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Dr. Williams has over 10 years experience in treating chronic nonmalignant and malignant pain. Pinellas Pain and Palliative Care is a Licensed and Certified Pain Management clinic by the Florida Department of Health. She also Board Certified in addiction medicine, which allows her to thoroughly manage patients with complex psychological as well as medical problems. At Pinellas Pain and Palliative Care, we treat pain related to multiple diseases, as well as advanced cancer pain and hospice care.

Dr. Gleis is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania. He is involved with multiple organizations including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Research Society. Dr. Gleis employs a multimodal approach to pain management, treating his patients’ symptoms through interventional pain procedures and non-habit-forming medications if required, without the use of narcotics. Dr. Gleis also has extensive experience in addiction medicine having previously served as the medical director for a prominent drug and alcohol treatment center.

Maulik Bhalani, MD, is the founder and CEO of Florida Pain Medicine, an interventional spine and pain management facility with locations in Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, Zephyrhills, Riverview, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and St. Petersburg, Florida. He is also the founder and medical director of Surgery Center of Florida. Dr. Bhalani is board-certified in interventional pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Medical Specialties.

After earning his medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Bhalani went on to complete a physical medicine & rehabilitation residency at the University of South Florida, where he served as chief resident and completed a prestigious interventional pain medicine fellowship as well. Dr. Bhalani did his transitional medicine internship and partial anesthesiology training with the University of Maryland Medical Systems in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Bhalani is the current Vice President of the Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (FSIPP) and a member of several professional societies and regional organizations dedicated to pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation. He currently serves as clinical associate professor and faculty for the pain medicine fellowship and Department of Neurology at the University of South Florida which allows Florida Pain Medicine to be a core rotation site for the ACGME Pain Medicine fellows and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residents.

With a strong belief that one should always keep learning, Dr. Bhalani continually pursues additional training and education in the latest interventional spine and pain management technology, attending pain conferences across the nation and bringing home the latest and most innovative practices for his patients. He continues to produce research and literature dedicated to pain management, and he participates in clinical trials for new pain treatments to help advance the field he loves.

When not helping his patients, Dr. Bhalani enjoys spending time with his family, playing and watching sports, and teaching residents and fellow surgeons at the University of South Florida. He is a huge sports fan: Go Creighton Bluejays, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays, and Orlando Magic.

Dr. Gleis is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania. He is involved with multiple organizations including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Research Society. Dr. Gleis employs a multimodal approach to pain management, treating his patients’ symptoms through interventional pain procedures and non-habit-forming medications if required, without the use of narcotics. Dr. Gleis also has extensive experience in addiction medicine having previously served as the medical director for a prominent drug and alcohol treatment center.

Anchor Spine & Joint, with offices in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida, is a multi-specialty, one-stop shop to address your orthopedic needs. Our experienced surgeons treat a wide range of chronic pain disorders and spinal and neurological conditions using leading-edge treatments to relieve pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.

Our highly trained team uses the latest technology and techniques to diagnose and treat back and joint pain. We offer an extensive array of advanced interventional pain management treatments, including epidural steroid injections, peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation, and radiofrequency ablation. You can safely receive injections to fight pain and reduce inflammation, such as trigger point, epidural steroid, or joint injections.

Our skilled surgeons can also perform surgeries to ease your pain, such as spinal fusion, carpal tunnel release, and total disc replacement. You can rely on our team for ankle and meniscus repair, elbow cubital tunnel release, lumbar decompression and microdiscectomy, and cervical laminoplasty.

At Anchor Spine & Joint, we combine innovation with compassionate care. We dedicate ourselves to helping you thrive with tailored, multidisciplinary approaches that support your best health. Call the nearest office today to schedule an appointment or contact us online.

Rodney Rodrigo, MD, is a dual board-certified physician in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management at Anchor Spine & Joint, located in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida.  With specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of spine, nerve, and musculoskeletal conditions, he helps patients restore function, mobility, and independence when pain interferes with daily life.

As a fellowship-trained physiatrist, Dr. Rodrigo takes a compassionate, patient-first approach. He understands that pain is complex and often requires a customized treatment plan that addresses both symptoms and underlying causes. His comprehensive care strategies may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, interventional pain procedures, medications, and psychological therapies, depending on each patient’s needs.

Dr. Rodrigo’s expertise allows him to treat a wide range of conditions, from chronic back and neck pain to nerve injuries, arthritis, and sports-related musculoskeletal disorders. By focusing on evidence-based therapies and minimally invasive options, he helps patients find relief while reducing reliance on long-term medication.

Dedicated to improving quality of life, Dr. Rodrigo partners closely with his patients to create multidisciplinary care plans that support lasting results. His goal is to not only manage pain but also help patients return to the activities and routines that matter most.