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Haresh Sampathkumar, MD, is the Medical Director at Delaware NeuroRehab in Dover, Delaware. With subspecialty training in Brain Injury Medicine, Dr. Sampathkumar treats the entire spectrum of severity of brain injuries from concussions to coma (AKA Disorders of Consciousness). Due to the complex physical, cognitive, social, and behavioral issues resulting from brain injuries, he uses a coordinated interdisciplinary team approach by collaborating with a group of therapy professionals such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Neuropsychologists, prescribing medications, and performing injections for pain and spasticity relief. Some of the injections include but are not limited to botox, phenol nerve blocks, and baclofen pump management.

Dr. Haresh Sampathkumar completed his medical training at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, in 2011. He completed an internal medicine internship in 2014 at Unity Health System in Rochester, New York, followed by Residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2017 at New York Medical College/Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York. He then completed his fellowship training in Brain Injury Medicine in 2018 at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, Texas.

Dr. Sampathkumar is also the co-founder of JH Rehabilitation, a comprehensive rehabilitation center in Chennai, India, which offers services for individuals with brain injuries and other neurological conditions. He is a Board member at the Brain Injury Associate of Delaware (BIADE). Aside from raising awareness about Brain Injuries in the community, he is interested in improving the standard of care for patients with Acquired Brain Injuries by collaborating with private, government organizations and colleagues in healthcare. He is particularly interested in empowering individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries to control and direct their own life by independently participating in activities including education and meaningful employment.

Patrick Fall, DO, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, and Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fall joined the team in 2006. 

Dr. Fall grew up in central Pennsylvania and received his Bachelor of Science from Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He received a Master of Science with an emphasis in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. 

Dr. Fall moved to the Philadelphia area in 1997 and received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, followed by a fellowship in pain medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and The Jefferson Pain Center. 

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and is dual-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. Dr. Fall obtained certification in Suboxone® therapy in 2014 and is certified by the state of Pennsylvania to register patients in the medical marijuana program.

Dr. Fall provides state-of-the-art pain management treatments with precision and compassion. His goal is to allow his patients to become active participants in their own treatment, which he believes leads to better outcomes and overall care. He strives to stay current with his treatment plans using evidence-based protocols in all aspects of the care he provides. 

He is committed to finding the right treatment for each patient, increasing quality of life, and restoring function. It is his intention to provide help and hope to patients who feel they have exhausted all other options.

Dr. Fall has been married for over twenty years and has three children. He enjoys spending time with his family and pets. He’s an enthusiastic skier, traveler, and movie buff.

Sanjay Shah, MD, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, and Chalfont, Pennsylvania. He joined the team in 2006.

Dr. Shah earned his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and his medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico. He then completed his residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in pain management, both at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

He is a pain management physician who specializes in treating debilitating and painful conditions through various interventional orthopedic therapies. His philosophy for treating patients is based on staying current with the latest pain management, minimally invasive spine surgery, and regenerative techniques so he can provide the best possible care for his patients.

Dr. Shah is dual board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine through the American Board of Anesthesiology with a subspecialty certification in pain medicine. In 2014, Dr. Shah founded Regenexx Philadelphia, where he began treating patients by utilizing their own platelets and stem cells to regenerate tissue. 

On a personal note, Dr. Shah is an avid do-it-yourselfer and makes every effort to stay current on technology. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jeremy Jaffe, MD, is a pain management physician at SEPA Pain & Spine in Horsham, Langhorne, and Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaffe joined the team in 1996. 

Since then, he has gained a reputation as a patient listener and effective communicator while providing a thoughtful, considerate, compassionate and comprehensive approach toward chronic pain management. He enjoys the challenge of first establishing each patient's primary pain generator and then creating an individualized multimodal approach to reduce pain and improve quality of life.

Dr. Jaffe's areas of subspecialty interest include mechanical low back pain and opioid dependence counseling and treatment. Dr. Jaffe is also a registered provider of medical marijuana certification in Pennsylvania. He spent over 20 years helping to train medical students and anesthesia residents in his capacity as Director of Medical Education for United Anesthesia Services-Abington Division. Dr. Jaffe currently serves as Vice President and Director of Human Resources for SEPA Pain Management.

He is a graduate of Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jaffe received his medical school training at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. After completing an internship at Abington Hospital, he completed his residency in anesthesiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where the majority of his subspecialty training was devoted to pain management.

When not helping patients, Dr. Jaffe devotes a great deal of time to charitable causes, including his annual participation as co-chair for Rockin’ Docs for Diabetes Cure. His other interests include drumming, bicycling, playing tennis, and traveling.

Byrne L. Solberg, M.D. is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and spent his youth in Dearborn, Michigan. He attended Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan for undergraduate studies in Biology. Thereafter, he completed his medical education at the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the Hahnemann University Hospital and Saint Agnes Hospital in Philadelphia. To specialize, he proudly completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Solberg has extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Medicine. He currently specializes in injury rehabilitation, electrodiagnosis, disability evaluations, and legal medicine. He enjoys meeting and serving new patients who have suddenly found themselves with musculoskeletal, neurological, or functional changes in order to help them move forward with their lives.

Dr. Rodriguez is the President of Dynamic Injury Solutions LLC. His focus is the diagnosis and improvement of physical and physiological conditions that affect form and function of the human body. His practice offers high-quality options in diagnostics, therapies, treatments, and counseling in conditions that mostly affect the musculoskeletal system. He is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Quality Assurance and Utilization Review, and Independent Medical Examination. To date, he has treated over 14,000 patients using state-of-the-art medical science coupled with alternative and complementary techniques.

Dr. Rodriguez graduated from The University of Pennsylvania in 1981. He double-majored in Biophysics and Natural Sciences with a concentration in Biochemistry. Thereafter, he graduated from The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1985, where he assisted in many operations, particularly of the hands, large articulating joints, and the cardiovascular system. Through his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), which he completed in 1989, he focused on the recognition and treatment of acute and chronic disabling conditions.

Following his residency, Dr. Rodriguez started his private practice. He also served as Assistant Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Director of Physical Medicine Services for the Skilled Nursing Facility of the Presbyterian Medical Center for five years, while also serving as Associate Clinical Professor within the Department of Internal Medicine of the HUP system for five years.

In addition, Dr. Rodriguez served as Medical Director of the Acupuncture Drug Detoxification Research Program of Philadelphia for one year, founder and elected Chairman of the North Philadelphia Health System’s first Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for three years, and taught podiatry residents from the Podiatry College of Philadelphia. During that time he held admitting and consulting privileges at six Philadelphia area hospitals.

In 1997, Dr. Rodriguez began to devote his time to private office practice. He has kept his focus on patients, science, and technology by adding MRI, Ultrasound, Lasers, and autologous stem cell treatment services. At present, he heads a medical company of 80 employees and 15 health profession licensed healthcare providers with eleven locations in Philadelphia and four surrounding counties. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the Pennsylvania Pain Society, the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, Physicians for Patients’ Rights, and Jurispro.

Dr. Rodriguez has continued to add to his base of knowledge, completing a Graduate Management Program through the Aresty Institute of Executive Education of the Wharton School in 2017. In addition to improving himself, he has enjoyed collaborating with and advising young students from his alma mater as an advisor for the PENN Biotech Group including Penn Health-Tech and Pennovation. His mission in these regards is to not only remain current but also to support improvements in modern healthcare spanning from digital health to helping more individuals gain access to healthcare who might not otherwise have access.

Dr. Rodriguez has over thirty-five years of experience in the treatment of joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. He approaches patients with compassion and understanding. Dr. Rodriguez, himself, has undergone 2 separate lower back surgeries and understands pain and disability not only from a scientific perspective but also from personal experience.

Seth Scholl, DO, is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Coastal Spine, with offices in Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, Wall Township, Vineland, and West Orange, New Jersey. He deals solely with the minimally invasive treatment of neck and back pain. 

An expert in prescribing physical therapy and diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries, Dr. Scholl carefully compares your medical history, physical exam, and radiological studies to determine a diagnosis. Your treatment plan will then be laid out to you in great detail and be vetted in an attempt to avoid surgery. 

Dr. Scholl studied at Binghamton University in New York and earned his medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glen Head, New York. He then completed his internship at Long Beach Medical Center in New York, followed by his residency at Temple University - MossRehab Hospitals in physical medicine and rehabilitation. 

At Coastal Spine, Dr. Scholl is the director of electrodiagnostics, in which he performs all the “pain-less” EMGs and supervises intraoperative monitoring for those having spine surgery.

He maintains his affiliation with Temple University as an associate professor and is a fellow of the American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Scott Jarmain, MD, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Coastal Spine, with locations in Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, Wall Township, Vineland, and West Orange, New Jersey. With additional specialization in pain management, Dr. Jarmain focuses on Minimally invasive care of spine disorders. 

Prioritizing the care and longevity of his patients, Dr. Jarmain performs spinal injections for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes throughout the entire spine. Dr. Jarmain completed a residency at Temple University in Philadelphia, partnering with MossRehab Hospitals for study in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He followed this with a Musculoskeletal - Spine Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Dr. Jarmain provides medical care for a diverse group of patients, even working with professionals and collegiate athletes at Johns Hopkins University, Philadelphia University, and the USA Golden Gloves Boxing team. He has served as a staff physician at the Baltimore Marathon and several Special Olympics events. 

Dr. Jarmain is the co-author of many articles and chapters related to sports, spine, and pain management. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the North American Spine Society, the American Pain Society, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

Bhavi Patel, DO, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Coastal Spine, with offices in Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, Wall Township, Vineland, and West Orange, New Jersey. She is fellowship trained in spine and musculoskeletal medicine and injections. 

Dr. Patel specializes in Minimally invasive treatments of the neck and spine, along with treatments for musculoskeletal and sports injuries. She performs therapeutic and diagnostic spinal injections using fluoroscopy and peripheral injections using ultrasound. 

Dr. Patel attended the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine’s accelerated Bachelor of Science/Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine program. After completing her internship, she attended her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. 

Upon completing her residency, Dr. Patel entered fellowship training at the Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation in New Jersey. Dr. Patel has provided medical care and support for athletes, including the NCAA at Maritime College Football Team, the Brooklyn Public School Athletic League Football Team, the USA Golden Gloves Boxers, and New York Marathon runners.

Dr. Patel is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the North American Spine Society, and the American Osteopathic Association.

Bernadette Livewell is a certified Physician Assistant who joined Coastal Spine in 2012. She graduated from Ursinus College with degrees in both Biology and Spanish. She then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she earned her Physician Assistant Master’s Degree in 2011. She is a member of The American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North American Spine Society.

Seth Scholl, DO, is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Coastal Spine, with offices in Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, Wall Township, Vineland, and West Orange, New Jersey. He deals solely with the minimally invasive treatment of neck and back pain. 

An expert in prescribing physical therapy and diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries, Dr. Scholl carefully compares your medical history, physical exam, and radiological studies to determine a diagnosis. Your treatment plan will then be laid out to you in great detail and be vetted in an attempt to avoid surgery. 

Dr. Scholl studied at Binghamton University in New York and earned his medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glen Head, New York. He then completed his internship at Long Beach Medical Center in New York, followed by his residency at Temple University - MossRehab Hospitals in physical medicine and rehabilitation. 

At Coastal Spine, Dr. Scholl is the director of electrodiagnostics, in which he performs all the “pain-less” EMGs and supervises intraoperative monitoring for those having spine surgery.

He maintains his affiliation with Temple University as an associate professor and is a fellow of the American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Bhavi Patel, DO, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Coastal Spine, with offices in Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, Wall Township, Vineland, and West Orange, New Jersey. She is fellowship trained in spine and musculoskeletal medicine and injections. 

Dr. Patel specializes in Minimally invasive treatments of the neck and spine, along with treatments for musculoskeletal and sports injuries. She performs therapeutic and diagnostic spinal injections using fluoroscopy and peripheral injections using ultrasound. 

Dr. Patel attended the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine’s accelerated Bachelor of Science/Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine program. After completing her internship, she attended her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. 

Upon completing her residency, Dr. Patel entered fellowship training at the Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation in New Jersey. Dr. Patel has provided medical care and support for athletes, including the NCAA at Maritime College Football Team, the Brooklyn Public School Athletic League Football Team, the USA Golden Gloves Boxers, and New York Marathon runners.

Dr. Patel is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the North American Spine Society, and the American Osteopathic Association.

Bernadette Livewell is a certified Physician Assistant who joined Coastal Spine in 2012. She graduated from Ursinus College with degrees in both Biology and Spanish. She then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she earned her Physician Assistant Master’s Degree in 2011. She is a member of The American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North American Spine Society.

Mahmud Ibrahim, MD, at Revive Spine and Pain Center Marlton, Hamilton Township, East Brunswick and Northfield, New Jersey, holds dual board certification in sports medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation and is fellowship trained in interventional pain management.

When treating patients at Revive Spine and Pain Center, his goal is to restore function, reduce pain, and promote an active, healthy lifestyle using conservative measures whenever possible.

Though Dr. Ibrahim treats pain from any cause, his special clinical interests include musculoskeletal medicine, non-operative spine procedures, orthopedics, sports medicine, electrodiagnostic medicine, and restorative therapy.

In addition to performing the full range of fluoroscopic-guided interventional pain-management procedures, he also uses diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound. He has extensive skill in minimally invasive procedures such as discectomies and percutaneous tenotomies.

After graduating from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine in New York City, Dr. Ibrahim completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai School (also in New York City). After receiving an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) fellowship, he stayed at Mount Sinai to subspecialize in sports and interventional spine medicine. 

Dr. Ibrahim has published several articles on musculoskeletal medicine. He’s also a contributing author in a textbook on how to perform ultrasound-guided injections and the author of a book exploring what causes pain, how to reduce it, and ways to live with persistent pain.

Dr. Ibrahim has provided sideline coverage at football games, captained the medical tents at the New York City marathon, and was a ringside physician for the Golden Gloves of America boxing tournament and professional wrestling. 

Dr. Arfan Qureshi joined Revive Spine and Pain Center in 2022. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, his approach has always been holistic in nature. Dr. Qureshi has learned early on to treat the patient rather than the symptom.  The goal of treatment is to make the patient functional again using a multimodal approach of therapies, lifestyle modifications, medications, and interventions.

After graduating from Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, he went on to complete his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor Scott and White in Dallas, Texas. He then went on to subspecialize and completed an ACGME-accredited Interventional Pain Fellowship at University of Alabama Birmingham.

Dr. Qureshi is trained to perform a number of different fluoroscopic guided interventional pain management procedures. These include, but are not limited to cervical, thoracic, lumbar epidurals, facet joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, sympathetic blocks, and spinal cord stimulation. His clinical interests include musculoskeletal medicine, interventional spine procedures, manual manipulation, and regenerative therapy.

Due to his accomplishments, Dr. Qureshi was elected chief resident at Baylor during his residency training. He was also elected as the ambassador of his program by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  Dr. Qureshi also served as an adjunct clinical instructor at the renowned Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Qureshi has published and has been the lead researcher of multiple studies during his academic career.

Dr. Qureshi serves as a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, North American Neuromodulation Society, and the World Academy of Pain Medicine. Dr. Qureshi has a passion in playing and watching basketball, discussing innovative technologies, and traveling the world to try various cuisines.

Dr. Selorm Takyi joined Revive Spine and Pain Center in 2020. He completed his physiatry residency at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, offered through the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. With a passion for teaching, he served as an academic chief resident and graduated residency in 2019. He then completed his fellowship in regenerative orthopedics and musculoskeletal medicine.

Dr. Takyi practices compassionate medicine and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2014 while attending Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Specializing in both ultrasound-guided and fluoroscopic-guided techniques to treat pain and sports medicine injuries, he is excited to share his goal of using non-surgical procedures to help restore function and quality of life to his patients. With his training in physiatry, Dr. Takyi enjoys creating comprehensive treatment plans for his patients. In addition to offering interventional spine injections such as epidurals and nerve blocks, he performs platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) injections to help treat a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. His clinical interests include regenerative medicine, rotator cuff tears, osteoarthritis, ACL injuries, and meniscus tears.

He has co-authored the physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, extended bedrest, and aging effects chapter in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review 4th Edition and an upcoming publication, Atlas of Interventional Orthopedics Procedures chapter on autologous tissue harvesting techniques: bone marrow aspirate and adipose tissue. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Interventional Orthobiolgoics Foundation, Spine Intervention Society, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. When not in the office, Dr. Takyi enjoys photography, exercising, and spending time with his family.