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Dr. Suzanne Manzi, MD, is quadruple board-certified physician by the American Boards of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.

As co-founder of Performance Pain and Sports Medicine, with locations in Houston and League City, Texas, Dr. Manzi provides comprehensive, individualized care in interventional pain management, electrodiagnostic testing, weight management, and functional medicine, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Manzi believes deeply in building trusting relationships with her patients, striving to empower them through thoughtful, personalized treatment plans that promote health and wellness

Originally from the Jersey Shore, Dr. Manzi played NCAA Division I basketball at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2005. Her postgraduate training included a residency at the Baylor College of Medicine/UT PM&R Alliance, followed by a fellowship in Interventional Spine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Pain Management at Michigan State University and Lansing Orthopedics. In her earlier career in Houston, Dr. Manzi contributed to the Pain Management Center of Houston and initiated the Outpatient Interventional Pain program at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Currently, Dr. Manzi serves as off-site faculty at the UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School, where she shares her expertise and passion for education. She also holds roles within the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS), where she served as President of the Southwest Branch in 2020, and continues as an active participant in the Central Branch. Her professional memberships include the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), Texas Pain Society (TPS), Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). As a founding member and Director at Large for The Society of Women Innovators in Pain Management (WIPM), Dr. Manzi is committed to fostering innovation and mentorship within her field.

Dr. Manzi’s work and commitment to excellence have earned her numerous accolades, including multiple listings as one of "Houston's Top Doctors" by Houstonia magazine year after year, and recognition as one of the Top 3 Pain Management Doctors in Houston by ThreeBestRated.com in 2018. Her long-term goal is to develop her practice as a teaching site for residents and fellows, fostering hands-on, compassionate training in Pain, Electrodiagnostic, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Manzi enjoys an active lifestyle, including exercise, SCUBA diving, snow skiing, reading, and global travel. She cherishes spending quality time with her two children and significant other, finding balance and inspiration through her family and personal adventures.  She recently launched Doctor Wander Well Travel, a travel agency that helps patients celebrate their health achievements—whether through pain relief, weight loss, or regenerative medicine—by planning meaningful travel experiences.

Dr. Suzanne Manzi, MD, is quadruple board-certified physician by the American Boards of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.

As co-founder of Performance Pain and Sports Medicine, with locations in Houston and League City, Texas, Dr. Manzi provides comprehensive, individualized care in interventional pain management, electrodiagnostic testing, weight management, and functional medicine, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Manzi believes deeply in building trusting relationships with her patients, striving to empower them through thoughtful, personalized treatment plans that promote health and wellness

Originally from the Jersey Shore, Dr. Manzi played NCAA Division I basketball at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2005. Her postgraduate training included a residency at the Baylor College of Medicine/UT PM&R Alliance, followed by a fellowship in Interventional Spine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Pain Management at Michigan State University and Lansing Orthopedics. In her earlier career in Houston, Dr. Manzi contributed to the Pain Management Center of Houston and initiated the Outpatient Interventional Pain program at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Currently, Dr. Manzi serves as off-site faculty at the UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School, where she shares her expertise and passion for education. She also holds roles within the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS), where she served as President of the Southwest Branch in 2020, and continues as an active participant in the Central Branch. Her professional memberships include the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), Texas Pain Society (TPS), Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). As a founding member and Director at Large for The Society of Women Innovators in Pain Management (WIPM), Dr. Manzi is committed to fostering innovation and mentorship within her field.

Dr. Manzi’s work and commitment to excellence have earned her numerous accolades, including multiple listings as one of "Houston's Top Doctors" by Houstonia magazine year after year, and recognition as one of the Top 3 Pain Management Doctors in Houston by ThreeBestRated.com in 2018. Her long-term goal is to develop her practice as a teaching site for residents and fellows, fostering hands-on, compassionate training in Pain, Electrodiagnostic, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Manzi enjoys an active lifestyle, including exercise, SCUBA diving, snow skiing, reading, and global travel. She cherishes spending quality time with her two children and significant other, finding balance and inspiration through her family and personal adventures.  She recently launched Doctor Wander Well Travel, a travel agency that helps patients celebrate their health achievements—whether through pain relief, weight loss, or regenerative medicine—by planning meaningful travel experiences.

Alan P. Goldman, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist and internist at Brighton Beach Medical Group in New York City. Located in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Dr. Goldman specializes in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, and he is committed to diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal disorders and health problems affecting joints, muscles, and ligaments.

Dr. Goldman earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Upon completing his degree, Dr. Goldman attended medical school in New York City at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in Morris Park in the Bronx.

Dr. Goldman is affiliated with the New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and is a professional member of the American College of Physicians.

To ensure patients receive an accurate diagnosis and fast healing of pain or swelling, Dr. Goldman keeps up to date with the latest advancements in rheumatology and internal medicine, using cutting-edge equipment at Brighton Beach Medical Group.

With extensive inpatient psychiatry and mental health technician experience, Jonathan provides holistic, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of adults and geriatric clients in the outpatient setting.

Ali El-Halwagi, MD, MPH, is a rheumatologist committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to each of his patients. He graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering before relocating to Houston in 2014 to attend Baylor College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree with honors. Driven by a passion for understanding the diverse needs of communities, he also obtained a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas.

Dr. El-Halwagi completed his Internal Medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine, where he served an additional year as chief resident. During this time, he also worked as a hospitalist at Ben Taub General Hospital and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He subsequently completed his fellowship training in Rheumatology at Baylor College of Medicine.

Throughout his training, Dr. El-Halwagi has received multiple honors, including awards recognizing his humanistic approach to medicine, dedication to teaching both medical learners and patients, and excellence in patient care. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He remains actively involved in the American College of Rheumatology, where he participates in networking, conference planning, and staying current with advancements in the field.

Dr. El-Halwagi is passionate about improving patient outcomes and fostering meaningful, long-term relationships with his patients. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

With extensive inpatient psychiatry and mental health technician experience, Jonathan provides holistic, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of adults and geriatric clients in the outpatient setting.

With extensive inpatient psychiatry and mental health technician experience, Jonathan provides holistic, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of adults and geriatric clients in the outpatient setting.

With extensive inpatient psychiatry and mental health technician experience, Jonathan provides holistic, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of adults and geriatric clients in the outpatient setting.

With extensive inpatient psychiatry and mental health technician experience, Jonathan provides holistic, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of adults and geriatric clients in the outpatient setting.

With extensive inpatient psychiatry and mental health technician experience, Jonathan provides holistic, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of adults and geriatric clients in the outpatient setting.

With extensive inpatient psychiatry and mental health technician experience, Jonathan provides holistic, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of adults and geriatric clients in the outpatient setting.