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Peter Fernandez, MD, is a double board-certified interventional pain physician in private practice at Sunshine Spine and Pain Specialists, PLLC, in Sarasota, Florida. He emphasizes the most advanced treatments combined with physical medicine to treat acute and chronic pain conditions.

A Florida native and graduate of Riverview High School in Sarasota, Dr. Fernandez brings the highest level of care to his hometown. He has extensive experience in all aspects of interventional pain medicine and has a particular interest in using minimally invasive procedures to treat spinal conditions, neurological pain, and musculoskeletal pain.

Dr. Fernandez obtained his Bachelor of Science in biology at Florida State University in Tallahassee. After receiving his medical doctorate at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina, he completed an anesthesia residency at Wake Forest University (WFU) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

He stayed at WFU to finish a fellowship in interventional pain medicine at Carolinas Pain Institute, one of the nation’s premier training programs. During his fellowship, he was involved in extensive clinical research and was trained in the most advanced approaches to interventional pain management.

Following his medical training, Dr. Fernandez served as an assistant professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where he participated in patient care and the training of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Although the teaching practice was fulfilling, the call of home was too great. In 2011, he returned to his hometown of Sarasota, focusing on providing personalized, high-level care to the community he loves.

Dr. Fernandez is board certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. He maintains active membership in many professional organizations, including the American Society of Anesthesiology, the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

In his free time, Dr. Fernandez enjoys physical fitness, playing the guitar, and fishing with his wife and two young boys.

Board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine, Raviinder S. Parmar, MD, provides comprehensive, compassionate care to the men and women of Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg, Florida, and the surrounding communities at his practice, Alleviate Pain. The patient always comes first at Alleviate Pain, and Dr. Parmar uses the latest innovations in pain medicine to help his patients find relief.

Dr. Parmar grew up in Naples, Florida, and completed his undergraduate work at the University of Florida. He went on to earn his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, where he developed an interest in helping people afflicted with pain find relief. He took a one-year sabbatical to conduct research on degenerative joint diseases at the prestigious Rothman Institute, also in Philadelphia.

While at the Rothman Institute, Dr. Parmar published several journal articles and book chapters. He also presented his research at national conferences. He then completed a surgical intern year at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, and a residency in anesthesiology at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. Parmar continued his focus on pain management with a fellowship at the world-renowned UC Davis Center for Pain Medicine, which was recently selected as a clinical center of excellence for pain medicine.

Dr. Parmar is fluent in English, Spanish, and Punjabi, enabling him to help patients from a variety of backgrounds.

Nomen Azeem, MD, FAAPMR

 

About Dr. Nomen Azeem

Dr. Azeem completed his undergraduate education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and graduated from medical school, earning his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine. After that, he completed an internship at Medstar Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore and a residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Washington, DC, where he was the chief resident.

 

After filling a faculty position at Medstar Georgetown University as a musculoskeletal medicine specialist, he went on to complete an ACGME interventional pain fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, under the guidance of internationally renowned pain physician Dr. Frank J.E. Falco.

 

Dr. Azeem served as a board member for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and held the position of director of neuromodulation in a multidisciplinary pain practice in New Orleans before moving to Florida. He recently developed the first successful non-opioid based interventional pain clinic in the Sarasota, Florida, area.

 

His background helped shape Dr. Azeem’s approach to treating pain, and he includes both patients and their families in developing treatment plans so that everyone involved understands the origin of the patient’s pain as well as their available treatment options.

 

Currently, Dr. Azeem is an associate assistant professor in the pain/neurology department of the University of South Florida, and actively continues to conduct research and author peer-reviewed publications in addition to treating patients, President, Florida Society of Pain & Neuroscience, Chair of Strategic Development for State Society Engagement and Advocacy, American Society of Pain & Neuroscience and Board of Directors, Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Foundation.

 

Philosophy

“Pain does not discriminate regardless of age, gender, race, or activity level. I understand that pain can affect a person physically, emotionally, and socially with at times debilitating effects that are often overlooked or misunderstood. My desire is to provide individualized care that incorporates patient education and provides cutting edge, long term pain solutions. I believe that by building a relationship with each patient and using a team oriented approach to provide relief for those that suffer, together, we can restore your quality of life.”

 

 

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Stanley R. Dennison Jr. MD, MBA, is the physician at both Advanced Pain Care clinics. He not only sees patients in his office, but also is unique in that he regularly visits the hospitals in the Tampa Bay area for his admitted patients. This means that he will be available at all times. Your medical needs are of utmost importance. Dr. Dennison is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He served his internship at Wayne State University in Detroit and completed his residency in Anesthesiology at The Medical College of Ohio Hospital in Toledo. Dr. Dennison completed a Fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Kentucky at Lexington. He is a past Director at the Pain Clinic at Shands at the University of Florida, and a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Florida Society of Anesthesiologists and Hillsborough County Medical Association.

Stanley R. Dennison Jr. MD, MBA, is the physician at both Advanced Pain Care clinics. He not only sees patients in his office, but also is unique in that he regularly visits the hospitals in the Tampa Bay area for his admitted patients. This means that he will be available at all times. Your medical needs are of utmost importance. Dr. Dennison is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He served his internship at Wayne State University in Detroit and completed his residency in Anesthesiology at The Medical College of Ohio Hospital in Toledo. Dr. Dennison completed a Fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Kentucky at Lexington. He is a past Director at the Pain Clinic at Shands at the University of Florida, and a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Florida Society of Anesthesiologists and Hillsborough County Medical Association.

Justin M Raye, DO, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician and interventional pain management specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Dr. Raye earned his Bachelor of Science in applied physiology and kinesiology (Summa Cum Laude) at the University of Florida. He then completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tennessee, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. He completed his internship at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, before completing his PM&R residency at the University of Minnesota, where he was also named Chief Resident. Dr. Raye rounded out his medical training with an interventional pain management fellowship at Arizona Pain Specialists. 

Dr. Raye’s research appears in several medical journals and his clinical trials have proven valuable in stem cell repair and spinal stenosis treatment. He belongs to the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, North American Neuromodulation Society, Spine Intervention Society, Academy of Integrative Pain Management, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Throughout his medical training, Dr. Raye has provided medical coverage at the USA Cup Soccer Tournament, Twin Cities Marathon, Susan Komen 3-Day Event, and the NCAA Division II men’s soccer team at Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee.

Dr. Raye is a native of Bradenton, returning to his hometown to give back to our community. During his free time, he enjoys soccer, football, basketball, biking, fishing, boating, the beach, traveling with family and friends, and, of course, Florida Gator athletics.

Douglas Constant, MD, is a board-certified pain management physician at the 360 Orthopedic locations in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice, Florida. He specializes in interventional treatments of the neck and spine and has a special interest in all forms of spinal injections, including epidural and facet injections and ablations, Vertiflex and MILD procedures for spinal stenosis, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, vertebral compression, and pelvic fractures as well as the treatment of chronic migraine headaches with Botox therapy.

Dr. Constant obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy and received his Medical Degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his Anesthesiology Residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he was selected by his peers and faculty as Chief Resident. He then went on to complete his pain fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Constant and the team at 360 Orthopedics, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

Paul H. Lento, MD, is a triple board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician and specialist on sports medicine and musculoskeletal ultrasound at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Over the past several years, Dr. Lento has been named one of the Top Doctors in Sarasota for his ongoing dedication and service.

Dr. Lento attended West Chester University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in bio-chemistry. He then earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia before completing an internship via a Navy Scholarship Program at the Naval Hospital of Pensacola in Florida. He then completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Temple University Hospital, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/Northwestern University.

Following his medical training, Dr. Lento was a medical officer for the U.S. Navy. Dr. Lento specializes in the non-surgical treatment of various musculoskeletal problems by identifying the cause of musculoskeletal pain or loss of function and determines whether the problem is mechanical, inflammatory, or degenerative. Together with a variety of non-surgical strategies, Dr. Lento addresses these problems, which enable patients to get back to enjoying life.

His specialty also incorporates the use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK US). MSK US is a non-invasive imaging test used to diagnose tendon, muscle, and ligament tears without the use of ionizing radiation or concern for claustrophobia that is associated with MRI. There are also no issues with metal such as pacemakers or other implantable devices. Dr. Lento uses this imaging technique when necessary to accurately and precisely guide injections directly into problematic areas.

Dr. Lento was formerly an advisor for the North American Spine Society providing the appropriate use of exercise to treat various spinal conditions.  His practice focus is on identifying biomechanical factors, which may be the root cause of a patient’s musculoskeletal problem.

In 2012, Dr. Lento served as a physician in the Olympic Clinic at the Salt Lake Winter Olympics. He has also covered multiple endurance racing events such as the Chicago, Houston, and Washington, DC marathons. He was Race Medical Director for the International Triathlon Union held at Nathan Benderson Park and currently serves the team physician for Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, and Booker High School athletes.

Nomen Azeem, MD, FAAPMR

 

About Dr. Nomen Azeem

Dr. Azeem completed his undergraduate education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and graduated from medical school, earning his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine. After that, he completed an internship at Medstar Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore and a residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Washington, DC, where he was the chief resident.

 

After filling a faculty position at Medstar Georgetown University as a musculoskeletal medicine specialist, he went on to complete an ACGME interventional pain fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, under the guidance of internationally renowned pain physician Dr. Frank J.E. Falco.

 

Dr. Azeem served as a board member for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and held the position of director of neuromodulation in a multidisciplinary pain practice in New Orleans before moving to Florida. He recently developed the first successful non-opioid based interventional pain clinic in the Sarasota, Florida, area.

 

His background helped shape Dr. Azeem’s approach to treating pain, and he includes both patients and their families in developing treatment plans so that everyone involved understands the origin of the patient’s pain as well as their available treatment options.

 

Currently, Dr. Azeem is an associate assistant professor in the pain/neurology department of the University of South Florida, and actively continues to conduct research and author peer-reviewed publications in addition to treating patients, President, Florida Society of Pain & Neuroscience, Chair of Strategic Development for State Society Engagement and Advocacy, American Society of Pain & Neuroscience and Board of Directors, Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Foundation.

 

Philosophy

“Pain does not discriminate regardless of age, gender, race, or activity level. I understand that pain can affect a person physically, emotionally, and socially with at times debilitating effects that are often overlooked or misunderstood. My desire is to provide individualized care that incorporates patient education and provides cutting edge, long term pain solutions. I believe that by building a relationship with each patient and using a team oriented approach to provide relief for those that suffer, together, we can restore your quality of life.”

 

 

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Justin M Raye, DO, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician and interventional pain management specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Dr. Raye earned his Bachelor of Science in applied physiology and kinesiology (Summa Cum Laude) at the University of Florida. He then completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tennessee, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. He completed his internship at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, before completing his PM&R residency at the University of Minnesota, where he was also named Chief Resident. Dr. Raye rounded out his medical training with an interventional pain management fellowship at Arizona Pain Specialists. 

Dr. Raye’s research appears in several medical journals and his clinical trials have proven valuable in stem cell repair and spinal stenosis treatment. He belongs to the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, North American Neuromodulation Society, Spine Intervention Society, Academy of Integrative Pain Management, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Throughout his medical training, Dr. Raye has provided medical coverage at the USA Cup Soccer Tournament, Twin Cities Marathon, Susan Komen 3-Day Event, and the NCAA Division II men’s soccer team at Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee.

Dr. Raye is a native of Bradenton, returning to his hometown to give back to our community. During his free time, he enjoys soccer, football, basketball, biking, fishing, boating, the beach, traveling with family and friends, and, of course, Florida Gator athletics.

Douglas Constant, MD, is a board-certified pain management physician at the 360 Orthopedic locations in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice, Florida. He specializes in interventional treatments of the neck and spine and has a special interest in all forms of spinal injections, including epidural and facet injections and ablations, Vertiflex and MILD procedures for spinal stenosis, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, vertebral compression, and pelvic fractures as well as the treatment of chronic migraine headaches with Botox therapy.

Dr. Constant obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy and received his Medical Degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his Anesthesiology Residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he was selected by his peers and faculty as Chief Resident. He then went on to complete his pain fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Constant and the team at 360 Orthopedics, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

Paul H. Lento, MD, is a triple board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician and specialist on sports medicine and musculoskeletal ultrasound at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Over the past several years, Dr. Lento has been named one of the Top Doctors in Sarasota for his ongoing dedication and service.

Dr. Lento attended West Chester University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in bio-chemistry. He then earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia before completing an internship via a Navy Scholarship Program at the Naval Hospital of Pensacola in Florida. He then completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Temple University Hospital, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/Northwestern University.

Following his medical training, Dr. Lento was a medical officer for the U.S. Navy. Dr. Lento specializes in the non-surgical treatment of various musculoskeletal problems by identifying the cause of musculoskeletal pain or loss of function and determines whether the problem is mechanical, inflammatory, or degenerative. Together with a variety of non-surgical strategies, Dr. Lento addresses these problems, which enable patients to get back to enjoying life.

His specialty also incorporates the use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK US). MSK US is a non-invasive imaging test used to diagnose tendon, muscle, and ligament tears without the use of ionizing radiation or concern for claustrophobia that is associated with MRI. There are also no issues with metal such as pacemakers or other implantable devices. Dr. Lento uses this imaging technique when necessary to accurately and precisely guide injections directly into problematic areas.

Dr. Lento was formerly an advisor for the North American Spine Society providing the appropriate use of exercise to treat various spinal conditions.  His practice focus is on identifying biomechanical factors, which may be the root cause of a patient’s musculoskeletal problem.

In 2012, Dr. Lento served as a physician in the Olympic Clinic at the Salt Lake Winter Olympics. He has also covered multiple endurance racing events such as the Chicago, Houston, and Washington, DC marathons. He was Race Medical Director for the International Triathlon Union held at Nathan Benderson Park and currently serves the team physician for Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, and Booker High School athletes.

Douglas Constant, MD, is a board-certified pain management physician at the 360 Orthopedic locations in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice, Florida. He specializes in interventional treatments of the neck and spine and has a special interest in all forms of spinal injections, including epidural and facet injections and ablations, Vertiflex and MILD procedures for spinal stenosis, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, vertebral compression, and pelvic fractures as well as the treatment of chronic migraine headaches with Botox therapy.

Dr. Constant obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy and received his Medical Degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his Anesthesiology Residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he was selected by his peers and faculty as Chief Resident. He then went on to complete his pain fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Constant and the team at 360 Orthopedics, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

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.

Dr. Little has brought the Beth Israel Deaconness Havard model of pain management to Southwest Florida, with a full array of cutting-edge interventional pain procedures performed under fluoroscopic guidance. Patient education is important to us, and we have provided the below information to keep you informed. For more information, select any of the following Interventional pain procedures which are performed on-site at our Englewood location.