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Dr. Jahnna Levy practices physical medicine and rehabilitation at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics, where her expertise contributes a vital component to each person’s treatment and recovery. As an osteopathic physiatrist, she believes in a multifaceted and holistic approach to pain management. She treats each person as an individual, formulating a systematic treatment plan to restore function, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life when they receive care at one of four office locations: Edison, Clifton, Hazlet, and Jersey City, New Jersey.

Dr. Levy attended medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City. During this time, she became proficient in musculoskeletal medicine and co-founded the Osteopathic Orthopedic Organization.

Upon graduation, Dr. Levy completed her internship at North Shore-LIJ Plainview Hospital and her residency in physiatry at the prestigious Rusk Institute at New York University Hospital in New York City. During her residency, Dr. Levy received extensive training at the Hospital for Joint Disease and was elected Chief Resident at both the Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital and Bellevue Hospital.

During her fellowship, Dr. Levy was trained to perform a variety of nonsurgical orthopedic procedures and fluoroscopically-guided injections for neck, back, and joint pain. She’s also trained in spinal cord stimulator placement, EMGs, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, and percutaneous tenotomy for tendon injuries. Additionally, she received training in medical acupuncture and migraine management.

Dr. Levy is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and fellowship trained in interventional pain management and sports medicine. She’s an active member of the North American Neuromodulation Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Levy is a contributing author on Spine-health.com where she has written patient education content about spinal conditions and treatments. Her most recent pieces include: Common Causes of Back Pain and Neck Pain

When she’s not working with patients, Dr. Levy enjoys dancing, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends

Dr. Neil Sinha provides comprehensive interventional pain medicine at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics, where he tailors individual treatment options to the unique needs of each patient. He believes that patient education and establishing a caring doctor-patient relationship are integral parts of the healing process.

Dr. Sinha uses a multi-pronged approach to managing pain, including interventional pain techniques, minimally-invasive surgeries, medical management, and physical and behavioral therapy. His goal is to restore function and improve the quality of his patients’ lives, who are welcome at one of four office locations: Edison, Clifton, Hazlet, and Jersey City, New Jersey.

Dr. Sinha is especially interested in treating cervical and lumbar pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and post-laminectomy syndrome. He also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex regional pain syndrome, facial pain, and headaches.

After earning his undergraduate degree in computational biology and mathematics at Cornell University, Dr. Sinha received his Doctor of Medicine from the New Jersey Medical School in Newark. He did his residency in anesthesiology at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut.

Dr. Sinha completed his Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation. While there, Dr. Sinha trained in cutting-edge technology with leaders in the field of pain management. He was nominated and served as Chief Fellow and was awarded the Ethelee R. Smith Award for Most Outstanding Fellow.

Dr. Sinha is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management and is licensed to practice medicine in Ohio, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

When he’s not helping patients achieve relief from their pain, Dr. Sinha is an avid sports fan who especially likes football, and he enjoys maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.

Dr Saurabh Dang is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties.  A graduate of Hamilton College, in Clinton, NY, Dr Dang completed his internship in General Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY. He then went on to receive his training in Anesthesiology at New York Medical College, in Valhalla, NY. During his Anesthesiology training, Dr Dang was elected and served as Chief Resident and received the “Resident of the Year Award” during his final year of training. He went on to complete a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at The University of Toledo, in Toledo, OH. He received his MBA from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. 

Since completing his training, Dr Dang has been in private practice in New Jersey.  He has specialized in neuromodulation and the implementation of spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery systems for the treatment of chronic pain.  He has been a faculty member for multiple fellowship training labs throughout the United States, teaching physicians on implantation techniques of spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps.  Dr Dang has also served as a faculty member for various pain societies. 

In his private practice Dr Dang offers multiple therapies for the treatment of chronic pain including: Intrathecal drug delivery system implantation, Dorsal Column Spinal Cord Stimulation implantation, Dorsal Root Spinal Cord Stimulation implantation, Insertion of interspinous spacer for spinal stenosis, SI joint arthrodesis, kyphoplasty, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild procedure) for spinal stenosis, and percutaneous tenotomy among others.  He employs the multimodal approach for treating patients with chronic pain.

Dr Dang is an active member in many organizations including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the North American Neuromodulation Society.  Dr. Dang is located at Garden State Pain and Orthopedics locations in Jersey City, Clifton, West Orange, and Edison. 

Dr. Dipan Patel is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics. He considers it an honor to help people overcome their pain and regain their quality of life. His special interests include Botox® for chronic pain disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, temporomandibular joint disorders, and headache and chronic migraine. Dr. Patel also specializes in complex regional pain syndrome, joint pain, and post-laminectomy syndrome. He welcomes patients at four office locations: Edison, Clifton, Hazlet, and Jersey City, New Jersey.

After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Patel did his internship in internal medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and finished his residency in anesthesiology at New York Medical College. He completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in interventional pain medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center in Manhattan.

During his fellowship training, Dr. Patel developed advanced skills and experience at renowned New York City hospitals. These include Tisch Hospital of NYU, Hospital for Joint Disease, Manhattan Veteran’s Affairs Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, and specialty outpatient centers such as the Center for Musculoskeletal Care and the Center for the Study and Treatment of Pain. As a result, Dr. Patel possesses one of the most comprehensive skill sets within the discipline of interventional pain medicine.

Dr. Patel is a contributing author on Spine-health.com where he has written patient education content about spinal conditions and treatments. His latest piece is Exercising with Lower Back Pain: Should You Work through the Pain?

Dr. Patel serves as a Director at Large of the Residents and Fellows Society for the North American Neuromodulation Society, which is a committee specially dedicated to growing the knowledge base of pain physicians, specifically as it pertains to spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery systems.

Lauren Gasparini DNP is a Nurse Practitioner at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics, specializing in pain and rehabilitation. Lauren received her Bachelor of Nursing degree at William Paterson University, and acquired her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Adult Nurse Practitioner from Rutgers University. Prior to completing her Doctor of Nursing program, Lauren was an orthopedic nurse for five years at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. Upon graduation, she immediately began her career as a pain management nurse practitioner.

Lauren was chosen to speak about Pain Management/Opioid Crisis at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Nursing Excellence Conference in 2018. When asked what brought Lauren to the medical field, she responded " I had brain surgery as a child, and knew that I wanted to take care of others the way I was cared for during my recovery. I originally went to school/began a career in Business Marketing but knew something was always missing; causing me to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse."

Lauren was born and raised in Northern Jersey. Outside of the office, you can find Lauren enjoying the fresh air (especially near or on water)! She loves spending time boating, swimming, going to the Jersey Shore, and visiting her family's lake house in the Adirondacks. Lauren loves spending time with her beautiful family, husband and daughter.

Fun Fact: Lauren was an avid swimmer and athlete growing up. Although this may come at no surprise with the spirit and joy she portrays, Lauren was her college mascot (The Bobcat) for one year at Quinnipiac!

Garden State Pain & Orthopedics welcomes Lauren Gasparini DNP to the team and is available at our various office locations throughout New Jersey.

Andrew So, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management physician at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics with offices in Edison, Clifton, Hazlet or Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. So believes that each patient’s care should be personalized and strives to ensure the highest level of comfort and compassion through a multi-modal treatment approach. His specialties include neck pain, back pain, spine pain, post-laminectomy syndrome, headache pain, migraine pain, joint pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, neuropathy, acute, and post-surgical pain syndromes, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), amongst others.

Dr. So attended the University of Michigan, where he graduated as an Angel Scholar with a Bachelor of Science in Brain Behavior & Cognitive Sciences. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University as a distinguished merit scholar, where he was also voted class president by his peers for his leadership abilities. 

He then went on to complete his residency in Anesthesiology at Albert Einstein University of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.  During his residency, Dr. So was honored by his peers and faculty with the highly coveted Leo M. Davidoff Society Outstanding Teacher Award.  

Following residency, Dr. So completed fellowship training at Albert Einstein University of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center specializing in interventional pain management, where he served as a chief administrative fellow. In addition to his extensive training, Dr. So has contributed to the field of pain management through research initiatives and various publications, including first author credits for multiple chapters in Deer’s Treatment of Pain: An Illustrated Guide for Practitioners, as well as presentations at national and regional conferences. 

Dr. So believes in utilizing a comprehensive and multi-modal approach to pain management, allowing him to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage a wide array of pain and musculoskeletal-related conditions. He also possesses a robust procedural skill set including axial and peripheral procedures utilizing both fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance.

In his free time, Dr. So enjoys hiking, traveling, tennis and spending time with family and friends. 

Dr. Dev Sinha specializes in pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics. He uses a comprehensive approach when treating pain, integrating physical and behavioral therapies, medications, and the most innovative, minimally-invasive procedures. He believes in offering alternative medicine therapies for the treatment of difficult-to-treat pain conditions. His expert care is available at four convenient locations in Edison, Clifton, Hazlet, and Jersey City, New Jersey.

Dr. Sinha attended George Washington University, then earned his Doctor of Medicine from American University of Antigua College of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency and fellowship training in interventional pain medicine at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

During his fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, he trained with the top physicians in the field of pain management. His dedication to the advancement of the field can be seen through his numerous publications that contribute to the study and treatment of pain medicine.

Dr. Sinha lives in New Jersey with his wife, Arpita, and son and daughter. When he’s not in the office, his interests include reading, tennis, skiing, and cooking.

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.

Jose Campos, MD, is a Board Certified Physiatrist and Sports Medicine doctor, who specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, and non-surgical orthopedic conditions. He earned his undergraduate degree from New York University, and graduated from New Jersey Medical School (University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey) in 2007.

Dr. Campos completed an internship at Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in New York, and a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Kessler/Rutgers University. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Interventional Pain Management at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

Dr. Campos was born and raised in New York City before his family relocated to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and later Mexico City. He takes an integrative approach to diagnosing and treating a variety of musculoskeletal disorders and pain resulting from sports, automobile accidents, and work-related injuries.

Patients suffering from muscle, tendon, ligament, or joint disorders can turn to Dr. Campos for premium care. He offers peripheral joint injections, ultrasound-guided injections, fluoroscopically-guided lumbar spine injections, EMG/nerve conduction studies, and more to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing.

Dr. Campos maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. He is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine. Dr. Campos is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine.

He is fluent in English and Spanish. In his free time, Dr. Campos enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball, golfing, skiing, and beating all his coworkers in Fantasy Football and all forms of games/board games, as he has proven to be better than them at everything. He is currently accepting new patients and warmly welcomes them to Jersey Integrative Health and Wellness.

Asher Goldstein, MD, is a board-certified pain management physician at Zephyr Medical in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. 

Proud of his unique approach to patient care, Dr. Goldstein takes a hands-on approach to therapies for various conditions, bringing an out-of-the-box thinking style to his treatment plans. 

He uses his education and years of experience in psychology, physical medicine, rehabilitation, and anesthesiology to develop a treatment plan for the whole patient, not just to treat particular symptoms. This holistic approach allows him to engage with patients individually and get to the root cause of their pain.

His expertise is in all-encompassing pain. Dr. Goldstein specializes in treating pain from immune dysfunction diseases such as Lupus, Crohn's disease, and fibromyalgia. He is also inspired to help those with spine pain, not just to cover it but to treat the underlying causes utilizing the newest technologies.  

Dr. Goldstein is board-certified in physiatry with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR). He is proud to serve patients from his Brooklyn practice and leads a separate practice in Hackensack, New York.

Dr. Larisa Likver is a board-certified physiatrist with over 25 years of medical experience, specifically pain management, both in New York City and abroad. She has been trained in Prolotherapy by the Hackett-Hemwall Foundation, the leading institution for Prolotherapy education and research. For over 35 years, the Hackett-Hemwall foundation has hosted a medical missionary trip to Honduras.

Dr. Likver has advanced her expertise in Prolotherapy by participating in these missions in 2014 and 2015, dedicating her time and service to treat people who are otherwise unable to afford medical care.

She is also a specialist in Neural Prolotherapy. This treatment was developed by New Zealand physician Dr. John Lyftgoft. Dr. Likver participated in some of the few global conferences in Neural Prolotherapy to obtain training from Dr. Lyftogt himself. In 2013, Dr. Likver participated in the most comprehensive global conference for Neural Prolotherapy held in Guadelajara, Mexico — further solidifying her expertise in the treatment.

Additionally, Dr. Likver is recognized as a Pioneer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and was one of the first to obtain Certification in Musculoskeletal Sonography in 2012. She has more than 10 years of experience implementing ultrasound guidance to dramatically improve the positive outcome of pain-alleviating procedures through directly targeted and precise injections with the help of real-time visualization.

Tamer Elbaz, MD, is a board-certified interventional pain medicine physician and anesthesiology specialist at Pain Physicians NY in Midtown West, Manhattan. He proudly provides advanced pain management solutions to patients in the New York City area.

Dr. Elbaz’s passion for pain medicine started when he was in medical school, and he decided to specialize in that field. He completed his anesthesiology training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where he was elected as chief resident during his final year of training – an honor granted only to the very best. While applying for fellowship training in pain medicine, he was offered many opportunities, but he chose to train at Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center), affiliated with Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S), because it offered the best training in the field in the tri-state area.

He was then elected to be the Director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship Training program at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, where he trained many physicians on various treatment modalities for pain management. Dr. Elbaz currently holds a position as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at VP&S. He was also appointed as a New York State Pain Medicine committee member.

Dr. Elbaz has traveled the world lecturing and training pain medicine specialists on the latest techniques in the field. He has presented at many conferences nationally and internationally.

In addition, Dr. Elbaz has extensive knowledge and experience performing interventional pain procedures for acute and chronic pain syndromes. He is particularly interested in treating difficult and complicated cases, and is constantly in pursuit of the newest techniques in treating difficult conditions.

Lionel Bissoon, DO, is the resident anti-aging specialist at Liondale Medical on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He is a highly-skilled physician who has practiced medicine for over a decade in New York City. Dr. Bissoon has also authored written works in his field, including the book, “The Cellulite Cure”.

After studying mesotherapy with renowned practitioners in Paris, Dr. Bissoon introduced this innovative cellulite treatment to the United States. Thanks to the success of his practice, the publishing of his book, and his continuing education efforts, he has made great strides promoting the latest mesotherapy procedures across the country. Nearly all certified mesotherapists in the US today practice techniques pioneered by Dr. Bissoon.

Dr. Bissoon has been a featured guest on many television talks shows, including the Rachael Ray Show, South Florida News, ENews, FOX News, and Good Morning America, where he educates and informs these audiences on the benefits of mesotherapy.

Dr. Bissoon has since expanded his practice to include all anti-aging medicine with the hope of providing alternative treatment methods for improving the health, vitality, and wellness of the aging American population. He focuses on preventive medicine and alternative treatment programs that do not require the use of drugs but instead provide long-term, sustainable, and healthy results for his patients.

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.

Shailesh (Shay) Pathare, MD, provides personalized care to the community of Staten Island, New York, at Advanced Spine Care and Pain Management. He is double board-certified and has held the position of Chief of Pain Management Services at Richmond University Medical Center since 2004.

Dr. Pathare received his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center and went on to undergo rigorous training in anesthesiology pain management, rehabilitation, and internal medicine. He completed his fellowship at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC.

Dr. Pathare takes a holistic approach to diagnosing and treating his patients. He hopes to engage his patients by opening the lines of communication during each visit and working together toward pain relief. He believes that health involves teamwork, and encourages his patients to improve their physical activity and overall quality of life.

His dedicated approach has helped thousands of patients seeking pain relief over the past 20 years. Dr. Pathare develops a personalized treatment plan and offers the most advanced treatment options. He also prioritizes noninvasive procedures that lead to faster recoveries. Dr. Pathare’s goal is to become your partner in finding the right treatment option to manage your pain and improve your quality of life without surgery.

Double board-certified Aditya Patel, MD, of Sports, Pain & Regenerative Institute, is an anesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine specialist offering innovative and effective treatments in Fairview, New Jersey. Dr. Patel specializes in non-surgical treatments for all types of acute and chronic pain, including sports injuries. Dr. Patel earned his bachelor’s degree in physiology and neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego, followed by his medical degree with high honors from St. George’s University School of Medicine in St. George’s, Grenada.

Dr. Patel completed his residency in anesthesiology at the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, where he was chief resident during his final year. During his residency, Dr. Patel developed a particular interest in interventional pain medicine and regional anesthesia. He had the opportunity to pursue his interests when he attended the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, for his postgraduate fellowship in interventional pain management. After finishing his fellowship training, Dr. Patel became an anesthesiologist at New York City’s Mount Sinai Brooklyn hospital before moving to private practice.Dr. Patel’s passions include office-based diagnostics and therapeutic interventions with multidisciplinary physical medicine treatments to achieve optimal results for his patients. Dr. Patel is continually seeking new treatment options for his patients, such as the use of biologics, like platelet-rich plasma (PRP), to reduce pain and restore function. He has also undergone specialized training in the most advanced, up-to-date, and minimally invasive treatments. Dr. Patel’s patients appreciate his thoroughness, the time he spends with them, and his ability to provide them with the information they need. Dr. Patel delivers exceptional care that relieves even the most persistent pain.

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.