Principal Investigator

Alex Reish, DO

Board-Certified Osteopath

“Joining Tekton Research allows me to expand my work in a meaningful way. By participating in clinical trials, I can help bring innovative treatments to patients who need them most. Tekton’s support gives me the opportunity to focus on advancing care while continuing to prioritize patient well-being.” – Dr. Reish

Alex Reish, DO

Research & Clinical Experience

Dr. Alex Reish is a board-certified osteopath with over 20 years of experience specializing in headache and chronic pain, with a particular focus on innovative, non-opioid treatment approaches. With a robust database of research-naive patients and a dedicated team of experienced staff and psychometric raters, his Boulder practice is well-equipped for Phase 2-4 clinical trials. A 5280 Magazine Top Doctor in Pain Medicine, Dr. Reish brings both clinical expertise and a deep commitment to patient-centered care.

years in practice
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Qualifications

  • 20+ years experience practicing neurology
  • Specializes in headache and pain
  • Operates an independent Headache and Pain Clinic, Boulder Headache and Pain, in his home state of Colorado, focusing on the patient-physician relationship
  • Large database of research naive migraine and chronic pain patients
  • Equipped for Phase 2-4 trials
  • Experienced staff and psychometric raters

Education

  • Medical School: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Residency: Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Location

Therapeutic Experience

  • Lower Back Pain
  • Chronic & episodic Migraine
  • Migraine Cluster
  • Migraine with & without Aura

Get to know Alex Reish, DO

Dr. Reish, a board-certified osteopathic physician based in Boulder, Colorado, brings over a decade of specialized experience in headache and pain management. A Colorado native, Dr. Reish’s passion for medicine began early, volunteering at Denver’s Inner City Health Clinic in high school and later serving vulnerable populations through the People’s Clinic while completing his undergraduate studies at University of Colorado Boulder.

With over 750 dedicated patients and a flourishing practice in Boulder, Dr. Reish emphasizes patient-centered care and innovative solutions to complex conditions like fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His private practice, known for its tranquil and personalized atmosphere, reflects his commitment to providing a non-traditional medical environment where patients feel supported and valued. He was elected by his peers in 2012 as 5280 Magazine Top Doctor in Pain Medicine. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music, gardening, playing soccer, fly-fishing, and skiing.

Dr. Reish’s expertise and dedication to advancing neurological care align seamlessly with Tekton’s mission to drive forward CNS research. His collaboration with Tekton will focus on innovative clinical trials aimed at uncovering new treatments for migraines, chronic pain, and other neurological conditions that profoundly impact quality of life.