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Marlyn Alvarado, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Union Spine and Pain Management. The practice has locations in Union, Scotch Plains, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Woodbridge, New Jersey. Proficient in English and Spanish, Marlyn brings a wealth of experience delivering comprehensive care to diverse populations of all ages.
Marlyn embarked on her nursing journey at New Jersey City University in Jersey City, where she earned her nursing degree. During this time, she served as a surgical nurse at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she cared for patients undergoing chemotherapy, dialysis, and surgery.
Continuing her work at Jersey City Medical Center, Marlyn served in pivotal roles as a transition discharge nurse and maternal child health nurse. Here, she managed patients with high-risk pregnancies, substance use disorder, and teen pregnancy, demonstrating her versatility in addressing complex healthcare needs.
She also served as a case manager at United Healthcare in West New York, New Jersey, and later as a wellness coach/chronic condition manager at Premise Health. These roles further developed her understanding of holistic healthcare management and patient support.
Passionate about advancing her nursing practice, Marlyn pursued her Master of Science in nursing at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. This led to her family nurse practitioner certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Marlyn holds additional certifications in neonatal resuscitation from the American Academy of Pediatrics and advanced cardiac life support from the American Heart Association.
In her role at Union Spine and Pain Management, Marlyn enjoys collaborating with the team, ensuring that she meets the diverse needs of her patients.
Philip M. Rojo, MLP-NP, is a highly skilled nurse practitioner passionate about delivering customized care. Through his work at Union Spine and Pain Management, which has offices in Union, Scotch Plains, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Woodbridge, New Jersey, Philip helps patients feel more comfortable as they progress in treatment.
A lifelong learner, Philip earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, in New Brunswick. He remains at Rutgers to complete a Master of Science in nursing, focusing on adult and geriatric care.
Philip is trained in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support. He is also certified as an adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner.
Philip’s professional experience includes working in emergency room settings and managing patient care across various crisis and trauma needs. He also brings experience in managing patient care after surgical interventions, in addition to treating numerous acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders.
Philip enjoys working one-on-one with those in his care, getting to know them and their unique health needs. He finds his work deeply rewarding, especially when patients overcome significant challenges in pain management.
LiveWell Pain Management provides the highest-quality pain management services for people in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, Bergen County, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist Nora Taha, MD, provides a wide variety of interventional procedures to relieve acute and chronic pain that develops from injuries and degenerative diseases like arthritis.
Dr. Taha works closely with each patient to customize a treatment plan that reduces their reliance on narcotic medications. She offers alternative and adjunctive treatments like physical therapy, Acupuncture, and functional medicine therapies. Additionally, Botox® injections are available in-office to relieve recurrent migraine pain.
For chronic back pain, neck pain, and pain after surgery, LiveWell Pain Management offers several minimally invasive procedures, including regenerative medicine, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation. Dr. Taha also uses regenerative medicine, viscosupplementation, and COOLIEF* radiofrequency ablation to help relieve chronic knee pain.
To treat wrist pain or elbow pain that results from nerve entrapment conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome, Dr. Nora Taha offers nonsurgical, ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissections.
Dr. Taha is one of a select few physicians performing The MILD® procedure, which is a nonsurgical option to help relieve pain and improve symptoms due to lumbar spinal stenosis.
There’s no need to live another day with chronic pain or immobility. Explore all of the options for chronic pain relief by calling LiveWell Pain Management or by booking a consultation online today.
Gerald F. Gaughan, MD, is a highly experienced physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Doctors United, with offices in the West Farms and Wakefield neighborhoods in the White Plains, and Ardsley, New York. Dr. Gaughan focuses on enhancing and restoring the functional abilities and quality of life for his patients with physical impairments and disabilities.
After earning his Doctor of Medicine at the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center (now known as SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University) in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Gaughan completed a one-year medicine internship at New Rochelle Hospital (now known as Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital) in New Rochelle, New York.
Dr. Gaughan then went on to complete his anesthesia residency at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Bronx, followed by his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York.
Dr. Gaughan has hospital affiliations with St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx and St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers.
Taking a patient-centered approach to care, Dr. Gaughan makes himself available when his patients need him.
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
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.
Marlyn Alvarado, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Union Spine and Pain Management. The practice has locations in Union, Scotch Plains, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Woodbridge, New Jersey. Proficient in English and Spanish, Marlyn brings a wealth of experience delivering comprehensive care to diverse populations of all ages.
Marlyn embarked on her nursing journey at New Jersey City University in Jersey City, where she earned her nursing degree. During this time, she served as a surgical nurse at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she cared for patients undergoing chemotherapy, dialysis, and surgery.
Continuing her work at Jersey City Medical Center, Marlyn served in pivotal roles as a transition discharge nurse and maternal child health nurse. Here, she managed patients with high-risk pregnancies, substance use disorder, and teen pregnancy, demonstrating her versatility in addressing complex healthcare needs.
She also served as a case manager at United Healthcare in West New York, New Jersey, and later as a wellness coach/chronic condition manager at Premise Health. These roles further developed her understanding of holistic healthcare management and patient support.
Passionate about advancing her nursing practice, Marlyn pursued her Master of Science in nursing at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. This led to her family nurse practitioner certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Marlyn holds additional certifications in neonatal resuscitation from the American Academy of Pediatrics and advanced cardiac life support from the American Heart Association.
In her role at Union Spine and Pain Management, Marlyn enjoys collaborating with the team, ensuring that she meets the diverse needs of her patients.
Philip M. Rojo, MLP-NP, is a highly skilled nurse practitioner passionate about delivering customized care. Through his work at Union Spine and Pain Management, which has offices in Union, Scotch Plains, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Woodbridge, New Jersey, Philip helps patients feel more comfortable as they progress in treatment.
A lifelong learner, Philip earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, in New Brunswick. He remains at Rutgers to complete a Master of Science in nursing, focusing on adult and geriatric care.
Philip is trained in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support. He is also certified as an adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner.
Philip’s professional experience includes working in emergency room settings and managing patient care across various crisis and trauma needs. He also brings experience in managing patient care after surgical interventions, in addition to treating numerous acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders.
Philip enjoys working one-on-one with those in his care, getting to know them and their unique health needs. He finds his work deeply rewarding, especially when patients overcome significant challenges in pain management.
Gerald F. Gaughan, MD, is a highly experienced physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Doctors United, with offices in the West Farms and Wakefield neighborhoods in the White Plains, and Ardsley, New York. Dr. Gaughan focuses on enhancing and restoring the functional abilities and quality of life for his patients with physical impairments and disabilities.
After earning his Doctor of Medicine at the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center (now known as SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University) in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Gaughan completed a one-year medicine internship at New Rochelle Hospital (now known as Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital) in New Rochelle, New York.
Dr. Gaughan then went on to complete his anesthesia residency at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Bronx, followed by his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York.
Dr. Gaughan has hospital affiliations with St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx and St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers.
Taking a patient-centered approach to care, Dr. Gaughan makes himself available when his patients need him.
LiveWell Pain Management provides the highest-quality pain management services for people in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, Bergen County, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist Nora Taha, MD, provides a wide variety of interventional procedures to relieve acute and chronic pain that develops from injuries and degenerative diseases like arthritis.
Dr. Taha works closely with each patient to customize a treatment plan that reduces their reliance on narcotic medications. She offers alternative and adjunctive treatments like physical therapy, Acupuncture, and functional medicine therapies. Additionally, Botox® injections are available in-office to relieve recurrent migraine pain.
For chronic back pain, neck pain, and pain after surgery, LiveWell Pain Management offers several minimally invasive procedures, including regenerative medicine, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation. Dr. Taha also uses regenerative medicine, viscosupplementation, and COOLIEF* radiofrequency ablation to help relieve chronic knee pain.
To treat wrist pain or elbow pain that results from nerve entrapment conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome, Dr. Nora Taha offers nonsurgical, ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissections.
Dr. Taha is one of a select few physicians performing The MILD® procedure, which is a nonsurgical option to help relieve pain and improve symptoms due to lumbar spinal stenosis.
There’s no need to live another day with chronic pain or immobility. Explore all of the options for chronic pain relief by calling LiveWell Pain Management or by booking a consultation online today.
LiveWell Pain Management provides the highest-quality pain management services for people in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, Bergen County, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist Nora Taha, MD, provides a wide variety of interventional procedures to relieve acute and chronic pain that develops from injuries and degenerative diseases like arthritis.
Dr. Taha works closely with each patient to customize a treatment plan that reduces their reliance on narcotic medications. She offers alternative and adjunctive treatments like physical therapy, Acupuncture, and functional medicine therapies. Additionally, Botox® injections are available in-office to relieve recurrent migraine pain.
For chronic back pain, neck pain, and pain after surgery, LiveWell Pain Management offers several minimally invasive procedures, including regenerative medicine, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation. Dr. Taha also uses regenerative medicine, viscosupplementation, and COOLIEF* radiofrequency ablation to help relieve chronic knee pain.
To treat wrist pain or elbow pain that results from nerve entrapment conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome, Dr. Nora Taha offers nonsurgical, ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissections.
Dr. Taha is one of a select few physicians performing The MILD® procedure, which is a nonsurgical option to help relieve pain and improve symptoms due to lumbar spinal stenosis.
There’s no need to live another day with chronic pain or immobility. Explore all of the options for chronic pain relief by calling LiveWell Pain Management or by booking a consultation online today.
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