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Sejal Patel, MS, PA-C, is a nationally certified physician assistant. She is one of the highly-skilled interventional pain management clinicians on the team at University Pain Medicine Center, with offices throughout New Jersey.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, Sejal completed the physician assistant program at Seton Hall and graduated with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She went on to work at New Jersey Anaesthesia Associates/Saint Barnabas Medical Center as an obstetrics/anesthesia PA. Sejal has been practicing in the field of pain management for over a decade.
Sejal has worked directly with Dr. Demesmin for the past eight years, seeing patients in the office daily. Not only does Sejal perform routine follow-ups for both her own and Dr. Demesmin's patients, but she also devises treatment plans to help those they treat receive efficient and effective care.
In addition to her work at University Pain Medicine Center, Sejal has hospital privileges at Robert Wood Johnson and Saint Peter's University Hospital, where she regularly follows up with patients. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants.
Sejal treats every patient with the same care she would provide for a family member who is in pain. She likes to keep her patients informed and involved in their treatment protocols.
Sejal is fluent in Gujarati and Hindi, and her interests include traveling, reading, and spending time with her family. To see Sejal and the rest of the team, call University Pain Medicine Center or book online.
Didier Demesmin, MD, MBA, is an interventional pain medicine physician who is board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. He is the medical director and founder of the University Pain and Spine Center, with offices throughout New Jersey.
Dr. Demesmin earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he received the prestigious award for Academic Excellence in Anesthesiology. He completed an interventional pain medicine fellowship program at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons/Mount Sinai Morningside in New York City.
Dr. Demesmin is affiliated with some of the most well-respected hospitals in Central New Jersey. His affiliations include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, JFK Medical Center, Somerset Medical Center, and Saint Peter’s University Hospital, where he is the director of pain medicine. Dr. Demesmin is a member of the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research Institutional Review Board, where his responsibilities involve protecting the rights and welfare of patients involved in clinical research. He is also a member of the Saint Peter’s University Cancer Committee and aspires to develop a palliative care program at Saint Peter’s University Hospital.
Dr. Demesmin has lectured and conducted poster presentations internationally. His travels have taken him to the Italian Minimally Invasive Spine Conference in Rome, Italy, and the International Intradiscal Therapy Society in Toulouse, France, among other prestigious institutions. Dr. Demesmin also lectured and performed a live, minimally invasive discectomy as part of a seminar in Brazil. He has been a preceptor to college students, medical students, residents, and pain medicine fellows.
Dr. Demesmin treats a full spectrum of pain syndromes such as neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica, herniated disc, failed back surgery, diabetic neuropathy, cancer pain, headache, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, arthritis, osteoporosis, and more. He also specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including percutaneous disc decompression, discography, epidural steroid injections, vertebroplasty, microendoscopic discectomy, intrathecal pumps, spinal cord stimulators, nerve blocks, and more.
With his focus on excellence and his compassionate bedside manner, Dr. Demesmin will help you manage or eliminate your pain while also making you a priority. Call the office or use the online booking tool to set up your consultation today.
Dr. Brendan O’Donovan is a board certified Anesthesiologist and fellowship trained interventional pain physician. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures for painful conditions of the cervical/thoracic/lumbar spine, peripheral joints, peripheral nerves and more.
He completed his undergraduate studies at the University at Buffalo. He then went on to graduate from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed an Anesthesiology residency and Pain Medicine fellowship at the University of Massachusetts- Baystate Health. Here, Dr. O’Donovan excelled both clinically and academically and scored in the top 10% in the country on his Anesthesiology board exam.
Dr. O’Donovan treats a wide array of conditions including neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, failed back surgical syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, headaches, arthritis, compression fractures and more. He is a compassionate physician and treats all of his patients like his own family. He is active in the medical community and attends pain conferences both locally and nationally. He is an active member of multiple societies including the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience, the North American Neuromodulation Society and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
“Very professional and informative to clients need and care. Proper explaining of procedures thoroughly identifying with client areas of issues and concerns. Thank you”
Dr. Brendan O'Donovan
Physiatrist
59 Veronica Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
4.8(88)
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(13)
Dr. Paul So, MD
Physiatrist 21.6 mi
4.9(13)
25 Kilmer Drive
Building 3, Suite 104
Morganville, NJ 07751
Paul So, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Orthocenter, a prestigious orthopedic practice in Redbank and Morganville, New Jersey. Fellowship-trained in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine, Dr. So specializes in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to improve quality of life.
A New Jersey native, Dr. So studied at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Studies with a minor in Nutritional Science. He remained at Rutgers for medical school and was awarded the Annual Medical Student Award in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. So studied at Morristown Medical Center for his internship before completing his residency training at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey. During residency, he served as the Administrative Chief Resident. Dr. So also received the Medical Student Teaching Award and was nominated for the Golden Apple Award. Relocating to New York City, Dr. So completed his Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery on the Upper East Side. Here, he served as the Clinical Chief Fellow.
As a physiatrist, Dr. So believes in the importance of a multidisciplinary, patient-collaborative approach to spine and musculoskeletal care. He focuses on providing conservative but comprehensive treatment and developing an individualized care plan for each patient. For those who require interventional treatments, Dr. So also specializes in performing a wide array of minimally invasive spine and musculoskeletal procedures.
Dr. So is an active member of various professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), the International Pain & Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS), and the North American Spine Society (NASS).
Chad Metzger, DO, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, Chalfont, and Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Metzger is a graduate of Penn State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, the study of human movement. His passion for the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics led him initially to pursue a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine where he developed a passion for spine care. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Metzger completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) at Temple University Hospital where he served as chief resident, followed by additional fellowship training in pain medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
Dr. Metzger takes a holistic patient-centered approach to his care with a focus on palliating pain and restoring function. His goal is to use his knowledge and interventional skill set to give his patients their best shot at returning to a normal functional life, using all of the multi-modal disciplines, medications, modern technologies, and state of the art procedures available. He strives to encourage his patients to take an active role in their healthcare for ultimate long-term success and improved quality of life.
When not at work, Dr. Metzger lives an active lifestyle and enjoys exploring local hiking and running trails with his family. He is a proud father and husband. His wife Dana is a successful chiropractor who also shares a passion for spine care. His favorite days are college football Saturdays cheering on his Penn State Nittany Lions with friends. He also enjoys cooking and exploring all of the unique cuisines and exquisite foods that Philadelphia has to offer.
Soon Jung, MD, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, Chalfont, and Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania. He joined the team in 2021.
Dr. Jung is originally from the New York metro area. He graduated from the State University of New York Binghamton University before completing his medical education at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, in 2010.
He began his medical career as a neurosurgical resident at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. After completing multiple years of training, Dr. Jung realized that, unfortunately, many patients continued to have chronic pain despite surgery, and during his time there, he became exposed to chronic pain management under the tutelage of Dr. Andrew Kaufman.
After seeing the positive and life-changing impact of helping someone alleviate chronic pain, he decided to pursue a career in pain management. Therefore, he made a career move and began his anesthesia training at the Westchester Medical Center. Upon completing his residency, he began his pain management fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. After completing his fellowship in 2016, he became an attending physician at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. While there, he was in charge of the neuromodulation program and the intrathecal pump program. With the use of intrathecal drug delivery, Dr. Jung was able to get patients off oral opioids while continuing to treat patients who required opioids in a safe, controlled manner that was physician-controlled.
He is double board-certified in anesthesia and pain management. Because of his neurosurgical background, he brings a unique skill set not found in most pain management physicians to SEPA Pain & Spine. He believes that every patient’s pain is unique and that treatment plans should be catered to the patient’s needs. He brings with him experience and knowledge in all areas of pain management, including medication management as well as minimally invasive procedures designed to treat chronic pain.
Dr. Jung now resides in the Blue Bell area and is married with three young children. He spends his free time combing the country for the newest and latest ways he can treat his patients. He feels blessed that he can truly say that for him, his work is his hobby.
Garen Gajian, MD, is an experienced pain management physician practicing at Pain & Anesthesia Care, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Dr. Gajian earned his Doctor of Medicine from Kiev Medical School in Ukraine prior to completing his initial training in general surgery at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, an affiliate of Cornell Medical School. He also completed a primary residency in anesthesiology at St. Vincent Medical Center in New York City before completing a pain management fellowship at the University Hospital of Cleveland, an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University. While at the University Hospital of Cleveland, Dr. Gajian trained under Dr. Mark Bosewell, one of the leading experts in the field of pain management.
At Pain & Anesthesia Care, Dr. Gajian provides an array of treatments for chronic pain, including epidural injections, ketamine infusions, PRP therapy, facet joint injections, and rehabilitation services.
Dr. Gajian is board certified in pain management and anesthesiology. Over the years, he has also received several top physicians honors from various independent research groups.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gajian, call Pain & Anesthesia Care, or request an appointment online today.
Uday Bhatt, MD, is a double-board certified pain specialist with over ten years of experience providing effective treatment of acute and chronic pain. As the leading physician at NJ Spine and Pain PC, Dr. Bhatt provides compassionate, patient-centered care at three convenient locations in Hamilton Square, Monroe, and Flemington, New Jersey.
Dr. Bhatt received his undergraduate education from the State University of New York Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York. He then enrolled at B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Bhatt completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he was appointed chief resident. In addition to his residency, Dr. Bhatt also completed specialty training including a fellowship in interventional pain management at Garden State Pain Management in Clifton, New Jersey.
Dr. Bhatt specializes in a conservative, minimally invasive approach to pain management. He received specialty training in fluoroscopically guided interventional pain management procedures and uses the latest technology to deliver optimal results to his patients.
Outside the office, Dr. Bhatt is an active member of the American Society of Interventional Pain as well as the New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
“Absolutely the best patient care practice,
professional staff and Dr Bhatt is so calming and genuinely express concern with whatever your specific problem may be. ”
Patrick Fall, DO, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, and Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fall joined the team in 2006.
Dr. Fall grew up in central Pennsylvania and received his Bachelor of Science from Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He received a Master of Science with an emphasis in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Dr. Fall moved to the Philadelphia area in 1997 and received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, followed by a fellowship in pain medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and The Jefferson Pain Center.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and is dual-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. Dr. Fall obtained certification in Suboxone® therapy in 2014 and is certified by the state of Pennsylvania to register patients in the medical marijuana program.
Dr. Fall provides state-of-the-art pain management treatments with precision and compassion. His goal is to allow his patients to become active participants in their own treatment, which he believes leads to better outcomes and overall care. He strives to stay current with his treatment plans using evidence-based protocols in all aspects of the care he provides.
He is committed to finding the right treatment for each patient, increasing quality of life, and restoring function. It is his intention to provide help and hope to patients who feel they have exhausted all other options.
Dr. Fall has been married for over twenty years and has three children. He enjoys spending time with his family and pets. He’s an enthusiastic skier, traveler, and movie buff.
“Dr Fall is an excellent doctor who knows his business very well. He is also a sincerely kind and compassionate man. I have recently been through a traumatic experience with my wife. Dr Fall always asks me how she is doing and how she is progressing with her condition. Along with that, his staff is very professional and very pleasant to work with.”
Dr. Patrick Fall, DO
Anesthesiologist
508 Prudential Rd
Suite 500
Horsham, PA 19044
4.8(337)
4.8
(62)
Dr. Chad Metzger, DO
Pain Medicine Physician 24.5 mi
Chad Metzger, DO, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, Chalfont, and Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Metzger is a graduate of Penn State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology, the study of human movement. His passion for the musculoskeletal system and biomechanics led him initially to pursue a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine where he developed a passion for spine care. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Metzger completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) at Temple University Hospital where he served as chief resident, followed by additional fellowship training in pain medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
Dr. Metzger takes a holistic patient-centered approach to his care with a focus on palliating pain and restoring function. His goal is to use his knowledge and interventional skill set to give his patients their best shot at returning to a normal functional life, using all of the multi-modal disciplines, medications, modern technologies, and state of the art procedures available. He strives to encourage his patients to take an active role in their healthcare for ultimate long-term success and improved quality of life.
When not at work, Dr. Metzger lives an active lifestyle and enjoys exploring local hiking and running trails with his family. He is a proud father and husband. His wife Dana is a successful chiropractor who also shares a passion for spine care. His favorite days are college football Saturdays cheering on his Penn State Nittany Lions with friends. He also enjoys cooking and exploring all of the unique cuisines and exquisite foods that Philadelphia has to offer.
Soon Jung, MD, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, Chalfont, and Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania. He joined the team in 2021.
Dr. Jung is originally from the New York metro area. He graduated from the State University of New York Binghamton University before completing his medical education at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, in 2010.
He began his medical career as a neurosurgical resident at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. After completing multiple years of training, Dr. Jung realized that, unfortunately, many patients continued to have chronic pain despite surgery, and during his time there, he became exposed to chronic pain management under the tutelage of Dr. Andrew Kaufman.
After seeing the positive and life-changing impact of helping someone alleviate chronic pain, he decided to pursue a career in pain management. Therefore, he made a career move and began his anesthesia training at the Westchester Medical Center. Upon completing his residency, he began his pain management fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. After completing his fellowship in 2016, he became an attending physician at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. While there, he was in charge of the neuromodulation program and the intrathecal pump program. With the use of intrathecal drug delivery, Dr. Jung was able to get patients off oral opioids while continuing to treat patients who required opioids in a safe, controlled manner that was physician-controlled.
He is double board-certified in anesthesia and pain management. Because of his neurosurgical background, he brings a unique skill set not found in most pain management physicians to SEPA Pain & Spine. He believes that every patient’s pain is unique and that treatment plans should be catered to the patient’s needs. He brings with him experience and knowledge in all areas of pain management, including medication management as well as minimally invasive procedures designed to treat chronic pain.
Dr. Jung now resides in the Blue Bell area and is married with three young children. He spends his free time combing the country for the newest and latest ways he can treat his patients. He feels blessed that he can truly say that for him, his work is his hobby.
Sanjay Shah, MD, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, and Chalfont, Pennsylvania. He joined the team in 2006.
Dr. Shah earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and his medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico. He then completed his residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in pain management, both at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
He is a pain management physician who specializes in treating debilitating and painful conditions through various interventional orthopedic therapies. His philosophy for treating patients is based on staying current with the latest pain management, minimally invasive spine surgery, and regenerative techniques so he can provide the best possible care for his patients.
Dr. Shah is dual board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine through the American Board of Anesthesiology with a subspecialty certification in pain medicine. In 2014, Dr. Shah founded Regenexx Philadelphia, where he began treating patients by utilizing their own platelets and stem cells to regenerate tissue.
On a personal note, Dr. Shah is an avid do-it-yourselfer and makes every effort to stay current on technology. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Philip Sasso, MD, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, and Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sasso has been a physician with SEPA Pain & Spine since its inception.
A lifelong Pennsylvanian, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his internal medicine residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, his anesthesia residency at Thomas Jefferson University, and his pain management fellowship at Jefferson Pain Center.
Dr. Sasso is presently the Chairman of Anesthesia and Director of Pain Management Services at Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health. He has also served as a member of various committees at Abington Hospital and as a member of the Board of Trustees at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Sasso has also participated in numerous medical research projects and is a member of both the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists.
Over his career, Dr. Sasso has employed a multimodal and empathetic approach to managing his patients' pain. Outside of the office, he enjoys time with his family, cooking, and, when time allows, an occasional round of golf or tennis.
“When u pull up the office is noticeable n there is plenty of parking n the office is always clean , the wait time is quick and the bathroom r always clean Dr Sasso always spends time with his patients and answers all my questions when I have them ,my treatment is working and I always feel good when I leave”
Jeremy Jaffe, MD, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, and Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaffe joined the team in 1996.
Since then, he has gained a reputation as a patient listener and effective communicator while providing a thoughtful, considerate, compassionate and comprehensive approach toward chronic pain management. He enjoys the challenge of first establishing each patient's primary pain generator and then creating an individualized multimodal approach to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Dr. Jaffe's areas of subspecialty interest include mechanical low back pain and opioid dependence counseling and treatment. Dr. Jaffe is also a registered provider of medical marijuana certification in Pennsylvania. He spent over 20 years helping to train medical students and anesthesia residents in his capacity as Director of Medical Education for United Anesthesia Services-Abington Division. Dr. Jaffe currently serves as Vice President and Director of Human Resources for SEPA Pain Management.
He is a graduate of Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaffe received his medical school training at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. After completing an internship at Abington Hospital, he completed his residency in anesthesiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where the majority of his subspecialty training was devoted to pain management.
When not helping patients, Dr. Jaffe devotes a great deal of time to charitable causes, including his annual participation as co-chair for Rockin’ Docs for Diabetes Cure. His other interests include drumming, bicycling, playing tennis, and traveling.
“Doctor Jaffe bedside manner is outstanding. He genuinely cares about his patients. He makes you feel comfortable and he listen to you. I genuinely care about this doctor because he cares about me. I would highly recommend Dr Jaffe to my family and friends. ”