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Jason Morrell, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, and Clinical Director for Results Physical Therapy, is a highly experienced physical therapist with over two decades of experience of relieving pain and helping his patients back on their feet. His skillful and personalized treatment help build a lasting relationship with all his patients at the Results Physical Therapy center.

Dr. Morrell’s career as a physical therapist began soon after he earned his physical therapist assistant degree from Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia. Advancing his education further, he completed his doctoral degree in physical therapy from Neumann University, Aston, Pennsylvania. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia.

Dr. Morrell is passionate about putting the smile back on his patients’ faces by relieving pain and restoring their mobility. He stays up-to-date on the newest therapies and offers Trigger Point Dry Needling to help his patients get relief from muscular tension and spasms.

He also has extensive experience with outpatient orthopedics and manual therapy. Dr. Morrell holds strength and conditioning certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. To add to his skill sets, he recently completed an Orthopedic Specialist certification.

His other areas of interest include TMJ, manual therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, spine treatments, sports medicine, injury prevention, and more.

Dr. Morrell not only helps patients with their immediate needs but also encourages them to attain long-term health goals.

Randy O’Brien, PT, DPT, is one of the owners of Results Physical Therapy, located in both Gainesville and Fairfax, Virginia, and has been serving the needs of patients in Northern Virginia for 22 years. He has been in private practice for over 14 years.

Dr. O’Brien completed his Bachelor Degree in Health Science and a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned his Clinical Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Randy has completed numerous continuing education courses with a focus on the use of manual therapy techniques coupled with a movement-based approach to treat orthopedic conditions. He has certifications in the management of Temporomandibular Dysfunction and is a Certified Functional Strength and Conditioning Specialist. His future plans are to apply for a Fellowship in Manual Physical Therapy and to begin teaching.

Dr. O’Brien has a special interest in the treatment of patients with Head/neck and craniofacial pain. He is dedicated to patient education and empowerment through movement to avoid re-injury and to set up patients for a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness.

Ramon Go, MD is board certified in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management. He has extensive training in treating both acute and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Go received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. He then completed anesthesiology training at George Washington University Hospital where he was named chief resident. After residency, Dr. Go completed an additional two years of training for acute and chronic pain fellowships at both New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell Medical centers. He has worked at Georgetown University Hospital as a director of pain where he received an award. Dr. Go has published in scientific journals, book chapters, and presented nationally. Dr. Go enjoys partnering with patients to come up with an individualized treatment plan to treat painful conditions.

Serpil (Sara) Turnbull RN, MSN, PMHNP is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Sara’s extensive nursing career and work experience began in the areas of Emergency Room (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the inpatient Psychiatric care unit at the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, in Columbia, Maryland. Her expertise comprises working with a variety of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, substance-related and addictive disorders, and neurocognitive disorders. Sara completed her undergraduate degree in nursing from Howard Community College in 2016. She received scholastic awards and graduated with honors. She received her master’s in nursing (MSN), and Nurse Practitioner (NP) degree with honors from Walden University. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to new as well as established patients. “As a family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I have been trained to treat the family as a “whole”. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition to assess, diagnose, and treat my patients”.

MEDICAL PROFILE

Experienced, effective, knowledgeable and dedicated Physiatrist, focused on rehabilitation and nonsurgical treatment of acute and chronic pain, including arthritis; bone, nerve and muscle injuries; nervous system disorders; and sports-related injuries, among others. Work with state-of-the-art technology to diagnose the nature and extent of injuries and prescribe treatment to maximize patients’ functional outcome and restore them to the highest level of function and a pain-free life.

Fluent in Spanish (read/ write/speak)

EDUCATION

Doctor of Medicine
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Norfolk, VA 1996

BS in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Minor in Biology and Chemistry (cum laude)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 1989

TRAINING

Residency

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Juan, PR 1998-2001

Residency

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Internship-Trauma Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 1996-1998

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEDICAL DOCTOR(PHYSIATRIST)
NATIONAL SPINE AND PAIN CENTERS
ALDIE, VA 7/2020 – Present

Responsible for opening a new center in Aldie, VA. Managing rehabilitation and pain management protocols and the practice. Preform EMG/NCS. Diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic pain disorders. Treatment using medication management, interventional pain management (cervical, thoracic, lumbar ESI, MBB, RFA, Reactive 8, and others), prolotherapy, ultrasound guided injections, fluoroscopic guided injections, Botox injections for spasticity, migraines and dystonia, electromyography guided injections, trigger point injections, orthotic prescribing and bracing. Preform independent medical evaluations. Permanent impairment ratings using the American Medical Association guidelines. Responsible for the day-to-day office operations, staff, scheduling and supplies.

MEDICAL DOCTOR(PHYSIATRIST)
TOWN CENTER ORTHOPEDICS
RESTON, VA - CENTREVILLE VA 10/2003 – 7/2020

Established and managed a rehabilitation and pain management practice. Developed and instituted protocols for better patient care and safety. Preform EMG/NCS. Diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic pain disorders. Treatment using medication management, interventional pain management, prolotherapy, platelet rich plasma, ultrasound guided injections, fluoroscopic guided injections, Botox injections for spasticity, migraines and dystonia, electromyography guided injections, trigger point injections, bracing. Proscribe orthotics and prosthetics, working with local orthotists/prosthetists. Preform independent medical evaluations. Permanent impairment ratings using the American Medical Association guidelines.

CONSULT PRIVILAGES

RESTON HOSPITAL, RESTON VA 10/2003 - Present

RESTON SURGICAL CENTER, RESTON, VA 10/2005 – 7/2020

Fluoroscopically guided intralaminar, transforaminal, facet injections and caudal injections.

MEDICAL DOCTOR (PHYSIATRIST)
MATILDE BRENES HOSPITAL, BAYAMON, PR 8/2001 – 6/2003

Inpatient consult services and hospital follow-up clinic with concentration in joint replacements, strokes, ulcers and amputations. Medical physician for the diabetic wound clinic.

MEDICAL DOCTOR (PHYSIATRIST)
ASHTAR PYSICAL THERAPY CENTER, VEGA ALTA, PR 8/2001 – 6/2003

Outpatient services focusing on diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders.

MEDICAL DOCTOR (PHYSIATRIST)
PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER, LAS PIEDRAS, PR 8/2001 – 6/2003

Outpatient services with concentration in musculoskeletal, chronic pain, EMG/NCS and permanent impairment
ratings.

MEDICAL DOCTOR (EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN)
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC., ROCKPORT, TX 8/1997 – 6/1998

CERTIFICATIONS

Board Certified
Diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2002,2012,2022

LICENSURE

Virginia Medical license

HONORS AND AWARDS

Northern Virginia Top Doctors
Washingtonian Top Doctor 2012-2017
Patient’s Choice Award

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Academy of Pain Medicine

REFERENCES

Dr. Gaurav Bhatia, DMV Spine and Pain (571) 276-0425
Ms. Kathleen Kennedy, owner Kennedy and Co. (703) 283-3321
Dr. Thomas Fleeter, Town Center Orthopeadics (703) 407-6909
Dr. Marina Protopapas, National Spine and Pain (443) 622-5868

Matthew Myers, PTA, is a skilled physical therapist assistant at the Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center location in Laurel, Maryland. 

He graduated from Salisbury University in Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in community health. He furthered his education at Howard University and earned his physical therapist assistant license after graduation. Matthew is also an ACE-certified nutritionist as well as an ACE-certified personal trainer.

After first stepping into the gym with his father at a young age, Matthew became passionate about health and fitness. He is driven to help people improve their quality of life and to increase their happiness through health, fitness, and connection. 

Outside of helping people at Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, Matthew enjoys martial arts and UFC, going to the beach, reading, and watching movies in his spare time. He is a big dog lover and a dedicated bodybuilder. A strong Christian, his faith is important to him. 

Emilia Kubera-Shelton is a well-experienced Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for outpatient care at the Bowie and Laurel locations of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center. She started her career at UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada, obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

Emilia has treated patients ages 5 to 95, utilizing the McKenzie Method and her advanced manual therapy skills to do so. She has a special interest in impairments of the foot, ankle, spine, and shoulders and has provided care for patients with a multitude of diagnoses including neurological, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions. Her expertise also includes a focus on orthopedic conditions, debility, rehabilitation after surgeries as well as balance disorders, fall prevention, and chronic conditions.

Outside of treating patients, Emilia loves teaching students and is a certified clinical instructor. She really loves her job and is looking forward to making long-lasting relationships with patients as well.