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Please note our practice will be available for telehealth appointments during Dr. Huang-Lionnet’s medical leave, with plans to resume in-person office and procedure appointments around or after Labor Day.  Please leave us a message, and we will arrange telehealth appointments for continued care during her leave this summer.

Harvard and Hopkins-trained, board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician Julie Huang-Lionnet, MD, is recognized nationally as an eminent scholar and leader in her field. She and her team provide innovative and personalized treatments for her patients at her state-of-the-art practice, Greenwich Health, which serves Manhattan, the Greater New York City communities, and Fairfield County including Greenwich, Westport, and New Canaan. 

Dr. Huang-Lionnet is also a distinguished expert with certifications in regenerative, functional, wellness, sports, and cosmetic medicine. She has been selected for ABA certification in Healthcare Administration, Leadership and Management (HALM) in connection with her Anesthesiology background as a physician leader in her field, integrating expertise from medicine, health systems science, quality improvement, patient safety, business, public health, communication, computer science, economics, and other disciplines.

Dr. Huang-Lionnet began her career as a recipient of the National Institute of Health (NIH) M.D., Ph.D. Scientist Training Grant at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. She graduated with Distinction while concomitantly obtaining her MBA with Honors through the Medical Leadership program at UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2009. After working on research projects with leading universities across the country, she completed post-graduate residency training in Anesthesiology as part of the Clinical Research Scientist Track at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

During her time at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Huang-Lionnet served as a medical officer at the FDA in drug, device, and biological regulatory review, with the aim to understand how to bring healthcare advances to the patient’s bedside. Dr. Huang-Lionnet went on to complete her Interventional Pain fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Huang-Lionnet’s accomplishments place her at the forefront of her profession, and she continues to carry out research to further improve treatment options in her fields.

Dr. Huang-Lionnet is driven by the passion to improve overall health and wellness of her patients coupled with her desire to improve access to leading, evidence-based treatments for her patients at every stage of their life. At Greenwich Health, Dr. Huang-Lionnet provides a comprehensive program that addresses all her patients’ needs using a multidisciplinary approach to ensure optimal outcomes. She continues to be involved in clinical trials with research interests in neuromodulation, regenerative medicine, biologics, drug discovery, minimally invasive technology development and sports medicine.

Respected as a leader amongst her peers, Dr. Huang-Lionnet has been invited to share her research and clinical experience at conferences around the country and the world. She has served on the Board of Directors (first female pain physician to serve) and Chair of the Women in Neuromodulation Executive Committee for North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS). She currently serves as Editor for NANS, Associate Faculty for the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and Reviewer for leading journals in her field while also investing her time to several medical organizations and causes on a national and international level. Her devotion to her patients and the energy she puts into her research and professional interests mark Dr. Huang-Lionnet as a truly extraordinary physician.

Dr. Huang-Lionnet At a Glance

Education

Medical School

• David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles
  Dean’s Honor List, Medical Leadership College
  Los Angeles, California

Graduate School

• Anderson School of Management at University of California, Los Angeles
  Joint M.D., MBA Program, Medical Leadership College
  Los Angeles, California

Graduate Research

• David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles
  NIH Medical Scientist (MD, Ph.D.) Training Program
  Advancement to Ph.D. Candidacy 2006 – Graduate GPA 4.0/4.0.
  Los Angeles, California

Residency

• The Johns Hopkins Hospital
  Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  American Board of Anesthesiology
  Clinical Research Scientist Track, Categorical Residency
  Baltimore, Maryland

Fellowship

• Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
  Harvard Medical School
  Boston, Massachusetts

Board Certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology

American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

American Board of Anesthesiology - Health Administration, Leadership, and Management

Certifications in Regenerative Medicine, Wellness, Sports and Venous Medicine, Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine

Associations

North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)
-Serving as Editor, 2017-Present
-Prior Director-at-Large for NANS Board of Directors
-Prior Chair of Women in Neuromodulation (WIN) Executive Committee
-Prior Chair-elect of Women in Neuromodulation (WIN) Executive Committee
-Prior Vice Chair of Operations for Women in Neuromodulation (WIN) Executive Committee

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)
-Serving as Associate Faculty
-Prior Chair of the ASRA Resident and Fellows Section Committee

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
-Serving as NAN Society Representative on ASA Committee on Pain Medicine
-Prior NAN Society Representative on ASA Committee on Pain Medicine
-Served prior on ASA Committee on Pain Medicine

North American Spine Society (NASS)

International Neuromodulation Society (INS)

International Spine Intervention Society 

American Academy of Pain Medicine

American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

American Pain Society

American College of Physicians

American Medical Association

American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS; formerly known as American College of Phlebology)

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. 

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. 

Leon Reyfman, MD, FIPP, RPh, is a highly respected pain management physician who is board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Reyfman is part of Hudson Specialty Care’s highly rated pain management team, which serves patients throughout New York City and New Jersey.

With a reputation for treating the most complex cases of chronic pain, he combines advanced diagnostic tools, innovative procedures, and compassionate care to help patients achieve lasting relief and improved quality of life.

Currently serving as Attending Physician at Mount Sinai Hospital and Assistant Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate Medical School, Dr. Reyfman brings academic expertise and over a decade of clinical experience to each patient he treats. He is also a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice, reflecting his dedication to the highest standards in the field.

Dr. Reyfman’s expertise spans non-invasive and interventional treatments for back, neck, joint, and nerve pain, as well as injury recovery. He is also certified to treat opioid dependency with Buprenorphine, offering specialized care for patients with coexisting pain and addiction challenges.

A graduate of Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Reyfman completed his residency in anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and fellowship training in interventional pain management at Columbia University’s St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital. His dedication has earned him numerous honors, including recognition as one of New York’s Top Doctors by New York Magazine and The New York Times’ Super Doctors list.

Patients trust Dr. Reyfman for his skill, integrity, and commitment to delivering personalized, minimally invasive pain management solutions.

Dmitriy Dvoskin, MD, is a dual board-certified physician specializing in interventional pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Part of Hudson Specialty Care’s highly rated pain management team serving patients throughout New York City and New Jersey, he is dedicated to helping patients find long-term relief from chronic pain through advanced, minimally invasive treatments.

A Brooklyn native, Dr. Dvoskin earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University before completing his medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2012. He went on to complete his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at SUNY Upstate Medical Center and advanced fellowship training in Interventional Pain Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Dvoskin is an active member of the North American Spine Society, International Spine Intervention Society, Society of General Internal Medicine, and American Medical Association. His expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including back and neck pain, herniated discs, neuropathy, sciatica, and joint pain, as well as advanced procedures such as epidural injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation.

Currently pursuing a dual MBA/MS in Healthcare at Cornell University, Dr. Dvoskin combines clinical excellence with a strong understanding of healthcare leadership and innovation. Outside of medicine, he enjoys entrepreneurship, traveling, reading, and fencing.

Patients appreciate Dr. Dvoskin’s compassionate approach, thorough evaluations, and personalized treatment plans, which are designed to restore function and improve quality of 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. 

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.