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Jeremy Jaffe, MD, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, and Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaffe joined the team in 1996. 

Since then, he has gained a reputation as a patient listener and effective communicator while providing a thoughtful, considerate, compassionate and comprehensive approach toward chronic pain management. He enjoys the challenge of first establishing each patient's primary pain generator and then creating an individualized multimodal approach to reduce pain and improve quality of life.

Dr. Jaffe's areas of subspecialty interest include mechanical low back pain and opioid dependence counseling and treatment. Dr. Jaffe is also a registered provider of medical marijuana certification in Pennsylvania. He spent over 20 years helping to train medical students and anesthesia residents in his capacity as Director of Medical Education for United Anesthesia Services-Abington Division. Dr. Jaffe currently serves as Vice President and Director of Human Resources for SEPA Pain Management.

He is a graduate of Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaffe received his medical school training at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. After completing an internship at Abington Hospital, he completed his residency in anesthesiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where the majority of his subspecialty training was devoted to pain management.

When not helping patients, Dr. Jaffe devotes a great deal of time to charitable causes, including his annual participation as co-chair for Rockin’ Docs for Diabetes Cure. His other interests include drumming, bicycling, playing tennis, and traveling.

Licensures and Certifications

• Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
• American Board of Anesthesiology
• Board Certified in Pain Medicine

Dr. Tse earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Tufts University School of Medicine-St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Harvard Medical School-Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Tse strives to educate patients about their condition and treatment options through a multidisciplinary approach which focuses on decreasing pain as well as improving functional capacity and quality of life. He enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and outdoor activities.

Dr. Raju was born and raised in Virginia. She is double board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Raju has been providing interventional pain solutions to the New River Valley community and beyond for over 13 years. For those patients suffering from pain, she brings her unique abilities in diagnosing and treating pain conditions with the most advanced, minimally invasive procedures available today. This allows her patients to live productive, pain-free lives without the reliance on medications.

South Florida Interventional Orthopedics and Spine has one office in Davenport, Florida, and another in Miami. Led by double board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician Seth Kaufman, DO, he and his team focus on using conservative treatments to help their patients avoid surgery unless it’s absolutely necessary. The practice provides the local communities with accurate diagnosis and high-quality treatment.

Dr. Kaufman believes that a physiatrist (a doctor who specializes in medical solutions to musculoskeletal disorders) is the best person for patients to see before consulting an orthopedic surgeon. As he says, when patients have chest pain, they don’t go to a cardiothoracic surgeon but a cardiologist. 

Similarly, a patient with a headache would visit a neurologist rather than a neurosurgeon, while a person with stomach pain would go to a gastroenterologist before calling on a colorectal surgeon. Using this logic, it makes sense for patients to first see Dr. Kaufman for their neck, back, or sports injury pain before seeing an orthopedic surgeon.

Patients can be confident of the highest quality treatment. Dr. Kaufman has extensive experience and has undergone fellowship training. 

He has also worked extensively with some of the most highly trained spine surgeons in the world. Those surgeons included staff members at the Mayo Clinic (which has campuses in Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona), Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.

South Florida Interventional Orthopedics and Spine specializes in the nonoperative treatment of neck, lower back, and musculoskeletal pain. They use nonsurgical techniques to treat arthritis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, as well as neck, back, shoulder, hip, and knee pain. 

Treatments include epidural steroid injections, facet blocks, hyaluronic acid injections, rhizotomy (radiofrequency ablation), and precision medicine treatments like PRP (platelet-rich plasma). On the rare occasions that these treatments don’t work, Dr. Kaufman refers patients to the appropriate specialists.

South Florida Interventional Orthopedics and Spine is firmly committed to a patient-centered, conservative approach to treating musculoskeletal disorders. Call their Davenport or Miami office today or book an appointment online to benefit from their expertise.

QualCare is a leader in primary care. With convenient locations in Fishkill and Poughkeepsie, New York, the team of primary care specialists leverages extensive expertise, advanced technology, and state-of-the-art equipment to provide patients with the high-quality care they deserve.

The team cares for adolescents and adults in all stages of life. From preventive care to sick visits, they deliver patient-centered care that supports healthy aging. 

The team offers same-day visits and effective diagnostic tools to prevent mild health concerns from evolving into life-threatening conditions. Patients can take advantage of responsive treatment when they need it most.

Meeting every patient’s unique health care needs is a top priority at QualCare. Along with comprehensive annual physicals, the team performs vaccinations, testing and treatment for allergies, and chronic disease management for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

QualCare  proudly provides thorough care and treatment under one roof. Call or schedule an appointment online today to meet with an experienced primary care specialist.

Dylan Phillips, MD, is a double board-certified physician in anesthesiology and pain medicine practicing at International Spine Pain & Performance Center, which has offices in Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia. He provides comprehensive interventional pain management care. 

Originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Dr. Phillips studied at Georgetown University, graduating cum laude with a degree in human science. He earned his medical degree from Wright State University, graduating in the top 10% of his class, and completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Michigan, followed by fellowship training in chronic and interventional pain at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Prior to joining the International Spine, Pain & Performance Center, Dr. Phillips practiced for four years in Rochester, New York, where he also served as faculty for the Rochester Regional Health PM&R residency program and as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. His clinical interests include interventional spine care and minimally invasive procedures for chronic pain conditions. Dr. Phillips is committed to providing individualized, evidence-based care to help patients achieve lasting pain relief and regain quality of life.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Phillips enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Dr. Lucy Johnson (periodontist), and their Australian Shepherd, Archie.

About Dr. Pierce

Dr. Justin Pierce D.C. is, too, an Arizona licensed Chiropractor Physician. Prior to graduating Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, Dr. Justin Pierce D.C. graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Natural Science in Human Biology.

Upon graduating, he was employed by Palmer College of Chiropractic where he worked in both the Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Department and the Anatomy Department. Here he focused on physical rehabilitation, sports injuries, strength and conditioning, and manual therapy with athletes ranging in all ages.

His wide variety of opportunities and experience with chiropractic care makes him a highly venerated doctor and we are delighted that he has been a part of the VSC family for over a decade!

Chad Metzger, DO, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, Chalfont, and Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Metzger is a graduate of Penn State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, the study of human movement. His passion for the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics led him initially to pursue a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine where he developed a passion for spine care. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Metzger completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) at Temple University Hospital where he served as chief resident, followed by additional fellowship training in pain medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. 

Dr. Metzger takes a holistic patient-centered approach to his care with a focus on palliating pain and restoring function. His goal is to use his knowledge and interventional skill set to give his patients their best shot at returning to a normal functional life, using all of the multi-modal disciplines, medications, modern technologies, and state of the art procedures available. He strives to encourage his patients to take an active role in their healthcare for ultimate long-term success and improved quality of life. 

When not at work, Dr. Metzger lives an active lifestyle and enjoys exploring local hiking and running trails with his family. He is a proud father and husband. His wife Dana is a successful chiropractor who also shares a passion for spine care. His favorite days are college football Saturdays cheering on his Penn State Nittany Lions with friends. He also enjoys cooking and exploring all of the unique cuisines and exquisite foods that Philadelphia has to offer. 

About Dr. Marsiglia

Medical School:​  Midwestern University​

Internship:  Rush University Medical Center

Residency:  Rush University Medical Center    (Chief Resident)​

Fellowship:  Harvard Medical School / Brigham and Women's Hospital​

Board Certifications:

              Anesthesiology

              Pain Medicine

Hospital Affiliations:

              Northwest Community Hospital   (Arlington Heights, IL)

              Advocate Condell Medical Center   (Libertyville, IL)

Paul Marsiglia, DO, DABA, DABAPM, is an Pain Management specialist at Innovative Pain Specialists located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Libertyville, Illinois. 

Dr. Paul Marsiglia grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and subsequently obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Illinois Wesleyan University. He then pursued his professional medical training from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences as well as Midwestern University, where he received his medical degree in 2006. In just his first year of medical school, Dr. Marsiglia was inducted into the Sigma Sigma Phi Medical Honors Society, where he was a member until graduation. Shortly after graduating at the top of his medical school class, he began his internship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, where he obtained valuable experience in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Thoracic Surgery. He then went on to specialize in Anesthesiology at Rush University Medical Center, where he excelled and was selected as Chief Resident in the Department of Anesthesiology. While at Rush, Dr. Marsiglia also researched innovative ways to effectively treat patients with persistent low back pain.  After completing his residency, Dr. Marsiglia traveled to Boston in order to pursue more specialized training at one of the most prestigious Interventional Pain Medicine fellowships in the world at Harvard Medical School.  He trained at top ranked instituations including Brigham and Women's Hospital as well as Boston Children's Hospital. While simultaneously training as a fellow in Pain Medicine at Harvard University, he also served as an Attending Anesthesiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an Instructor at Harvard Medical School, where he was actively involved in teaching medical students and residents during his time there.

Currently, Dr. Marsiglia practices Interventional Pain Medicine at Innovative Pain Specialists, which he co-founded in early 2011 with his friend and colleague, Dr. Demetrios Louis.  As a double board-certified specialist in both Anesthesiology as well as Pain Medicine, he has extensive experience in treating patients suffering from acute and chronic pain. In addition, he is on staff at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where he also cares for patients suffering from various types of pain. He strives to utilize a holistic approach to pain management, which he has fine-tuned since his training in medical school and residency.  Dr. Marsiglia develops individualized care for patients with all types of pain and utilizes several cutting-edge treatment techniques to treat pain in order to improve function, quality of life, and overall well-being. 

Anonymous

if you have been told that nothing can be done for your pain, or your pain controls your life, call Dr. Marsiglia. He is so well versed in the latest medications and procedures available to alleviate or completely eliminate pain. Experience for yourself and see Dr. Marsiglia. Pain relief is literally a phone call away. I have been given back my quality of life, and what greater gift is there? An absolutely fabulous Doctor and a wonderful staff.

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Lee J.

I was very pleased with the staff, and Dr. Marsiglia was wonderful. He answered all my questions and talked me through the whole procedure and what he was doing. I was not nervous because he made me feel very comfortable. I would recommend Innovative Pain Specialists and Dr. Marsiglia. 

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Robert O.

When you are in pain, the worst thing you can hear when seeking medical help is, "we are booked up now but can fit you in a couple of weeks." That was not the case here. My visit was scheduled promptly, and I was given a thorough diagnosis of my issue. I feel confident that the recommendation for treatment will help alleviate the back pain I have been experiencing for the past two weeks. And I will not be forced to wait another two weeks for the treatment that I need. I was very impressed that Dr. Marsiglia not only recommends the back procedure that I need but also performs the procedure. He is a doctor that instills confidence that the right thing will be done, he is the one to do it, and that I will be on the road to recovery soon.

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Robert L. 

Dr. Marsiglia is a knowledgeable and extremely competent Doctor. I went into his office with pain in the 9-10 range, and now the pain is completely gone. What a relief!

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Angelina L. 

An amazing practice. Dr. Marsiglia is the best pain specialist ever. His staff is kind and welcoming. My appointments are always on time. Dr. Marsiglia never ceases to amaze me in finding new and effective treatments for my severe chronic joint pain, neuropathy, degenerative disc disease, plus other pain issues. If you need pain relief and a caring, compassionate physician, call Dr. Marsiglia and expect the best. You won't be disappointed.

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Nancy P. 

As usual, Dr. Marsiglia helps me with my ongoing pain issues, and I am able to live a more normal life. His techniques and advice are like a miracle to me.

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Anonymous

Dr. Marsiglia always addresses any questions or concerns I may have. He explains my condition and what steps can be taken to alleviate my pain. The staff is friendly and professional. I would recommend Innovative Pain Specialists to anyone seeking relief from painful conditions.

Maria G.

Dr. Marsiglia is focused on the long-term effectiveness of his prescribed treatments. He takes great care to guide me towards choices that will be most beneficial while avoiding those that may have damaging consequences. I appreciate his personal attentiveness to my well-being. Most doctors I have seen in the past have had a cookie-cutter approach.

Thank you, Dr. Marsiglia!

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Anonymous

Dr. Marsiglia is by far the best Doctor I have ever met. He is extremely gifted and knowledgeable. His compassion, genuine concern and kindness are amazing. I absolutely love my Doctor. He has always prescribed appropriate pain care and treatment with wonderful results. The staff are so friendly. Dr. Marsiglia is an answer to my prayers. Thank you so much Dr.Marsiglia. You're the best!

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Barbara H.

I arrived 15 minutes before my scheduled appointment and was taken care of almost immediately. The receptionist and assistant were courteous and friendly. Dr. Marsiglia was professional but also friendly. He was very thorough in both his questions and examination. He listened carefully to my concerns and helped me to come to a decision about treatment. This is the second time I have sought help from him, and I would recommend Innovative Pain Specialists to my family and friends.

Judith Casey, APRN-BC, is the medical director and co-founder of Cutting Edge Testosterone Therapy LLC in Manchester, New Hampshire. In her role as a board-certified nurse practitioner (NP), Judith provides advanced medical solutions to patients, including anti-aging treatments, peptide therapy, medical weight loss, hormone treatments for women and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). 

Judith earned her Master of Science at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, becoming an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner specializing in adult care at every stage of life.  

Upon earning her board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Judith completed a one-year fellowship. She also earned Botox® certification through the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. She has years of experience as a primary care provider and a transitional care unit specialist.  

As an NP who focuses on the unique needs of adults and geriatric patients, Judith understands the importance of hormone optimization. She’s particularly interested in improving and maximizing the health of both men and women through hormone and peptide therapy. 

Judith looks forward to her one-on-one time with each patient, free of binding contracts, so she can help them enjoy peak health and wellness. She is licensed in New England and through-out the United States. 

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.

Certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine and the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Daniel Smeester, MD, is a drug and alcohol addiction treatment specialist in California’s San Francisco East Bay. His state-of-the-art Inpatient Medical Detox program allows people to safely stop their use of alcohol and other substances, even fentanyl, in the comfort of our luxury inpatient program. We still have our complete outpatient program. All treatment is confidential, comfortable, and successful with an MD always! This, combined with our residential program lasting as long as 30 days, followed by intensive counseling (IOP and PHP), leads to significant success in the treatment of addiction.

He helps run a practice specializing in Addiction-free Pain Management with interventional pain management services in the same office. Offered are much safer and more effective medication management options for chronic pain than the typical prescribed opiates. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Smeester is the Clinical and Medical Director of Diablo Valley Drug and Alcohol Services in San Ramon, aka Diablo Valley Treatment Center, and the Center for Pain and Rehabilitation (CPR).

Dr. Smeester graduated from Ponce School of Medicine, a U.S. medical school in beautiful Puerto Rico. He then completed an emergency medicine internship and residency at New York Medical College in New York City. Not only was Dr. Smeester Chief Resident during his final resident year, but he also earned an “Excellence in Emergency Medicine” award and plaque from Academic Emergency Medicine and the “Best Intern” award from New York Medical College.

Passionate about addiction treatment, Dr. Smeester was board-certified as an addiction medicine physician in 2014. He has since dedicated his life to fighting drug and alcohol dependence and addiction at Diablo Valley Drug and Alcohol Services, which has earned its Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation since 2016.

Dr. Smeester has seen how inpatient treatment may be unobtainable due to disruptions. Thus, we developed a treatment program in a luxurious setting, so the investment of time and finances will be well worth it.

As a compassionate addiction specialist, Dr. Smeester understands that those struggling with addiction and substance abuse aren’t always treated with the dignity they deserve. That’s why he’s carefully built an environment where his patients can feel comfortable, respected, and valued. Magnolia Recovery is an inpatient facility in a luxury setting specializing in medical detox and residential care.

Promoting health and recovery, he and his team offer a number of outpatient services and evidence-based treatments, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), group therapy (IOP and PHP), family counseling, individual counseling, detox services ( the only certified and accredited outpatient detox center in or near the San Francisco Bay area), and more. If you believe hospitalized treatment is necessary or desired, please look at Dr. Smeester‘s inpatient detox program in Walnut Creek.

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Haresh Sampathkumar, MD, is the Medical Director at Delaware NeuroRehab in Dover, Wilmington and Newark, Delaware. With subspecialty training in Brain Injury Medicine, Dr. Sampathkumar treats the entire spectrum of severity of brain injuries from concussions to coma (AKA Disorders of Consciousness). Due to the complex physical, cognitive, social, and behavioral issues resulting from brain injuries, he uses a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach by collaborating with a group of therapy professionals such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Neuropsychologists, prescribing medications, and performing injections for pain and spasticity relief. Some of the injections include but are not limited to botox, phenol nerve blocks, and baclofen pump management.

Dr. Haresh Sampathkumar completed his medical training at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, in 2011. He completed an internal medicine internship in 2014 at Unity Health System in Rochester, New York, followed by Residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2017 at New York Medical College/Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York. He then completed his fellowship training in Brain Injury Medicine in 2018 at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, Texas.

Dr. Sampathkumar is also the co-founder of JH Rehabilitation, a comprehensive rehabilitation center in Chennai, India, which offers services for individuals with brain injuries and other neurological conditions. He is a Board member at the Brain Injury Associate of Delaware (BIADE). Aside from raising awareness about Brain Injuries in the community, he is interested in improving the standard of care for patients with Acquired Brain Injuries by collaborating with private, government organizations and colleagues in healthcare. He is particularly interested in empowering individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries to control and direct their own life by independently participating in activities including education and meaningful employment.

Manish Shah, MD, is a pain management physician serving patients SEPA Pain & Spine in Limerick, Pennsylvania. He focuses on advanced and minimally invasive pain management treatments to help patients become more active and regain their independence. 

Dr. Shah grew up in a small town in upstate New York and received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York, graduating with the highest honor in both biology and business administration. 

He received his medical education from St. George’s University in True Blue, Grenada. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship in pain medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. 

Dr. Shah is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and dual-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. He obtained certification in Suboxone® therapy in 2021 and is certified by the state of Pennsylvania to register patients in the medical marijuana program. 

Before joining SEPA in 2022, he was the lead pain physician for Towerhealth Pottstown Hospital and served the community from 2019 to 2021.  

Dr. Shah is married with two young children. He is a strong believer in good nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, spending time with family, and traveling.

About Dr. Sandeep Kola, DO.

INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

Sandeep Kola, DO, is an interventional pain medicine physician serving patients at OrthoMed Pain & Sports Medicine in Sarasota and Venice, Florida. Thanks to his years of experience, Dr. Kola can treat patients effectively and efficiently so they can get back to living an active lifestyle.

He completed his doctoral degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kola later went on to complete his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency, followed by his interventional pain medicine fellowship at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Kola is specialized in spine injections, peripheral joint injections, nerve blocks, and osteopathic manipulative treatment. His overall goal towards his patients is to provide conservative care, decrease pain, and increase function without drugs and surgery.

When working with patients, Dr. Kola takes the time to explain their condition and answer any questions they might have. His compassionate approach to healthcare helps patients feel safe under his care.

In his free time, Dr. Kola enjoys traveling and working out.

D. David Ezeanolue, M.D., brings a wealth of experience to Apex Medical Center. With more than 25 years in practice, Dr. Ezeanolue has amassed many impressive skills that he uses to treat patients from in and around Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.

Dr. Ezeanolue began his education at the esteemed University of Nigeria College of Medicine where he was a medical and surgical graduate. He went on to do an internship at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he also completed his internship in internal medicine.

Additional experience came through his position as chief resident at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In addition to his formal medical training, Dr. Ezeanolue has embraced a lifetime love of learning and has taken numerous opportunities to enrich his understanding of a wide range of medical specialties.

He’s a proud diplomate of organizations such as the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.

At Apex Medical Center, Dr. Ezeanolue is honored to put these skills and experience to use helping patients achieve their personal best in health and wellness. Working to find effective solutions for a wide range of physical ailments is also a driving force in his medical practice. His expertise, along with his personable nature, has earned Dr. Ezeanolue many loyal patients who turn to him in times of need.

Dr. R. James Warren is double board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology. As the founder and president of Apollo Pain Management in Sun City Center, Florida, he treats a variety of pain conditions using a comprehensive, evidence-based medical approach which is personalized to each patient’s condition. He is also an Assistant Professor with the USF Pain Fellowship.

Dr. Warren was born in Kentucky and raised in the heartland of Columbus, Ohio. He attended the Ohio State University where he was president of the Society of Physics Students, and earned his BS in physics. Dr. Warren later attended graduate school at Case Western Reserve University, where he earned an MS in Neuroscience. He attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati, where he was appointed as the Cincinnati Academy of Medicine Liaison and Legislative Representative. He was awarded the Golden Scalpel Award for anatomical expertise, and earned his MD in 2002. In 2008, he completed his residency in Anesthesiology at SUNY Buffalo, during which his training was interrupted while he served a tour of duty for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

After residency, Dr. Warren practiced as an anesthesiologist for over 10 years. During this time, he held several key leadership positions, including Chair of Anesthesiology at Doctors Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, and served on the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee at Town & Country Hospital in Tampa. He also completed the Baycare Physician Leadership Course while working at St Joseph’s Hospitals.

His commitment to duty has always been an important part of his life. He served for over 15 years in the US Army Reserve, both enlisted and as a medical officer, having served two tours of duty in Iraq.

After practicing anesthesia for over 10 years, Dr. Warren completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at the University of South Florida. He is now board-certified in both pain medicine and anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiologists. In 2024, he joined the faculty of USF as an Assistant Professor for the USF Pain Fellowship program. 

Dr. Warren treats a variety of pain conditions including neck and back pain, muscle pain, neuropathic pain, cancer pain, and many other types of pain. He accomplishes this by designing a personalized care plan for each patient that may include management of medications, and advanced minimally-invasive techniques such as nerve and joint injections, epidural steroid injections, ablation procedures, sacroiliac joint fusion, kyphoplasty, and implantable devices like spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulators.

Dr. Warren remains dedicated to continuously improving the practice of pain medicine. As an Assistant Professor with the ACMGE-accredited USF Pain Fellowship, he helps to train the pain physicians of the future. He actively participates in several physician organizations, including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Hillsborough County Medical Association. He continues to attend regional and national pain society conferences, where he both studies and presents research on the latest innovations on Interventional Pain Medicine in order to bring these techniques back to his patients in South Florida.

Apollo Pain Management is headquartered in Sun City Center, Florida conveniently located a half mile from I-75. We are proud to serve all of the surrounding communities to include Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Gibsonton, Wimauma, Brandon, Riverview, Ellenton, Palmetto, Parrish, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota to name a few. Today, Dr. Warren lives in Apollo Beach with his wife and two daughters, and their dog, Shadow.