered amputation before surgery with Dr. Tollestrup. Six months after surgery to remove her Piriformis Muscle she is racing again!
![Mysterious Sciatica Pain](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Monique-tease-_Moment-e1562636240204-400x284.jpg)
Monique suffered with a mysterious pain radiating into her leg, foot and back. None of the doctors she saw could ...
![Sciatica Pain and Piriformis Syndrome Addressed by Nerve Surgery](https://nevadanervesurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tollestrup-daniel-Piriformis-pain-surgery-380x284.jpg)
A Long Battle With Pain Helped by Dr. Tim Tollestrup and Nerve Surgery
Daniel had horrible sciatica pain radiating ...
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Nevada Nerve Surgery
DR. TIM
Tollestrup, MD
Tollestrup, MD
Dr. Tim Tollestrup of Nevada Nerve Surgery is a pioneer, he is practicing a new form of surgery and a radically new treatment option for people suffering from chronic pain. Dr. Tollestrup is one of only four surgeons in the country who does peripheral nerve surgery. His surgeries provide long-term relief and solutions to a myriad of chronic pain problems previously considered to be untreatable.
Let Us Help You
Dr. Tim Tollestrup and the team offer nerve surgery treatment options for the following conditions:
Success Stories
See how we’ve helped change the lives of some of our patients. Hear their stories below: