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Tim Tollestrup MD Dr. Tollestrup is a pioneer, developing surgeries to help people with chronic pain all over the world

Dr. Tollestrup 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. His surgeries and practice req

uire a comprehensive understanding of the peripheral nerve system. Most doctors and medical professionals do not understand or have any training about the peripheral nerve system
Understanding the peripheral nerve system is the Rosetta Stone for understanding chronic pain.

When it comes to diagnosing and treating chronic nerve pain, Dr. Tim Tollestrup isn’t your average surgeon—he’s a relent...
23/07/2025

When it comes to diagnosing and treating chronic nerve pain, Dr. Tim Tollestrup isn’t your average surgeon—he’s a relentless investigator. Known for his deep curiosity and precision, Dr. Tollestrup takes time to understand every nuance of his patients' symptoms.
Like Sherlock Holmes in a white coat, Dr. Tollestrup is transforming the lives of patients with nerve pain once thought untreatable.
📍 Las Vegas, NV
👨‍⚕️ Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
🌍 Changing lives through surgical precision and compassion
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21/07/2025

For 8 long years, he suffered from crippling nerve pain, muscle cramping, and leg weakness. Dozens of doctors couldn’t figure it out. The cause? Piriformis Syndrome—and no one recognized it.

Until he met Dr. Tim Tollestrup, a surgeon who took the time to listen, test, diagnose, and truly understand.

🧠 A surgeon trained to think like Sherlock Holmes
🔍 No guesswork—just precision
💥 Bilateral piriformis muscle removal
✅ Immediate walking
✅ Pain-free for the first time in nearly a decade

💬 “He gave me my life back.”

📍 Dr. Tim Tollestrup – Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
📍 Las Vegas, NV
🔗 Learn more: nevadanervesurgery.org

09/06/2025

After suffering with Piriformis Syndrome for 20 years, David finally found relief through a specialized surgery pioneered by Dr. Tim Tollestrup—piriformis muscle removal. The results were so life-changing that David wrote a heartfelt song to thank the surgeon who gave him his life back. 💙
This is more than just a recovery—it’s a story of hope, healing, and gratitude. 🎶

Hannah is now two years out from her Piriformis Muscle Removal Surgery—and still completely free of the crippling sciati...
28/05/2025

Hannah is now two years out from her Piriformis Muscle Removal Surgery—and still completely free of the crippling sciatica pain that once controlled her life. Stories like hers are exactly why this work matters.

📍 Procedure: Piriformis Muscle Removal Surgery
🧠 Condition: Sciatica caused by piriformis syndrome
👨‍⚕️ Surgeon: Pain-focused peripheral nerve specialist

🎥 Watch Hannah’s full story: https://youtu.be/BfGGu1Z4Ks4?si=D2Zx-b1Prqm7rsYs

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19/05/2025

After years of misdiagnoses and life-altering pain, Kathy from Montreal finally found hope with Dr. Tim Tollestrup, a pioneer in treating piriformis syndrome through specialized nerve surgery.

She had seen multiple specialists—rheumatologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons—all with no answers. She couldn’t sit, lie down, or walk for more than 10 minutes without unbearable pain. Life felt impossible… until she met Dr. Tollestrup.

He diagnosed her with piriformis syndrome, a condition many doctors don’t even recognize. Kathy flew to Las Vegas, underwent surgery, and everything changed.

Five years later, she’s still 100% pain-free and fully enjoying life again.

➡️ Watch her story and learn how Dr. Tollestrup’s surgery helped restore her freedom.

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“I got my life back thanks to Dr. Tim Tollestrup.”Julie suffered from excruciating, daily pain caused by Piriformis Synd...
08/05/2025

“I got my life back thanks to Dr. Tim Tollestrup.”

Julie suffered from excruciating, daily pain caused by Piriformis Syndrome—a condition that made even simple activities unbearable. After trying everything, she finally found hope with Dr. Tim Tollestrup, a pioneering peripheral nerve surgeon specializing in treating complex nerve pain.

In January 2023, Dr. Tollestrup performed a piriformis muscle removal surgery, a cutting-edge procedure he developed. The result? Julie lives an active, pain-free life with her husband, kids, and dog.

If you're struggling with chronic buttock, hip, or leg pain that hasn't responded to other treatments, Julie’s story might be the answer you’ve been looking for.

📍Learn more at NevadaNerveSurgery.org
📍Dr. Tim Tollestrup – Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon

01/05/2025

🎥 From constant pain… to being a kid again. 💙
At just 11, Forest’s life was on hold — crippling stomach pain after a virus left him unable to walk or go to school.
Doctors said gastroparesis and celiac, but nothing helped… until he met Dr. Tollestrup.
✅ One rare diagnosis: ACNES (a trapped nerve in the abdomen)
✂️ One surgery
🙌 Pain gone. Life back.
Now he’s running, laughing, and finally just being a kid.
💡 If your child has mysterious stomach pain, don’t give up. This might be what you’ve been searching for.
👉 Learn more: [link]

01/05/2025

At just 11 years old, Forest’s life was put on pause by debilitating abdominal pain that started after a GI virus and never went away.

He was diagnosed with conditions like gastroparesis and celiac disease. Still, nothing explained the constant, localized pain that kept him from walking, going to school, or living like a normal kid.

Everything changed when he met Dr. Tim Tollestrup, who diagnosed him with Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES) — a treatable nerve condition.

One specialized surgery later, Forest was pain-free and finally able to return to school, play, and be a kid again.

If your child is living with unexplained abdominal pain, this story may provide the answers you've been searching for.

👉 Learn more about ACNES and Dr. Tollestrup’s work: https://nevadanervesurgery.org/anteri...

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Tim Tollestrup! 🧠✍️We’re proud to announce that Tim Tollestrup, MD was featured in Synapse, an ...
10/04/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Tim Tollestrup! 🧠✍️

We’re proud to announce that Tim Tollestrup, MD was featured in Synapse, an online publication for professionals passionate about nerve surgery and innovation.

In this special Nerve Panel Spotlight, Dr. Tollestrup was recognized for participating in the first-ever Instructional Course on Pelvic Pain at the 2025 ASPN Annual Meeting in Hawaii. This landmark panel—featuring global experts—addressed one of the most complex and misunderstood topics in nerve surgery: pelvic pain.

Dr. Tollestrup shared his expertise in diagnosing and surgically treating nerve-related causes of sciatica and pelvic pain, particularly concerning piriformis syndrome, which is often confused with spinal issues like L5/S1 radiculopathy. He demonstrated his surgical approach, including complete resection of the piriformis muscle, with powerful intra-operative visuals.

📖 Read the full spotlight in Synapse to explore how peripheral nerve surgeons are making a difference in chronic pain care: https://synapse.mskcc.org/synapse/works/123020

This article is a must-read for anyone interested in cutting-edge treatment of chronic pelvic and sciatic pain, especially when conventional gynecologic or urologic therapies fall short.

👏 Join us in celebrating Dr. Tollestrup’s contribution to this innovative and educational collaboration!

28/03/2025

Piriformis syndrome left Mustafa in constant pain. He couldn’t sit, travel, or enjoy everyday life.
After years of searching for answers, he found Dr. Tim Tollestrup — a surgeon who takes a unique approach.
Instead of traditional release surgery, Dr. Tollestrup removes the piriformis muscle entirely, a procedure he’s done successfully over 500 times.
Mustafa took the chance and got his life back.
This video describes the difference between Piriformis muscle removal and Piriformis muscle release surgery https://youtu.be/oUGibmuBCNc
Watch his story and learn about this breakthrough in treating chronic sciatic pain.
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**"From Desperation to Hope: My Daughter’s Journey to Healing"** For years, we watched helplessly as my daughter suffer...
18/03/2025

**"From Desperation to Hope: My Daughter’s Journey to Healing"**

For years, we watched helplessly as my daughter suffered from **crippling nerve pain** caused by **CRPS in her right arm**. Despite seeing countless specialists, nothing worked—in fact, most treatments only made things worse. At just 15, her pain became so overwhelming that she withdrew from life completely.

Then we found **Dr. Tollestrup**, and everything changed. His expertise and **life-changing surgery** gave her back the future we feared she had lost. Now, two years later, she’s **pain-free, thriving, and full of life**. Words can’t express how grateful we are.

💙 **Iveta Morin**

Cathy shares an update at the five year anniversary mark of her Piriformis Muscle removal surgery with Dr. Tollestrup. "...
12/03/2025

Cathy shares an update at the five year anniversary mark of her Piriformis Muscle removal surgery with Dr. Tollestrup.

"I just reached the 5th anniversary of my piriformis removal surgery with Dr Tollestrup and I am thrilled to report that I have had no further pain or disability. I can do all the activities I could before the injury (sitting, walking for miles, weight training) and I have never noticed the muscle was missing. In fact, there is no difference in strength, function or mobility between my surgical and nonsurgical sides. I couldn't ask for a better result and I'm forever grateful to Dr Tollestrup for giving me back my quality of life!"

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Dr. Tollestrup 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. His surgeries and practice require a comprehensive understanding of the peripheral nerve system. Most doctors and medical professionals do not understand or have any training about the peripheral nerve system Understanding the peripheral nerve system is the Rosetta Stone for understanding chronic pain.