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Double Board-Certified Anesthesiologist & Interventional Pain Specialist
Sports, Pain & Regenerative Institute

Dr. Aditya Patel offers innovative, non-surgical treatments for acute and chronic pain, as well as sports injuries. His approach combines advanced interventional procedures with multidisciplinary physical medicine to deliver long-lasting relief and improved function.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physiology & Neuroscience – University of California, San Diego
• Medical Degree (High Honors) – St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada
• Residency in Anesthesiology – Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
• Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NYC

Professional Experience:

• Former Anesthesiologist – Mount Sinai Brooklyn Hospital
• Medical Director – Sports, Pain & Regenerative Institute

Areas of Expertise:

• Minimally Invasive Pain Treatments: Epidural & joint injections, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), PRP therapy
• Neuromodulation: Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)
• Holistic Approach: Office-based diagnostics, multidisciplinary physical medicine, and biologic therapies

Dr. Patel is known for spending ample time with each patient, providing thorough education, and developing personalized care plans to address even the most persistent pain. He is committed to exploring the latest, evidence-based treatments to help patients move better, feel better, and live better.

Dr. Rodriguez is the President of Dynamic Injury Solutions LLC. His focus is the diagnosis and improvement of physical and physiological conditions that affect form and function of the human body. His practice offers high-quality options in diagnostics, therapies, treatments, and counseling in conditions that mostly affect the musculoskeletal system. He is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Quality Assurance and Utilization Review, and Independent Medical Examination. To date, he has treated over 14,000 patients using state-of-the-art medical science coupled with alternative and complementary techniques.

Dr. Rodriguez graduated from The University of Pennsylvania in 1981. He double-majored in Biophysics and Natural Sciences with a concentration in Biochemistry. Thereafter, he graduated from The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1985, where he assisted in many operations, particularly of the hands, large articulating joints, and the cardiovascular system. Through his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), which he completed in 1989, he focused on the recognition and treatment of acute and chronic disabling conditions.

Following his residency, Dr. Rodriguez started his private practice. He also served as Assistant Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Director of Physical Medicine Services for the Skilled Nursing Facility of the Presbyterian Medical Center for five years, while also serving as Associate Clinical Professor within the Department of Internal Medicine of the HUP system for five years.

In addition, Dr. Rodriguez served as Medical Director of the Acupuncture Drug Detoxification Research Program of Philadelphia for one year, founder and elected Chairman of the North Philadelphia Health System’s first Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for three years, and taught podiatry residents from the Podiatry College of Philadelphia. During that time he held admitting and consulting privileges at six Philadelphia area hospitals.

In 1997, Dr. Rodriguez began to devote his time to private office practice. He has kept his focus on patients, science, and technology by adding MRI, Ultrasound, Lasers, and autologous stem cell treatment services. At present, he heads a medical company of 80 employees and 15 health profession licensed healthcare providers with eleven locations in Philadelphia and four surrounding counties. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the Pennsylvania Pain Society, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, Physicians for Patients’ Rights, and Jurispro.

Dr. Rodriguez has continued to add to his base of knowledge, completing a Graduate Management Program through the Aresty Institute of Executive Education of the Wharton School in 2017. In addition to improving himself, he has enjoyed collaborating with and advising young students from his alma mater as an advisor for the PENN Biotech Group including Penn Health-Tech and Pennovation. His mission in these regards is to not only remain current but also to support improvements in modern healthcare spanning from digital health to helping more individuals gain access to healthcare who might not otherwise have access.

Dr. Rodriguez has over thirty-five years of experience in the treatment of joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. He approaches patients with compassion and understanding. Dr. Rodriguez, himself, has undergone 2 separate lower back surgeries and understands pain and disability not only from a scientific perspective but also from personal experience.

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.

Joshua Macklin, MD, DABA, DABPM is an established physician at Union Spine and Pain Management with offices in Union, Scotch Plains, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Woodbridge, New Jersey. He specializes in interventional procedures for the relief of neck and back pain.

Dr. Macklin began his education at Binghamton University in New York, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in psychology. He discovered his passion for health care and pursued his medical degree at St George’s University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada. 

After achieving his medical degree, Dr. Macklin completed an internal medicine internship at Long Island College Hospital, followed by his anesthesiology residency at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn. 

He was later recognized as an outstanding resident at Kings County Hospital and served as an attending anesthesiologist at Raritan Bay Medical Center for several years.

Dr. Macklin is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine. He is a member of the Spine Intervention Society, the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the New Jersey State Society of Anesthesiologists.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Macklin is known for his compassionate and patient-centered approach to health care. He enjoys connecting with patients and working alongside the team at Union Spine and Pain Management. 

Wayne Fleischhacker, DO, DABA, DABPM, DAAPM, is the director of Union Spine and Pain Management with offices in Union, Scotch Plains, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Woodbridge, New Jersey. He has vast experience in anesthesiology and pain management, including minimally invasive pain management procedures and surgery. 

Dr. Fleischhacker began his education at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, receiving his bachelor’s degree in biology. He later achieved his medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury.

Shortly after, he completed a rotating internship at Massapequa General Hospital in Seaford, New York, followed by anesthesiology and pain management training at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Fleischhacker is on staff at multiple hospitals and surgery centers in New Jersey.

He also served as the attending anesthesiologist and chairman of the anesthesiology and pain management department at Union Hospital in New Jersey and the Endo-Surgical Center as the director of anesthesiology and pain management.

Established in the medical field, Dr. Fleischhacker is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Management, and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.

He is also a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the New Jersey Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Board of Pain Management, the International Spine Intervention Society, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and Director of the New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

Dr. Fleischhacker's dedication to patient-centered care and his commitment to enhancing medical knowledge continue to make a profound impact on the lives of countless patients and his team at Union Spine and Pain Management.

Edward Novik, MD, DABA, DABPM, is a board-certified pain medicine specialist at Union Spine and Pain Management with offices in Union, Scotch Plains, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Woodbridge, New Jersey. With over 34 years of experience in the medical field, he demonstrates extensive knowledge in anesthesiology, pain management, and internal medicine.

Before relocating to the United States, Dr. Novik earned his medical degree from Samarkand State Medical School in Uzbekistan. He later completed an internal medicine residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway and an anesthesiology residency at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York.

In addition to his work at Union Spine and Pain Management, Dr. Novik serves as a pain management specialist at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, and Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey. 

He has served on staff at Middlesex Surgery Center, Millburn Surgery Center, and Union Endocenter in New Jersey. He also worked as an attending anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Union Hospital in New Jersey.

Dr. Novik is fellowship-trained in interventional pain management and is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is also a member of the American Society of Anesthesiology, the New Jersey State Society of Anesthesiology, the International Spine Intervention Society, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

Dr. Novik’s reputation extends beyond his professional accomplishments. Patients consistently commend him for his compassionate and empathetic approach, praising his ability to provide a positive experience for all individuals in his care.