Dr Peter Staats Featured in Business Wire
Dr. Peter Staats was recently featured in Business Wire. In the article, linked below, Dr. Staats discusses both clinical and holistic methodologies that help reduce chronic pain in patients. He also reminds us of the common stigmas that negatively impact emotional well-being and how that can enhance pain perception and impair recovery. By encouraging physicians […]
Condolences to WIP President Peter Staats after the passing of his father Prof. Arthur Staats

Professor Arthur Staats had many great achievements and was well recognized by peers, friends, family and his community. Professor Staats will be sadly missed. His passing has been featured in many well-known news sources, such as The Washington Post and New York Times.
WIP Welcomes New Members of the Executive Board

Dear Colleagues and Friends of WIP, In recognition of the new term of the WIP Executive Board, which runs from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2023, the new executive board is as follows: Peter Staats, President Dominic Hegarty, President-Elect Miles Day, Honorary Treasurer Mert Akbas, Honorary Secretary Adnan Al-Kaisy, Chair of Board of Sections […]
4th Interventional Pain Istanbul Symposium and Hands on Cadaver Workshop
The WIP Turkish Registered Section in Istanbul, Turkey welcomes you to the 4th Interventional Pain Istanbul Pain Symposium and Cadaver Workshop, endorsed by the World Institute of Pain. The cadaver workshop and simulation will will feature hands-on experience and include all important interventional procedures for chronic pain. This event will be globally broadcast live. For […]
Why Become A Member?
Here at WIP, we look to educate and train personal of member pain centers by including local hands-on training, international seminars, and exchange of clinicians. Throughout these training and global networking opportunities we are establishing connections to help broaden our protocols for pain management. We even provide access to training and study resources for the […]
Dr. Peter S. Staats of National Spine and Pain Centers featured in Authority Magazine
WIP president, Dr. Peter S. Staats, has been interviewed by and featured in Authority Magazine: “Getting An Upgrade; How Anyone Can Build Habits For Optimal Wellness, Performance, & Focus”. Read Full Article Read Full Article
President’s Message: Severe Weather and Chronic Pain Patients.
President’s Message: Severe Weather and Chronic Pain Patients. Urgent Message: Letter from the President What do Hurricane Katrina, Superstorm Sandy and now the severe weather patterns noted throughout the United States and Europe have to do with chronic pain patients?Each carries the risk of causing an unanticipated emergency for patients with implanted pain pumps. Weather-related […]
WIP Welcomes Peter Staats, MD, MBA, FIPP as President
Winston-Salem, NC, USA: Today the World Institute of Pain is pleased to announce Peter S. Staats, MD, MBA, FIPP as President of the World Institute of Pain (WIP) . WIP is the premier international organization supporting and training physicians across the globe interested in caring for patients with acute and chronic pain problems. Dr. Staats […]