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About Dr. Woghiren

Physical therapist Peter Woghiren, DPT, is one of the owners of Riverwalk Physical Therapy providing exceptional services to patients in Raritan, New Jersey.

 

Dr. Woghiren earned his bachelor's degree in exercise science from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he graduated summa cum laude in the top 10% of his class. After his graduation from Rutgers, Dr. Woghiren studied for his doctor of physical therapy degree at Columbia University in New York City. During his time at Columbia, Dr. Woghiren took specialized courses on sports rehabilitation, completed the advanced track in orthopedics, and presented his Capstone Project titled "Thoracic Outlet Syndrome of the Shoulder."

 

Dr. Woghiren has completed clinical affiliations in outpatient orthopedic, outpatient hospital-based, and acute care settings throughout Central Jersey. He's worked with a diverse patient population, including pediatric and geriatric patients, and has extensive experience in treating a wide range of orthopedic, neurologic, and vestibular conditions. Dr. Woghiren is a current member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is licensed to practice in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

 

Dr. Woghiren's passion for exercising and pursuing a healthy lifestyle originated in high school, where he played soccer and basketball and ran track and field. He enjoys participating in CrossFit and has experience demonstrating the correct exercise technique and injury prevention methods to the CrossFit community. Dr. Woghiren understands the importance of providing every patient with a unique, individualized experience and is dedicated to their success.

Philip Pesce, MSPT, is a highly qualified physical therapist and one of the owners of Riverwalk Physical Therapy in Raritan, New Jersey. He grew up in Staten Island, NY and graduated with cum laude from the College of Staten Island.  He received his Masters in Physical Therapy in 1998 and has practiced at the  renowned Rusk Institute of NYU, then onto Staten Island Hospital, and pediatrics for the NYC Board of Education.  Phil was then a therapist for PLUS ONE – providing  one on one physical therapy for staff at Goldman Sachs in Jersey City.  Over the last 12 years, Phil has predominately worked in outpatient adult and pediatric orthopedic facilities. Phil is the co-owner of Riverwalk Physical Therapy in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Phil has received his Level 1 and 2 certification from the Titleist Performance Institute (a division of Titleist Corporation) to work on restoring lost function and movement with reference to golf fitness. Phil is committed to life long learning by attending classes every year. Phil’s 3 most recent courses include: Sports-Related Injuries in the Young Athlete,  Injuries in the Running Athlete, and Evidence Based Examination of the Shoulder.  Phil continually keeps informed of the most up to date and proven manual therapy techniques and stays current with post- operative protocols. He works closely with many surgeons and general MD’s to provide follow up on their patients.

Phil holds his faith and relationship with God above everything else.  He attends Pottersville Reformed Church and sits on the board as an elder in the church.  On a personal note, Phil enjoys spending time with his wife Sheri and two very young children.  He loves golf & fishing as well as the beach, hiking, swimming, biking & traveling.

Dr. Erum Khan has a doctorate from Arizona School of Health Sciences she has practised as a Physical Therapist in many states with licenses in multiple states such as PA, NJ, NY MI, and FL . She is certified as a Manual Therapist, a Vestibular Therapist, and Lymphedema Therapist. She has been a Physical Therapist for over 20 years, She lives in Cherry Hill, NJ has 2 children, and is actively involved in helping the community Erum has a PT private practice in PA and now added a location in Hamilton NJ.

Dr. Sigal obtained his initial physiotherapy qualification in New Zealand, which is the birthplace of Mulligan manual therapy technique, and a Doctorate in Physical therapy from  ATSU university in Arizona. Dr. Sigal has been practicing in the United States for over 13 years working in the fields of musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological, geriatric and pediatric areas of  physical therapy. Dr. Sigal’s various experiences and treatment approaches as well as educational backgrounds enable him to create excellent and results driven patient care plans and interventions.

Brooklyn Pain Doctors is a multi-specialty pain management and rehabilitation center in Brooklyn, NY, providing comprehensive care for acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, work-related injuries, and mobility problems.

Our experienced team brings together pain management, physical therapy, acupuncture, podiatry, massage therapy, and other rehabilitation services to provide coordinated treatment based on each patient's condition, symptoms, and individual needs.

Comprehensive Treatment for Pain and Injuries

Rather than focusing only on symptoms, our multidisciplinary approach allows patients to receive appropriate treatment from different healthcare professionals within one practice.

We treat a wide range of conditions, including:

• Low back and upper back pain
• Neck pain
• Sciatica
• Herniated and bulging discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Muscle pain and muscle spasms
• Joint and arthritis pain
• Knee and hip pain
• Shoulder and rotator cuff conditions
• Foot and ankle pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Work-related injuries

Pain Management in Brooklyn

Our pain management team evaluates the underlying cause of persistent or recurring pain and develops individualized treatment plans designed to reduce discomfort and improve function.

Depending on the patient's diagnosis and medical needs, treatment may include conservative care, rehabilitation, medication management, injections, or other appropriate pain-management procedures.

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Physical therapy can play an important role in recovering from injuries, managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions, improving mobility, and restoring strength and function.

Our physical therapy team works with patients experiencing back, neck, knee, shoulder, hip, joint, and other musculoskeletal problems, as well as patients recovering from work-related injuries.

Acupuncture & Electroacupuncture

Brooklyn Pain Doctors also provides acupuncture and electroacupuncture as part of our multidisciplinary approach to pain and rehabilitation.

Acupuncture may be incorporated into treatment plans for patients experiencing back pain, neck pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, joint pain, muscle tension, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Additional complementary treatments may include cupping therapy and therapeutic massage when appropriate.

Workers' Compensation & Work-Related Injuries

Brooklyn Pain Doctors provides evaluation and treatment for patients injured at work. Depending on the injury, treatment may involve pain management, physical therapy, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and other appropriate services available within our practice.

Our goal is to help injured patients reduce pain, restore function, and safely return to their normal activities whenever possible.

Conditions We Treat

Our team treats patients with a broad range of painful and limiting conditions affecting the spine, joints, muscles, nerves, and extremities.

• Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Joint Pain
• Knee Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Foot Pain
• Work-Related Injuries

Insurance & Appointments

Brooklyn Pain Doctors accepts many major insurance plans. Coverage and benefits vary by plan, so patients should contact our office to verify eligibility and coverage for specific services.

Our office is located at:

1720 East 14th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11229

Call Brooklyn Pain Doctors or use our online scheduling system to request an appointment with our team.

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.

Michael Rizkalla, MD, a skilled physician with double-board certification in sports medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation, founded Revive Spine and Pain Center in 2017. At the practice’s offices in Marlton, Hamilton Township, East Brunswick and Northfield, New Jersey, he provides a patient-centered approach to treating acute and chronic pain.

He begins each appointment by listening to patients who all too often say that they’ve been everywhere and no one listens to or helps them. After hearing and understanding each person’s unique story and completing a physical exam, Dr. Rizkalla creates a tailored treatment plan using evidence-based treatments drawn from traditional medicine, interventional medicine, physical therapy, and complementary and restorative practices.

Dr. Rizkalla received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Miramar, Florida, then finished an internship in internal medicine before completing a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Dr. Rizkalla has a subspecialty in sports medicine, has fellowship training in interventional pain management, and is certified in contemporary medical acupuncture. In addition to diagnosing and treating pain, his clinical interests include spine and joint care, sports medicine, electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular medicine, and nonsurgical orthopedics.

He has extensive training in performing numerous interventional pain procedures and restorative injections, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate cells. Dr. Rizkalla is also proficient in using musculoskeletal ultrasound to diagnose and treat injuries.