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Stephanie Clop, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist focusing on physical medicine and rehabilitation at Integrated Spine and Pain Services in Falls Church and Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Clop dedicates her practice to state-of-the-art treatments of acute and chronic pain.
Dr. Clop graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Exercise Physiology and a minor in biology and chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. She completed her Doctor of Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.
She completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency and an internship in trauma surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, internal medicine, and geriatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Clop finished another physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at San Juan Veterans Medical Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She then worked as an emergency room physician at Southwest Medical Associates in Rockport, Texas.
Dr. Clop was a physiatrist at several practices, including Physical Therapy Center in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, Ashtar Physical Therapy Center in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, and Matilde Brenes Hospital in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
She worked at Reston Surgical Center in Reston, Virginia, and currently has consulting privileges at Reston Hospital. After practicing as a physiatrist at Town Center Orthopedics in Reston, Virginia, Dr. Clop joined National Spine & Pain Centers in Aldie, Virginia.
She was honored as a NorthernVirginia top doctor, a Washingtonian best doctor from 2012 to 2017, and received a Patient's Choice Award. Dr. Clop is a diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
Dr. Clop holds her medical licensure in Virginia and is fluent in Spanish and English.
“I recently had my first follow up with Dr. Clop, she is very informative and shares her knowledge. Although she is a busy Doctor I don't feel rushed when I see her. She has a way of making me feel comfortable. I like her and will continue to follow up with her. I highly recommend Dr. Clop.”
Dr. Stephanie Clop, MD
Physiatrist
7115 Leesburg Pike
Suite 201B
Falls Church, VA 22043
4.8(82)
Adaku Nwachuku, DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 27.7 mi
Dr. Thakral is a fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Medicine physician who is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He is joining the team at the International Spine, Pain & Performance Center, and will be treating patients in both our Washington DC and Arlington Virginia locations.
Dr. Thakral was born and raised locally in northern Virginia. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he then completed a General Surgery internship before moving to New Jersey for his Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency at Rutgers RWJMS - Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. During his final year of residency, Dr. Thakral was elected Academic Chief Resident. He completed an additional one year of training in an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.
Dr. Thakral specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal injuries. He is passionate about using a comprehensive approach in treating his patients' pain. In addition to utilizing conservative measures such as personalized exercise and therapy programs, Dr. Thakral performs a variety of fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, including to the back, neck, joints, and soft tissues. He takes pride in his ability to listen and connect with patients, helping create individualized treatment plans to improve his patients' functional abilities and to get back to the activities they love.
In his free time, Dr. Thakral enjoys playing tennis, running, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and hopelessly rooting for the Washington Commanders.
Knell Villarta is a physician assistant that recently joined the team at the International Spine, Pain & Performance Center. He was born and raised in the Philippines prior to moving to Florida where he finished middle school and high school. He received his Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition Science at Florida State University. He then worked for two years as a medical assistant in interventional pain medicine where he first learned about this field.
Knell attended Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a Master of Health Science in 2023. He is excited to help the population of Washington D.C with their pain management and to continually grow as a healthcare provider in this region.
In his spare time, he likes to play basketball, watch college football (Go Seminoles!) and soccer, and explore new areas.
Elysha Dinh, MD, is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management. She treats acute and long-standing pain problems at the International Spine Pain & Performance Center with offices in Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia.
Originally from Fairfax, Virginia, Dr. Dinh received her medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency in anesthesiology and fellowship in interventional pain at Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, Virginia.
Dr. Dinh explored her passion for medicine and service through research at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and other volunteer opportunities in the community.
Through her work at both the academic hospital center and the local veteran's hospital, she gained experience in the wide variety of treatments available for chronic pain and cared for a diverse cohort of patients.
At the International Spine Pain & Performance Center, Dr. Dinh provides individualized, multimodal care to patients suffering from chronic pain. She is dedicated to helping her patients live pain-free lives.
When she isn’t working, Dr. Dinh enjoys shucking oysters professionally, cooking, and meal prepping.
Dr. Tsuji trained at the University of Hawaii, Hilo, and University of Hawaii, Manoa campuses where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, and Master’s in Biochemistry.
He moved from the tropics to the cold of Illinois where he received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Chicago Medical School. Longing for warmer climates, he entered the Naval Service and was stationed at San Diego Medical Center for his surgical internship. In the Navy, Lieutenant Commander Tsuji was the Medical Officer on USS Acadia, Senior Medical Officer on USS Fort McHenry, and the Head of Sports Medicine at Navy Boot Camp back in North Chicago.
After leaving the Navy he finished a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at Sinai & Johns Hopkins before returning to milder climates. On the Big Island of Hawaii he completed an Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Tsuji is Board Certified in Pain Medicine.
Dr. Tsuji trained at the University of Hawaii, Hilo, and University of Hawaii, Manoa campuses where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, and Master’s in Biochemistry.
He moved from the tropics to the cold of Illinois where he received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Chicago Medical School. Longing for warmer climates, he entered the Naval Service and was stationed at San Diego Medical Center for his surgical internship. In the Navy, Lieutenant Commander Tsuji was the Medical Officer on USS Acadia, Senior Medical Officer on USS Fort McHenry, and the Head of Sports Medicine at Navy Boot Camp back in North Chicago.
After leaving the Navy he finished a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at Sinai & Johns Hopkins before returning to milder climates. On the Big Island of Hawaii he completed an Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Tsuji is Board Certified in Pain Medicine.
Dr. Fitzpatrick is orginally from West Chester, PA. After completing his undergraudate studies at Johns Hopkins, he earned his M.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Walter Reed Army medical Center, where he later serves as an attending physician prior to joining MVRMA in 2011. Dr. Fitzpatrick's clinical interest include electrodiagnosis, non-operative spine care, neuromuscular diseases, musculosketetal medicine, and spasticity. He is board certified in PM&R, electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular medicine..
Dr. Tsuji trained at the University of Hawaii, Hilo, and University of Hawaii, Manoa campuses where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, and Master’s in Biochemistry.
He moved from the tropics to the cold of Illinois where he received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Chicago Medical School. Longing for warmer climates, he entered the Naval Service and was stationed at San Diego Medical Center for his surgical internship. In the Navy, Lieutenant Commander Tsuji was the Medical Officer on USS Acadia, Senior Medical Officer on USS Fort McHenry, and the Head of Sports Medicine at Navy Boot Camp back in North Chicago.
After leaving the Navy he finished a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at Sinai & Johns Hopkins before returning to milder climates. On the Big Island of Hawaii he completed an Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Tsuji is Board Certified in Pain Medicine.
Austin Underwood, MD, specializes in sports medicine, nerve testing, and rehabilitation medicine. He treats patients at Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness in Sterling and South Riding, Virginia.
After graduating from medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., Dr. Underwood completed his residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) in Richmond, Virginia. The medical field of PM&R specializes in maximizing the performance of patients in both elite and everyday activities.
After residency training, Dr. Underwood completed his sports medicine fellowship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He has served as a team physician for high schools and universities, including the NCAA Division 1 TCU Horned Frogs and Longwood University Lancers.
Specific conditions which Dr. Underwood treats include (but are not limited to) acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, joint pain, tendonitis, sacroiliac disorders, back pain, sciatica, spine arthritis, disc disease, and nerve injuries. To treat these, he utilizes a range of specialized procedures, including epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, joint injections, trigger point injections, and regenerative medicine techniques such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. These procedures are performed in-house, utilizing x-ray and ultrasound guidance for pinpoint accuracy.
At Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness, Dr. Underwood’s interventional procedures offer additional non-surgical options to patients. His diagnostic testing will help patients determine the severity of injuries and identify conditions contributing to their pain.
Credentials
Board Certification American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The Patient-Centered Medical Home in Spinal Cord Injury: A Cohort Study Underwood J, Groah S. Georgetown University School of Medicine Research Day. 2017 Mar.
Cerebral Nocardiosis in a Patient on Chronic Methotrexate: A Case Report Willis S, Underwood J, Malhotra R. AAP Case Report. 2017 Jan.
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Underwood provides all of his medical treatment in-house!
Austin Underwood, MD, specializes in sports medicine, nerve testing, and rehabilitation medicine. He treats patients at Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness in Sterling and South Riding, Virginia.
After graduating from medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., Dr. Underwood completed his residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) in Richmond, Virginia. The medical field of PM&R specializes in maximizing the performance of patients in both elite and everyday activities.
After residency training, Dr. Underwood completed his sports medicine fellowship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He has served as a team physician for high schools and universities, including the NCAA Division 1 TCU Horned Frogs and Longwood University Lancers.
Specific conditions which Dr. Underwood treats include (but are not limited to) acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, joint pain, tendonitis, sacroiliac disorders, back pain, sciatica, spine arthritis, disc disease, and nerve injuries. To treat these, he utilizes a range of specialized procedures, including epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, joint injections, trigger point injections, and regenerative medicine techniques such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. These procedures are performed in-house, utilizing x-ray and ultrasound guidance for pinpoint accuracy.
At Arthritis & Sports | Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness, Dr. Underwood’s interventional procedures offer additional non-surgical options to patients. His diagnostic testing will help patients determine the severity of injuries and identify conditions contributing to their pain.
Credentials
Board Certification American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The Patient-Centered Medical Home in Spinal Cord Injury: A Cohort Study Underwood J, Groah S. Georgetown University School of Medicine Research Day. 2017 Mar.
Cerebral Nocardiosis in a Patient on Chronic Methotrexate: A Case Report Willis S, Underwood J, Malhotra R. AAP Case Report. 2017 Jan.
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Underwood provides all of his medical treatment in-house!
About Mid-Atlantic Integrative Neuromusculoskeletal Rehab Medicin
Rosemarie Filart MD
Our Practitioner: Dr. Rosemarie Filart, MD, MPH is an Integrative Rehabilitation and Functional Medicine Specialist who has been a physician for over 20 years. Dr. Filart earned her Medical Degree and Masters in Public Health through a dual degree program at George Washington School of Medicine & Public Health. Following medical school, she received training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Baylor College of Medicine, and in Primary Care Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She has also completed specialty Fellowships from the Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation and the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.
Dr. Filart is board-certified in PM&R, Integrative Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, and Spinal Cord Medicine, as well as, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. She is affiliated with several medical systems including Medstar National Rehab Hospital, University of Maryland, and St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Hospital. To expand evidence-based health and medicine, and deepen community and science contributions, she has published in scientific journals and chapters in books. She has received multiple awards for her clinical care, team work, and research administration.
As a medical Specialist, Dr. Filart’s approach is non-narcotic, personalized, and whole-person view, recognizing that chronic conditions including pain is a complicated condition which often requires a multimodal treatment plan. She is experienced in minimally invasive treatments such as dry trigger point needling, acupuncture, microcurrent/electrical stimulation, spasticity botulinum toxin injections, migraine nerve injections, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, trigger point injections, visco-supplementation arthritic joint injections, and other musculoskeletal injections. Dr. Filart’s patient-centered approach also incorporates important nutritional genomic factors with nutritional genomic testing and lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sleep, stress management, exercise/activity, and behavioral health.
When not working with patients, Dr. Filart enjoys sailing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities with family and friends. She volunteers for the American Red Cross, local health clinics, international charities, and international medical missions to provide care for the underserved.
Practice
Atlantic Wellness & Integrative Specialty Health Clinic
As an integral member of the Orthopedic & Wellness team, Matthew Roh, MD, is proud to provide the very best in pain management and PM&R to patients at the Frederick, Waldorf, and Germantown, Maryland clinics.
Board-certified in Pain Management and in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Roh received his medical degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Across the city’s river, he went on to study internal medicine with an internship at Hahnemann University Hospital.
Dr. Roh then attended one of the nation’s leading physical medicine and rehabilitation programs at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he completed his residency. While there, he studied extensively at the Institute for Rehabilitation and Research.
Embodying the philosophy and mission of Orthopedic & Wellness, Dr. Roh treats every patient with compassion. Dr. Roh is especially interested in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pain management. He also is passionate about regenerative medicine, sports medicine, hormone replacement therapy, peripheral joint injections, and interventional spinal medicine.
In his spare time, he enjoys lifting weights and playing blues and rock on his electric guitar.
“Dr. Rho has provided consistent quality care and pain management for my incurable disease for many many years. He cares about his patients. He helps me to meet goals in life despite the state of my health issues. I look forward to his input and value all the advice he has given to me over the years to keep me working despite my health decline. ”
Dr. Matthew Roh, MD
Physiatrist
12800 Middlebrook Road
Suite 114
Germantown, MD 20874