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.
Marlyn Alvarado, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Union Spine and Pain Management. The practice has locations in Union, Scotch Plains, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Woodbridge, New Jersey. Proficient in English and Spanish, Marlyn brings a wealth of experience delivering comprehensive care to diverse populations of all ages.
Marlyn embarked on her nursing journey at New Jersey City University in Jersey City, where she earned her nursing degree. During this time, she served as a surgical nurse at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she cared for patients undergoing chemotherapy, dialysis, and surgery.
Continuing her work at Jersey City Medical Center, Marlyn served in pivotal roles as a transition discharge nurse and maternal child health nurse. Here, she managed patients with high-risk pregnancies, substance use disorder, and teen pregnancy, demonstrating her versatility in addressing complex healthcare needs.
She also served as a case manager at United Healthcare in West New York, New Jersey, and later as a wellness coach/chronic condition manager at Premise Health. These roles further developed her understanding of holistic healthcare management and patient support.
Passionate about advancing her nursing practice, Marlyn pursued her Master of Science in nursing at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. This led to her family nurse practitioner certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Marlyn holds additional certifications in neonatal resuscitation from the American Academy of Pediatrics and advanced cardiac life support from the American Heart Association.
In her role at Union Spine and Pain Management, Marlyn enjoys collaborating with the team, ensuring that she meets the diverse needs of her patients.
Dr. Daniel Eskinazi is a skilled and compassionate Pain Management Physician at Union Anesthesia Associates. With extensive training and experience in both anesthesiology and pain management, he specializes in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Eskinazi is dedicated to providing personalized care using a combination of medical, interventional, and non-invasive techniques to help his patients achieve long-term pain relief and improved quality of life.
Dr. Eskinazi completed his fellowship in Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. He has also held positions as an Anesthesiologist at Garden State Anesthesia Associates and Hackensack University Medical Center, bringing valuable expertise in anesthesia and pain care to his current practice.
Board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology with additional certification in Pain Medicine, Dr. Eskinazi is committed to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on safety, compassion, and the most up-to-date treatment options. His advanced skills in both pain management and anesthesia allow him to approach each case with a comprehensive and holistic perspective.
Edward Novik, MD, DABA, DABPM, is a board-certified pain medicine specialist at Union Spine and Pain Management with offices in Union, Scotch Plains, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Woodbridge, New Jersey. With over 34 years of experience in the medical field, he demonstrates extensive knowledge in anesthesiology, pain management, and internal medicine.
Before relocating to the United States, Dr. Novik earned his medical degree from Samarkand State Medical School in Uzbekistan. He later completed an internal medicine residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway and an anesthesiology residency at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York.
In addition to his work at Union Spine and Pain Management, Dr. Novik serves as a pain management specialist at Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, and Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
He has served on staff at Middlesex Surgery Center, Millburn Surgery Center, and Union Endocenter in New Jersey. He also worked as an attending anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Union Hospital in New Jersey.
Dr. Novik is fellowship-trained in interventional pain management and is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is also a member of the American Society of Anesthesiology, the New Jersey State Society of Anesthesiology, the International Spine Intervention Society, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
Dr. Novik’s reputation extends beyond his professional accomplishments. Patients consistently commend him for his compassionate and empathetic approach, praising his ability to provide a positive experience for all individuals in his care.
Gerald F. Gaughan, MD, is a highly experienced physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Doctors United, with offices in the West Farms and Wakefield neighborhoods in the White Plains, and Ardsley, New York. Dr. Gaughan focuses on enhancing and restoring the functional abilities and quality of life for his patients with physical impairments and disabilities.
After earning his Doctor of Medicine at the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center (now known as SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University) in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Gaughan completed a one-year medicine internship at New Rochelle Hospital (now known as Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital) in New Rochelle, New York.
Dr. Gaughan then went on to complete his anesthesia residency at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Bronx, followed by his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York.
Dr. Gaughan has hospital affiliations with St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx and St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers.
Taking a patient-centered approach to care, Dr. Gaughan makes himself available when his patients need him.
Eric Berger, MD, is a fellowship-trained physician with over 25 years of experience as a head and neck and cosmetic surgeon. As the leading practitioner of cosmetic procedures at Revitta, with offices in the Upper East Side of New York City in Manhattan as well as Brooklyn, near Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach. Dr. Berger provides each patient with discrete, professional cosmetic care and is committed to the comfort and privacy of each patient visit.
Dr. Berger received his medical education from the Autonomous University Of Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico. He then went on to complete a fellowship at the Graduate Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Berger completed his residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. He also completed an internship at Cabrini Medical Center in New York City.
As a cosmetic specialist, Dr. Berger uses his expertise to help patients address a wide range of aesthetic concerns. In addition to treatments like Botox®, dermal fillers, and laser skin resurfacing, Dr. Berger has extensive training in non-surgical face and hair rejuvenation.
To achieve the best results, Dr. Berger takes the time to go over the medical history of each patient, as well as their goals and treatment options. Dr. Berger uses his surgical background to perform each procedure with expert accuracy and precision.
Boleslav Kosharskyy, MD, is a triple board-certified pain management physician specializing in anesthesiology, interventional pain medicine, and palliative care. Recognized as one of New York’s leading pain management doctors, he provides advanced, minimally invasive treatments at Hudson Specialty Care with locations throughout New York City and New Jersey.
As an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Rehabilitation Medicine at Albert Einstein Medical College and Associate Medical Director of Pain Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, Dr. Kosharskyy combines academic expertise with compassionate patient care. Since 2003, he has treated a wide range of conditions, including back, neck, and joint pain, neuropathic disorders, spinal stenosis, and cancer-related pain. His approach emphasizes a multidisciplinary strategy tailored to each patient’s needs.
Dr. Kosharskyy is skilled in innovative procedures such as spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation, kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty, percutaneous discectomy, and the MILD® procedure for spinal stenosis. He also offers alternative pain management options, including medical marijuana therapy.
Educated at the Free University of Berlin Medical School, Dr. Kosharskyy completed his anesthesiology residency at Boston University Medical Center and an interventional pain medicine fellowship at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY. He is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Eastern Pain Association.
Patients trust Dr. Kosharskyy for his precision, experience, and dedication to improving the quality of life through safe, effective, and personalized pain management care.