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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.  

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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. 

With more than 20 years of experience, Stephen Gibert, MD, delivers effective, compassionate care to the residents of West Ashley, James Island, Summerville, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms and, North Charleston, Kiawah, Hollywood, Ravenel, Goose Creek, Awendaw, McClellanville and many more surrounding communities of Charleston, South Carolina.

Dr. Gibert has been interested in pain management since he began his medical training. As somebody who has suffered from chronic back pain and had surgery for a ruptured disc, Dr. Gibert truly understands what his patients go through on a daily basis.

After a first career as a math professor, he earned his medical doctorate. Dr. Gibert first attended George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada and graduated with honors from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, in 1997. Dr. Gibert completed an anesthesiology residency in 2001 and a pain management fellowship in 2002.

Dr. Gibert knows the toll that chronic pain can take on patients, both physically and emotionally. Many people suffering from chronic pain turn to opioids to manage their symptoms, but these medications can be dangerous and addictive.

While opioids may be necessary in treating pain when there are no other options, Dr. Gibert always works to minimize their use as much as possible. Dr. Gibert creates treatment plans for his chronic pain patients that emphasize non-opioid treatment when possible, and may include interventional treatment, like trigger point injections, nerve blocks, joint injections, and nutrition counseling, lifestyle modifications, lidocaine infusions, and ketamine infusion therapy in addition to opioid management.

In recent years Dr. Gibert has also been committed to treating opioid addiction. He believes that our current “opioid crisis” must be addressed, and having had years of experience with management of opioids in pain patients, he believes that it is his duty to apply the knowledge he has gained  to help solve that problem in the wider group of non-pain patients who have become addicted to opioids. His focus is on harm reduction, and he believes that mutual respect and compassion are the foundation of the doctor-patient relationship. 

Dr. Gibert lives in Charleston, the city he loves and calls home.

Dr. Gibert is a descendant of South Carolina Huguenots, who arrived in Charleston when it was still called Charlestowne. In his free time, he plays the guitar and sometimes the ukulele, and still studies physics and mathematics as an amateur.

Dr. Lincow is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine physician, who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain conditions, with a special interest in neuro-modulation and minimally invasive injections for the treatment of pain.

Dr. Lincow earned his undergraduate degree from Boston University. He then went on to medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship and residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Following his specialty training, Dr. Lincow completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Lincow believes in a comprehensive approach to treating pain that includes injections, medications, physical therapy, and biofeedback/cognitive behavioral therapy.

For more information about Dr. Lincow, please visit: https://www.painmanagement-physicians.com/

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.

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.

Dr Khosla is fellowship trained in
interventional pain management,
functional & regenerative medicine. He is
also board certified in multiple specialities
such as neurocritical care, headache
medicine, orthopedic regenerative
medicine and is also a certified brain
injury specialist.

He provides an array of pain treatments
such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem
cell regenerative therapies along with
prolotherapy, epidurals, radio-frequency
ablations, peripheral nerve blocks, joint
injections, spinal cord stimulators, vertiflex
interspinous spacer implants,
percutaneous laser disc discectomy
(LASE), and more.

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.