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Edgar Celis, MD, is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician, and the founder of the California Pain Group, located in San Rafael and Daly City, California. Dr. Celis has extensive experience in improving patient lives by using conservative, state-of-the-art techniques to treat a wide range of joint and spine disorders.

Dr. Celis completed a surgical internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital in New York City. He successfully received specializations in both pain management and anesthesiology from Harvard University Medical School, having completed his residency and fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Before founding California Pain Group, Dr. Celis worked in private practice and with leading academic hospitals in Boston, New York City, and Miami. He has a particular interest and valuable experience in comprehensive pain management and advanced minimally invasive techniques, including ultrasound-guided nerve injections and spinal cord stimulation.

A native of Colombia, Dr. Celis speaks Spanish fluently. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, and playing soccer, hiking, and mountain biking.

Edgar Celis, MD, is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician, and the founder of the California Pain Group, located in San Rafael and Daly City, California. Dr. Celis has extensive experience in improving patient lives by using conservative, state-of-the-art techniques to treat a wide range of joint and spine disorders.

Dr. Celis completed a surgical internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital in New York City. He successfully received specializations in both pain management and anesthesiology from Harvard University Medical School, having completed his residency and fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Before founding California Pain Group, Dr. Celis worked in private practice and with leading academic hospitals in Boston, New York City, and Miami. He has a particular interest and valuable experience in comprehensive pain management and advanced minimally invasive techniques, including ultrasound-guided nerve injections and spinal cord stimulation.

A native of Colombia, Dr. Celis speaks Spanish fluently. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, and playing soccer, hiking, and mountain biking.

Harvard and Hopkins-trained, board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician Julie Huang-Lionnet, MD, is recognized nationally as an eminent scholar and leader in her field. She and her team provide innovative and personalized treatments for her patients at her state-of-the-art practice, Greenwich Health, which serves Manhattan, the Greater New York City communities, and Fairfield County including Greenwich, Westport, and New Canaan. 

Dr. Huang-Lionnet has an incomparable record as an exceptionally compassionate and caring doctor to her patients. Dr. Huang-Lionnet is also a distinguished expert with certifications in regenerative, cosmetic, and venous medicine.

Dr. Huang-Lionnet began her career as a recipient of the National Institute of Health (NIH) M.D., Ph.D. Scientist Training Grant at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. She graduated with Distinction while concomitantly obtaining her MBA with Honors through the Medical Leadership program at UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2009. After working on research projects with leading universities across the country, she completed post-graduate residency training in Anesthesiology as part of the Clinical Research Scientist Track at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

During her time at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Huang-Lionnet served as a medical officer at the FDA in drug, device, and biological regulatory review, with the aim to understand how to bring healthcare advances to the patient’s bedside. Dr. Huang-Lionnet went on to complete her Interventional Pain fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Huang-Lionnet’s accomplishments place her at the forefront of her profession, and she continues to carry out research to further improve treatment options in her fields.

Dr. Huang-Lionnet is driven by the passion to improve overall health and wellness of her patients coupled with her desire to improve access to leading, evidence-based treatments for her patients at every stage of their life. At Greenwich Health, Dr. Huang-Lionnet provides a comprehensive program that addresses all her patients’ needs using a multidisciplinary approach to ensure optimal outcomes. She continues to be involved in clinical trials with research interests in neuromodulation, regenerative medicine, biologics, drug discovery, minimally invasive technology development, sports medicine, and venous disease.

Respected as a leader amongst her peers, Dr. Huang-Lionnet has been invited to share her research and clinical experience at conferences around the country and the world. She has served on the Board of Directors (first female pain physician to serve) and Chair of the Women in Neuromodulation Executive Committee for North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS). She currently serves as Editor for NANS, Associate Faculty for the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and Reviewer for leading journals in her field while also investing her time to several medical organizations and causes on a national and international level. Her devotion to her patients and the energy she puts into her research and professional interests mark Dr. Huang-Lionnet as a truly extraordinary physician.

 

Dr. Huang-Lionnet At a Glance

Education

Medical School

• David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles
  Dean’s Honor List, Medical Leadership College
  Los Angeles, California

 

Graduate School

• Anderson School of Management at University of California, Los Angeles
  Joint M.D., MBA Program, Medical Leadership College
  Los Angeles, California

 

Graduate Research

• David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles
  NIH Medical Scientist (MD, Ph.D.) Training Program
  Advancement to Ph.D. Candidacy 2006 – Graduate GPA 4.0/4.0.
  Los Angeles, California

 

Residency

• The Johns Hopkins Hospital
  Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  American Board of Anesthesiology
  Clinical Research Scientist Track, Categorical Residency
  Baltimore, Maryland

 

Fellowship

• Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
  Harvard Medical School
  Boston, Massachusetts

 

Board Certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology

American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

Certifications in Regenerative Medicine, Venous Medicine, Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine

 

Associations

North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)
-Serving as Editor, 2017-Present
-Prior Director-at-Large for NANS Board of Directors
-Prior Chair of Women in Neuromodulation (WIN) Executive Committee
-Prior Chair-elect of Women in Neuromodulation (WIN) Executive Committee
-Prior Vice Chair of Operations for Women in Neuromodulation (WIN) Executive Committee

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)
-Serving as Associate Faculty
-Prior Chair of the ASRA Resident and Fellows Section Committee

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
-Serving as NAN Society Representative on ASA Committee on Pain Medicine
-Prior NAN Society Representative on ASA Committee on Pain Medicine
-Served prior on ASA Committee on Pain Medicine

North American Spine Society (NASS)

International Neuromodulation Society (INS)

International Spine Intervention Society 

American Academy of Pain Medicine

American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

American Pain Society

American College of Physicians

American Medical Association

American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS; formerly known as American College of Phlebology)

American Venous Forum (AVF)

Aashish Jay Kumar, MD, D.ABA, is an interventional pain medicine specialist at Spine & Pain Specialists of the Carolinas in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has extensive experience in interventional pain medicine and perioperative pain management. 

Dr. Kumar is a native of Charlotte, NC. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist and has completed fellowships in pediatric anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. Dr. Kumar is committed to providing compassionate, personalized, and holistic care to all his patients. He strives to create in-depth treatment plans that are aimed at addressing the underlying concern – or the root of the problem, instead of using temporary and ineffective band-aid-like solutions. To ensure his patients have a high-quality experience, Dr. Kumar specializes in offering cutting-edge, innovative treatments, when possible, to all his patients.

• Undergraduate: St. Bonaventure University
• Medical School: University of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Anesthesiology Residency: Wayne State University
• Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship: Children’s Hospital of Michigan
• Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship: Wayne State University

Upon completing his training, Dr. Kumar served as Clinical Associate Professor at Duke University School of Medicine while operating an interventional pain clinic in Raleigh, NC.

Academic Memberships:

• Pain Society of the Carolinas (PSOC)
• North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)
• American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)
• American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN)
• American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)

Innovative and Effective Solutions for Pain

Dr. Kumar does not take the conventional pain management approach and strives to offer his patients the latest techniques. His approach minimizes the need to resort to addictive opioids and other dangerous medications. Specifically, neuromodulation, an expanding area of pain medicine that incorporates an array of non-invasive and minimally invasive therapies, allow patients greater control of their pain without the potential adverse side effects of medications.

• Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)

Dr. Kumar believes in continuous education and research. Currently, he is studying advancements in neuromodulation and peripheral nerve stimulation. Dr. Kumar believes these types of treatments are the future of interventional pain medicine. Spine & Pain Specialists of the Carolinas is proud to offer the following in addition to SCS and PNS:

• MILD
• Regenerative Medicine (Stem Cells/PRP)
• Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
• Vertiflex

Dr. Kumar also worked as a clinical associate professor at Duke University School of Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. 

He treats acute and chronic pain using advanced treatment modalities. Dr. Kumar addresses the root cause of pain rather than simply masking symptoms. 

He co-investigates in research trials involving percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for back pain. He focuses on non-opioid treatments to avoid dangerous addictions.

Dr. Kumar enjoys bike riding, golfing, listening to music, learning about technology, and being a DJ in his free time. He resides in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, with his family and their dog Duke. He also likes to work on automobiles, participate in American Indian cultural activities, and spend time with his family. He’s a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo. 

Dr. Kumar looks forward to caring for his patients and relieving their discomfort. He compassionately welcomes them to Spine & Pain Specialists of the Carolinas. 

Shinto Koshy, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He sees patients at Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, which has locations in Placentia and Rancho Mirage, California. 

Dr. Koshy completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency training at the State University of New York Downstate. He completed his interventional spine Fellowship here at Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.

Dr. Koshy is an active member with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists, American College of Healthcare Executives, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. 

His philosophy of care is a comprehensive approach that focuses on prevention, educating patients about their pain, and giving patients the opportunity to make the right choices regarding their healthcare.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Koshy or another member of the team at Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, call the nearest office or request one online today.

Shinto Koshy, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He sees patients at Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, which has locations in Placentia and Rancho Mirage, California. 

Dr. Koshy completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency training at the State University of New York Downstate. He completed his interventional spine Fellowship here at Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.

Dr. Koshy is an active member with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists, American College of Healthcare Executives, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. 

His philosophy of care is a comprehensive approach that focuses on prevention, educating patients about their pain, and giving patients the opportunity to make the right choices regarding their healthcare.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Koshy or another member of the team at Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, call the nearest office or request one online today.

Dr Khosla is a Board Certified Physician, he is also Board Certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine. He is fellowship trained in interventional pain management, functional & regenerative medicine. He provides an array of pain treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) regenerative therapies along with prolotherapy, epidurals, peripheral nerve blocks, joint injections, spinal cord stimulators, vertiflex interspinous spacer implants, percutaneous laser disc discectomy (LASE), and more. He serves both Northern and Southern California locations. 

Joseph Hadi, MD is a board-certified pain management specialist. He has extensive training in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is fellowship-trained in pain management. His expertise relies on the use of interventional pain procedures including epidural injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation to alleviate pain. Dr. Hadi is primarily focused on joint and spine disorders as well as other pain conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, and trigger finger Dr. Hadi completed his medical degree at Tel Aviv University-Sackler School of Medicine. He subsequently went on to complete his internship in General Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Jackson Memorial Hospital-University of Miami in Florida. He currently serves on the Examination Council of the American Board of Pain Medicine.

POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Headache/Migraine: Diagnosis and Therapeutic Advanced – Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Diagnosing and Managing Headaches - Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Botulinum Toxin Pharmacology - Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Multimodal Pharmacotherapy for Pain Management - Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Joint/Extremity/Non-Spinal Injection Course - Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Botulinum Toxin Training - Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)

Tarek H. Shahbandar, MD, is a devoted and seasoned physician who brings the necessary warm-hearted diligence, time, and respect to the practice of interventional pain medicine. Dr. Shahbandar helps men and women relieve pain and amplify wellness at the Centers for Pain Control, located in Merrillville, Indiana.

Dr. Shahbandar was born in Michigan and raised in Wisconsin. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee before completing a residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. At the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, Dr. Shahbandar had the privilege to train under some of the world’s most prestigious pioneers in pain medicine. He also spent three years training physicians at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Recognized for his authentic and kind bedside manner and exceptional procedural skills, Dr. Shahbandar always focuses on alleviating pain while minimizing the use of controlled substances and pain medicines. Dr. Shahbandar knows that daily challenges with pain can be overwhelming and relief can seem out of reach. He truly cares for his patients and works to find the root cause of their conditions and deliver valuable education on lifestyle changes that can significantly improve the quality of their lives. Solving the root cause is his ultimate goal beyond just masking and diminishing the pain.

Irfan Lalani, MD, PA, is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and board certified in pain medicine by both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is currently in private practice in Sugar Land, Texas.

Dr. Lalani graduated as a valedictorian from the Aga Khan University Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. He then completed his residency in neurology at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. 

During this time, Dr. Lalani served as chief resident and had the distinct honor of placing first in a nationwide examination of neurologists in training. The Texas Neurological Society also conferred the prestigious Young Investigator Award for his innovative research efforts. 

Dr. Lalani subsequently completed a fellowship in anesthesia and pain medicine at the University of Texas (UT) MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. After his fellowship, he joined the UT MD Anderson’s Department of Anesthesiology as an assistant professor in pain medicine. He has published numerous textbook chapters and papers in peer-reviewed journals addressing contemporary issues in pain management and neurology.

His unique background in neurology gives him an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system. He uses these skills to perform detailed patient evaluations and formulate comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans.

Dr. Lalani also has extensive experience in performing and teaching a variety of interventional pain treatments, including nerve blocks, botulinum toxin injections, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency neurotomy, implantable nerve and spinal cord stimulators, as well as intrathecal pumps. Dr. Lalani is skilled in using these procedures judiciously to improve the quality of life for patients with back pain, neck pain, neuropathy, headaches, and more.

As part of his practice, Dr. Lalani works closely with other health care professionals including physical and occupational therapists, acupuncturists, spine surgeons, chiropractors, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

Dr. Lalani welcomes new patients to his practice and pledges to help them find pain relief and improvement in their quality of life. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today.

Michael Esposito, MD, founded the Interventional Spine & Pain Institute – located in Vero Beach and Palm Bay, Florida – in order to create a multidisciplinary, patient-centric practice to treat a wide range of acute and chronic pain syndromes. Dr. Esposito is double board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesia by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is an expert in all aspects of pain medicine. 

Dr. Esposito leverages his pain medicine specialty to help patients manage even the most complex pain, treating a wide variety of pain types with comprehensive, personalized, and evidence-based care. He treats chronic and acute pain, including cancer pain, neurological pain, and musculoskeletal pain, while offering each patient a personalized interventional treatment plan that may include tailored physical therapy, medication, and fluoroscopic/ultrasound-guided interventional pain and spine procedures. These procedures include implantable spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulators, radiofrequency ablation, targeted intrathecal drug delivery systems, kyphoplasty, lumbar decompression, and more. 

Dr. Esposito’s journey began at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating with Honors, before attending Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. There, he completed his Doctor of Medicine degree before moving on to complete his residency in anesthesiology in the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care at The University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Esposito went on to complete an interventional pain medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts, where he also worked as an anesthesiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital serving veterans in the same capacity at the Veterans Affairs West Roxbury Hospital.

With a passion for teaching, Dr. Esposito extends his expertise to others by serving as an Assistant Professor of anesthesiology at the University of Central Florida and is a resource for medical students, residents, and fellows. He also serves as a key board member for several professional societies, regional organizations, and national boards that are dedicated to advancing treatments in the field of pain medicine. He’s also actively involved in research to find new, minimally invasive ways to treat spinal pain and has served as principal investigator, expert faculty, peer reviewer, and lecturer for several clinical research studies, well-respected journals, and at various nation-wide conferences. Dr. Esposito has greatly contributed to the advancements in pain management technology, patient education forums, and improved patient outcomes, garnering numerous accolades, awards, and recognition for his work, reinforcing his tireless dedication and commitment to advancing treatments in the field of pain medicine.

Most importantly, Dr. Esposito cares about YOU! He is committed to bringing you the most advanced medical options tailored specifically to your needs, options that will allow you to move beyond the pain.

Dr. Esposito has called the Atlantic Coast of Florida his home since 2014, and when he’s not helping his patients live pain-free lives, Dr. Esposito enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, outdoor activities on the water, and staying engaged in extracurricular activities in the community.