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Shamloo Elite Spine and Pain Institute is a leading interventional spine and pain management clinic with state-of-the-art facilities conveniently located in Los Angeles, California.
The team is led by Ben Shamloo, MD, FIPP, a fellowship-trained physician with a highly regarded reputation for providing the most advanced and effective services available in the fields of interventional pain management, regenerative medicine, and anti-aging care services.
Some of the exceptional services that Shamloo Elite Spine and Pain Institute offers its patients include treatments for back and neck pain, cancer pain, evaluation of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), minimally invasive alternatives to many common major spine surgeries, and cutting-edge regenerative medicine techniques.
The team at Shamloo Elite Spine and Pain Institute prides itself on providing compassionate care that’s informed by an academic approach and evidence-based research. They make an effort to take time with their patients to truly connect and provide them with care that goes beyond their medical treatment.
Find relief from your pain today. Schedule your visit with Shamloo Elite Spine and Pain Institute by calling the o ice at 310-246-2358.

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Dr. Zheng

John Zheng, DO, is an interventional pain management physician at Glaser Pain Relief Center in Encino, California, serving the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles Area.

Dr. Zheng earned his medical degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He then completed an internship at the Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California, through UCSF-Fresno, and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Afterward, he furthered his training with a fellowship in interventional spine medicine at the UCLA Spine Center in Santa Monica, California.

With his extensive training, Dr. Zheng specializes in spine mediated pain and sports injuries including, but not limited to knees, shoulders, and hips. He has expertise in using minimally invasive procedures to treat back and neck pain and injuries to major joints, including those caused by sports trauma.

Some other common conditions he treats are back pain, neck pain, herniated and bulging discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis of the spine, failed back or neck surgery, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), as well as muscle and joint injuries.

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Dr. Kim

Dr. John Kim is an interventional spine and pain management physician at Glaser Pain Relief Center in Encino, California, where he specializes in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain disorders. His clinical focus is the diagnosis and management of complex spinal conditions affecting the neck, back, and extremities, with an emphasis on restoring function and improving quality of life through individualized, evidence-based care.

Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine in New York City. He subsequently completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. During this training he gained extensive experience in the evaluation and management of complex neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions, which ultimately led him to pursue subspecialty training in pain medicine.

He completed a Pain Medicine fellowship at Loma Linda University, where he received advanced training in the diagnosis and interventional management of spine-related pain conditions.

Dr. Kim is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is board-eligible in Pain Medicine through the American Board of Anesthesiology.

His practice focuses on the treatment of spine-mediated pain disorders, including herniated discs, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica), spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, facet joint arthritis, vertebral compression fractures, and failed back surgery syndrome. He also treats complex chronic pain conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, migraines, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and degenerative joint disorders.

Dr. Kim utilizes a comprehensive approach to care that integrates careful diagnostic evaluation, targeted rehabilitation strategies, and when appropriate, advanced image-guided minimally invasive spine procedures designed to precisely address the underlying source of pain. These procedures may include epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks and radiofrequency ablation for facet-mediated pain, vertebral augmentation procedures such as kyphoplasty for compression fractures, basivertebral nerve ablation for vertebrogenic low back pain, spinal cord stimulation for chronic neuropathic pain, and peripheral nerve stimulation, among other modern interventional treatments.

At Glaser Pain Relief Center, Dr. Kim works within a practice recognized for its expertise in modern interventional spine care and its commitment to thoughtful, patient-centered treatment. Patients from throughout Southern California and beyond seek care at the practice for its reputation in the evaluation and management of complex spinal pain conditions.

Dr. Kim is known for his attentive and collaborative approach with patients. He believes that successful pain management begins with a precise understanding of the underlying diagnosis and works closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment strategy tailored to their goals and lifestyle.

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Dr. Glaser

Jeffrey Glaser, MD, is a double board-certified interventional pain management physician and the founder of Glaser Pain Relief Center, serving the communities of Encino, California, the San Fernando Valley, and the Greater Los Angeles Area.

Dr. Glaser earned his medical degree at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his internship in internal medicine and his residency in anesthesiology at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Glaser is board-certified by the American Board of Pain Medicine and the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Dr. Glaser specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that cause pain, with a large focus on spine mediated pain (i.e., back pain, neck pain, and sciatica) due to conditions such as herniated/bulging discs, arthritis of the spine, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and failed back surgery syndrome. Some other conditions he treats include (but are not limited to) migraines, peripheral neuropathy, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

The initial diagnosis and workup of the condition causing pain are crucial to developing a comprehensive treatment plan. Dr. Glaser’s treatment plans are usually multi-modal and may include minimally invasive procedures, medication management, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications. He may incorporate controlled substances such as Percocet and Norco into a short-term treatment plan, but rarely encourages or prescribes long-term, around-the-clock opioids for non-cancer pain.

Dr. Glaser is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, American Medical Association, California Society of Anesthesiologists, California Medical Association, and the Los Angeles County Medical Association. He is on staff at Providence Cedar-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Encino Outpatient Surgery Center, and Pacific Ritz Surgery Center.

Throughout his career, Dr. Glaser has been featured in Los Angeles Magazine’s SuperDoctors, Ventura Boulevard Magazine, and Calabasas Style Magazine. He has also received the Vitals.com “Patient’s Choice Award” from 2011-2021 and the “Most Compassionate Doctor Award” from 2015-2021.

Dr. Glaser has successfully diagnosed and treated thousands of patients. He finds it very rewarding to meet a person who is in pain and has limitations in lifestyle due to the issue, then be able to properly diagnose and treat them, resulting in reduced pain and improved quality of life.

Matthew Root, DO, is the founder of Innovative Pain and Spine Center in Toluca Lake, located in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. With dual board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as pain medicine, Dr. Root takes an integrative approach that incorporates each patient’s personal goals. He specializes in electrodiagnostic studies to diagnose radiculopathies (pinched nerves) and neuropathies (damaged nerves). 

After graduating with honors with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, Dr. Root obtained his medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. He then completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a US News & World Report top-ranked hospital in rehabilitation medicine and one of the country’s Model Spinal Cord Injury Centers.

Dr. Root went on to complete his fellowship training in Santa Barbara, specializing in interventional pain and spine procedures. After finishing his fellowship, he stayed on as faculty and assistant director of their fellowship program, practicing and teaching musculoskeletal medicine, ultrasound-guided peripheral injections, and fluoroscopic-guided spine procedures. 

Dr. Root has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Top Doctor award. He has published in nationally recognized medical journals in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation and presented his research at national meetings, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He’s a fellow of the American Academy of Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation and is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, and Glendale Memorial Hospital.

Shamloo Elite Spine and Pain Institute is a leading interventional spine and pain management clinic with state-of-the-art facilities conveniently located in Los Angeles, California.
The team is led by Ben Shamloo, MD, FIPP, a fellowship-trained physician with a highly regarded reputation for providing the most advanced and effective services available in the fields of interventional pain management, regenerative medicine, and anti-aging care services.
Some of the exceptional services that Shamloo Elite Spine and Pain Institute offers its patients include treatments for back and neck pain, cancer pain, evaluation of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), minimally invasive alternatives to many common major spine surgeries, and cutting-edge regenerative medicine techniques.
The team at Shamloo Elite Spine and Pain Institute prides itself on providing compassionate care that’s informed by an academic approach and evidence-based research. They make an effort to take time with their patients to truly connect and provide them with care that goes beyond their medical treatment.
Find relief from your pain today. Schedule your visit with Shamloo Elite Spine and Pain Institute by calling the o ice at 310-246-2358.

Dr. Rostam Khoshsar is a top-ranked pain management physician providing state-of-the-art care and treatment for patients in and around Torrance, CA. An assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Irvine, and director of the anesthesia pain clinic at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Long Beach, Dr. Khoshsar is a skilled provider of advanced pain management treatments for patients at BioHealth Pain Management. He offers both traditional and cutting-edge treatments like spinal cord stimulation, radiofrequency ablation, PRP therapy, stem cell therapy, and other types of regenerative medicine aimed at relieving pain in patients with persistent and recurrent neck pain, back pain, chronic headache, osteoarthritis, and other painful conditions.

Board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr.Khoshsar is actively involved in advanced interventional pain medicine research and is the author of numerous publications. As a leading pain management specialist, Dr.Khoshsar is committed to staying abreast of the most innovative treatment approaches to help patients lead healthier, more comfortable lives.

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Paul Yang, MD is a board-certified physiatrist and founder of Autobiography Health, a concierge practice in Pasadena, where the philosophy is to help patients rewrite their own health story. Dr. Yang specializes in regenerative medicine including orthobiologic injections (PRP, BMAC, prolotherapy) and shockwave therapy. Additionally he provides comprehensive rehabilitation for stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, and as well as other chronic conditions. At Autobiography Health, patients get same or next-day appointments, direct access to Dr. Yang, and a treatment plan built around their goals and their life — because the best chapter of your health story hasn't been written yet.

Dr Khosla is fellowship trained in
interventional pain management,
functional & regenerative medicine. He is
also board certified in multiple specialities
such as neurocritical care, headache
medicine, orthopedic regenerative
medicine and is also a certified brain
injury specialist.

He provides an array of pain treatments
such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem
cell regenerative therapies along with
prolotherapy, epidurals, radio-frequency
ablations, peripheral nerve blocks, joint
injections, spinal cord stimulators, vertiflex
interspinous spacer implants,
percutaneous laser disc discectomy
(LASE), and more.

Marinda Le is a board-certified and licensed PA. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from San Diego State University, where she served as an official student representative and studied abroad in the UK at the University of Leicester.

Before becoming a healthcare provider, Marinda gained valuable experience in primary care, urgent care, pediatrics, and cardiology. She completed her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies at Southern California University of Health Sciences and is an active member of the California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA). She is dedicated to enhancing her patients' quality of life.

Outside of medicine, Marinda enjoys live music, singing, beach picnics, longboarding, traveling, trying new sports, and spending time with her loved ones.

Dr. Jeffrey Wiegers is a dedicated and inquisitive physician with a passion for advancing medical frontiers. His academic journey began at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. He then pursued his medical education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, earning his Medical Degree.

During his medical training Dr. Wiegers developed a keen interest in the expanded use of ultrasound in clinical practice. This led him to collaborate with the Anesthesiology Department at UCLA, where he contributed to the development of innovative training and implementation protocols. 

His interest in cutting-edge techniques guided him to Los Angeles, where he completed his Anesthesiology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident. 

After residency, Dr. Wiegers specialized in Interventional Pain Management, completing a fellowship at Cedar-Sinai. He is committed to advancing the field with a particular focus on regenerative medicine.

His mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that integrates cutting-edge techniques with a holistic approach to health and wellness.

By leveraging his diverse experiences and relentless curiosity, Dr. Wiegers strives to empower patients to reach their fullest potential. He offers tailored treatments that address the root causes of pain and enhance overall quality of life.

Ryanna earned a BA in biological sciences from Rutgers University and an associate degree in nursing from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  She worked as a floor nurse at Albany Medical Center while earning a degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Russell Sage College.  Upon licensure, she transitioned to the role of Nurse practitioner and has experience in gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and now pain management.  In her spare time, she loves jogging to the beach, lifting weights, and learning how to surf.

Leika-Marrie Rosete is a board-certified nurse practitioner in family medicine.  She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Charles R. Drew University in Los Angeles, California graduating with honors.  She specializes in family medicine and pain management. She currently works as a Nurse Practitioner with Advance Pain Management in Lancaster, California working closely with Dr. Narinder Grewal.  She originally attended Excelsior College in Albany, New York where she received her associate’s degree in nursing. After graduating from her nursing degree she pursued working in the hospital as an ICU and ER nurse for several years before pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing with West Coast University, in Los Angeles California where she graduated with honors.  As an ICU nurse she mostly worked in specialty units involving cardiac and neuro patients and she also pursued her critical care registered nurse certification (CCRN) while she was an ICU RN. After working for more than 12 years as an ICU and ER nurse Leika decided to pursue her masters in nursing. 

Leika believes strongly in giving a holistic care approach to patient care and with the emerging health and mental issues she has seen with her patient’s she is currently pursuing her certification to be a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. 

Leika also enjoys having work-life balance and in her off days she loves to travel to different destinations discovering new cultures, places and adventures. She is also passionate about photography and capturing the beauty of her travel destinations especially the landscapes and the different cultures. Aside from travel Leika loves to hang out with friends and family or to just read a book or watch TV to help her unwind. 

Graduated from Western University of Health Sciences. Specializes in Pain Management, Urgent Care and Family Medicine. Shahzad is bilingual in Spanish and has extensive experience working in underserved communities. Shahzad is passionate about educating patients about their conditions and helping them achieve their health goals. Before becoming a PA, he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Los Angeles, CA and as a Phlebotomist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, traveling and being in nature.

Narinder Grewal, MD, is a board-certified pain management specialist with more than 40 years of professional medical experience. He Serves both Northern and Southern California locations. Dr. Grewal provides a number of groundbreaking pain treatments at his office, including epidural injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, percutaneous endoscopic laser discectomy (LASE), and more.

A native of India, Dr. Grewal completed his undergraduate education at Punjab University in Punjab in 1977. He was later accepted into the prestigious Patiala Government Medical College in Patiala. With a strong desire to further his medical education, Dr. Grewal soon relocated to the United States and completed his residency program at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

After finishing his residency, Dr. Grewal completed interventional pain management, spinal surgery, and spinal injection fellowships to prepare himself for challenges he would ultimately face as a leading pain management specialist. He continues to further his education whenever possible to provide his patients with the most exceptional pain management care. Not only does he participate in training seminars, but he also attends hands-on medical conference programs across the country every year.

Dr. Grewal holds several board certifications, including a certification in pain management by the American Academy of Pain Management and anesthesia by the American Society of Anesthesiology. He is also an active member in a number of professional medical associations, such as the American Society of Interventional Pain Management Physicians, the Spinal Modulation Society, the International Society of Spinal Endoscopists, the American Medical Association, and the American Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

About The Practice

 Sports and Spine Physician Board-certified by American Board of Pain Medicine

Tariq Hilal, DO, MS, is a sports and spine physician practicing at South Coast Sports and Spine Medicine in Upland and Los Alamitos, California. His mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to patients living throughout Southern California suffering from musculoskeletal and spinal pain conditions.

Dr. Hilal completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California Irvine, where he completed his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences. He then went on to study at Drexel University College of Medicine, where he earned his Masters in Medical Sciences in 2008. Dr. Hilal earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2012. He completed his subsequent internship at Mount Sinai South Nassau and his residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He completed an interventional spine fellowship in 2017 under the tutelage of Dr. Christopher Huston who serves as the spine consultant for the NBA's Phoenix Suns.

At South Coast Sports and Spine Medicine, Dr. Hilal takes a conservative, life-style centered approach to treating back pain, neck pain, and sports injuries. Dr. Hilal may offer injections to help you find meaningful relief such as epidurals, facet blocks, radiofrequency ablations, joint injections, and regenerative medicine.

To stay up to date with the latest advances in medicine, Dr. Hilal maintains professional memberships with various organizations, including the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), the Spine Intervention Society (SIS), and the North American Spine Society. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

In addition to speaking English, Dr. Hilal also speaks Arabic and Spanish, making him accessible to patients from a variety of backgrounds.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hilal and the team at South Coast Sports and Spine Medicine, call the office or request one online today.