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About Michael A. Romello, MD

Offering expert care to New Jersey residents, Michael A. Romello, MD, is committed to putting his patients first. Board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Romello brings his expertise in non-operative musculoskeletal care and interventional pain management to the team at Orthocenter. 

Dr. Romello received his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. While there, he was a 4-year starter and 2-year captain of the Ursinus baseball team and graduated Magna Cum laude. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Romello went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ/Rutgers) in Newark. Dr. Romello did his internship in Internal Medicine at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, followed by his Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ/Kessler institute for Rehabilitation.

Dr. Romello then went on to complete Fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management from Lags Spine and Sports Care in Santa Maria, California. While there, he received additional training in non-operative care of spine, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports related injuries. In addition to spinal procedures, Dr. Romello also gained further experience in electrodiagnostic testing (EMG) as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound guided procedures.

As a part of the Orthocenter team, Dr. Romello focuses on neck and back pain management. He provides comprehensive non operative care for his patients including spinal procedures under fluoroscopic guidance such as epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and joint injections. He performs dorsal column spinal cord stimulator trials and works closely with the orthopedic spine team for permanent placement of spinal cord stimulators. 

Dr. Romello is an active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, (AAPM&R), the North American Spine Society (NASS), Spine Intervention Society (SIS) and the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He strives to provide quality care to maximize each person’s function and improve their quality of life.

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).

About Margaret M. Donlon, MD

Dr. Margaret Donlon is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She earned her B.S. degree from Middlebury College and a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) from Yale University.

Dr. Donlon completed her medical school training at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. Dr. Donlon subsequently pursued her Residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark NJ at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. She received additional training in the practice of Medical Acupuncture at the Helms Medical Institute in Berkeley, CA.

Dr. Donlon sees patients in several area inpatient rehabilitation facilities. She also has a passion for caring for patients with the goal of reducing pain and improving function.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Donlon believes strongly in public service/public health and giving back to her local community. She currently serves as a Town Councilwoman for Ocean Township NJ and is a member of numerous local environmental committees.

About Peter Shupper, MD

Peter Shupper, MD, is a Board-Certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), with an additional Board Certification in Interventional Pain Medicine.

Dr. Shupper received his B.S. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Rutgers University, where he received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Leadership. He then went on to New York Medical College for his medical education. After graduating, he completed an Internal Medicine internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. Subsequently, Dr. Shupper completed his Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.

While at Rutgers, Dr. Shupper was nominated for resident teaching awards, published numerous scholarly journal articles, and presented his research at several national society meetings. After graduating from his residency, he completed an Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in the Anesthesiology Department. While in his Fellowship, Dr. Shupper developed his skillset in minimally invasive spinal procedures, including radiofrequency ablation and neuromodulation. He was also inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AΩA). Dr. Shupper is currently an editorial board member for the Pain Physician Journal.

Dr. Shupper helps his patients return to and optimally perform their chosen activities while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. His goals for his patients are to maximize function while minimizing pain. Dr. Shupper treats patients with spine (neck, midback, low back, and buttock) pain as well as musculoskeletal issues (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle/foot). Dr. Shupper utilizes both conservative and minimally invasive interventions, including ultrasound, fluoroscopically guided procedures, and neuromodulation.

About Janel B. Romello, DO

Dr. Romello is a Board-Certified Physiatrist and Fellowship trained in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Interventional Pain Management. 

Dr. Romello earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from York College of Pennsylvania. Originally from New York, she completed her medical school training at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) at the New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Romello was a member of the Honor Society, Psi Sigma Alpha. While there, she was selected as an Undergraduate Fellow in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) where she stayed for an additional year instructing first and second year medical students in the OMM laboratory. In addition, she gained further clinical hours on campus treating patients. 

Dr. Romello then completed her internship at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Islip New York, followed by her residency in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ Newark, and Kessler Institute. She remained at UMDNJ/Kessler for her fellowship in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Interventional Spine. During this time, she also received additional subspecialty training in interventional spinal procedures, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostic medicine and sports medicine.

Dr. Romello strives to deliver comprehensive care and values the time spent with each patient. Her goal is to provide individualized treatment with a focus on lifestyle while taking a collaborative approach with her patients, offering knowledge and guidance throughout their recovery. She performs electrodiagnostic testing (EMG) and musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic purposes. In addition, she utilizes ultrasound for therapeutic purposes providing guidance for joint and peritendinous injections, as well as peripheral nerve blocks. As part of non-operative care of spinal conditions, she administers lumbar nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, sacroiliac injections, and trigger point injections. She also has an interest in regenerative medicine and performs ultrasound guided procedures including percutaneous needle tenotomy and platelet rich plasma injections. 

Dr. Romello is an active member of professional societies including the American academy of physical medicine and rehabilitation (AAPM&R) and the North American Spine Society (NASS). She currently serves as the secretary/treasurer of the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

About Michael A. Romello, MD

Offering expert care to New Jersey residents, Michael A. Romello, MD, is committed to putting his patients first. Board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Romello brings his expertise in non-operative musculoskeletal care and interventional pain management to the team at Orthocenter. 

Dr. Romello received his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. While there, he was a 4-year starter and 2-year captain of the Ursinus baseball team and graduated Magna Cum laude. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Romello went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ/Rutgers) in Newark. Dr. Romello did his internship in Internal Medicine at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, followed by his Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ/Kessler institute for Rehabilitation.

Dr. Romello then went on to complete Fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management from Lags Spine and Sports Care in Santa Maria, California. While there, he received additional training in non-operative care of spine, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports related injuries. In addition to spinal procedures, Dr. Romello also gained further experience in electrodiagnostic testing (EMG) as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound guided procedures.

As a part of the Orthocenter team, Dr. Romello focuses on neck and back pain management. He provides comprehensive non operative care for his patients including spinal procedures under fluoroscopic guidance such as epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and joint injections. He performs dorsal column spinal cord stimulator trials and works closely with the orthopedic spine team for permanent placement of spinal cord stimulators. 

Dr. Romello is an active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, (AAPM&R), the North American Spine Society (NASS), Spine Intervention Society (SIS) and the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He strives to provide quality care to maximize each person’s function and improve their quality of life.

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).

About Margaret M. Donlon, MD

Dr. Margaret Donlon is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She earned her B.S. degree from Middlebury College and a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) from Yale University.

Dr. Donlon completed her medical school training at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. Dr. Donlon subsequently pursued her Residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark NJ at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. She received additional training in the practice of Medical Acupuncture at the Helms Medical Institute in Berkeley, CA.

Dr. Donlon sees patients in several area inpatient rehabilitation facilities. She also has a passion for caring for patients with the goal of reducing pain and improving function.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Donlon believes strongly in public service/public health and giving back to her local community. She currently serves as a Town Councilwoman for Ocean Township NJ and is a member of numerous local environmental committees.

About Peter Shupper, MD

Peter Shupper, MD, is a Board-Certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), with an additional Board Certification in Interventional Pain Medicine.

Dr. Shupper received his B.S. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Rutgers University, where he received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Leadership. He then went on to New York Medical College for his medical education. After graduating, he completed an Internal Medicine internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. Subsequently, Dr. Shupper completed his Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.

While at Rutgers, Dr. Shupper was nominated for resident teaching awards, published numerous scholarly journal articles, and presented his research at several national society meetings. After graduating from his residency, he completed an Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in the Anesthesiology Department. While in his Fellowship, Dr. Shupper developed his skillset in minimally invasive spinal procedures, including radiofrequency ablation and neuromodulation. He was also inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AΩA). Dr. Shupper is currently an editorial board member for the Pain Physician Journal.

Dr. Shupper helps his patients return to and optimally perform their chosen activities while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. His goals for his patients are to maximize function while minimizing pain. Dr. Shupper treats patients with spine (neck, midback, low back, and buttock) pain as well as musculoskeletal issues (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle/foot). Dr. Shupper utilizes both conservative and minimally invasive interventions, including ultrasound, fluoroscopically guided procedures, and neuromodulation.

About Janel B. Romello, DO

Dr. Romello is a Board-Certified Physiatrist and Fellowship trained in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Interventional Pain Management. 

Dr. Romello earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from York College of Pennsylvania. Originally from New York, she completed her medical school training at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) at the New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Romello was a member of the Honor Society, Psi Sigma Alpha. While there, she was selected as an Undergraduate Fellow in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) where she stayed for an additional year instructing first and second year medical students in the OMM laboratory. In addition, she gained further clinical hours on campus treating patients. 

Dr. Romello then completed her internship at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Islip New York, followed by her residency in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ Newark, and Kessler Institute. She remained at UMDNJ/Kessler for her fellowship in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Interventional Spine. During this time, she also received additional subspecialty training in interventional spinal procedures, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostic medicine and sports medicine.

Dr. Romello strives to deliver comprehensive care and values the time spent with each patient. Her goal is to provide individualized treatment with a focus on lifestyle while taking a collaborative approach with her patients, offering knowledge and guidance throughout their recovery. She performs electrodiagnostic testing (EMG) and musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic purposes. In addition, she utilizes ultrasound for therapeutic purposes providing guidance for joint and peritendinous injections, as well as peripheral nerve blocks. As part of non-operative care of spinal conditions, she administers lumbar nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, sacroiliac injections, and trigger point injections. She also has an interest in regenerative medicine and performs ultrasound guided procedures including percutaneous needle tenotomy and platelet rich plasma injections. 

Dr. Romello is an active member of professional societies including the American academy of physical medicine and rehabilitation (AAPM&R) and the North American Spine Society (NASS). She currently serves as the secretary/treasurer of the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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.

Sathish Modugu, MD, providing care at Advanced Spine Care and Pain Management in Hartsdale, New York, has more than 20 years of experience helping his patients feel like themselves again. He received his medical degree from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India, then completed his residency in physical medicine rehabilitation at Mount Sinai. Dr. Modugu is double board-certified in physical medicine rehabilitation and pain management.

In an effort to provide more attentive and informative care to his patients, he opened his own practice in 2001. His practice reflects the type of care Dr. Modugu strives to provide: accurate diagnosis, comprehensive services, and patient education. From the start of his career, he has been passionate about educating his patients and believes they should be advocates in their treatment by making informed decisions.

In his practice, Dr. Modugu offers diagnostic tests and the latest in treatment options. He specializes in treating a variety of spine-related disorders, sports injuries, arthritic disorders, nerve problems, and other pain disorders.

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. 

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.

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.