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Michael Esposito, MD, founded the Interventional Spine & Pain Institute – located in Vero Beach and Palm Bay, Florida – in order to create a multidisciplinary, patient-centric practice to treat a wide range of acute and chronic pain syndromes. Dr. Esposito is double board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesia by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is an expert in all aspects of pain medicine. 

Dr. Esposito leverages his pain medicine specialty to help patients manage even the most complex pain, treating a wide variety of pain types with comprehensive, personalized, and evidence-based care. He treats chronic and acute pain, including cancer pain, neurological pain, and musculoskeletal pain, while offering each patient a personalized interventional treatment plan that may include tailored physical therapy, medication, and fluoroscopic/ultrasound-guided interventional pain and spine procedures. These procedures include implantable spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulators, radiofrequency ablation, targeted intrathecal drug delivery systems, kyphoplasty, lumbar decompression, and more. 

Dr. Esposito’s journey began at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating with Honors, before attending Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. There, he completed his Doctor of Medicine degree before moving on to complete his residency in anesthesiology in the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care at The University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Esposito went on to complete an interventional pain medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts, where he also worked as an anesthesiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital serving veterans in the same capacity at the Veterans Affairs West Roxbury Hospital.

With a passion for teaching, Dr. Esposito extends his expertise to others by serving as an Assistant Professor of anesthesiology at the University of Central Florida and is a resource for medical students, residents, and fellows. He also serves as a key board member for several professional societies, regional organizations, and national boards that are dedicated to advancing treatments in the field of pain medicine. He’s also actively involved in research to find new, minimally invasive ways to treat spinal pain and has served as principal investigator, expert faculty, peer reviewer, and lecturer for several clinical research studies, well-respected journals, and at various nation-wide conferences. Dr. Esposito has greatly contributed to the advancements in pain management technology, patient education forums, and improved patient outcomes, garnering numerous accolades, awards, and recognition for his work, reinforcing his tireless dedication and commitment to advancing treatments in the field of pain medicine.

Most importantly, Dr. Esposito cares about YOU! He is committed to bringing you the most advanced medical options tailored specifically to your needs, options that will allow you to move beyond the pain.

Dr. Esposito has called the Atlantic Coast of Florida his home since 2014, and when he’s not helping his patients live pain-free lives, Dr. Esposito enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, outdoor activities on the water, and staying engaged in extracurricular activities in the community. 

Christopher Weeden, MD, is one of the distinguished physicians at the Interventional Spine and Pain Institute, which has locations in Vero Beach and Palm Bay, Florida. Board certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. Weeden completed his residency and pain medicine fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. His extensive training encompasses a broad range of pain management techniques, which he employs to provide patient-centered care aimed at alleviating pain.

Dr. Weeden, a native of Tallahassee, Florida, earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics and chemistry from Emory University. He then obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando. Following this, Dr. Weeden returned to Atlanta for his residency in anesthesiology and subsequent pain medicine fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine, where he received both academic and practical training in aspects of interventional pain medicine.

His expertise includes a multidisciplinary approach to treating various pain conditions, such as acute and chronic post-surgical pain, neuropathic pain, musculoskeletal pain, and cancer-related pain. With his training placing a special emphasis on cancer-related pain and advanced therapies, Dr. Weeden employs a range of multidisciplinary and targeted interventions to address diverse pain issues effectively.

Dr. Weeden is dedicated to enhancing his patients functionality and quality of life, focusing on activities that bring them joy. His treatment strategies include comprehensive and interventional pain therapies, such as implantable spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulators, lumbar decompression, ablations, and kyphoplasty.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Weeden enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, exploring Disney, and playing golf. He is also a passionate sports enthusiast and values attending sporting events.

Marcus Malone, MD, is a Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist. He helps patients live pain-free at Vero Elite Rehab and Orthopedic Surgery, located in Vero Beach, Florida. He is willing to go the extra mile to find a way to keep patients’ chronic pain conditions under control.

Dr. Malone completed his undergraduate education at Texas Southern University, in Houston. He then earned his master’s degree in Health Services Administration at Saint Joseph’s College. He attended Texas Chiropractic College, in Houston, where he completed his Doctorate of Chiropractic.   

Dr. Malone then continued on to Saint Matthew's University School of Medicine, located in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, where he earned his medical degree. He completed an internship in family medicine at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Dr. Malone rounded out his medical training with a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, located in Wheaton, Illinois.

Dr. Malone is board certified by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Lawrence Paul Kirschenbaum is an accomplished interventional pain management specialist in our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida location. He is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology with subspecialty board certification in Pain Medicine.

Dr. Kirschenbaum graduated from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York and went on to complete an Anesthesiology residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. His residency was followed by a Pain Medicine Fellowship at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, and a fellowship in Neuroanesthesia / Electrophysiologic Monitoring at the University of California Medical Center in San Diego, California.

Dr. Kirschenbaum went on to become Director of Pain Medicine at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, New York. He was then recruited by Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut to develop a comprehensive pain program. He subsequently joined Orthopaedic Specialty Group in Fairfield, Connecticut to develop their interventional pain management program. He was a partner and Director of Interventional Pain Management at that practice until relocating to Florida in January 2023. He has joined Florida Pain Management Institute to continue his practice of interventional pain management.

He remains an Associate Clinical Professor at the Yale University School of Medicine.

Adam E. Shestack, MD, is the medical director at Florida Pain Management Institute in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Shestack is dual board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine with advanced expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of low back and neck pain, musculoskeletal and nerve pain disorders, cancer pain, sports injuries, CRPS/RSD, and chronic pain syndromes. He offers innovative medical solutions and a comprehensive approach to pain management.​ 

Dr. Shestack earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin. He went on to complete his pre-medical training in the post-baccalaureate program at Columbia University in New York. Dr. Shestack received his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine, where he graduated with high honors. He completed his internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, followed by a residency in Anesthesiology at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center. He then completed an interventional pain medicine fellowship at the Tri-Institutional Pain Medicine fellowship program at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery and Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. 

Prior to becoming the medical director at Florida Pain Management Institute, Dr. Shestack was the director of outpatient pain medicine services at the Syosset and Plainview Hospitals and was a pain management specialist at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York.​ He developed and implemented ketamine infusion therapy protocols for the outpatient treatment of chronic neuropathic pain syndromes and for inpatient acute postoperative pain management. He also developed the Outpatient Pain Management Mental Health Center in conjunction with psychiatry and addictionology services for the management and treatment of addiction in the setting of chronic pain.​ 

Dr. Shestack has worked with The New York Times for articles on comprehensive pain management and with The Doctors Company for articles on the current opioid crisis. He has also been interviewed for radio broadcasts.​ He is an active member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Pain Society, American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Florida Medical Association.

As an Interventional Pain Medicine physician, Dr. Friedman has significant experience treating various conditions, including chronic pain, joint pain, and personal injuries.

He utilizes a combination of advanced treatments, like neuromodulation, focused interventional therapies such as PRP or steroid injections,and precision medicine to reduce inflammation, increase mobility, and encourage the body’s healing process.

Dr. Friedman proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR), the International Spine Intervention Society (SIS), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the American Neuromodulation Society (NANS).

When he isn't developing care plans or meeting with patients, Dr. Friedman enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. 

He developed and directed the Pain Management program for the PM&R Department at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and he taught medical fellows and residents at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). His work has been published in various books and medical journals.

Dr. Friedman welcomes anyone seeking relief from chronic pain to CoreSmart today.