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Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine – Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency – General Surgery followed by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Episcopal/Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship – Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Pain Medicine
Practice History

Dr. Zgleszewski has served patients across South Carolina and Georgia in both private practice and medical group settings. He has held leadership roles and founded practices focused on non-surgical orthopedic care and spine pain intervention.

Clinical Expertise

Interventional spine procedures: epidural steroid injections, facet blocks, medial branch ablation, and SI joint injections
Regenerative therapies: platelet-rich plasma (PRP), neural prolotherapy, and visco-supplementation
Diagnosis and treatment of neck and back pain, herniated discs, arthritis, joint pain, and nerve-related conditions
Electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS), bracing, durable medical equipment, and rehabilitation planning
Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine
• International Spine Intervention Society
• International Cellular Medicine Society
• American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
• Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
• Philosophy of Care

Dr. Zgleszewski believes effective care starts with active listening and precise diagnosis. He works closely with each patient to explore treatment options that prioritize safety, function, and long-term results. His goal is to help patients return to their daily activities with reduced pain and improved mobility—without unnecessary surgery.

Current Locations

Dr. Zgleszewski sees patients in multiple clinic locations across South Carolina and is currently accepting new patients.

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. 

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. 

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. Daniel Nelson, helps patients find relief from chronic pain at his practice in Kirkland, Washington.

Dr. Nelson grew up in the Puget Sound area and was an honors and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Washington. He went to medical school at the University of Southern California and completed his internship and residency in anesthesiology at USC-L.A. County Hospital Medical Center where he was elected chief resident. After residency, Dr. Nelson completed fellowship training in interventional pain medicine. He then started the Pain Management program at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs, California. 

After returning to the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Nelson joined the Evergreen Hospital medical staff and founded the Pain Medicine department there, as well as establishing one of the first full-spectrum independent pain medicine clinics in the area. He is a founding member and Director-at-Large of the Washington Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Nelson is a guest lecturer at the University of Washington pain medicine fellowship program and has been actively involved in the teaching of pain fellows, medical students, and physician assistants.  

He has also served as a consultant and speaker to a variety of organizations. In his off time, Dr. Nelson enjoys hiking, biking, golfing, skiing and mountain climbing. He is active in Climb for Captives and Rescue:Freedom International, an organization working on behalf of victims of human trafficking.

Matthew Root, DO, is the founder of Innovative Pain and Spine Center in Toluca Lake, located in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. With dual board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as pain medicine, Dr. Root takes an integrative approach that incorporates each patient’s personal goals. He specializes in electrodiagnostic studies to diagnose radiculopathies (pinched nerves) and neuropathies (damaged nerves). 

After graduating with honors with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, Dr. Root obtained his medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. He then completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a US News & World Report top-ranked hospital in rehabilitation medicine and one of the country’s Model Spinal Cord Injury Centers.

Dr. Root went on to complete his fellowship training in Santa Barbara, specializing in interventional pain and spine procedures. After finishing his fellowship, he stayed on as faculty and assistant director of their fellowship program, practicing and teaching musculoskeletal medicine, ultrasound-guided peripheral injections, and fluoroscopic-guided spine procedures. 

Dr. Root has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Top Doctor award. He has published in nationally recognized medical journals in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation and presented his research at national meetings, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He’s a fellow of the American Academy of Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation and is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, and Glendale Memorial Hospital.

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)

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)

Meet Brian Brown, your compassionate partner in pain management and wellness. Brian brings expertise to interventional pain management, blending medical and psychological approaches to tailor treatment plans for each patient's needs. Committed to holistic care, he ensures a safe, supportive environment. With experience from Princeton Bone & Joint, Brian is skilled in procedures like epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and regenerative medicine, including stem cell and PRP injections. Brian's focus on collaboration and accessibility sets him apart. He works closely with primary care providers, specialists, and support groups for comprehensive, coordinated care. Licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Brian Brown is your trusted partner on the journey to a pain-free life. Whether seeking relief from injury-related or chronic pain, Brian is here to help you live your best life.