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Andrew So, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management physician at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics with offices in Edison, Clifton, Hazlet or Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. So believes that each patient’s care should be personalized and strives to ensure the highest level of comfort and compassion through a multi-modal treatment approach. His specialties include neck pain, back pain, spine pain, post-laminectomy syndrome, headache pain, migraine pain, joint pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, neuropathy, acute, and post-surgical pain syndromes, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), amongst others.
Dr. So attended the University of Michigan, where he graduated as an Angel Scholar with a Bachelor of Science in Brain Behavior & Cognitive Sciences. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University as a distinguished merit scholar, where he was also voted class president by his peers for his leadership abilities.
He then went on to complete his residency in Anesthesiology at Albert Einstein University of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. During his residency, Dr. So was honored by his peers and faculty with the highly coveted Leo M. Davidoff Society Outstanding Teacher Award.
Following residency, Dr. So completed fellowship training at Albert Einstein University of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center specializing in interventional pain management, where he served as a chief administrative fellow. In addition to his extensive training, Dr. So has contributed to the field of pain management through research initiatives and various publications, including first author credits for multiple chapters in Deer’s Treatment of Pain: An Illustrated Guide for Practitioners, as well as presentations at national and regional conferences.
Dr. So believes in utilizing a comprehensive and multi-modal approach to pain management, allowing him to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage a wide array of pain and musculoskeletal-related conditions. He also possesses a robust procedural skill set including axial and peripheral procedures utilizing both fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance.
In his free time, Dr. So enjoys hiking, traveling, tennis and spending time with family and friends.
“Tyler is a great PA. He is caring and always concerned about his patient's needs. I am grateful that he takes such good care of me. I always recommend him to others if they need to go to a pain management facility. ”
Dr. Andrew So, MD
Anesthesiologist
443 Northfield Ave
Suite 302
West Orange, NJ 07052
4.9(60)
4.9
(60)
Dr. Dipan Patel, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician 24.4 mi
4.9(60)
443 Northfield Ave
Suite 302
West Orange, NJ 07052
Dr. Dipan Patel is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics. He considers it an honor to help people overcome their pain and regain their quality of life. His special interests include Botox® for chronic pain disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, temporomandibular joint disorders, and headache and chronic migraine. Dr. Patel also specializes in complex regional pain syndrome, joint pain, and post-laminectomy syndrome. He welcomes patients at four office locations: Edison, Clifton, Hazlet, and Jersey City, New Jersey.
After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Patel did his internship in internal medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and finished his residency in anesthesiology at New York Medical College. He completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in interventional pain medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center in Manhattan.
During his fellowship training, Dr. Patel developed advanced skills and experience at renowned New York City hospitals. These include Tisch Hospital of NYU, Hospital for Joint Disease, Manhattan Veteran’s Affairs Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, and specialty outpatient centers such as the Center for Musculoskeletal Care and the Center for the Study and Treatment of Pain. As a result, Dr. Patel possesses one of the most comprehensive skill sets within the discipline of interventional pain medicine.
Dr. Patel serves as a Director at Large of the Residents and Fellows Society for the North American Neuromodulation Society, which is a committee specially dedicated to growing the knowledge base of pain physicians, specifically as it pertains to spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery systems.
“Tyler is a great PA. He is caring and always concerned about his patient's needs. I am grateful that he takes such good care of me. I always recommend him to others if they need to go to a pain management facility. ”
Dr. Dipan Patel, MD
Anesthesiologist
443 Northfield Ave
Suite 302
West Orange, NJ 07052
4.9(60)
4.9
(60)
Dr. Neil Sinha, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician 24.4 mi
4.9(60)
443 Northfield Ave
Suite 302
West Orange, NJ 07052
Dr. Neil Sinha provides comprehensive interventional pain medicine at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics, where he tailors individual treatment options to the unique needs of each patient. He believes that patient education and establishing a caring doctor-patient relationship are integral parts of the healing process.
Dr. Sinha uses a multi-pronged approach to managing pain, including interventional pain techniques, minimally-invasive surgeries, medical management, and physical and behavioral therapy. His goal is to restore function and improve the quality of his patients’ lives, who are welcome at one of four office locations: Edison, Clifton, Hazlet, and Jersey City, New Jersey.
Dr. Sinha is especially interested in treating cervical and lumbar pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and post-laminectomy syndrome. He also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex regional pain syndrome, facial pain, and headaches.
After earning his undergraduate degree in computational biology and mathematics at Cornell University, Dr. Sinha received his Doctor of Medicine from the New Jersey Medical School in Newark. He did his residency in anesthesiology at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut.
Dr. Sinha completed his Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation. While there, Dr. Sinha trained in cutting-edge technology with leaders in the field of pain management. He was nominated and served as Chief Fellow and was awarded the Ethelee R. Smith Award for Most Outstanding Fellow.
Dr. Sinha is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management and is licensed to practice medicine in Ohio, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
When he’s not helping patients achieve relief from their pain, Dr. Sinha is an avid sports fan who especially likes football, and he enjoys maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
“Tyler is a great PA. He is caring and always concerned about his patient's needs. I am grateful that he takes such good care of me. I always recommend him to others if they need to go to a pain management facility. ”
Dr. Neil Sinha, MD
Anesthesiologist
443 Northfield Ave
Suite 302
West Orange, NJ 07052
4.9(60)
4.9
(60)
Dr. Saurabh Dang, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician 24.4 mi
4.9(60)
443 Northfield Ave
Suite 302
West Orange, NJ 07052
Dr Saurabh Dang is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties. A graduate of Hamilton College, in Clinton, NY, Dr Dang completed his internship in General Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY. He then went on to receive his training in Anesthesiology at New York Medical College, in Valhalla, NY. During his Anesthesiology training, Dr Dang was elected and served as Chief Resident and received the “Resident of the Year Award” during his final year of training. He went on to complete a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at The University of Toledo, in Toledo, OH. He received his MBA from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
Since completing his training, Dr Dang has been in private practice in New Jersey. He has specialized in neuromodulation and the implementation of spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery systems for the treatment of chronic pain. He has been a faculty member for multiple fellowship training labs throughout the United States, teaching physicians on implantation techniques of spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps. Dr Dang has also served as a faculty member for various pain societies.
In his private practice Dr Dang offers multiple therapies for the treatment of chronic pain including: Intrathecal drug delivery system implantation, Dorsal Column Spinal Cord Stimulation implantation, Dorsal Root Spinal Cord Stimulation implantation, Insertion of interspinous spacer for spinal stenosis, SI joint arthrodesis, kyphoplasty, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild procedure) for spinal stenosis, and percutaneous tenotomy among others. He employs the multimodal approach for treating patients with chronic pain.
Dr Dang is an active member in many organizations including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the North American Neuromodulation Society. Dr. Dang is located at Garden State Pain and Orthopedics locations in Jersey City, Clifton, West Orange, and Edison.
“Tyler is a great PA. He is caring and always concerned about his patient's needs. I am grateful that he takes such good care of me. I always recommend him to others if they need to go to a pain management facility. ”
Dr. Saurabh Dang, MD
Anesthesiologist
443 Northfield Ave
Suite 302
West Orange, NJ 07052
4.9(60)
5.0
(6)
Dr. Larisa Likver, MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 24.7 mi
Dr. Larisa Likver is a board-certified physiatrist with over 25 years of medical experience, specifically pain management, both in New York City and abroad. She has been trained in Prolotherapy by the Hackett-Hemwall Foundation, the leading institution for Prolotherapy education and research. For over 35 years, the Hackett-Hemwall foundation has hosted a medical missionary trip to Honduras.
Dr. Likver has advanced her expertise in Prolotherapy by participating in these missions in 2014 and 2015, dedicating her time and service to treat people who are otherwise unable to afford medical care.
She is also a specialist in Neural Prolotherapy. This treatment was developed by New Zealand physician Dr. John Lyftgoft. Dr. Likver participated in some of the few global conferences in Neural Prolotherapy to obtain training from Dr. Lyftogt himself. In 2013, Dr. Likver participated in the most comprehensive global conference for Neural Prolotherapy held in Guadelajara, Mexico — further solidifying her expertise in the treatment.
Additionally, Dr. Likver is recognized as a Pioneer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and was one of the first to obtain Certification in Musculoskeletal Sonography in 2012. She has more than 10 years of experience implementing ultrasound guidance to dramatically improve the positive outcome of pain-alleviating procedures through directly targeted and precise injections with the help of real-time visualization.
SamWell Institute for Pain Management is a premier interventional pain specialty practice led by Jay Shah, MD and his highly trained team. With offices in Colonia, Englewood, Ridgewood, and Livingston, New Jersey, they offer long-term, interventional pain-relieving solutions that focus on non-opioid and nonsurgical interventional treatments for spine and orthopedic conditions.
Through novel, non-surgical, and minimally invasive interventional techniques, our interventional pain specialists utilize the latest technologies to help restore and maximize function and quality of life of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain related to degenerative conditions as well as sports-related or traumatic injuries.
Our treatments include non-surgical orthopedic procedures for disc herniation‘s in the neck and back, low back and sciatica pain, neck, knee, shoulder, and hip pain as well as nerve pain after neck or back surgeries. We also specialize in interventional approaches for severe chronic migraine/headaches, chronic pelvic pain, facial pain, and severe nerve and neuropathy pain.
At SamWell pain, we are spine, joint, and nerve pain specialists, whose expertise includes non-surgical and non-opioid pain relieving treatments performed under precise image guidance, such as spinal cord stimulation and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for complex nerve pain disorders including CRPS/RSD, and minimally invasive therapies such as MILD, Vertiflex, Kyphoplasty, Sacroiliac joint fusion, and Endoscopic procedures.
We also specialize in epidural steroid injections for discreations in the neck and back, spinal facet join treatments, radiofrequency ablations, nerve blocks and joint procedures for cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis.
Kishan A. Sitapara MD, FAAPMR, is a double-board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician and fellowship-trained interventional pain specialist at Samwell Institute for Pain Management, which has locations in Colonia, Livingston, and Englewood, New Jersey.
Dr. Sitapara completed his PM&R and interventional pain management training at the prestigious, ACGME accredited Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center. Throughout his training, he has earned numerous honors including Intern of the Year, PM&R chief resident, and Interventional Pain Medicine chief fellow.
Dr. Sitapara understands how debilitating pain can be and prioritizes a patient-centered approach to help improve quality of life, maximize function, and restore emotional well-being. He uses advanced diagnostic testing, including MRIs, ultrasound, nerve conduction studies, and electromyography (EMG), to accurately diagnose the cause of pain and develop a personalized treatment plan. He utilizes fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided, evidence-based, minimally invasive techniques such as steroid injections, radiofrequency ablations, facet injections, and neuromodulation to help patients return to the life they envision. Dr. Sitapara also utilizes cutting-edge regenerative medicine to help patients heal and treat the source of their pain.
Dr. Sitapara specializes in headache, neck, shoulder, back, sciatic, knee, and nerve pain.
Dr. Sitapara sees patients in our Colonia, Livingston, and Englewood office locations and is fluent in English and Gujarati.
Alexander Gimpelevich, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist at Igor Rubinshteyn, MD, in the Brighton Beach area of Brooklyn and Rego Park, New York. A lifelong competitive athlete, Dr. Gimpelevich became interested in physiatry after experiencing first-hand the multitude of injuries athletes endure. He specializes in helping people reduce pain and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Gimpelevich earned his bachelor’s degree at Columbia University in New York City. After working for two years doing research for the Mount Sinai Columbia University Hospital, Dr. Gimpelevich earned his Doctorate of Osteopathy from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury.
He completed a rotating internship program at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn and a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Long Island Jewish Hospital. Prior to joining the team at Igor Rubinshteyn, MD, Dr. Gimpelevich worked in sports medicine and served as a general physiatrist, technician, and research assistant.
Dr. Gimpelevich is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.
Wayne Fleischhacker, DO, DABA, DABPM, DAAPM, is the director of Union Spine and Pain Management with offices in Union, Scotch Plains, Bloomfield, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Woodbridge, New Jersey. He has vast experience in anesthesiology and pain management, including minimally invasive pain management procedures and surgery.
Dr. Fleischhacker began his education at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, receiving his bachelor’s degree in biology. He later achieved his medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury.
Shortly after, he completed a rotating internship at Massapequa General Hospital in Seaford, New York, followed by anesthesiology and pain management training at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Fleischhacker is on staff at multiple hospitals and surgery centers in New Jersey.
He also served as the attending anesthesiologist and chairman of the anesthesiology and pain management department at Union Hospital in New Jersey and the Endo-Surgical Center as the director of anesthesiology and pain management.
Established in the medical field, Dr. Fleischhacker is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine, the American Academy of Pain Management, and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
He is also a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the New Jersey Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Board of Pain Management, the International Spine Intervention Society, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and Director of the New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
Dr. Fleischhacker's dedication to patient-centered care and his commitment to enhancing medical knowledge continue to make a profound impact on the lives of countless patients and his team at Union Spine and Pain Management.
Uzma Nasir, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist at Long Island Chronic Pain. At the offices in East Northport, Centereach, and Huntington Station, New York, Dr. Nasir provides customized pain management services and specializes in both interventional and medical pain management. She’s known for her compassionate approach and efficient manner to patient care.
Dr. Nasir's postgraduate training included an Internship in Surgery at Harlem Hospital, Columbia University, a Residency in Anesthesiology, and a Fellowship in Pain management at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami. She was also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesia and Pain Management at SUNY-Stony Brook University Hospital.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Nasir authors educational chapters on various pain medicine topics. She also served as a clinical assistant professor of anesthesia and pain management at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York.
At Long Island Chronic Pain, Dr. Nasir customizes multidisciplinary treatment plans to address chronic neck pain, joint pain, back pain, auto and sports injuries, and degenerative diseases. She is skilled in using the on-site fluoroscopy and other diagnostic technologies to determine the best course of treatment.
Dr. Nasir has extensive experience in multiple nonsurgical pain medicine therapies, including nerve blocks, joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, and regenerative medicine. The Long Island Chronic Pain office is also an AAAASF-accredited facility.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nasir, call any of the offices or book an appointment online.
“Dr Nasir is precise, understanding, and extremely willing to help in all situations I've had an issue with. I tried six pain management doctors before I finally was able to get an appointment with her to, among other things, maintain my medication. Pain management receptionists kept telling me I had to ask my primary and my primary said I had to talk to the pain management doctors; it was very frustrating.
Someone who's in pain and has been dealing with back, neck, and just about all other joints in the body pain for years is well aware of how important medication management is. It's right there in the title of the doctor. She understands that. We approach all sorts of avenues but she's also willing to write for a maintenance dose of my medicine. It's extremely important to me.”
Dr. Uzma Nasir, MD
Anesthesiologist
554 Larkfield Road
Suite 10A
East Northport, NY 11731
4.88(126)
5.0
(3)
Dr. Marcelo Del Rio, DPT
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 30.7 mi
Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.
Benjamin Kim, MD, is a highly sought-after pain management specialist and an outstanding team member at Interventional Pain Consultants in Parsippany, New Jersey. Dr. Kim finds his work deeply rewarding and enjoys helping those in his care find a path away from pain.
A lifelong learner, Dr. Kim began his educational journey at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg before completing a Bachelor of Arts in biology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He went on to earn his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond.
Dr. Kim went on to complete a residency in anesthesiology at Stony Brook University in New York. He then completed fellowship training in pain medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
One of the things that makes Dr. Kim stand out is his compassionate and personable nature. Patients feel at ease when discussing their experience of pain with Dr. Kim and quickly feel comforted that they have a partner in finding lasting solutions.
Dr. Kim utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to treating pain. He continues to stay up to speed with the latest advances and innovative treatments in order to take care of his patients, who may be suffering pain from any part of their body.
Kevin Elaahi, MD, is a fellowship-trained pain management specialist and an integral team member at Interventional Pain Consultants. Through his work with patients from in and around Parsippany, New Jersey, Dr. Elaahi improves lives.
Education has always been a guiding force in Dr. Elaahi's life. He began his studies at Stony Brook University in New York, earning a Bachelor of Science in engineering. He remained at Stony Brook to complete his medical degree.
A residency in anesthesiology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York City, New York, followed. Dr. Elhaai then refined his skills and knowledge through a fellowship in pain medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Patients enjoy working with Dr. Elaahi and especially appreciate his willingness to truly get to know their specific treatment needs and goals. His attention to detail allows those in his care to feel confident that they are in the best hands.
Dr. Elaahi is dedicated to keeping up to date with the newest and most innovative treatments for the benefit of his patients who may be suffering from pain anywhere from head to toe. He believes in utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to treating pain.
“Doctor Patel was pretty amazing! I'm a new patient, first visit today. From the time I walked into office, it was a pleasant experience all the way around!
Doc Patel was extremely prompt, and took the time to explain my MRI, and possible solutions.
I love that we will start to tackle my pain with least evasive procedure that deals with my muscles.
I really felt confident after my exam and his knowledge of how different levels of the spine can cause discomfort and pain in areas I would of never thought!
I will be going back for a second visit, but, I would already recommend Doctor Patel to anyone seeking pain management!
Side note... Lashaun, Doctor Patels assistant, is amazing and very compassionate.
”
Kevin Elaahi
Anesthesiologist
3799 ROUTE 46 East
301
Parsippany, NJ 07054
4.91(12)
Dr. Vincent Carlesi, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician 32.2 mi
Vincent R. Carlesi, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a sub-specialty board certification in pain management. Dr. Carlesi is on the staff at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group, which has four New York locations in Carmel, Newburgh, Mount Kisco, and Fishkill, with another in Danbury, Connecticut. He is also on the staff of Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Carlesi specializes in interventional treatments for chronic pain and is recognized as a leader in his field.
Dr. Carlesi graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at Stamford Hospital. He then completed a residency in anesthesia at Albany Medical Center and New York Medical College, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Carlesi went on to direct a primary care facility at St. Luke's Hospital, helping the indigent. His positive experience treating pain patients inspired him to pursue pain management.
He then completed fellowship training in pain management at Albany Medical Center and St. Vincent's Medical Center in New York. Dr. Carlesi opened his own pain management practice in Stamford and quickly expanded to Danbury, Connecticut. As Medical Director of Pain Management Associates of Connecticut, Dr. Carlesi oversees a team of specialists with advanced training that work together across multiple healthcare disciplines to treat patients with chronic pain.
He was awarded top doctor from NY Top Docs, a division of USA Top Docs, in 2024.
Dr. Carlesi has had extensive training in various pain management techniques, including epidural steroid injections, facet injections, and joint injections. In addition, Dr. Carlesi specializes in innovative procedures such as vertebroplasty, discography, intradiscal decompression, IDET, and implantable devices such as spinal cord stimulators.
Dr. Carlesi states, "Only in the last decade has the medical community begun to embrace pain as a disease that needs to be treated on its own. The American Pain Foundation estimates that 100 million Americans have chronic pain, and of those, only a quarter is properly treated. My practice is committed to helping our patients with the right approach — manage their pain so they may continue to function at the highest level possible."
Dr. Carlesi is a member of the Medical Board of Physicians for the State of Connecticut's Medical Marijuana Program. He certifies patients with medical conditions that have been approved and allows the use of medical marijuana for pain and symptom relief.
Practice
Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group
SamWell Institute for Pain Management is a premier interventional pain specialty practice led by Jay Shah, MD and his highly trained team. With offices in Colonia, Englewood, Ridgewood, and Livingston, New Jersey, they offer long-term, interventional pain-relieving solutions that focus on non-opioid and nonsurgical interventional treatments for spine and orthopedic conditions.
Through novel, non-surgical, and minimally invasive interventional techniques, our interventional pain specialists utilize the latest technologies to help restore and maximize function and quality of life of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain related to degenerative conditions as well as sports-related or traumatic injuries.
Our treatments include non-surgical orthopedic procedures for disc herniation‘s in the neck and back, low back and sciatica pain, neck, knee, shoulder, and hip pain as well as nerve pain after neck or back surgeries. We also specialize in interventional approaches for severe chronic migraine/headaches, chronic pelvic pain, facial pain, and severe nerve and neuropathy pain.
At SamWell pain, we are spine, joint, and nerve pain specialists, whose expertise includes non-surgical and non-opioid pain relieving treatments performed under precise image guidance, such as spinal cord stimulation and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for complex nerve pain disorders including CRPS/RSD, and minimally invasive therapies such as MILD, Vertiflex, Kyphoplasty, Sacroiliac joint fusion, and Endoscopic procedures.
We also specialize in epidural steroid injections for discreations in the neck and back, spinal facet join treatments, radiofrequency ablations, nerve blocks and joint procedures for cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis.
Kishan A. Sitapara MD, FAAPMR, is a double-board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician and fellowship-trained interventional pain specialist at Samwell Institute for Pain Management, which has locations in Colonia, Livingston, and Englewood, New Jersey.
Dr. Sitapara completed his PM&R and interventional pain management training at the prestigious, ACGME accredited Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center. Throughout his training, he has earned numerous honors including Intern of the Year, PM&R chief resident, and Interventional Pain Medicine chief fellow.
Dr. Sitapara understands how debilitating pain can be and prioritizes a patient-centered approach to help improve quality of life, maximize function, and restore emotional well-being. He uses advanced diagnostic testing, including MRIs, ultrasound, nerve conduction studies, and electromyography (EMG), to accurately diagnose the cause of pain and develop a personalized treatment plan. He utilizes fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided, evidence-based, minimally invasive techniques such as steroid injections, radiofrequency ablations, facet injections, and neuromodulation to help patients return to the life they envision. Dr. Sitapara also utilizes cutting-edge regenerative medicine to help patients heal and treat the source of their pain.
Dr. Sitapara specializes in headache, neck, shoulder, back, sciatic, knee, and nerve pain.
Dr. Sitapara sees patients in our Colonia, Livingston, and Englewood office locations and is fluent in English and Gujarati.
Vincent R. Carlesi, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a sub-specialty board certification in pain management. Dr. Carlesi is on the staff at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group, which has four New York locations in Carmel, Newburgh, Mount Kisco, and Fishkill, with another in Danbury, Connecticut. He is also on the staff of Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Carlesi specializes in interventional treatments for chronic pain and is recognized as a leader in his field.
Dr. Carlesi graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at Stamford Hospital. He then completed a residency in anesthesia at Albany Medical Center and New York Medical College, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Carlesi went on to direct a primary care facility at St. Luke's Hospital, helping the indigent. His positive experience treating pain patients inspired him to pursue pain management.
He then completed fellowship training in pain management at Albany Medical Center and St. Vincent's Medical Center in New York. Dr. Carlesi opened his own pain management practice in Stamford and quickly expanded to Danbury, Connecticut. As Medical Director of Pain Management Associates of Connecticut, Dr. Carlesi oversees a team of specialists with advanced training that work together across multiple healthcare disciplines to treat patients with chronic pain.
He was awarded top doctor from NY Top Docs, a division of USA Top Docs, in 2024.
Dr. Carlesi has had extensive training in various pain management techniques, including epidural steroid injections, facet injections, and joint injections. In addition, Dr. Carlesi specializes in innovative procedures such as vertebroplasty, discography, intradiscal decompression, IDET, and implantable devices such as spinal cord stimulators.
Dr. Carlesi states, "Only in the last decade has the medical community begun to embrace pain as a disease that needs to be treated on its own. The American Pain Foundation estimates that 100 million Americans have chronic pain, and of those, only a quarter is properly treated. My practice is committed to helping our patients with the right approach — manage their pain so they may continue to function at the highest level possible."
Dr. Carlesi is a member of the Medical Board of Physicians for the State of Connecticut's Medical Marijuana Program. He certifies patients with medical conditions that have been approved and allows the use of medical marijuana for pain and symptom relief.
Practice
Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group