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Dr. Sean Mulvaney and Dr. James Lynch pioneered the use of stellate ganglion block (SGB) for PTSD when they served together in the military.
In March 2021, Dr. Lynch joined Dr. Mulvaney to form The Stellate Institute in Annapolis. They will continue their mission of advancing innovations in the treatment of trauma and of providing world class care to their patients.
LEARN MORESGB Procedures
Published SGB Research
Founders' Combined Years of Military Service
SGB is part of our healing process. Our experience from thousands of patient interactions help us give you insight to your condition that will accelerate your improvement. Dr. Mulvaney and Dr. Lynch are dedicated to your healing and will follow your progress long after you leave the clinic.
PATIENT TESTIMONIALSUltrasound guided SGB is less painful, more effective and does not expose patients to ionizing radiation of the xray.
learn moreWe formed The Stellate Institute to share our extensive experience, to provide top-notch care, and to serve as leaders who advocate for better treatment options for our patients.
We are the world experts in applying new variants of the stellate ganglion block procedure to treat the injury of trauma. We are wholly committed to providing compassionate world-class care to our patients. We will continue to publish research as well as educate both our patients and other clinicians on the benefits of SGB as a fusion between biologic and psychologic treatments for trauma.
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