PACIFIC SPORTS & SPINE - Key Persons


Gregory A. Moore - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
Gregory A. Moore, MD is the Co-founder of Pacific Sports & Spine and is a world leader in Interventional Pain Management. He is triple-board certified in sports medicine, pain medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He is fellowship-trained and specializes in performing minimally-invasive procedures for the spine and musculoskeletal system. His philosophy on patient care focuses on compassion, empathy and a commitment to functional and transformative care. He seeks to provide comprehensive treatment that is both holistic and patient-focused, utilizing advanced diagnostics and durable therapeutic interventions. Dr. Moore earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School and completed his surgical internship at Oregon Health & Science University. He then completed his residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center and his fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. As an expert in his field, Dr. Moore has taught numerous physicians and fellows in cutting-edge minimally invasive spinal procedures. He has served as the medical director and team physician at the high school, college, and professional levels. As a clinical trial investigator, he participates in studies involving biomedical devices, neuromodulation, novel therapeutic drugs and ortho biologics, and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. In addition, Gregory Moore, MD, serves on several committees and boards for national societies as well as local non-profit organizations.

Gregory M. Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Co - Program Director for the Pacific Sports
Gregory M. Phillips, MD, is a triple board-certified specialist in sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and interventional pain management - a rarity in medicine. He is proud to provide personalized care to patients at Pacific Sports and Spine in Eugene, Oregon. As an undergraduate, Dr. Phillips was a student-athlete at the University of Oregon (UO) and a two-year letter winner in football. He was a scholar-athlete at UO and was chosen to receive several academic and athletic achievement awards. He attended medical school at Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Phillips then completed an internship in general surgery at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. He completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Washington. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in interventional spine and pain management at Integrated Pain Management. Dr. Phillips is the co-program director for the Pacific Sports and Spine fellowship program. He served as the managing partner of his medical group practice, as well as a team physician and consultant at the high school, college, and professional levels. He has served as a physician for the US Olympic Committee and the USA Track and Field Association during track and field events in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Phillips has also been a consultant for athletes of the Canadian National Track Federation. He is a consulting physician for the University of Oregon and the Eugene Emeralds. Dr. Phillips is an FDA clinical trial investigator. He participates in studies involving biomedical devices and spinal cord stimulators. Dr. Phillips is a recognized leader in the field and has lectured on sports medicine and pain management. He currently holds licenses to practice medicine in Oregon and California. Dr. Phillips has staff privileges at Riverbend Medical Center and McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. He is a diplomat of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Phillips is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, North American Spine Society, and Spine Intervention Society. He is also a member of the Lane County Medical Society, American Association of Physicists in Medicine, APS, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Association. Dr. Phillips stays current on the latest advances in sports medicine as a clinical trial investigator. He attends seminars and lectures around the country. His efforts stem from one goal in mind: to provide patients with the best possible outcomes based on the latest clinical data. When he's not working, Dr. Phillips enjoys spending time with his family and being an Oregon Ducks fan.

Rishi Vora

Rishi Vora, DO, is a board-certified and highly skilled physical medicine and rehabilitation physician specializing in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine at Pacific Sports and Spine in Eugene, Oregon. He aims to ease pain and optimize physical function to help patients return to doing the things they love. Dr. Vora earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine - Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Vora then completed his internship at Molina Healthcare in Long Beach, California, and his residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC. Afterward, he pursued a fellowship at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a member of the Spine Intervention Society, North American Spine Society, North American Neuromodulation Society and American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has provided medical coverage for USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships, high school football games, wheelchair basketball tournaments, and physicals for high school athletes. Dr. Vora is thoughtful and helpful, and takes the time to get to know each patient. By understanding their goals, he is able to provide an individualized and effective plan of care based on their physical condition, as well as lifestyle. He is experienced in providing fluoroscopic-guided spine and joint procedures as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided peripheral injections. When he's not exploring new restaurants with his wife, Dr. Vora enjoys cooking, exercising, and traveling.