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Ajay Kumar MD, DABPM, DABPM, is an interventional spine and pain physician at New Jersey Advanced Pain Management, which has locations in Hackettstown, New Jersey, Matamoras, Pennsylvania, and Warwick New York

Dr. Kumar earned his Doctor of Medicine from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. He completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is fellowship-trained in interventional pain medicine, board certified in physical medicine, and a diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine.

In India, Dr. Kumar was an orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in doing fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided minimally invasive pain procedures. He is one of the few physicians who have extensive training in prolotherapy. At New Jersey Advanced Pain Management Center, Dr. Kumar works with the patient to offer them various solutions for their problem. He routinely treats patients affected by musculoskeletal injuries that cause back pain, neck pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience in NCV/EMG studies to diagnose the cause of the pain. He offers minimally invasive spine procedures and spinal cord stimulation trials as well as spinal cord stimulation permanent implants for various medical diagnoses. 

Dr. Kumar's strengths include diagnosing difficult cases and offering sensible treatments that are logical and safe. He understands the ability of the body to naturally heal itself as a basis for his treatment protocols. Dr. Kumar also embraces multidisciplinary care, including physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic, to get well and stay healthy.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kumar and the team at New Jersey Advanced Pain Management Center, call the office or book an appointment online today.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

With more than 20 years of experience, Grigory Kizelshteyn, MD, FIPP, offers the best in pain management to AABP Integrative Pain Care and Wellness patients in White Plains. 

With his two board certifications in anesthesiology and pain management, Dr. Kizelshteyn provides expert care for many chronic pain conditions, including back pain, leg pain, and arthritis.

Dr. Kizelshteyn uses many different pain management techniques to help his patient feel and move better, including ultrasound-guided interventional epidural injections and nerve blocks, ketamine infusions, medical marijuana, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). He uses a holistic, multimodal approach that also incorporates lifestyle changes such as altered focus meditation. 

Dr. Kizelshteyn earned his medical degree at New York Medical College (NYMC) in Valhalla, New York. He completed his residency anesthesiology training at Westchester Medical Center, also in Valhalla, New York, and completed his pain management fellowship at New York Medical College. 

He spent seven years as Director of the fellowship program at New York Medical College.

Since starting his first private practice in 1998, Dr. Kizelshteyn has helped many patients to overcome chronic pain, as well as publishing work in specialty medical journals. He also holds a patent for a unique surgical device to treat fibrotic lesions.

Dr. Kizelshteyn is among the “Top 100 Doctors of Westchester” and “America’s Top Doctors,” and he’s grateful that he gets to do what he loves — helping patients overcome chronic pain.

Dr. Alhov received his medical degree in Russia, after which completed his residency (Pain Management) in the United States, where he has now worked for over 13 years. Dr. Alhov was one of the first doctors to use ultrasound imaging when administering injections – a method that allows to alleviate pain most effectively. He was also on the team of doctors who developed a pain-relieving and healing ointment in conjunction with a pharmaceutical company.

Benjamin Kim, MD, is a highly sought-after pain management specialist and an outstanding team member at Interventional Pain Consultants in Parsippany, New Jersey. Dr. Kim finds his work deeply rewarding and enjoys helping those in his care find a path away from pain.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Kim began his educational journey at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg before completing a Bachelor of Arts in biology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He went on to earn his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond.

Dr. Kim went on to complete a residency in anesthesiology at Stony Brook University in New York. He then completed fellowship training in pain medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

One of the things that makes Dr. Kim stand out is his compassionate and personable nature. Patients feel at ease when discussing their experience of pain with Dr. Kim and quickly feel comforted that they have a partner in finding lasting solutions.

Dr. Kim utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to treating pain. He continues to stay up to speed with the latest advances and innovative treatments in order to take care of his patients, who may be suffering pain from any part of their body. 

Kevin Elaahi, MD, is a fellowship-trained pain management specialist and an integral team member at Interventional Pain Consultants. Through his work with patients from in and around Parsippany, New Jersey, Dr. Elaahi improves lives.

Education has always been a guiding force in Dr. Elaahi's life. He began his studies at Stony Brook University in New York, earning a Bachelor of Science in engineering. He remained at Stony Brook to complete his medical degree.

A residency in anesthesiology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York City, New York, followed. Dr. Elhaai then refined his skills and knowledge through a fellowship in pain medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

Patients enjoy working with Dr. Elaahi and especially appreciate his willingness to truly get to know their specific treatment needs and goals. His attention to detail allows those in his care to feel confident that they are in the best hands.

Dr. Elaahi is dedicated to keeping up to date with the newest and most innovative treatments for the benefit of his patients who may be suffering from pain anywhere from head to toe. He believes in utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to treating pain.