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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. 

About Dr. Ankit Maheshwari

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Dr. Ankit Maheshwari is the founder of Texas Pain Intervention Clinic in McKinney, Texas, and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in Pain Medicine. Dr. Maheshwari received his training in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. He also served as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

 

 

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Ashley Bailey-Classen is a quadruple board-certified interventional pain management physician. She graduated medical school from University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then moved north of the Red River to complete an anesthesiology residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. After her time in Oklahoma, she then traveled to Ohio to complete a pain medicine fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic. She is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology. She is also Board Certified in Pain Management by both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology. After completing her training she returned to her home state of Texas to join Trinity Interventional Pain and Spine. She has a heart to view the patient as a whole and not just a collection of symptoms. Her goals are to not only relieve her patients of their pain but also return them to an improved level of functionality. In her spare time, she can be found among her horses and her dog in the barn.

As a former NFL Super Bowl Champion and First Round Draft Pick, Dr. John S. Michels is an expert in pain. His football career was cut short by an injury that required six knee surgeries. While that injury ended his career as a professional football player, interacting with the top doctors in the NFL brought new insights. Dr. Michels discovered how minimally invasive procedures could bring significant relief and help patients return to optimal health. Dr. Michels is a double board certified Interventional Pain Management Physician and is a world renowned expert in using minimally invasive image guided techniques to treat acute and chronic pain conditions like sciatica, herniated discs, arthritis, spinal stenosis, post-laminectomy syndrome, migraine headaches, peripheral neuropathy, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and sports injuries.

Dr. Michels is a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine. Since relocating his practice from Newport Beach, California to Dallas, Texas in 2016, he has won the Texas Super Doctors Award every year since 2017; has been honored with the Vitals Compassionate Doctor, Patients Choice, and On-Time Doctor Awards; is on the Healthgrades Honor Roll; and has been named one of the Best Doctors in Dallas by D Magazine every year since 2019.

Dr. Michels develops a multidisciplinary approach and utilizes his unique training and skills to accurately diagnose the source of pain. His patients frequently leave online reviews praising his compassionate and high-quality medical care. Dr. Michels helps his patients get back to living their lives to the fullest, often without the need for surgery or the use of dangerous medications. He specializes in such procedures as epidural steroid injections, facet injections, medial branch nerve blocks/rhyzotomies, genicular nerve blocks/rhyzotomies, kyphoplasty, spinal cord stimulation, and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation

 

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Dr.  Sandhu Feghali is a double board-certified physician specializing in anesthesiology and pain management at Magnolia Pain Associates. She utilizes technological innovations and evidence-based medicine to bring compassionate care to men and women in Dallas, Texas.

After training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation, she formed a multi-disciplinary approach to relieving pain, exploring innovative solutions for relief that include ultrasound-guided procedures, minimally invasive surgeries, and physical and behavioral therapy. Dr. Sandhu Feghali has a special interest in treating cervical and lumbar pain, sciatica, arthritis, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, spinal stenosis, and pain after surgery.

She focuses on addressing the underlying issues that cause pain, not merely easing symptoms. Getting to the root of the problem means long-term solutions for her patients so that they can thrive instead of merely learning to cope with pain.

She keeps up-to-date on the latest research and techniques related to her specialties which makes her a highly-trusted physician. In fact, when Baylor’s own physicians need pain relief for themselves, she is consistently the doctor they choose.

With a goal of getting each patient back to their normal activities pain-free, she spends time with each person, developing the most appropriate individual health care plan for their needs. She cares for each patient like a family member and is passionate about helping them on their journey towards a pain-free life.

Call or book online to become a patient at Magnolia Pain Associates, and help get your life back.

Dr. Ghermay understands that pain that goes untreated can affect nearly every aspect of a patient’s daily activities, keeping them from the things they enjoy most. Pain can also be a source of stress and affect how people interact with their family and friends. While pain is one of the most common reasons people consult a physician, yet it is often inadequately treated. Chronic or long-term pain can change a life in ways that few understand. First and foremost, he specializes in being a good listener, and takes pride in establishing a one-on-one relationship with each of his patients. He and his team perform a comprehensive evaluation and put together a detailed plan to optimize pain control, enhance physical and psychological well-being, and restore quality of life.

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At aCELLerated Interventional Orthopedics, pain management specialist, Brian Rich, MD, provides comprehensive spine and pain management services to adults at two conveniently located offices in Decatur and Wichita Falls, TX. Dr. Rich brings more than 14 years of experience as an endurance athlete and competitive cyclist to the practice. This interest and passion carry over to his efforts in interventional pain and orthopedics.

Upon earning his medical degree, Dr. Rich completed a family practice residency with a focus on sports medicine. During his time as a resident, Dr. Rich treated various levels of athletes, including hockey players and other athletes at two Division I colleges in Louisiana.

Afterward, Dr. Rich completed a sports medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma Tulsa, where he still serves as a clinical assistant instructor today.

It was during his fellowship that Dr. Rich decided to focus on interventional pain management. He uses his previous sports medicine experience to help people find relief. Dr. Rich’s primary goal is to help each individual achieve the highest level of function possible, just as he did when treating athletes.

He’s an active member of all major interventional pain societies, as well as neuromodulation societies. In addition, Dr. Rich is skilled in fluoroscopic-guided procedures and musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided procedures.

Adults can receive comprehensive care for various musculoskeletal issues, including hip pain, knee pain, back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. Dr. Rich also offers minimally invasive treatments, including sacroiliac joint fusion, interspinous fusion, radiofrequency ablation, and peripheral nerve stimulation.

Outside of meeting with patients, Dr. Rich regularly attends national conferences and journal club conferences with his peers. He welcomes anyone seeking comprehensive pain relief to aCELLerated Interventional Orthopedics today.

Dr. Jonathan Koning is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology to deliver the most up-to-date, cutting-edge treatments for a myriad of chronic pain issues. At ReGen Pain Management, with locations in Frisco and Plano, Dr. Koning provides innovative treatments including platelet rich plasma injections to treat a variety issues including back pain, joint pain, headaches, complex regional pain syndrome, neuropathy, and sciatica.

Prior to completing his pain management fellowship in Ohio at the University of Toledo, he earned his medical degree from the esteemed Loma Linda University School of Medicine, in Loma Linda, CA, and a degree in Anesthesiology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.

Keeping in line with the mission of his alma mater, Dr. Koning is committed to providing a comprehensive and holistic approach in caring for those with chronic pain, and tailoring treatment options to fit each patient’s unique individual need. Understanding that pain can affect every aspect of a patient’s life, he utilizes a multi-dimensional treatment approach that can include physical therapy, psychotherapy, medications, and injections. His treatment plans are evidence-based and specially designed to promote the quickest, safest, and most complete recovery for his patients.

Dr. Koning lives in Frisco, Texas with his wife and three children. He is very excited to be serving the North Dallas area.