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Alafuro T. Oruene, M.D., is a valued member of the Apex Medical Center team. A board-eligible physician in both internal medicine and pain medicine, Dr. Oruene is a valuable resource to the greater Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, community.

Dr. Oruene began his studies at the University of Nigeria in Lagos, Nigeria. He then earned his medical degree from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. An internship at Port-of-Spain General Hospital in Trinidad and Tobago further expanded Dr. Oruene’s skill set. While in Trinidad and Tobago, he also completed a residency in anesthesiology at Mount Hope Hospital.  Dr. Oruene pursued a second residency in internal medicine through the prestigious Mount Sinai School of Medicine at North General Hospital in New York. A fellowship in interventional pain management at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center provided an in-depth period of training.

Throughout Dr. Oruene’s distinguished career, a passion for helping patients move beyond pain and toward healthy function has been central to his medical practice. At Apex Medical Center, he’s proud to be part of a team that has changed the lives of patients of all ages and from all walks of life.

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 Sports and Spine Physician Board-certified by American Board of Pain Medicine

Tariq Hilal, DO, MS, is a sports and spine physician practicing at South Coast Sports and Spine Medicine in Upland and Los Alamitos, California. His mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to patients living throughout Southern California suffering from musculoskeletal and spinal pain conditions.

Dr. Hilal completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California Irvine, where he completed his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences. He then went on to study at Drexel University College of Medicine, where he earned his Masters in Medical Sciences in 2008. Dr. Hilal earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2012. He completed his subsequent internship at Mount Sinai South Nassau and his residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He completed an interventional spine fellowship in 2017 under the tutelage of Dr. Christopher Huston who serves as the spine consultant for the NBA's Phoenix Suns.

At South Coast Sports and Spine Medicine, Dr. Hilal takes a conservative, life-style centered approach to treating back pain, neck pain, and sports injuries. Dr. Hilal may offer injections to help you find meaningful relief such as epidurals, facet blocks, radiofrequency ablations, joint injections, and regenerative medicine.

To stay up to date with the latest advances in medicine, Dr. Hilal maintains professional memberships with various organizations, including the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the Spine Intervention Society (SIS), and the North American Spine Society. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

In addition to speaking English, Dr. Hilal also speaks Arabic and Spanish, making him accessible to patients from a variety of backgrounds.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hilal and the team at South Coast Sports and Spine Medicine, call the office or request one online today.

Narinder Grewal, MD, is a board-certified pain management specialist with more than 40 years of professional medical experience. He Serves both Northern and Southern California locations. Dr. Grewal provides a number of groundbreaking pain treatments at his office, including epidural injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, percutaneous endoscopic laser discectomy (LASE), and more.

A native of India, Dr. Grewal completed his undergraduate education at Punjab University in Punjab in 1977. He was later accepted into the prestigious Patiala Government Medical College in Patiala. With a strong desire to further his medical education, Dr. Grewal soon relocated to the United States and completed his residency program at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

After finishing his residency, Dr. Grewal completed interventional pain management, spinal surgery, and spinal injection fellowships to prepare himself for challenges he would ultimately face as a leading pain management specialist. He continues to further his education whenever possible to provide his patients with the most exceptional pain management care. Not only does he participate in training seminars, but he also attends hands-on medical conference programs across the country every year.

Dr. Grewal holds several board certifications, including a certification in pain management by the American Academy of Pain Management and anesthesia by the American Society of Anesthesiology. He is also an active member in a number of professional medical associations, such as the American Society of Interventional Pain Management Physicians, the Spinal Modulation Society, the International Society of Spinal Endoscopists, the American Medical Association, and the American Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

Dr. Rostam Khoshsar is a top-ranked pain management physician providing state-of-the-art care and treatment for patients in and around Torrance, CA. An assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Irvine, and director of the anesthesia pain clinic at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Long Beach, Dr. Khoshsar is a skilled provider of advanced pain management treatments for patients at BioHealth Pain Management. He offers both traditional and cutting-edge treatments like spinal cord stimulation, radiofrequency ablation, PRP therapy, stem cell therapy, and other types of regenerative medicine aimed at relieving pain in patients with persistent and recurrent neck pain, back pain, chronic headache, osteoarthritis, and other painful conditions.

Board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr.Khoshsar is actively involved in advanced interventional pain medicine research and is the author of numerous publications. As a leading pain management specialist, Dr.Khoshsar is committed to staying abreast of the most innovative treatment approaches to help patients lead healthier, more comfortable lives.

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.

Morgan Russell, PA-C, is a Georgia-licensed, NCCPA board-certified physician assistant at ENT of Athens, providing comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care to people living in and around Athens, Georgia.

Morgan began her professional education at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, earning her Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences and graduating Summa Cum Laude. She then enrolled at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, completing her Master of Science in physician assistant studies. 

Morgan is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Physician Assistants and The Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology — Head and Neck. 

Morgan served two years as an ear, nose, and throat physician assistant in Macon, Georgia, before joining the team at ENT of Athens in 2021. She enjoys getting to know the people in her care and always takes time to understand their symptoms and goals for treatment. 

When she isn’t working, Morgan enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, cooking, and being outdoors.

Licensures and Certifications:

• Florida Board of Medicine, Medical Doctor License

Dr. Callahan earned her medical degree from the University of Miami and completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Northwestern University. She joined the Pain Medicine Group after completing her fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Northwestern University. Dr. Callahan specializes in the treatment of neck and low back pain with interventional procedures including spinal cord stimulation, and also utilizes state-of-the-art regenerative medicine for the treatment of osteoarthritis. She strives to provide patient-centered care through a multimodal approach to improve quality of life and restore function. She is excited to provide care to her community in Sarasota, FL. 

Dr. Reza Mahrou is a top-rated pain management doctor providing advanced care for patients in and around Irvine and Fountain Valley, CA. At Pain Care Providers, Dr. Mahrou offers cutting-edge care for back pain, neck pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, herniated discs and neuropathy (nerve pain), including noninvasive pain management solutions to relieve pain and improve overall quality of life. In addition to caring for patients at Pain Care Providers, Dr. Mahrou is an assistant clinical professor at UCLA Health Services and serves as a part-time faculty at the VA Health Care System in West Los Angeles.

Board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain management, Dr. Mahrou completed his surgical training and residency in anesthesiology and perioperative care at UCLA Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in pain management at UCLA in conjunction with the UCLA Spine Center. He is an active member of state and national associations dedicated to interventional pain management and regional anesthesiology.

Dr. Mahrou is dedicated to providing optimized pain management solutions based on each patient’s unique medical needs for long-term relief of symptoms, improved function and a better quality of living. He welcomes the opportunity to care for new patients, and the practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.

About Dr. Ankit Maheshwari

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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Shimul Sahai, MD is the owner and operator of Phoenician Pain and Rehabilitation Center in Chandler, AZ.  She is a compassionate provider who listens actively to each and every patient to help them find resolution and experience a high quality of life. She offers a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management tailored to each individual patient.   

A graduate of Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Dr. Sahai completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia. She then furthered her education  by completing her fellowship in Pain Management at Western Pennsylvania Hospital/Temple University in Pittsburgh, PA. She went on to finish a Dr. Sahai is double board-certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Pain Management. 

Voted one of the Top Docs in the area in 2017 and 2019, Dr. Sahai makes the patient an active participant in their care. Men and women can call the office of Phoenician Pain & Rehabilitation Center or schedule online to make an appointment and benefit from Dr. Sahai’s expertise.

Haley Peeples, PA-C, is an NCCPA board-certified and Georgia-licensed physician assistant at ENT of Athens, providing complete ear, nose, and throat care to people of all ages living in and around Athens, Georgia.

Haley began her professional education at the University of Georgia in Athens, earning her Bachelor of Science in psychology. Afterward, she enrolled at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned her Master of Science in physician assistant studies. 

Haley joined ENT of Athens in 2018. She proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery.

As a physician assistant, Haley always makes time to answer her patient’s questions and concerns, ensuring they receive the best care possible. 

When she isn’t at work, you can find Haley with her husband, Austin. She’s a University of Georgia football fan (Go Bulldogs!), regularly visits the Athens Farmers Market, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

With his dedication to patient care and maximizing recovery and functionality for all patients, Steven Ferrer, MD, is a trusted board-certified practitioner. Dr. Ferrer is the co-founder of Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Glen Rock, New Jersey.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Dr. Ferrer earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in Newark, where he attended on the Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Dr. Ferrer went on to complete an internal medicine internship at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, New Jersey. He completed both his residency and fellowship training through Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey and JFK Johnson Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey.

To gain additional expertise, Dr. Ferrer became board certified through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He maintains subspecialties in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as pain medicine. Dr. Ferrer also currently holds privileges at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Dr. Ferrer prides himself on being able to perform a variety of effective nonsurgical procedures where he can optimize patient outcomes and shorter recovery times for various types of conditions and injuries. He has extensive training and certification in medical acupuncture to help patients recover from chronic pain-causing conditions and sports injuries.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ferrer has helped author articles on youth rotator cuff injuries and interventional pain management assessment techniques for pain medicine fellows. Dr. Ferrer regularly hosts community lectures on the numerous innovative treatment options for pain management.

Patients of Dr. Ferrer appreciate his willingness to go above and beyond to ensure they experience relief from pain and receive the education they need to be informed about their health care. Dr. Ferrer wants to help patients get back to their regular activities quickly without pain or surgical procedures.

Dr. Jonathan W. Singer is a board-certified osteopathic physician whose pioneering approach bridges the best of traditional, holistic, and functional medicine. As the founder and lead physician at HealthFirst in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dr. Singer has dedicated his career to helping patients uncover the root causes of illness and achieve lasting, whole-body wellness.

Dr. Singer earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Food Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where his passion for science and natural health first took shape. During his graduate studies, he developed a natural alternative to the synthetic food colorant Yellow No. 5—a discovery now widely used in the food industry.

He went on to graduate with honors from the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa, and became one of the first physicians in the United States to earn board certification in holistic medicine. As part of this pioneering group, Dr. Singer helped establish many of the foundational scientific standards that shaped modern integrative and alternative medicine.

Dr. Singer is board-certified in Family Practice and Holistic Medicine and board eligible in Medical Acupuncture, Homeopathy, and Environmental Medicine. His expertise spans preventive care, chronic disease management, detoxification, and mind-body medicine.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Singer has been an active member and leader in numerous professional organizations, including the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, and American College for Advancement in Medicine. He has served as a national delegate to both the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and is a past president of the Wyoming Osteopathic Medical Society as well as a past member of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

Patients from across the country and around the world travel to HealthFirst in Cheyenne to seek Dr. Singer’s expertise, especially when conventional treatments have failed to bring relief. Many describe finding renewed hope and health under his care after years of searching for answers.

At HealthFirst, Dr. Singer offers natural and restorative therapies whenever possible, while recognizing that medications may play an important role when appropriate. His integrative approach includes acupuncture, neurofeedback, nutrient IV infusions, targeted injections, and nutrition counseling, as well as advanced medical treatments such as chelation therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement, ozone therapy, and SuboxoneⓇ treatment for addiction recovery.

HealthFirst operates as a direct-pay (cash-based) practice, allowing Dr. Singer to provide individualized, high-quality care—free from the limitations imposed by insurance companies. This model ensures that every patient receives thoughtful, evidence-based, and compassionate treatment focused solely on their health and healing.

With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Jonathan Singer continues to lead with innovation, empathy, and integrity—helping individuals reclaim their health and live vibrant, balanced lives.

Joshua Duggan is a Board Certified Physician Assistant since 2008. Starting with a fascination with genetics, biochemistry and cell biology during his undergraduate years at Stony Brook University in New York, Joshua taught science in high school for several years before enrolling in the advanced level Physician Assistant Program at Touro College in Bayshore, New York, where he earned a Master’s degree.

After a few years practicing as a Physician Assistant in New York, Joshua and his wife found that New Hampshire’s Seacoast had a lot to offer their family and relocated to raise their daughters. He remains excited to serve the Seacoast community by being part of a team that provides excellent medical care, enables him to appropriately diagnose and treat patients, and allows him to educate patients about their health conditions and recommended treatments in a way that is understandable and empowers patients to actively participate in their own care.

Joshua loves doing anything that involves spending time with his wife and three daughters. He has a particular interest in hiking /naturalism, literature, movies, the philosophy of art, the philosophy of religion and the power of narrative in our lives.

Dr. Amir Rafizad is a highly experienced, skilled, and compassionate pain management specialist in Irvine, with more than 20 years of experience helping patients find meaningful relief from acute and chronic pain. At Pain Care Providers, he combines advanced, evidence-based treatments with a personalized approach to help patients return to the activities and quality of life they value most.

Dr. Rafizad provides individualized care for a wide range of conditions, including neck and back pain, spine disorders, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, neuropathy, and other chronic pain conditions. Whenever appropriate, he emphasizes noninvasive and minimally invasive treatments designed to address the underlying source of pain, helping patients avoid unnecessary surgery and long-term reliance on medications.

Dr. Rafizad completed his internship and residency at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, followed by a fellowship in pain management at UCLA Medical Center. He is board certified in both Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology. In addition to caring for patients at Pain Care Providers, he serves as a consulting pain specialist at Hoag Hospital Irvine Campus and Hoag Orthopedic Institute, and as an attending staff physician specializing in pain management and anesthesiology at the West Los Angeles Veterans Medical Center.

With more than two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Rafizad understands that no two patients—or two pain conditions—are alike. His goal is to listen carefully, understand each patient's unique needs, and develop a treatment plan that is both effective and tailored to the individual.

Dr. Rafizad welcomes new patients and is committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care to patients throughout Irvine, Orange County, and the surrounding communities. Pain Care Providers accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Rafizad enjoys staying active and making the most of life— whether working out, snowboarding, traveling, catching live music, or spending quality time with his family.

Jose De La Torre, MD, is an experienced pain management and sports medicine specialist offering cutting-edge, whole-body care at New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving people living in the North Tampa, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, and Zephyrhills areas.

Dr. De La Torre earned his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Puerto Rico before completing his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He founded New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine to provide an interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment facility that improves quality of life, decreases the use of long-term narcotics, and delivers interventional procedures that manage acute and chronic pain while reducing opioid dependency.

When men and women see Dr. De La Torre, they can expect a holistic approach to their care, whether they need treatment for chronic migraines, sciatica, or lower back pain. That’s because Dr. De La Torre’s methods don’t focus on the physical aspects of pain alone. He also takes time to consider its associated psychological concerns and offers strategies to help manage related issues like depression.

Men and women can also find the latest equipment and technology in an environment with a comfortable, family feel, and bilingual care in English and Spanish. Dr. De La Torre is a board-certified physiatrist with expertise an interventional pain management and sports medicine and is also an addiction specialist.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. De La Torre has hospital affiliations with AdventHealth Wesley Chapel (formerly Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel), Habana Ambulatory Surgery Center, and Tampa Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center. He’s currently accepting new patients, and New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine is easy to reach from all areas by way of the interstate. Call or go online to day to book an appointment.

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