Eugene Maida

Dr. Eugene Maida serves as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McMaster University with a cross appointment in the Department of Anesthesia. He holds key clinical leadership roles as Medical Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Pain Clinic and Head of Service for Pain Behaviours at Hamilton Health Sciences.

His educational background includes:

• Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McMaster University
• Subspecialty training in Pain Medicine under McMaster's Department of Anesthesia
• Sports medicine research fellowship at Mayo Clinic focusing on Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal and Peripheral Nerve Interventions
• Diplomat certification in Sports & Exercise Medicine through CASEM

Dr. Maida's research centers on interventional pain management with specialization in musculoskeletal ultrasound applications. His work bridges clinical practice and innovation in spine/musculoskeletal medicine, developing precise ultrasound-guided techniques for nerve blocks, joint injections, and novel pain interventions. Key focus areas include complex regional pain syndrome, osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and sports-related injuries.

Analysis of his recent publications (2013-2025) reveals consistent innovation in ultrasound-guided procedures across anatomical regions (hip, shoulder, foot, peripheral nerves). His work emphasizes technique validation, efficacy measurement of injection therapies, and procedural problem-solving - particularly in nerve visualization and maintaining needle functionality during interventions.

Dr. Maida actively contributes to medical education through multiple leadership roles:

• Section Coordinator for pain medicine teaching in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Education Coordinator for Pain Medicine residency program
• Chair of Anesthesia pain rounds
• Lecturer for undergraduate medical student pain sessions

He maintains significant clinical sports medicine involvement as Head Team Physician for the Hamilton Tiger Cats (CFL), following prior service with McMaster University varsity teams and the Canadian Junior National Basketball Team.