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Dr. Wiederholz is a leading expert in the field of minimally invasive spine treatments in Houston. Trained directly under Dr. Kevin Pauza, the inventor of the Discseel® Procedure, Dr. Wiederholz has been performing this innovative treatment since 2020, making him the first physician in Houston to do so.

His direct training under Dr. Pauza has provided him with a deep understanding and mastery of the Discseel® Procedure, allowing him to offer his patients a safe and effective alternative to surgery for chronic back and neck pain.

As a trailblazer in his field, Dr. Wiederholz is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest standard of care. His expertise and commitment to patient wellbeing have established him as the trusted choice for those seeking to avoid surgery and improve their quality of life. Choose Dr. Wiederholz, the Houston Discseel® Expert, for a successful return to a pain-free life.

Dr. Matthias Wiederholz is also the founder and visionary behind Performance Pain & Sports Medicine, also known as Performance. Performance is a boutique medical practice with a focus on the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Dr. Wiederholz founded Performance in 2008 and officially opened for patient care in 2009. Dr. Wiederholz serves his patients in Houston, Texas; and Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

Dr. Wiederholz received his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he served as chief resident. He completed fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management and Sports Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. He holds four board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is his primary specialty. This field focuses on the treatment of the entire person with special attention to functional recovery. He also holds a board certification in Sports Medicine and he is a leader in this field offering minimally-invasive options for healing of sports injuries. He also has a board certification in Pain Medicine through the American Board of Pain Medicine. His expertise in this field spans both nationally and internationally where he has provided education for physician colleagues throughout the US and Europe. Finally, he is board certified in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine and holds a Masters degree in Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine. Unlike other physicians that are dabbling in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Wiederholz is board-certified in it. He is a leader in the use of autologous, bone marrow derived stem cell procedures and platelet rich plasma procedures using targeted image guidance with both ultrasound and fluoroscopy.  

The field of Pain Medicine has advanced over the years and Dr. Wiederholz prides himself on keeping up with all the most innovative advancements within the field. He performs all the basic pain management procedures, such as epidural injections, facet joint injections, rhizotomies, sacroiliac joint injections. But he is a leader in the advanced treatments within the field as well. He was the first physician in the entire state of Texas to perform the Superion procedure, a minimally invasive implant procedure for the treatment of spinal stenosis. He also implants spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pain pumps. He also has specialized training in endoscopic spine surgical procedures. 

Dr. Wiederholz is one of just a few physicians licensed and trained to perform the Discseel™ procedure. This amazing procedure often prevents spine surgery and treats the inflammation associated with leaky disc syndrome. Invented by Dr. Kevin Pauza, Dr. Wiederholz was trained on this advanced technique and offers this therapy in Texas, New Jersey and Pennsylvania!

In his personal time Dr. Wiederholz spends time with his wife and daughter and enjoys traveling, golf and yoga. Despite being a transplant from New Jersey, he truly enjoys making Texas-style barbeque in his kamado grill. He also enjoys baking fresh bread and making homemade pasta. 

 

Sarah J. Shah, DNP, APN, A-GNP-C is a board certified and doctorally prepared nurse practitioner who specialized in adult-gerontology primary care. She graduated as Summa cum laude, was honored with academic excellence, and as a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society from Rutgers School of Nursing in May 2022. She is dedicated to practicing holistic and preventative care for improved quality and longevity of life. Also, she is passionate about patient empowered healthcare and advocates for patients as a whole person rather than as defined by their diseases. Education: Rutgers School of Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care - Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree (2022) Board Certified by American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2022)

Areeg Elayan Elabed, PA-C is a licensed and certified Physician Assistant at Maniya Health, located in Hamilton, New Jersey.

Areeg earned a Bachelors of Science degree in both Neuroscience and Biology at George Mason University. She then completed her Masters of Medical Sciences at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She is passionate about serving a diverse community and getting to know her patients. She is dedicated to earning her patient’s trust and making sure they feel heard. Areeg is also fluent in Arabic. She lives in Bucks County, PA with her family. In her spare time she enjoys reading, baking, and hiking through the countryside.

Kunti Patel, PA-C, is a licensed and certified Physician Assistant at Maniya Health, located in Hamilton, New Jersey. She has over nine years of experience as a primary care provider and relishes the opportunity to serve individuals and families living in and around Mercer County.

Kunti earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Philadelphia University (Thomas Jefferson University) in 2009, where she graduated summa cum laude. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in physician assistant studies at the same institution in 2011. 

Kunti has worked at Maniya Health since 2013, and in that time, she has proven that she is a passionate physician assistant who prioritizes patient care. She is licensed to practice as a physician assistant in the state of New Jersey and is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). 

To schedule an appointment with Kunti and the primary care team at Maniya Health, call the office or request an appointment online today.

 

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Omar Maniya, MD, MBA, FACEP is a Board-Certified Harvard, Georgetown, and Mount Sinai-trained emergency physician at Maniya Health, located in Hamilton, New Jersey. Dr. Maniya is passionate about integrating acute care and primary care. He has also been an innovator and strives to make your health care experience as seamless and convenient as possible.

Dr. Maniya graduated from college and medical school at Georgetown University and completed an MBA at Harvard to understand how to innovate the patient experience. He then trained in emergency medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and served as an Emergency Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and as an academic faculty member at Weill Cornell Medical College. He has represented a quarter million physicians as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association (AMA) and helped shaped the future of Acute Care as President of the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA) & a Councilor at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

Dr. Maniya has led technological innovations within the practice, such as remote patient monitoring and care management, as well as redesigned the entire patient experience. He is passionate about making you healthier and happier. To learn more about the services offered by Dr. Maniya and the Maniya Health team, call the office or book online today.

Qudsiya Hussain, MSN-FNP is a licensed and certified Nurse Practitioner at Maniya Health, located in Hamilton, New Jersey.

Qudsiya completed a Bachelor's in Medicine and Surgery degree from Kasturba Medical College in India. She has experience working as a Registered Nurse at St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, NJ prior to obtaining her Master's in Family Nurse Practice from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA.

Qudsiya is passionate about helping provide holistic care that is patient-centered and efficient. In her spare time, she enjoys leading her daughter’s girl scouts troop to fun in faraway places.

Dubem Anumba, MD is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician at Maniya Health in Hamilton, NJ. He has received extensive training in acute and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Anumba enjoys learning about his patients and looking beyond health symptoms while being cognizant of psychological and other social issues. Dr. Anumba values forming long lasting relationships; He believes relationships are soul of medicine and is passionate about making you healthier. He is excited to continue his stay in New Jersey; serving the New Jersey community in both acute and primary care setting.

Dr. Anumba completed residency at Rutgers/Robert Wood Johnson Somerset Hospital in New Jersey where he received extensive training in hospital and community medicine. He also received training at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He completed medical school and received his Doctor of Medicine degree at Ross University School of Medicine. He was raised in New York and completed a Bachelors of Science at SUNY Binghamton in New York; majoring in Cell and Molecular biology and History.

Dr. Anumba is an avid sports fan, He loves watching and playing soccer, and basketball. He supports lakers, Giants, Manchester United FC, Real Madrid in English and Spanish Football leagues. He also enjoys karaoke, Korean food, ping pong, tennis, travelling, and music.

Larissa Spishock PA-C is a licensed and certified physician assistant at Maniya health located in Hamilton, New Jersey

Larissa earned her bachelor of science degree in biology from the Pennsylvania State University. She then earned her master of medical science degree At University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has over ten years of experience in emergency medicine treating diverse communities. She is passionate about providing efficient, comprehensive and personalized care to all of her patients.

In her free time, Larissa enjoys travel, the beach and spending time with her husband, 3 kids and 2 dogs. 

Samuel E. Schrack, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician at Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The practice has 12 convenient locations in Northeastern Pennsylvania. 

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Schrack has a professional interest in dermatologic procedures, full-spectrum family medicine, aviation medicine, and academic teaching.

Dr. Schrack holds two bachelor’s degrees, one in science at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one in biology/chemistry at Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. 

He then completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa, and completed an internship at Des Moines General Hospital. Dr. Schrack completed a family medicine residency at Williamsport Reginal Medical Center in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. 

Along with his educational achievements, Dr. Schrack has received several awards, including a certificate for excellence in family practice from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Science and an award from Sigma Sigma Phi, the National Osteopathic Honorary Fraternity.

Dr. Schrack maintains several memberships, including in the American Osteopathic Association, the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. 

A retired major in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Dr. Schrack is also a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Dr. Schrack is committed to establishing long-term patient relationships based on mutual trust and understanding.

Dr. Schrack enjoys watching Penn State football and basketball games, gardening, music, and aviation when he's not at work.