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Dr. Mark D. Klaiman is the co-founder of Point Performance. He received his Doctorate in Medicine from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Columbia University. He is board certified and has been a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 1994. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Klaiman was a visiting associate in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. He has lectured extensively over the years and has numerous writings and publications focused on the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries. Dr. Klaiman received his medical acupuncture training through the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture in 1995 and is recognized as a leading provider of medical acupuncture in the Washington DC region.

Neil Spiegel, DO, is a talented physician leveraging traditional and alternative methods to diagnose and treat people in the Washington, D.C., area at Osteopathic Center for Healing in Rockville, Maryland.

Dr. Spiegel attended medical school at New York Institute of Technology’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to finish his postgraduate and residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York University. In more recent years, Dr. Spiegel also completed a Fellowship in anti-aging, functional, and regenerative medicine.

As founder and head of Osteopathic Center for Healing, Dr. Spiegel has a special interest in caring for patients with challenging or difficult-to-treat conditions. With more than 25 years of professional experience, he also excels in working with men and women who suffer from acute or chronic musculoskeletal and neurological pain syndromes.

Offering a full spectrum of modern medical treatments emphasizing whole-body healing and a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Spiegel utilizes a combination of traditional, alternative, and complementary methods to assist and support his patients on their path to optimal health. Among his modern and innovative treatments are stem cell, perineural injection, and platelet-rich plasma therapies. He has been extensively trained in the use of Ultrasound for both diagnostic and image guided use. Dr. Spiegel also provides hormone balancing, genetic testing, and neurodiagnostic studies.

Throughout his career, Dr. Spiegel’s dedication to the people in his care has earned him numerous professional and volunteerism honors including Top Doctor Survey awards and the State of Maryland Volunteer Service Award. Dr. Spiegel is also a key contributor in developing and growing the free clinic and treating the uninsured in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Dr. Spiegel has multiple certifications and Fellowships. He’s Fellowship-trained in sports medicine and board-certified in Physical Medicine for Rehabilitation. He’s also a fellow of the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the American Academy of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Board Certified in Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine. In addition to his Fellowships, Dr. Spiegel is a licensed medical acupuncturist.

Dr. John Huffman, MD is a pain management physician practicing at Interventional Pain and Regenerative Medicine Specialists in Arlington, Virginia on the campus of the Virginia Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology (1994 - present) with an additional Pain Medicine Certification (1996 - present). 

Dr. Huffman completed his anesthesiology residency and pain medicine training at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. He was named chief resident during his final year of training, after which he remained on staff teaching as an assistant professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine until 1997.

Prior to joining Virginia Hospital Center, he served as the Medical Director of Pain Management at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland, for over 22 years. His responsibilities included managing a staff of more than 25 medical professionals.

Dr. Huffman has extensive experience in all areas of pain medicine and has a special interest in Intrathecal Drug Delivery and Spinal Cord Stimulation, both procedures are surgically implantable technologies for use in the treatment of chronic pain. He has taught and published extensively on interventional pain management techniques and treatment of chronic pain. He remains active in research and routinely maintains his continuing medical education.

Dr. Huffman strongly supports a multi-disciplinary approach to patients suffering from chronic pain and recognizes the unique and individual nature of each patient’s pain and tailors their treatment accordingly. He believes in honesty and trust as the foundation for the patient-physician relationship.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Huffman enjoys spending time with his dog Hope, exercising, cooking, design, and travel.

Dr. Thakral is a fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Medicine physician who is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He is joining the team at the International Spine, Pain & Performance Center, and will be treating patients in both our Washington DC and Arlington Virginia locations. 

Dr. Thakral was born and raised locally in northern Virginia. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he then completed a General Surgery internship before moving to New Jersey for his Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency at Rutgers RWJMS - Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. During his final year of residency, Dr. Thakral was elected Academic Chief Resident. He completed an additional one year of training in an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.

Dr. Thakral specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal injuries. He is passionate about using a comprehensive approach in treating his patients' pain. In addition to utilizing conservative measures such as personalized exercise and therapy programs, Dr. Thakral performs a variety of fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, including to the back, neck, joints, and soft tissues. He takes pride in his ability to listen and connect with patients, helping create individualized treatment plans to improve his patients' functional abilities and to get back to the activities they love.

In his free time, Dr. Thakral enjoys playing tennis, running, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and hopelessly rooting for the Washington Commanders.

Elysha Dinh, MD, is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management. She treats acute and long-standing pain problems at the International Spine Pain & Performance Center with offices in Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia.

Originally from Fairfax, Virginia, Dr. Dinh received her medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency in anesthesiology and fellowship in interventional pain at Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, Virginia. 

Dr. Dinh explored her passion for medicine and service through research at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and other volunteer opportunities in the community.  

Through her work at both the academic hospital center and the local veteran's hospital, she gained experience in the wide variety of treatments available for chronic pain and cared for a diverse cohort of patients. 

At the International Spine Pain & Performance Center, Dr. Dinh provides individualized, multimodal care to patients suffering from chronic pain. She is dedicated to helping her patients live pain-free lives.

When she isn’t working, Dr. Dinh enjoys shucking oysters professionally, cooking, and meal prepping.

Dr. Thakral is a fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Medicine physician who is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He is joining the team at the International Spine, Pain & Performance Center, and will be treating patients in both our Washington DC and Arlington Virginia locations. 

Dr. Thakral was born and raised locally in northern Virginia. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he then completed a General Surgery internship before moving to New Jersey for his Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency at Rutgers RWJMS - Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. During his final year of residency, Dr. Thakral was elected Academic Chief Resident. He completed an additional one year of training in an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.

Dr. Thakral specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal injuries. He is passionate about using a comprehensive approach in treating his patients' pain. In addition to utilizing conservative measures such as personalized exercise and therapy programs, Dr. Thakral performs a variety of fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, including to the back, neck, joints, and soft tissues. He takes pride in his ability to listen and connect with patients, helping create individualized treatment plans to improve his patients' functional abilities and to get back to the activities they love.

In his free time, Dr. Thakral enjoys playing tennis, running, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and hopelessly rooting for the Washington Commanders.

Elysha Dinh, MD, is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management. She treats acute and long-standing pain problems at the International Spine Pain & Performance Center with offices in Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia.

Originally from Fairfax, Virginia, Dr. Dinh received her medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency in anesthesiology and fellowship in interventional pain at Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, Virginia. 

Dr. Dinh explored her passion for medicine and service through research at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and other volunteer opportunities in the community.  

Through her work at both the academic hospital center and the local veteran's hospital, she gained experience in the wide variety of treatments available for chronic pain and cared for a diverse cohort of patients. 

At the International Spine Pain & Performance Center, Dr. Dinh provides individualized, multimodal care to patients suffering from chronic pain. She is dedicated to helping her patients live pain-free lives.

When she isn’t working, Dr. Dinh enjoys shucking oysters professionally, cooking, and meal prepping.

Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.

Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy. 

After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.  

Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.

Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.

Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy. 

After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.  

Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.

Mohsin S. Sheikh, M.D., is board-certified in both physical medicine & rehabilitation and pain medicine. As the founder and medical director of Pain, Spine & Rehab Associates, Dr. Sheikh serves the Washington, D.C. area with offices in Gaithersburg and Olney, Maryland. 

Utilizing his unique dual training, Dr. Sheikh accurately diagnoses painful conditions and comprehensively treats them using non-surgical techniques. He takes a multidisciplinary approach to care, coordinating with primary care physicians, other specialists, and therapists, to ensure his patients receive well-rounded and complete care. Above all, his personal and professional approach, combined with a compassionate and humanistic nature, have been extremely well regarded by his peers and very well received by his patients. Dr. Sheikh has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” in Washington, D.C., by Washingtonian magazine for the last seven years.

Dr. Sheikh completed his education and his experience at the following institutions:

 

• Fellowship

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Pain Medicine Chapel Hill, NC, 2008

 

• Residency

Georgetown University Hospital and National Rehabilitation Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chief Resident, Washington, DC, 2007

 

• Internship

Drexel University College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2003

 

• Medical School

St. George’s University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, St. George’s, Grenada, 2002

 

• Undergraduate School

Rutgers College, Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology, New Brunswick, NJ, 1996

 

When he’s not improving the lives of his patients, Dr. Sheikh loves watching college basketball,  playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two daughters at their home in Rockville, Maryland.

Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.

Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy. 

After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.  

Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.

Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.

Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy. 

After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.  

Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.

Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.

Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy. 

After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.  

Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.

Joseph Oppong, Jr., MD, is a board-certified physician who specializes in pain medicine and anesthesiology at Innovative Pain Solutions Centers, with offices in Bowie, Salisbury, and Laurel, Maryland.

Dr. Oppong graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, and earned his medical degree from the revered Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta. He completed a residency in anesthesiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore before deciding that he wanted to continue his education in pain management.

Under the supervision of J.C. Rowlingson, MD, one of the nation’s foremost authorities on chronic pain management, Dr. Oppong completed a fellowship in interventional pain management at the University of Virginia Health Systems in Charlottesville, Virginia.

After completing his fellowship, Dr. Oppong worked at St. Agnes Healthcare in Baltimore, where he established Community Pain Management, a clinic that follows a multidisciplinary approach to managing chronic pain. He went on to co-found Fairwood Spine and Pain Center, P.A. in Bowie, Maryland, where he spent four years serving as the practice’s president. To better serve his patients in an ever-changing medical field, Dr. Oppong opened Innovative Pain Solutions Centers in 2014.

Dr. Oppong follows a philosophy of patient care that emphasizes compassion as a means for restoring function and improving the quality of life in his pain patients. He’s highly skilled in a number of intervention techniques, including joint injections, sympathetic nerve blocks, intrathecal (spinal) pain pumps, spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation, percutaneous disc decompression, discography, nerve radiofrequency ablations, facet blocks, and epidural injections (both interlaminar and transforaminal approaches).

He also advocates using ultrasound-guidance for interventional pain procedures because of its ability to avoid the radiation exposure inherent in using a traditional C-arm (X-ray) machine.

Dr. Oppong stays active in his field as a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Academy of Pain Medicine. Outside of his medical interests, he’s a dedicated sports fan, especially with soccer and football, and likes to travel with his family and absorb new cultures and cuisines.

At United Spine and Joint Center, the team focuses on collaborative treatment options for patients suffering from back, neck, and musculoskeletal pain. Servicing Leesburg and Lansdowne, VA. patients receive an expert evaluation, education, and treatment for a full spectrum of spinal disorders.

Jon Mader, MD is the board-certified Medical Director of United Spine and Joint Center, where he provides treatments backed by the latest research supporting spine care and non-opioid options. Dr. Mader attended the University of Wisconsin where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology. He went on to earn his Medical Doctorate at St. George’s University School of Medicine.

This was followed by a prestigious residency at Tufts Medical Center in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. As his interest in spinal treatments deepened, Dr. Mader pursued a fellowship in interventional spinal rehabilitation at the New England Baptist Hospital, part of the renowned Harvard University Care Group. While in his fellowship, he participated in several research projects and obtained extensive training in advanced and minimally invasive spinal disorder treatments.

As a patient at United Spine and Joint Center, you can expect an evidence-based approach to non-surgical and non-opiate treatments of various spinal disorders. After a thorough evaluation with Dr. Mader, you will become educated about the problem, diagnosis, and treatment options available to you. Dr. Mader will help you make an informed decision about your care that reflects your needs and goals.

As an Interventional Pain Management and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, Dr. Mader has the advanced training and extensive knowledge to provide non-surgical and non-opiate treatment methods for numerous spinal disorders.

As an integral member of the Orthopedic & Wellness team, Matthew Roh, MD, is proud to provide the very best in pain management and PM&R to patients at the Frederick, Waldorf, and Germantown, Maryland clinics.

Board-certified in Pain Management and in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Roh received his medical degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Across the city’s river, he went on to study internal medicine with an internship at Hahnemann University Hospital.

Dr. Roh then attended one of the nation’s leading physical medicine and rehabilitation programs at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he completed his residency. While there, he studied extensively at the Institute for Rehabilitation and Research.

Embodying the philosophy and mission of Orthopedic & Wellness, Dr. Roh treats every patient with compassion. Dr. Roh is especially interested in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pain management. He also is passionate about regenerative medicine, sports medicine, hormone replacement therapy, peripheral joint injections, and interventional spinal medicine.

In his spare time, he enjoys lifting weights and playing blues and rock on his electric guitar.

Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.

Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy. 

After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.  

Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.