Board-Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Integrative Health | AIHM Fellow | Over 30 Years of Experience | Certified in Medical Cannabis – New Jersey
Dr. Vannette Perkins is one of the most experienced and pioneering physicians practicing integrative pain management in the United States today. With more than three decades of clinical leadership, she brings unmatched expertise to the intersection of anesthesiology, pain medicine, and whole-person integrative care.
A graduate of Oral Roberts University School of Medicine, Dr. Perkins completed her residency in Anesthesiology at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. She is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and is a distinguished Fellow of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (FAIHM)—a credential held by only a select group of clinicians nationwide. Her advanced training includes over 200 hours in Certified Therapeutic Yoga and a deep commitment to evidence-based holistic care.
Dr. Perkins has been at the forefront of integrative and regenerative pain therapies, contributing to the early adoption and evolution of treatments that prioritize whole-body health, non-opioid approaches, and innovative biologic interventions. Her practice is centered on personalized, root-cause healing that encompasses the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of pain and wellness.
She maintains hospital affiliations with renowned regional medical centers, including Jefferson University Hospital, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Centers, and Inspira Medical Center-Vineland, where she collaborates across specialties to deliver advanced pain and integrative care. Dr. Perkins also holds active privileges at multiple accredited surgical centers throughout New Jersey, supporting a full range of interventional procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of advanced modalities, including:
- Neuromodulation: Spinal Cord Stimulators & Intrathecal Pump Implants
- Regenerative Injections & Stem Cell Therapies
- Fascia and Myofascial Release Treatments
- Alpha-Stimulation & Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief
- Management of Complex Conditions including CRPS/RSD, Fibromyalgia, PTSD, Migraines, Neuropathic Pain, Arthritis, and more
Dr. Perkins is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Academy of Integrative Pain Management, American Academy of Nutrition, International Spine Intervention Society, and AIHM.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Perkins is committed to making elite, compassionate care accessible to diverse communities. Her holistic, patient-centered model continues to set the standard for integrative pain medicine across the country.
