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.
Dr. Justin Pierce D.C. is, too, an Arizona licensed Chiropractor Physician. Prior to graduating Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, Dr. Justin Pierce D.C. graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Natural Science in Human Biology.
Upon graduating, he was employed by Palmer College of Chiropractic where he worked in both the Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Department and the Anatomy Department. Here he focused on physical rehabilitation, sports injuries, strength and conditioning, and manual therapy with athletes ranging in all ages.
His wide variety of opportunities and experience with chiropractic care makes him a highly venerated doctor and we are delighted that he has been a part of the VSC family for over a decade!
Dr. Zakas was born and raised in the suburban region of Boston, Massachusetts. He pursued his medical education at A.T. Still University, attending the first two years of medical school in Kirksville, Missouri, and the subsequent two years in the Phoenix valley. During his early days in Phoenix, he developed a strong affinity for the area and was determined to return after completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2013, Dr. Zakas moved back to Phoenix and completed his fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine in 2014.
Currently, Dr. Zakas specializes in providing treatment for joint and spinal pain, sports-related injuries, and injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions. He has extensive experience in performing fluoroscopically-guided procedures and significant sub-specialty training in orthobiologic treatments.
During his leisure time, Dr. Zakas enjoys exploring new destinations, hiking, and indulging in writing pursuits.
Anthony Lee, MD, believes in finding the best non-operative and personalized treatment for every patient at Synergy Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a physiatrist, Dr. Lee holds board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as the subspecialty of pain medicine. He has extensive training and experience in the benefits of physical therapy, and as a holistic practitioner, he helps patients maintain wellness with nutritional and lifestyle support.
Dr. Lee earned his Bachelor of Arts in microbiology from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Then he returned home to Georgia, where he received a Master of Science in Microbiology from Georgia State University in Atlanta.
After finishing his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia, Dr. Lee completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. During his training, he proudly served as chief resident for two years. Dr. Lee went on to complete a sports medicine and interventional spine fellowship at Southwest Spine and Sports in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Since 2010, Dr. Lee has been named a Top Doc seven times by Phoenix Magazine, most recently in 2016 and 2019. He has served as a board member for the Maricopa County Medical Society and as the President of the Arizona Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. At the national level, he has served on and chaired the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Presidents Council Executive Committee.
Dr. Lee has served in many community organizations, including as a board member for Asian Corporate and Entrepreneur Leaders, a group that focuses on developing leaders from the Asian American community. More recently, he served on the Board of Trustees for the Arizona Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
With his college tennis playing days behind him, Dr. Lee now spends his free time traveling with his wife and daughter, golfing, hiking, and enjoying wine and unique food experiences.
Dr. Zakas was born and raised in the suburban region of Boston, Massachusetts. He pursued his medical education at A.T. Still University, attending the first two years of medical school in Kirksville, Missouri, and the subsequent two years in the Phoenix valley. During his early days in Phoenix, he developed a strong affinity for the area and was determined to return after completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2013, Dr. Zakas moved back to Phoenix and completed his fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine in 2014.
Currently, Dr. Zakas specializes in providing treatment for joint and spinal pain, sports-related injuries, and injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions. He has extensive experience in performing fluoroscopically-guided procedures and significant sub-specialty training in orthobiologic treatments.
During his leisure time, Dr. Zakas enjoys exploring new destinations, hiking, and indulging in writing pursuits.
Clifford Baker, MD, is an ACGME board-certified interventional spine and pain management specialist at NovaSpine Pain Institute in Sun City West, Arizona. While skilled in all aspects of pain management, Dr. Baker has a passion for the latest advances in interventional spine treatments, including radiofrequency ablation, kyphoplasty, and spinal cord stimulators.
In addition to his work at NovaSpine Pain Institute, Dr. Baker continues to provide health services to underserved communities through his work with the Commitment to Underserved People Program (CUP). He also spends his time and uses his expertise in pain management to support those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease through the Alzheimer’s Association of Tucson.
Dr. Baker completed his undergraduate studies in microbiology at the University of Arizona in Tucson and was awarded a NASA space grant to study the effects of microgravity on the immune system. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona and went to Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, to finish his internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation. While there, Dr. Baker received the Internal Medicine Resident of the Year award for his work ethic and commitment to compassionate care and served as chief resident. He also completed an interventional spine and pain management fellowship and extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders and other chronic pain conditions.
Dr. Baker is an active member of the International Spine Intervention Society, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Using the latest advancements in pain management and interventional spine therapies, Dr. Baker is dedicated to helping NovaSpine Pain Institute patients thrive. He is committed to and enjoys finding solutions to long-term pain through customized treatment plans.
Dr. Baker is currently seeing patients at our Sun City and Sun City West locations.
John Paul Malayil, MD, is an ACGME board-certified interventional spine and pain management specialist at NovaSpine Pain Institute, practicing at the Sun City West and Glendale, Arizona, locations.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Malayil was awarded a Board of Governor’s Scholarship and accepted into an accelerated Bachelor of Science and Medical School program straight out of high school. He completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in nearby Indiana, Pennsylvania. During his undergraduate studies, he was fortunate to study abroad in Cuernavaca, Morelos, in Mexico and become proficient in conversational Spanish.
Upon graduation from college, he obtained his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and went on to complete his anesthesiology residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. Due to his hard work and leadership skills, he was elected to be chief resident his final year. Dr. Malayil then completed his interventional pain management fellowship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where he learned from some of the most well-respected leaders in the field of pain management.
Dr. Malayil brings with him to NovaSpine Pain Institute 10 years of experience and an optimistic and positive attitude to help ease patient’s fears while dealing with acute and chronic pain. He implements a patient-centered approach and utilizes the most up-to-date techniques and therapies to optimize patients for successful outcomes. He is well versed in the latest technological treatment options and believes every patient is an individual and each treatment plan is tailored to suit their specific needs.
Dr. Malayil is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the North American Neuromodulation Society. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, playing golf, and watching his beloved Pittsburgh sports teams.
Dr. Zakas was born and raised in the suburban region of Boston, Massachusetts. He pursued his medical education at A.T. Still University, attending the first two years of medical school in Kirksville, Missouri, and the subsequent two years in the Phoenix valley. During his early days in Phoenix, he developed a strong affinity for the area and was determined to return after completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2013, Dr. Zakas moved back to Phoenix and completed his fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine in 2014.
Currently, Dr. Zakas specializes in providing treatment for joint and spinal pain, sports-related injuries, and injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions. He has extensive experience in performing fluoroscopically-guided procedures and significant sub-specialty training in orthobiologic treatments.
During his leisure time, Dr. Zakas enjoys exploring new destinations, hiking, and indulging in writing pursuits.
Treating patients in a holistic manner is what Physician Assistant Jennelle Suarez strives for. Jennelle has a well-rounded approach to medicine while providing patients with the attention, compassion, and dedication they deserve. With an office located in Peoria, AZ, along with assisting in others areas including Chandler, AZ, she is a provider who is here to help.
Jennelle began her education at the University of Central Florida located in Orlando, FL, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. She then continued her education at Keiser University located in Fort Lauderdale, FL where she graduated with her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant while undergoing a multi-speciality clinical training. In her free time, she enjoys living a healthy and active lifestyle that involves running, golfing, playing volleyball, and weight-training. Jennelle also has a very creative eye and enjoys DIY projects, drawing, and painting.
Jennelle is driven each day in practice by ensuring patients know they are in good hands and any concern they have will always be addressed through a detail-oriented and comprehensive manner. Jennelle doesn’t stop with solely focusing on a patient’s limited range of motion, pain, or impairment from their daily activities-she ensures each of her patients incorporate a healthy lifestyle with recommended diet and vitamin/mineral supplementation to give them the comprehensive care they deserve.
Jennelle has a keen eye for sports medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and interventional pain management. She enjoys investigating the cause to a patient’s ailment, whether that’s limitation from pain or enjoying their hobbies and day-to-day activities. In return, through her attentive bedside manner, she explains her findings with patients to its full capacity.
Jennelle also offers assistance in family medicine practices and dermatological concerns a patient may have.
She welcomes patients to be under her care while giving them a unique, integrative, and holistic approach they deserve.
Clifford Baker, MD, is an ACGME board-certified interventional spine and pain management specialist at NovaSpine Pain Institute in Sun City West, Arizona. While skilled in all aspects of pain management, Dr. Baker has a passion for the latest advances in interventional spine treatments, including radiofrequency ablation, kyphoplasty, and spinal cord stimulators.
In addition to his work at NovaSpine Pain Institute, Dr. Baker continues to provide health services to underserved communities through his work with the Commitment to Underserved People Program (CUP). He also spends his time and uses his expertise in pain management to support those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease through the Alzheimer’s Association of Tucson.
Dr. Baker completed his undergraduate studies in microbiology at the University of Arizona in Tucson and was awarded a NASA space grant to study the effects of microgravity on the immune system. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona and went to Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, to finish his internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation. While there, Dr. Baker received the Internal Medicine Resident of the Year award for his work ethic and commitment to compassionate care and served as chief resident. He also completed an interventional spine and pain management fellowship and extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders and other chronic pain conditions.
Dr. Baker is an active member of the International Spine Intervention Society, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Using the latest advancements in pain management and interventional spine therapies, Dr. Baker is dedicated to helping NovaSpine Pain Institute patients thrive. He is committed to and enjoys finding solutions to long-term pain through customized treatment plans.
Dr. Baker is currently seeing patients at our Sun City and Sun City West locations.
John Paul Malayil, MD, is an ACGME board-certified interventional spine and pain management specialist at NovaSpine Pain Institute, practicing at the Sun City West and Glendale, Arizona, locations.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Malayil was awarded a Board of Governor’s Scholarship and accepted into an accelerated Bachelor of Science and Medical School program straight out of high school. He completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in nearby Indiana, Pennsylvania. During his undergraduate studies, he was fortunate to study abroad in Cuernavaca, Morelos, in Mexico and become proficient in conversational Spanish.
Upon graduation from college, he obtained his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and went on to complete his anesthesiology residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. Due to his hard work and leadership skills, he was elected to be chief resident his final year. Dr. Malayil then completed his interventional pain management fellowship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where he learned from some of the most well-respected leaders in the field of pain management.
Dr. Malayil brings with him to NovaSpine Pain Institute 10 years of experience and an optimistic and positive attitude to help ease patient’s fears while dealing with acute and chronic pain. He implements a patient-centered approach and utilizes the most up-to-date techniques and therapies to optimize patients for successful outcomes. He is well versed in the latest technological treatment options and believes every patient is an individual and each treatment plan is tailored to suit their specific needs.
Dr. Malayil is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the North American Neuromodulation Society. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, playing golf, and watching his beloved Pittsburgh sports teams.
Shimul Sahai, MD is the owner and operator of Phoenician Pain and Rehabilitation Center in Chandler, AZ. She is a compassionate provider who listens actively to each and every patient to help them find resolution and experience a high quality of life. She offers a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management tailored to each individual patient.
A graduate of Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Dr. Sahai completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia. She then furthered her education by completing her fellowship in Pain Management at Western Pennsylvania Hospital/Temple University in Pittsburgh, PA. She went on to finish a Dr. Sahai is double board-certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Pain Management.
Voted one of the Top Docs in the area in 2017 and 2019, Dr. Sahai makes the patient an active participant in their care. Men and women can call the office of Phoenician Pain & Rehabilitation Center or schedule online to make an appointment and benefit from Dr. Sahai’s expertise.
Clifford Baker, MD, is an ACGME board-certified interventional spine and pain management specialist at NovaSpine Pain Institute in Sun City West, Arizona. While skilled in all aspects of pain management, Dr. Baker has a passion for the latest advances in interventional spine treatments, including radiofrequency ablation, kyphoplasty, and spinal cord stimulators.
In addition to his work at NovaSpine Pain Institute, Dr. Baker continues to provide health services to underserved communities through his work with the Commitment to Underserved People Program (CUP). He also spends his time and uses his expertise in pain management to support those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease through the Alzheimer’s Association of Tucson.
Dr. Baker completed his undergraduate studies in microbiology at the University of Arizona in Tucson and was awarded a NASA space grant to study the effects of microgravity on the immune system. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona and went to Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, to finish his internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation. While there, Dr. Baker received the Internal Medicine Resident of the Year award for his work ethic and commitment to compassionate care and served as chief resident. He also completed an interventional spine and pain management fellowship and extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders and other chronic pain conditions.
Dr. Baker is an active member of the International Spine Intervention Society, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Using the latest advancements in pain management and interventional spine therapies, Dr. Baker is dedicated to helping NovaSpine Pain Institute patients thrive. He is committed to and enjoys finding solutions to long-term pain through customized treatment plans.
Dr. Baker is currently seeing patients at our Sun City and Sun City West locations.
John Paul Malayil, MD, is an ACGME board-certified interventional spine and pain management specialist at NovaSpine Pain Institute, practicing at the Sun City West and Glendale, Arizona, locations.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Malayil was awarded a Board of Governor’s Scholarship and accepted into an accelerated Bachelor of Science and Medical School program straight out of high school. He completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in nearby Indiana, Pennsylvania. During his undergraduate studies, he was fortunate to study abroad in Cuernavaca, Morelos, in Mexico and become proficient in conversational Spanish.
Upon graduation from college, he obtained his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and went on to complete his anesthesiology residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. Due to his hard work and leadership skills, he was elected to be chief resident his final year. Dr. Malayil then completed his interventional pain management fellowship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where he learned from some of the most well-respected leaders in the field of pain management.
Dr. Malayil brings with him to NovaSpine Pain Institute 10 years of experience and an optimistic and positive attitude to help ease patient’s fears while dealing with acute and chronic pain. He implements a patient-centered approach and utilizes the most up-to-date techniques and therapies to optimize patients for successful outcomes. He is well versed in the latest technological treatment options and believes every patient is an individual and each treatment plan is tailored to suit their specific needs.
Dr. Malayil is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the North American Neuromodulation Society. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, playing golf, and watching his beloved Pittsburgh sports teams.
Dr. Serafini earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. He attended the University of Pittsburgh for is Bachelors degree. He holds an Arizona state license to practice chiropractic, with a certification for physiotherapy, termed physical medicine modalities and therapeutic procedures.
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Serafini devotes his time to educating the community about the benefits of chiropractic. He is a keynote speaker for the Foundation for Wellness Professionals. He also has served as the official chiropractor of the Gateway Pro Golf Tour.
Dr. Serafini’s skill as a chiropractor has been widely recognized with numerous area awards. Most recently, he was named both a 2019 Top Doctor and a 2019 Top Chiropractor. Valley Spinal Care Kierland has been honored as the Best of Scottsdale for five years running.
Dr. Serafini maintains memberships in many professional organizations, including the Arizona Chiropractic Society, Gonstead Clinical Studies Society, American Chiropractic Association, Employee Awareness Association, and The Gonstead Seminar of Chiropractic. He is a member of the Foundation for Wellness Professionals as a corporate health and wellness coach.
Dr. Anne-Marie Cosijns received her medical degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from the medical program at the University of Antwerp in Belgium, Germany. Prior to her medical training, Dr. Cosijns was accepted into a residency in general surgery in New York City, NY. Dr. Cosijns then completed three years of Emergency Medical Residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY where she became, board certified in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Cosijns worked in emergency medicine for eight years before furthering her education to be a Diplomat of the American Board of Pain Medicine in 2002.
Among her list of accomplishments, Dr. Cosijns is fluent in German, Dutch, French, and English. Have a favorite phrase? Maybe she will teach it to you in another language.
Nikesh Seth, MD, is an experienced pain management physician. He's double-board certified in interventional spine and pain management and founded Integrated Pain Consultants, with offices in Scottsdale, Mesa, and Phoenix, Arizona.
There is a reason Dr. Seth is consistently named “Top Doc” in Phoenix Magazine. His compassion, ability to provide personal attention, and customized treatment plan set him apart from others.
Dr. Seth completed his Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, before attending the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona, where he completed his Doctor of Medicine.
Dr. Seth then completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas, receiving extensive pain management training at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center. After completing his residency, Dr. Seth was handpicked for the Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Seth stands out in pain management with a list of accomplishments. As a researcher, he has participated in studies of pain management treatments. Additionally, Dr. Seth has been voted "Top Doc" by Phoenix Magazine four years in a row (including in 2018) and as the “Leading Physician of the World” and “Top Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist in Arizona.”
He is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Osteopathic Recognition is conferred upon any ACGME-accredited graduate medical education program providing the requisite training in Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP).
In his spare time, Dr. Seth is a family man. He spends time with his wife and kids. You may even catch his mom working the front desk if you are lucky.
Candice has earned her Master's in Nursing/Certified Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Phoenix AZ in 2012. She brings over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, bringing knowledge and compassion for her patients. In addition, she holds accreditation in Functional Medicine, which main focus is patient-centered and individualized, while utilizing a natural, non-pharmaceutical approach. Candice thrives on success treating a variety of conditions, ranging from acute colds and flu, allergies, autoimmune, hormone imbalance, Thyroid, GI disruption and muscular-skeletal conditions. Procedures include, Trigger Point/Joint injections, Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine, IV Nutraceuticals, and Medical Food protocols. Candice enjoys empowering her patients to be zealous about their journey towards improving their health.
“Thanks to a greet team at Stamp, I feel so much better, I went in in so much pain, and now I feel sooo much better, than u so much for the wonderful care I was given. I would truly recommend you. Thank you again Gloria”
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