Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Karma Williams, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner at Johnston Pain Management, P.A., which has three locations in Jacksonville, New Bern, and Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. She re-joined the team in 2019 and is a nationally certified nurse practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Joseph College and St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 2007, and her master’s in family nurse practitioner studies from Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to completing her master’s degree, Karma joined Johnston Pain Management, P.A. as a registered nurse in 2011. Karma’s special interests include interventional therapy, pain management, and surgical care and management. Kamra routinely provides patient education and views her role in the health care field as a privileged opportunity to serve as a compassionate partner in patient care. To schedule an appointment with Karma and the team at Johnston Pain Management, P.A., call the nearest office or book online today.
Matt Maynard, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant practicing at Johnston Pain Management, P.A., which has three convenient locations in Jacksonville, New Bern, and Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. He joined the practice in 2021. Mr. Maynard received a Bachelor of Science in molecular biology from West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia, and a Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Alderson Broaddus University in Phillipi, West Virginia. Mr. Maynard has five years of experience in pain management while serving as a lead physician assistant at pain management practices in Elkins, West Virginia. Mr. Maynard also spent more than four years in express care and neurology. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and offers a wide array of experience in injection therapy. As a skilled and compassionate provider, Mr. Maynard enjoys learning new things and creating positive relationships with his patients. He looks forward to connecting with those seeking pain management services at Johnston Pain Management, P.A., and providing them with effective relief.
Keltsie Kellum, NP-C is a family nurse practitioner who specializes in pain management. Ms. Kellum believes in partnering with patients to individualize care that is integrative by utilizing various treatment modalities to achieve meaningful improvement of pain. She understands how chronic pain can affect not only one’s livelihood, but everyday functioning, sleep, mood and social interactions. Keltsie strives for safe, compassionate care of individuals suffering from chronic pain.
Ms. Kellum completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. She holds a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
As a local who grew up in the Jacksonville area, Ms. Kellum finds it a privilege to serve the healthcare needs of Onslow County and its surrounding areas.
Keltsie Kellum, NP-C is a family nurse practitioner who specializes in pain management. Ms. Kellum believes in partnering with patients to individualize care that is integrative by utilizing various treatment modalities to achieve meaningful improvement of pain. She understands how chronic pain can affect not only one’s livelihood, but everyday functioning, sleep, mood and social interactions. Keltsie strives for safe, compassionate care of individuals suffering from chronic pain.
Ms. Kellum completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. She holds a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
As a local who grew up in the Jacksonville area, Ms. Kellum finds it a privilege to serve the healthcare needs of Onslow County and its surrounding areas.
Keltsie Kellum, NP-C is a family nurse practitioner who specializes in pain management. Ms. Kellum believes in partnering with patients to individualize care that is integrative by utilizing various treatment modalities to achieve meaningful improvement of pain. She understands how chronic pain can affect not only one’s livelihood, but everyday functioning, sleep, mood and social interactions. Keltsie strives for safe, compassionate care of individuals suffering from chronic pain.
Ms. Kellum completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. She holds a national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
As a local who grew up in the Jacksonville area, Ms. Kellum finds it a privilege to serve the healthcare needs of Onslow County and its surrounding areas.
Francis Pecoraro, MD, DABPMR, FAAPMR, is a physical medicine and pain management physician at Coastal Spine & Sports Medicine, PLLC, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has over 25 years of experience, dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) and the American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM), he is currently board eligible for ABPM recertification. Dr. Pecoraro is fellowship trained in interventional pain management and combines advanced procedural expertise with a holistic bio/psycho/social approach to pain treatment, emphasizing patient satisfaction and optimal outcomes.
Throughout his career, Dr. Pecoraro has demonstrated proficiency in a wide array of interventional pain management procedures, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar epidural steroid injections; selective nerve root blocks; facet joint and medial branch blocks; peripheral nerve and joint blocks; stellate and sympathetic ganglion blocks; and ligament and tendon interventions. His skill and experience make him a trusted leader in delivering effective, cutting-edge pain relief.
Prior to founding Wilmington Interventional Pain Management, Dr. Pecoraro was a highly productive and respected legacy partner in the largest orthopedic practice in North Carolina, where he was known for his efficiency, leadership, and commitment to advancing pain management techniques.
Dr. Pecoraro earned dual B.A. degrees in biological chemistry and cellular biology from the University of California, San Diego, where he received the Provost Recognition for Academic Excellence and the Queen’s Research Fellowship. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at Ross University School of Medicine and post-graduate training in Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Temple University/Reading Hospital and the University of Minnesota, respectively. He completed his Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center and Pacific Pain Treatment Center in San Francisco.
Dr. Pecoraro is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR) and remains committed to the latest advancements in pain management, providing patients in Wilmington and beyond with compassionate, individualized care.
Javid Baksh, DO, is passionate about treating the most complex pain cases using a comprehensive, integrative, and holistic approach. As an interventional pain management specialist at Premier Pain Solutions – which has locations in Asheville, Columbus, Greenville, Southern Pines, Wilmington, North Carolina, as well as Easley, Greenville, South Carolina – Dr. Baksh is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients living with chronic pain.
Dr. Baksh offers a wide range of conventional and alternative therapies, along with the most innovative, minimally invasive procedures, tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
A native of Monroe, New York, Dr. Baksh earned his undergraduate degree at Bloomfield College, graduating summa cum laude while attending on a baseball scholarship. He then pursued his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. In 2008, he completed a traditional rotating internship at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, New York, followed by a residency in anesthesiology at SUNY Buffalo and a fellowship in pain management at the University of Cincinnati.
Since 2013, Dr. Baksh has been a key opinion leader for St. Jude Medical and Flowonix Medical, and he is recognized as a distinguished presenter and published author for the North American Neuromodulation Society. He has been practicing in the Asheville and Hendersonville regions since 2012.
Outside of his medical career, Dr. Baksh enjoys cycling, hiking, and giving back to the community by volunteering with organizations such as Meals on Wheels.
“Dr. Baksh, Jennifer Parker and other staff are wonderful. My SI pain is gone , unfortunately I have many spinal issues. Dr. Baksh is addressing them one at a time. Currently my lumbar area is being addressed with nerve ablation.”
Dr. Javid Baksh
Anesthesiologist
5710 Oleander Drive
Suite 201
Wilmington, NC 28403
4.81(523)
Dr. Anand Joshi, MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 47.6 mi
RapidRecovery TMS, led by board-certified psychiatrists, specializes in providing deep-brain, MRI-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) care to patients aged 20 and over in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The team administers cutting-edge TMS treatments according to precise measurements so the placement and dose of stimulation are individualized.
In addition to highly effective care for patients with treatment-resistant depression, the practice works to alleviate mental health conditions like anxiety, ADD/ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can turn to the team of caring providers for help overcoming challenges and thriving now and in the future.
In addition to mental health conditions, RapidRecovery TMS utilizes science-backed, leading-edge solutions to restore quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia, migraines, and neuropathic pain.
For patients looking to alleviate pain or restore balance to their lives, RapidRecovery TMS works to address underlying conditions and help them meet their goals. Whether change is fast or gradual, the team believes in striving together every step of the way.
To learn more about the practice’s services and explore the differences that the dedicated providers can make, call the RapidRecovery TMS office or book your consultation online today.
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