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Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.

Women and men throughout Medford, New York can experience pain relief once and for all at Pain Management of Long Island. This clinic’s board-certified director, Mehran Golpariani, MD, has extensive training with modern, effective pain-relief techniques. Dr. Golpariani welcomes new patients to his practice.

After earning his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Golpariani went through his required residency training at the borough’s Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Golpariani focused on anesthesiology throughout his residency. He then completed his fellowship in pain management at St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan.

Upon completion of his educational training, Dr. Golpariani immediately accepted a position as the attending and assistant professor of anesthesiology at Montefiore Medical Center in their pain management program.

He was ultimately promoted to director of the pain management program, one of the first programs of its kind in the United States. Dr. Golpariani then completed additional training to become board certified through the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Today, Dr. Golpariani runs a private practice in Long Island to continue caring for patients suffering from chronic pain. He’s affiliated with the Weiss Center for Pain Management at Mather Memorial Hospital and St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, New York.

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.

Alexander Gimpelevich, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist at Igor Rubinshteyn, MD, in the Brighton Beach area of Brooklyn and Rego Park, New York. A lifelong competitive athlete, Dr. Gimpelevich became interested in physiatry after experiencing first-hand the multitude of injuries athletes endure. He specializes in helping people reduce pain and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Gimpelevich earned his bachelor’s degree at Columbia University in New York City. After working for two years doing research for the Mount Sinai Columbia University Hospital, Dr. Gimpelevich earned his Doctorate of Osteopathy from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury. 

He completed a rotating internship program at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn and a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Long Island Jewish Hospital. Prior to joining the team at Igor Rubinshteyn, MD, Dr. Gimpelevich worked in sports medicine and served as a general physiatrist, technician, and research assistant.

Dr. Gimpelevich is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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.

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. Larisa Likver is a Board-Certified Physiatrist practicing medicine for over 30 years in New York City and internationally. She brings a unique, holistic perspective on healing injuries for all age groups at her practices in Manhattan and Brooklyn, where she has been treating patients for nearly two decades.

Treatment approach & procedures

• Non-surgical, musculoskeletal focus: Dr. Likver specializes in non-surgical treatment for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, drawing on extensive international experience.
  
  
• Whole-person, root-cause care planning: Uses a holistic, results-oriented approach—looking beyond an isolated injury/symptom to identify patient needs and underlying causes—then builds an individualized care plan aimed at durable outcomes.
  
  
• Regenerative and related procedures offered: Provides multiple regenerative/orthobiologic interventions, including Prolotherapy, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) prolotherapy, Orthobiologic therapy, PIT (perineural injection treatment / neural prolotherapy), Neural therapy, and Prolozone therapy, along with other conventional and alternative treatments.
  
  
• Ultrasound-guided precision: A long-time user of musculoskeletal ultrasonography and uses ultrasound guidance for regenerative injections to improve precision, reduce discomfort, and optimize results.
  
  
• PIT / Neural Prolotherapy expertise: Trained in PIT (perineural injection therapy, originally called Neural Prolotherapy) through direct training from the technique’s originator, New Zealand physician Dr. John Lyftgoft.
  
  
• Healing philosophy: Emphasizes supporting the body’s natural healing capacity by combining established techniques with newer medical advances.

Credentials, education & professional activities

• Board-certified Physiatrist with 30+ years in practice (New York City and internationally).
  
  
• Medical degree: Odessa State Medical School (Odessa, Ukraine).
  
  
• U.S. training: Immigrated to the U.S. in 1990, passed the USMLE, completed SUNY Downstate PM&R residency, and later established private practices in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
  
  
• RMSK credential: Credentialed in Registered Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (RMSK); early adopter/pioneer in integrating MSK ultrasound in clinical practice for nearly two decades.
  
  
• Prolotherapy training: Trained through the Hackett-Hemwall Patterson Foundation (HHPF).
  
  
• Volunteerism & teaching: Participates in medical missions (Honduras and Mexico) delivering prolotherapy to underserved populations; has served as an instructor/mentor and presented an HHPF teach-in (2019) on diagnostic ultrasound use in prolotherapy.
  
  
• Ongoing education: Remains active in national and international conferences to stay current on best practices.

Areas of Specialty: Spine, Musculoskeletal, Traumatic Brain Injury, Regenerative Medicine Board Certifications: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine Additional Certifications: Brain Injury Specialist (Brain Injury Association of America) Fellowship: Spine and Sports Medicine - Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Rutgers-NJMS, Newark NJ / Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ Medical School: Medical College of Virginia - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Halina Snowball, MD, is a Stanford University-trained physiatrist and acupuncturist serving patients at Integrated Pain Solutions in Stamford, Connecticut. She specializes in pain management and mobility so patients can move freely without pain.

Her philosophy is that the body is an integrated machine of moving parts. This view led her to utilize a non-surgical, integrated medical approach to solving her patients’ pain and mobility issues. At Integrated Pain Solutions, Dr. Snowball treats a variety of conditions, such as headaches, hip pain, knee pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. She offers a wide range of medical treatments, including joint injections, regenerative medicine, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT®), in conjunction with nontraditional medical practices, such as yoga, acupuncture, physical therapy, and massage. These treatments form the foundation for her practice and lead to long-term healing for her patients.

Dr. Snowball has been recognized as a leading provider and has won consecutive Top Doctor Awards in the Tri-state area for the past several years. She is also a Castle Connolly award winner. 

To schedule an appointment at Integrated Pain Solutions, call the office or book a consultation online today.

Island Interventional Pain Management

At Island Interventional Pain Management in Commack, New York, patients benefit from having their care delivered by experienced interventional pain management specialist Rajmani Krishnan, MD. Dr. Krishnan gives every patient the individual attention they deserve and devotes as much time as they need to deliver excellent diagnostics and treatment.

 

Dr. Krishnan earned his medical degree from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) in Manipal, India, graduating in 1998 with honors. He moved back to New York City for his anesthesiology residency at the Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn and stayed on as chief resident in anesthesiology.

 

In 2004, Dr. Krishnan completed his fellowship in pain medicine and regional anesthesia at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) in Iowa City, Iowa.

 

At Island Interventional Pain Management, Dr. Krishnan treats patients with back and neck problems, including sciatica and spinal stenosis. He also specializes in managing challenging pain conditions like complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Treatments include innovative biologics such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.

 

Dr. Krishnan excels in advanced procedures and more complex invasive therapies, including spinal cord stimulation and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation, SI joint fusion, kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures, intrathecal pain pump implantation, Intracept® radiofrequency ablation, and minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD).

 

In addition to his impressive medical qualifications, Dr. Krishnan also has a Master of Business Administration (Finance) with distinction from Hofstra University on Long Island. He’s a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society (BGS) and a diplomate of the American Boards of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

 

Dr. Krishnan enjoys traveling and playing chess during his free time and is a dedicated movie buff.

 

To benefit from Dr. Krishnan’s considerable expertise and experience, call Island Interventional Pain Management today or book an appointment online.

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.