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Dr. Suzanne Manzi, MD, is quadruple board-certified physician by the American Boards of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.

As co-founder of Performance Pain and Sports Medicine, with locations in Houston and League City, Texas, Dr. Manzi provides comprehensive, individualized care in interventional pain management, electrodiagnostic testing, weight management, and functional medicine, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Manzi believes deeply in building trusting relationships with her patients, striving to empower them through thoughtful, personalized treatment plans that promote health and wellness

Originally from the Jersey Shore, Dr. Manzi played NCAA Division I basketball at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2005. Her postgraduate training included a residency at the Baylor College of Medicine/UT PM&R Alliance, followed by a fellowship in Interventional Spine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Pain Management at Michigan State University and Lansing Orthopedics. In her earlier career in Houston, Dr. Manzi contributed to the Pain Management Center of Houston and initiated the Outpatient Interventional Pain program at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Currently, Dr. Manzi serves as off-site faculty at the UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School, where she shares her expertise and passion for education. She also holds roles within the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS), where she served as President of the Southwest Branch in 2020, and continues as an active participant in the Central Branch. Her professional memberships include the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), Texas Pain Society (TPS), Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). As a founding member and Director at Large for The Society of Women Innovators in Pain Management (WIPM), Dr. Manzi is committed to fostering innovation and mentorship within her field.

Dr. Manzi’s work and commitment to excellence have earned her numerous accolades, including multiple listings as one of "Houston's Top Doctors" by Houstonia magazine year after year, and recognition as one of the Top 3 Pain Management Doctors in Houston by ThreeBestRated.com in 2018. Her long-term goal is to develop her practice as a teaching site for residents and fellows, fostering hands-on, compassionate training in Pain, Electrodiagnostic, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Manzi enjoys an active lifestyle, including exercise, SCUBA diving, snow skiing, reading, and global travel. She cherishes spending quality time with her two children and significant other, finding balance and inspiration through her family and personal adventures.  She recently launched Doctor Wander Well Travel, a travel agency that helps patients celebrate their health achievements—whether through pain relief, weight loss, or regenerative medicine—by planning meaningful travel experiences.

Dr. Wiederholz is a leading expert in the field of minimally invasive spine treatments in Houston. Trained directly under Dr. Kevin Pauza, the inventor of the Discseel® Procedure, Dr. Wiederholz has been performing this innovative treatment since 2020, making him the first physician in Houston to do so.

His direct training under Dr. Pauza has provided him with a deep understanding and mastery of the Discseel® Procedure, allowing him to offer his patients a safe and effective alternative to surgery for chronic back and neck pain.

As a trailblazer in his field, Dr. Wiederholz is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest standard of care. His expertise and commitment to patient wellbeing have established him as the trusted choice for those seeking to avoid surgery and improve their quality of life. Choose Dr. Wiederholz, the Houston Discseel® Expert, for a successful return to a pain-free life.

Dr. Matthias Wiederholz is also the founder and visionary behind Performance Pain & Sports Medicine, also known as Performance. Performance is a boutique medical practice with a focus on the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Dr. Wiederholz founded Performance in 2008 and officially opened for patient care in 2009. Dr. Wiederholz serves his patients in Houston, Texas; and Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

Dr. Wiederholz received his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he served as chief resident. He completed fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management and Sports Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. He holds four board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is his primary specialty. This field focuses on the treatment of the entire person with special attention to functional recovery. He also holds a board certification in Sports Medicine and he is a leader in this field offering minimally-invasive options for healing of sports injuries. He also has a board certification in Pain Medicine through the American Board of Pain Medicine. His expertise in this field spans both nationally and internationally where he has provided education for physician colleagues throughout the US and Europe. Finally, he is board certified in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine and holds a Masters degree in Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine. Unlike other physicians that are dabbling in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Wiederholz is board-certified in it. He is a leader in the use of autologous, bone marrow derived stem cell procedures and platelet rich plasma procedures using targeted image guidance with both ultrasound and fluoroscopy.  

The field of Pain Medicine has advanced over the years and Dr. Wiederholz prides himself on keeping up with all the most innovative advancements within the field. He performs all the basic pain management procedures, such as epidural injections, facet joint injections, rhizotomies, sacroiliac joint injections. But he is a leader in the advanced treatments within the field as well. He was the first physician in the entire state of Texas to perform the Superion procedure, a minimally invasive implant procedure for the treatment of spinal stenosis. He also implants spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pain pumps. He also has specialized training in endoscopic spine surgical procedures. 

Dr. Wiederholz is one of just a few physicians licensed and trained to perform the Discseel™ procedure. This amazing procedure often prevents spine surgery and treats the inflammation associated with leaky disc syndrome. Invented by Dr. Kevin Pauza, Dr. Wiederholz was trained on this advanced technique and offers this therapy in Texas, New Jersey and Pennsylvania!

In his personal time Dr. Wiederholz spends time with his wife and daughter and enjoys traveling, golf and yoga. Despite being a transplant from New Jersey, he truly enjoys making Texas-style barbeque in his kamado grill. He also enjoys baking fresh bread and making homemade pasta. 

Hui Kang, MD, is a board-certified pain management specialist and anesthesiologist with a contagiously positive demeanor. At Houston Pain Specialists, he compassionately creates custom treatment plans for patients in and around Houston who are managing short- and long-term pain. At the core of the practice’s philosophy is a simple statement: “Pain relief is our life, so you can live yours to the fullest.”

Throughout his career, Dr. Kang has earned awards both for building relationships with patients and for his dedication to quality care.

During his senior year at Texas A&M University, Dr. Kang earned the Faculty Achievement Award for his leadership skills and outstanding academic accomplishments. He went on to earn his medical degree in Lubbock, Texas, at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Soon after graduating, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to complete his residency training and a fellowship in pain management at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. There, he was doubly recognized for his excellence, named outstanding resident and then a chief fellow. 

Today, Dr. Kang is board certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is a member of the Houston Pain Chapter of the Texas Pain Society as well as the Harris County Medical Society. During his time in Houston, he has earned the Top Doctor Houston Award for Anesthesiology and another award for consistently seeing his patients on time. 

Dr. Kang enjoys learning about new advancements in his field to bring to his patients as well as writing his own articles for medical publications. At Houston Pain Specialists, Dr. Kang focuses on giving patients the least invasive treatments possible for maximum pain relief results. He specializes in treating arthritis pain, sciatica, disc problems, general neck and back pain, headaches, and more. 

When he isn’t in the office treating patients and teaching them to manage their conditions, Dr. Kang enjoys spending time with his wife and son. With them, he loves to watch movies and go out to eat. 

Rand McClain, DO, is a dedicated regenerative & sports medicine specialist who enjoys helping patients with their complex medical care and providing insightful patient education at Regenerative & Sports Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. 

Dr. McClain received his medical education from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California before pursuing a residency program at Keck Medicine of University of Southern California (USC) Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. He has worked with some of the best health innovators in sports and regenerative medicine, as well as aesthetic and family medicine. 

Dr. McClain participated as a sports member in two U.S. teams before becoming an osteopathic physician, and he continues to participate competitively. 

He is an active member of the regenerative medicine community as well. Dr. McClain is the Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Live Cell Research, an organization dedicated to the innovation and development of medical technology that is designed to enhance people’s health and quality of daily life through epigenetic manipulation. 

Dr. McClain is a medical advisory board member at American Cryostem Corporation, Z.E.N Foods and National Veteran Foundation. 

In addition, he is passionate about therapy counseling. With each patient, he always listens to their unique medical concerns, and works hard to provide wonderful patient education so that they can understand all therapy options. 

As a dedicated osteopathic physician, Dr. McClain enjoys studying nutrition, exercise, herbs, supplements, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine in his professional as well as personal life. At Regenerative & Sports Medicine, he provides detailed care so that patients can receive the best treatment that suits their needs and goals.

Dr. Malik is a highly qualified physician providing exceptional services for patients suffering from complex acute, and chronic, pain conditions at Superior Pain Relief, which has locations in Houston, Baytown, Conroe, and The Woodlands, Texas. Using a combination of conservative approaches and innovative treatment methods, Dr. Malik ensures that his patients receive the most effective therapies for their pain.

Dr. Malik completed his fellowship in interventional pain medicine with the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He is board-certified in pain medicine allowing him to bring comprehensive pain management to his patients. Additionally, he has training in general surgery.

With this testament to his skills and dedication in multiple disciplines, Dr. Malik is uniquely placed to help people with their pain. He has the expertise to see every aspect of the person that contributes to their pain experience and is able to provide his patients with advanced pain management treatments at the cutting-edge of medical science.

“I enjoy helping people improve their quality of life beyond their expectations.”

Dr. Jones provides exceptional services for patients with acute pain. His focus is on treating acute pain and regional anesthesia, including pain control around the time leading up to surgery, day of surgery and the first few months following surgery. He believes procedures geared toward early rehabilitation are key. He has been practicing Pain Medicine for 15 years. Dr. Jones completed his Board-Certified Anesthesiology and Fellowship training in Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD. He regularly teaches US Guided nerve blocks and procedures to colleagues.

Radha Bernander, PA-C, CDCES, is a Physician Assistant aiding the team with direct patient care at the Endocrine and Psychiatry Center in Katy, Texas.    

Radha completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Houston in 2009. In 2016, she acquired a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She is also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to better educate her patients. She is currently a member of AAPA, the American Association of Physician Assistants. These professional associations allow Radha to enhance and transform the health of her patients. She works with patients 18 and older to examine, diagnose counsel, and treat their conditions. 

Radha is excited to share her expertise with the communities in Katy, Texas.  Call today to schedule an appointment or book online through the reservation system.