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Dr. Nikhil Iyer is an interventional pain management physician who is committed to a holistic approach to provide the best long term restoration of function for his patients. His primary goal is to develop a comprehensive care plan that allows his patients to get back to enjoying valuable time with their friends and family and pursuing the hobbies they are most passionate about.

Gonzalo Gonzales, Jr., DO is a board-certified and fellowship-trained interventional pain physician and physiatrist at Texas Star Pain & Spine in Carrollton, Texas.

Dr. Gonzales completed his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He went on to complete his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, where he also served as chief resident.

Following his residency training, Dr. Gonzales completed an ACGME-accredited pain fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta. He now specializes in pain management for a variety of health conditions, including sciatica, joint pain, back and neck pain, chronic headaches and migraines, as well as herniated discs and fibromyalgia. Dr. Gonzales also offers pain management solutions for challenging conditions like complex regional pain syndrome and failed back surgery syndrome.

To provide relief to his patients with chronic pain, Dr. Gonzales offers a wide range of noninvasive and interventional pain procedures. Among his innovative treatments are a variety of injections and blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulator trials and implants.

Dr. Gonzales is originally from Dallas and enjoys serving the North Texas community. He’s currently accepting new patients.  

John Melek, MD, MSC, is a highly experienced, board-certified physician leading the team at The Beloved Medical Clinic, Pain and Spine in Dallas, Texas. He has specialized expertise in both internal medicine and interventional pain management. 

Dr. Melek graduated from the University of Alexandria Medical School in Egypt. He then finished his general surgery residency and two-year colorectal fellowship. Dr. Melek then relocated to the United States and completed an internal medicine residency at Mercy Hospital, affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Melek is an active member of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN), as well as the American Association of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP).

Dr. Melek is dedicated to helping patients overcome chronic pain and regain their physical independence. He focuses on treating complex musculoskeletal and spinal conditions with safe, minimally invasive, non-surgical therapies designed to keep patients out of the operating room. 

By combining his advanced clinical training with a deeply compassionate and holistic approach, Dr. Melek creates personalized care plans that address the root causes of discomfort and significantly improve your overall quality of life. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Melek, call The Beloved Medical Clinic, Pain and Spine, or request an appointment online today. 

Sumeet Arora, MD, who is board-certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, brings knowledge and refreshing insight to the team at Metro Pain and Vein Centers. He is also a specialist and venous medicine with an extensive history and experience in treating lower extremity spider and varicose veins. He recently became credentialed by the International Society for Stem Cell Application in cellular-based products for regenerative medicine and is a member of the society. He practices from the offices in Clifton, Middletown, Riverdale, Edison, and Jersey City, New Jersey, and Staten Island and Ardsley, New York.

Dr. Arora graduated from Binghamton University in New York. After undergrad, he traveled to Philadelphia to attend Drexel University College of Medicine, where he conducted medical research and earned his Masters of Medical Science. Dr. Arora then returned to New York for medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

After medical school, Dr. Arora completed his residency in Anesthesiology and a clinical fellowship in pain medicine through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Roosevelt and Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, both in New York City. During his education, Dr. Arora received recognition and numerous awards for his excellence in learning and practice.

Dr. Arora brings vast experience and up-to-date knowledge to the team of doctors and professionals at Metro Pain and Vein Centers. He believes in treating his patients with comfort, compassion, and communication. As a partner in his patient’s health, he is committed to understanding the goals of his patients and believes this is the key to the best clinical results.

As a board-certified anesthesiologist and doctor of osteopathy, Rahul Sood, DO, is an integral part of the team at Metro Pain and Vein Centers. He is also a specialist and venous medicine with an extensive history and experience in treating lower extremity spider and varicose veins. He practices from the offices in Clifton, Middletown, Riverdale, Edison, and Jersey City, New Jersey; and Staten Island and Ardsley, New York.

Dr. Sood received a degree in pharmaceutical medicine from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He received his certification as a doctor of osteopathy at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

He returned to Rutgers for his residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship training in Interventional Pain Medicine, gaining valuable experience at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Dr. Sood is a double board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and is also certified in Pain Medicine. He is the Chairman of Anesthesiology at New Bridge Medical Center. His extensive education and nearly 10 years of professional experience in private practice have given Dr. Sood a passion for treating complicated pain issues. His specific interests include pain related to nerve problems, sports injuries, and cancer. His pharmacy background has proven to be an asset while managing intractable pain. Dr. Sood is also skilled in treatment for unsightly and painful varicose veins, including sclerotherapy and vein ablation.

Dr. Sood has been concentrating on finding new ways to improve his patient’s quality of life through regenerative medicine. He feels that platelet-rich plasma therapy and stem cell treatments will be monumental in the future of medicine.

Dr. Sood continues to add to his education, staying up-to-date on the latest techniques and methods for anesthesiology and pain medicine. He writes professionally, gives lectures, and has contributed to presentations at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, on the topic of interventional techniques in pain medicine.

Speaking four different languages — English, Spanish, Punjabi, and Hindi — Dr. Sood believes in open communication and in nurturing honest and forthright relationships. He strives to give compassionate, knowledgeable, and personalized care to all of his patients.

In his free time, Dr. Sood enjoys spending time with his family and participating in a variety of sports activities.

As a medical doctor and anesthesiologist, Sachin Shah, MD, is a valuable asset to the team at Metro Pain and Vein Centers. He is also a specialist and venous medicine with an extensive history and experience in treating lower extremity spider and varicose veins. He recently became credentialed by the International Society for Stem Cell Application in cellular-based products for regenerative medicine and is a member of the society. He practices from the offices in Clifton, Middletown, Riverdale, Edison, and Jersey City, New Jersey; and Staten Island and Ardsley, New York. 

Dr. Shah earned his medical degree from the State University of New York in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Shah went on to complete his residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship in Pain Medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City.

Dr. Shah is a double board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and is also certified in Pain Medicine. He stays up-to-date on the latest treatments in medicine, anesthesiology, and pain management. Recently, Dr. Shah has been focusing on regenerative medicine as a way to optimize the quality of life for his patients. He believes that platelet-rich plasma therapy and stem cell treatments hold great promise for the future of medicine.

With a goal of improving the lives of his patient’s using evidence-based medicine, Dr. Shah incorporates a multi-modal approach in his treatments for managing acute, chronic pain, and cancer pain as well treatments of varicose veins. He may recommend treatments that include interventional procedures, pharmacotherapy, lifestyle modification, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and physical therapy.

Since beginning practice nearly five years ago, Dr. Shah has been committed to building strong relationships with his patients. He speaks four languages — English, Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati — which he utilizes to connect with patients of various backgrounds and cultures.

In his free time, Dr. Shah enjoys traveling, watching college basketball, and spending time with his wife and daughters. He currently lives in Northern New Jersey.

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As the longest-running freestanding pain management practice in the area, the Pain Control Center of Pittsburgh in Monaca, Pennsylvania, has a reputation for effective pain management using a person-centered global approach. Medical director Gerard Myers, DO, MBA, and his diverse team of multidisciplinary specialists offer creative, cutting-edge solutions for abdominal pain, back pain, headaches, joint pain, and other chronic pain. They also offer addiction medicine to help patients transition off harmful medications and into a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Myers earned his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed an internship at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and an anesthesia residency at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Myers also completed a fellowship in interventional pain management practices and earned an MBA from Waynesburg University in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Myers is board-certified in anesthesia, pain medicine, addiction medicine, and interventional pain medicine. He actively pursues new medical education to ensure that patients get the best cutting-edge options for their care. The Pain Control Center of Pittsburgh has administered more joint injections and other interventional pain procedures than any other area practice. In addition to injections like transforaminal, epidural, trigger point, and nerve block injections, the team offers medical marijuana, osteopathic manipulative therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, intrathecal pain pumps, radiofrequency ablation, and a number of other innovative approaches to pain relief. At the Pain Control Center of Pittsburgh, the caring providers teach patients how to control, relieve, and actively manage their pain. Book an appointment by calling the office or scheduling online now.

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Dr. Shuchi Dhadwal is a board-certified Orofacial Pain specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. She received her advanced education in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain from Eastman Institute of Oral Health. She also completed a one-year fellowship program in Craniofacial Pain Disorders from Tufts University School of Dental medicine. Dr. Dhadwal has been a faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine since 2010 where she teaches pre- and post-doctoral students and provides clinical care. She also served as a Clinic Director of Craniofacial Pain Center from 2013-2020. Over the years, Dr. Dhadwal has presented at several meetings including Yankee Dental Congress and has published several peer reviewed articles and book chapters. She is an active member of American Academy of Orofacial Pain and serves as a Chair of the Publications Committee. She also served as a Guest Board member for Massachusetts Dental Society from 2017-18

At GLO Laser & Med Spa, Yujing Li, MD, offers a variety of medical aesthetics services to help men and women achieve their skin care and anti-aging goals. At her Houston, Texas, office, Dr. Li provides safe and effective treatments that can smooth skin, reduce pigmentation, and decrease the appearance of acne scars.

Dr. Li takes a patient-centric approach to treating skin conditions and the signs of aging. By ensuring her patients’ needs come first, she uses treatments and techniques that require little downtime, but bring amazing results.

Using the cutting-edge PicoSureⓇ laser from CynosureⓇ, Dr. Li can approach patients’ medical aesthetic concerns and address issues like acne scars, freckles, and dark spots. With this equipment, she also offers services like laser tattoo removal and facial rejuvenation. She stays up to date on the newest techniques and innovative treatments, like the PellevéⓇ system, which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, tightens loose skin, and even addresses cellulite on your thighs and buttocks.

In addition to these state-of-the-art procedures, Dr. Li performs medical aesthetic treatments with NovaThreads, giving patients a non-surgical alternative to traditional facelifts that gives them long-lasting youthfulness. She also offers a variety of injectables, including neuromodulation injections and dermal fillers.

Regardless of the treatment, patients at GLO Laser & Med Spa they can reach their anti-aging goals with Dr. Li, who ensures careful and precise care with every procedure.

David Kocenda, FNP-C, MSN, MBA, is an experienced family nurse practitioner at Rubix Health, a telehealth practice based in Tallahassee, Florida, Roswell, Georiga, and Southfield, Michigan. He has over a decade of medical experience as a nurse practitioner.

David received his bachelor’s degree in nursing and his master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner from Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio, where he graduated with honors. He also graduated with honors from the University of Phoenix in Arizona, where he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA). 

David completed his clinical rotations and specialty training through the Cleveland Clinic system in the Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, areas. This program placed him at some of the country's most highly sought-after clinical rotations for nurse practitioners. He received added training in endocrinology, cardiology, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and other medical specialties.   

David is highly experienced in treating neurological disorders, spine conditions, musculoskeletal complaints, and mental health disorders using the latest advances in technologies and therapies. 

He enjoys spending time with his family and friends when not working with patients. 

David welcomes new and existing patients to Rubix Health and looks forward to helping restore their lives.

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 is also a distinguished expert with certifications in regenerative, functional, wellness, sports, and cosmetic medicine. She has been selected for ABA certification in Healthcare Administration, Leadership and Management (HALM) in connection with her Anesthesiology background as a physician leader in her field, integrating expertise from medicine, health systems science, quality improvement, patient safety, business, public health, communication, computer science, economics, and other disciplines.

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 and sports medicine.

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

American Board of Anesthesiology - Health Administration, Leadership, and Management

Certifications in Regenerative Medicine, Wellness, Sports and 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)

At Texas Pain and Regenerative Medicine in Houston, Texas, Samir Fahed, MD, provides individualized, patient-centered care for new and established patients. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician who takes time to listen to each patient’s history, symptoms, and goals.

Dr. Fahed earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in Syria. He completed his internship and a comprehensive anesthesiology residency at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Ohio.

Texas Pain and Regenerative Medicine uses a multimodal approach that may include conservative therapy, medication management, image-guided interventional procedures, and regenerative-medicine options when clinically appropriate. Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, medical history, examination findings, and individual needs.

The practice evaluates conditions including back and neck pain, sciatica, neuropathy, headaches, fibromyalgia, joint and extremity pain, spinal conditions, and persistent pain following injury or surgery. A careful evaluation is performed to identify potential pain generators and discuss reasonable treatment options.

Second-opinion consultations and online appointment requests are available. To schedule an evaluation at the Houston office, call 832-486-9346 or request an appointment online.

Matthew Root, DO, is the founder of Innovative Pain and Spine Center in Sherman Oaks 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.

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.