Fellowship-trained anesthesiologist Victor Chin, MD, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of painful spine conditions at the Huntsville, Alabama, office of SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center. Dr. Chin uses the latest in conservative and interventional pain management techniques to relieve pain.
A native of Auburn, Alabama, Dr. Chin received an undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and stayed in Baltimore to complete an internship in internal medicine at Mercy Medical Center at the University of Maryland. Dr. Chin then completed his anesthesiology residency at Harvard University Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. During his residency, he received the Donald P. Todd Award for excellence in pain medicine and went on to complete his fellowship training in pain medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
In addition to managing painful spine disorders, Dr. Chin offers comprehensive care for other acute and chronic pain conditions. He has a passion for helping patients find long-term solutions for pain relief to reduce their dependence on opioid medications.
Dr. Chin is certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He enjoys working closely with each patient and customizing pain management plans based on their unique needs and condition.
Specialty Centers: Pain Management
Kaitlyn Gagat, MD, is a board-eligible anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained pain medicine specialist proudly practicing at SportsMED in Huntsville and Madison, Alabama. A Huntsville native, Dr. Gagat is excited to return to her hometown and serve the community that shaped her
-bringing advanced pain management care to the place she has always called home.
Medicine is deeply woven into Dr. Gagat’s life. Her father, Dr. Eric Janssen, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, is a co-founder of SportsMED, and her sister, Dr. Kristina Donovan, is a physiatrist at the practice. Growing up in a family dedicated to healing, Dr. Gagat developed an early appreciation for compassionate, patient-centered care—a legacy she is proud to carry forward.
Dr. Gagat completed her Pain Medicine Fellowship and Anesthesiology Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she gained expertise in interventional procedures and multidisciplinary approaches to complex pain conditions. She earned her MD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Psychology from the University of Alabama. She was honored with induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her commitment to empathy and excellence in clinical care.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Gagat is passionate about leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle. She enjoys cooking homemade, nutritious meals, spending time outdoors, and staying active with her husband and young son. She brings that same passion for wellness into her approach to patient care-blending evidence-based medicine with a personal, whole-patient focus.
Dr. Gagat is proud to be part of the next generation of care at SportsMED, joining her family in continuing a tradition of excellence in musculoskeletal and pain medicine for North Alabama.
Specialty Centers: Pain Management
