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SYSTEM FOR REPAIRING INTER-VERTEBRAL DISCS

Patent number: 6428576
Abstract: A method of repairing a defect in an annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc, without excising the entire nucleus pulposus of the disc with an in situ curable, bio-compatible polymerizable or polymeric material, wherein at least one of said components is a cross linkable material and at least one other of said components is a cross linking agent for said cross linkable material.
Inventor: Kevin Pauza

BIOLOGICAL BIOADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE

Patent number: 6468527
Abstract: A biologic preparation (tissue adhesive) comprising fibrinogen, thrombin and a corticosteroid agent, wherein a solution containing the corticosteroid treatment agent is used to reconstitute the thrombin from a freeze-dried state.
Inventor: Kevin Pauza

BIOLOGICAL BIOADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE

Patent Number: 6921532
Absract: A biologic preparation (tissue adhesive) for injection into a human body comprising fibrinogen, thrombin and a corticosteroid agent.
Inventor: Kevin Pauza

BIOLOGICAL BIOADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE

Patent Number: 7229633
a. A method for delivering a biological tissue adhesive for injection in a human body comprising fibrinogen, thrombin and a corticosteroid agent.

b. A method for delivering a biological tissue adhesive for injection in a human body comprising: providing a spinal needle, a dual syringe, a freeze-dried fibrinogen component, a freeze-dried thrombin component, and a betamethasone-containing solution to form a system for delivering a biological tissue adhesive.
Inventor: Kevin Pauza

BIOLOGICAL BIOADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE

Patent Number: 7235255
a. A system for delivering a biological tissue adhesive, comprising: a fibrinogen component; a thrombin component, and a corticosteroid-containing solution.
b. A system for delivering a biological tissue adhesive, comprising: a fibrinogen component; a thrombin component, and a corticosteroid-containing solution, a spinal needle; and a dual syringe.
Inventor: Kevin Pauza

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT INCLUDING AN ANESTHETIC IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Patent number: 7597687
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Grant
Filed: August 17, 2005
Issued: October 6, 2009
Assignee: Spinal Restoration, Inc.
Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Steven I. Whitlock, Mark I. Richards, James B. Rogan

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF BIOLOGIC SEALANT

Patent Number: 8047407
a. A device for delivery of biologic materials, comprising a cartridge having at least two cylinder bores for fluids of the biologic materials to be delivered.

b. A kit for treating a disc, comprising: fibrinogen, thrombin, and a device for delivery of biologic materials.
Inventor: Kevin Pauza

ENHANCED BIOLOGICAL AUTOLOGOUS TISSUE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE

Patent Number: 8124075
a. The invention includes a method for treating a disc of a patient using a tissue sealant comprising a snake venom to convert the fibrinogen to fibrin and at least one supplement.
b. Supplements include a long “laundry list” of possible additives.
Inventor: Kevin Pauza

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT USING RECONSTITUTED COMPONENTS IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Patent number: 8206448
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, wherein the fibrinogen, the activating compound or both has been reconstituted with a solution containing at least one additive, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Grant
Filed: August 17, 2005
Issued: June 26, 2012
Assignee: Spinal Restoration, Inc.
Inventors: Brian D. Burkinshaw, Steven I. Whitlock, Kevin Pauza, Mark I. Richards, James B. Rogan

METHOD FOR REPAIRING INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS

Patent Number: 835714

a. A method of repairing a defect in an annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc, without excising the entire nucleus pulposus of the disc, comprising: inserting an introducer needle having a tip through the annulus fibrosus, injecting an in situ curable, bio-compatible polymerizable or polymeric material composition that includes a cross-linking agent into the disc.

b. The method (above) further including a very long list of drugs, biologics and other additives.
Inventor: Kevin Pauza

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT INCLUDING AN ANESTHETIC IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Patent number: 8394072
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Grant
Filed: October 5, 2009
Issued: March 12, 2013
Assignee: Spinal Restoration, Inc.
Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Steven I. Whitlock, Mark I. Richards, James B. Rogan

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT INCLUDING AN ANESTHETIC IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Patent number: 8403895
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Grant
Filed: October 5, 2009
Issued: March 26, 2013
Assignee: Spinal Restoration, Inc.
Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Steven I. Whitlock, Mark I. Richards, James B. Rogan

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT IN THE ABSENCE OF CORTICOSTEROIDS IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Patent number: 8403923
Abstract: A method and kit for treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Grant
Filed: August 17, 2005
Issued: March 26, 2013
Assignee: Spinal Restoration, Inc.
Inventors: Steven I. Whitlock, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Kevin Pauza

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Patent number: 8419722
Abstract: An apparatus for percutaneous delivery of a sealant comprising: at least two fluid reservoirs, an introducer needle having a distal tip that is in fluid communication with at least one reservoir, a fluid delivery tube that is in fluid communication with a second reservoir, wherein the fluid delivery tube has a tip and wherein the fluid delivery tube is configured so that the tip of the fluid delivery tube does not extend past the distal tip of the introducer needle during use.
Type: Grant
Filed: January 5, 2007
Issued: April 16, 2013
Assignee: Spinal Restoration, Inc.
Inventors: Mark Richards, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Kevin Pauza, James B. Rogan, John Wheeler

13/533,450 - INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT USING RECONSTITUTED COMPONENTS IN SPINAL APPLICATION

a. A method of treating a disc comprising injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc, wherein neither the nucleus pulposus nor the annulus fibrosus has been heated…and wherein the injecting occurs by inserting an introducer needle having a tip into an intra-discal space, inserting a second needle or a polymeric catheter through the introducer needle up to but not beyond the tip of the introducer needle, and injecting the fibrinogen through the introducer needle and injecting the activating compound through the second needle or polymeric catheter, or injecting the activating compound through the introducer needle and injecting the fibrinogen through the second needle or polymeric catheter.

b. The method (above) further including a very long list of drugs, biologics and other additives.

c. A method of treating a disc comprising injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc, wherein neither the nucleus pulposus nor the annulus fibrosus has been heated…and wherein the fibrin sealant does not include a corticosteroid, and wherein normal hydrostatic pressure in the disc is restored or normal disc height is restored or both.

d. The method (above) wherein the injecting occurs by inserting an introducer needle having a tip into the nucleus pulposus, inserting a second needle having a tip into the nucleus pulposus, and injecting the fibrinogen through the introducer needle and injecting the thrombin through the second needle, or injecting the thrombin through the introducer needle and injecting the fibrinogen through the second needle.
Inventor: Kevin Pauza

11/650306 - FIBRIN SEALANT DELIVERY DEVICE INCLUDING PRESSURE MONITORING, AND METHOD AND KITS THEREOF

a. An apparatus for delivering a biocompatible sealant, comprising: at least two reservoirs for fluids to be delivered, an actuation assembly that causes the fluids to flow out of the reservoir through an exit port in the reservoir, and a pressure monitor coupled to the delivery device to measure pressure within the device.
Inventor: Kevin Pauza.

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT USING RECONSTITUTED COMPONENTS IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20120328600
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, wherein the fibrinogen, the activating compound or both has been reconstituted with a solution containing at least one additive, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: June 26, 2012
Issued: December 27, 2012
Inventors: Brian D. Burkinshaw, Steven I. Whitlock, Kevin Pauza, Mark I. Richards, James B. Rogan

INJECTION OF FIBRINSEALANT IN THE ABSENCE OF CORTICOSTEROIDS IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20110213464
Abstract: A method and kit for treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: October 22, 2010
Issued: September 1, 2011
Inventors: Steven I. Whitlock, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Kevin Pauza, John L. Wheeler, Kevin Thorne

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT USING RECONSTITUTED COMPONENTS IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20120328600
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, wherein the fibrinogen, the activating compound or both has been reconstituted with a solution containing at least one additive, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: June 26, 2012

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT INCLUDING AN ANESTHETIC IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20100233148
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: October 5, 2009
Issued: September 16, 2010
Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Steven I. Whitlock, Mark I. Richards, James B. Rogan

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT INCLUDING AN ANESTHETIC IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20100143327
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: October 5, 2009
Issued: June 10, 2010
Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Steven I. Whitlick, Mark I. Richards, James B. Rogan

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT INCLUDING AN ANESTHETIC IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20100233148
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: October 5, 2009
Issued: September 16, 2010
Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Steven I. Whitlock, Mark I. Richards, James B. Rogan

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT INCLUDING AN ANESTHETIC IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20100143327
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: October 5, 2009
Issued: June 10, 2010
Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Steven I. Whitlick, Mark I. Richards, James B. Rogan

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT INCLUDING AN ANESTHETIC IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20100137816
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: October 5, 2009
Issued: June 3, 2010
Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Steven I. Whitlock, Mark I. Richards, James B. Rogan

METHOD FOR TREATING HERNIATED DISCS

Application number: 20080294261
Abstract: A method is effective for treating herniated discs. The method includes (a) surgically remove a herniated portion of disc annulus from a herniated disc, or surgically depressing and holding a herniated portion of disc annulus within original boundaries of the herniated disc, and (b) re-enforcing the surgically treated disc with an effective amount of a biocompatible degradable polymeric compound, such as a fibrin sealant.
Type: Application
Filed: May 24, 2007
Issued: November 27, 2008
Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian Burkinshaw, James Rogan

FIBRIN SEALANT DELIVERY DEVICE INCLUDING PRESSURE MONITORING, AND METHOD AND KITS THEREOF

Application number: 20070213660
Abstract: Apparatus for delivering biologic sealant device that includes a pressure monitor coupled to the delivery device to measure pressure within the device. A method of treating a disc using the device as well as a kit including the device is described.
Type: Application
Filed: January 5, 2007
Issued: September 13, 2007
Inventors: Mark Richards, Brian Burkinshaw, Kevin Pauza, James Rogan

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20070191781
Abstract: An apparatus for percutaneous delivery of a sealant comprising: at least two fluid reservoirs, an introducer needle having a distal tip that is in fluid communication with at least one reservoir, a fluid delivery tube that is in fluid communication with a second reservoir, wherein the fluid delivery tube has a tip and wherein the fluid delivery tube is configured so that the tip of the fluid delivery tube does not extend past the distal tip of the introducer needle during use.
Type: Application
Filed: January 5, 2007
Issued: August 16, 2007
Inventors: Mark Richards, Brian Burkinshaw, Kevin Pauza, James Rogan, John Wheeler

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT IN THE ABSENCE OF CORTICOSTEROIDS IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20060106364
Abstract: A method and kit for treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: August 17, 2005
Issued: May 18, 2006
Inventors: Steven Whitlock, Brian Burkinshaw, Kevin Pauza

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT INCLUDING AN ANESTHETIC IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20060095016
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: August 17, 2005
Issued: May 4, 2006
Inventors: Kevin Pauza, Brian Burkinshaw, Steven Whitlock, Mark Richards, James Rogan

INJECTION OF FIBRIN SEALANT USING RECONSTITUTED COMPONENTS IN SPINAL APPLICATIONS

Application number: 20060095075
Abstract: A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, wherein the fibrinogen, the activating compound or both has been reconstituted with a solution containing at least one additive, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc.
Type: Application
Filed: August 17, 2005
Issued: May 4, 2006
Inventors: Brian Burkinshaw, Steven Whitlock, Kevin Pauza, Mark Richards, James Rogan

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Kevin Pauza, M.D.

Prior to attending Penn State University, Dr. Pauza earned his undergraduate degree from Lehigh University, and furthered his training with a Surgical and Medical Internship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He continued his specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by an Interventional Spine Fellowship. In addition to his research, philanthropic, and clinical endeavors, Dr. Pauza remains a motivated educator. He established a Spine Fellowship program and continues training physicians from around the world. He heads international committees responsible for establishing standards and educating surgical and non-surgical physicians.

After helping hundreds of patients who failed to experience relief after spine surgery, it became evident to Dr. Pauza that current methods needed to change. This motivated him to seek better ways to help patients, by thinking outside the box.

Dr. Pauza is the first physician in history to pursue FDA approval for using biologics to treat the spine. Millions of patients will benefit from his development of minimally invasive treatments for degenerative disc disease and other more common and serious disorders of the spine.

  • 130 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 210 Naples, FL 34102
  • (239) 317-3108

SPECIALTY

  • Disc Biologics
  • Interventional Spine

EDUCATION & DEGREES

  • Fellowship: Interventional Spine, University of Pennsylvania
  • Residency: PM&R, University of Pennsylvania
  • Internship: Surgery & Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Medical Doctorate: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Arts: Biology, Lehigh University
  • Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Lehigh University

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

  • Texas State Medical and Surgical License
  • New York State Medical and Surgical License
  • Florida State Medical and Surgical License

HONORS

  • Lehigh University Four-year Academic Scholarship
  • Magna Cum Laude, Lehigh University
  • Lehigh University President’s Award
  • Lehigh University Tower Society
  • Distinguished Alumnus, Penn State University (selected from 500,000 Penn State alumni)
  • North American Spine Society, Outstanding Paper of the Year, 2003
  • President-Elect, International Spine Intervention Society
  • Founding Partner, Texas Spine and Joint Hospital
  • Commencement Speaker: Penn State University College of Medicine
  • Advisory Board, AMA
    Keynote Speaker, Harvard Pain Center Commencement
  • Founding Chairman, Standards Committee, International Spine Intervention Society
  • Chairman, Spine Committee, Amercian Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Appointed Spine Advisor, Japanese Prime Minister
  • Appointed Spine Advisor, Allied Royal Families

EXPERIENCE

  • Founding Partner & Principal, Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
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Travis Foxx, M.D. - Premier Anesthesiology & Pain

Dr. Travis Foxx grew up in Emporia, KS. He completed his undergraduate education at Kansas University in Lawrence, with degrees in chemistry and biochemistry. He graduated from Kansas University School of Medicine in 2000. In 2004, he completed his residency in anesthesiology. Dr. Foxx has been in private practice since 2004. He is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is dedicated to staying on top of technological advances and cutting-edge techniques that help determine the origin of pain, to more effectively develop treatment strategy. These techniques may include minimally invasive procedures, rehabilitative therapy, pharmacological management and care coordination with other health care providers. In 2010, Dr. Foxx founded Premier Anesthesiology & Pain in Overland Park, KS. As a result of growth and opportunity, Dr. Foxx partnered to create Midwest Orthopedic Network – Kansas and surgery center in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Foxx continues to practice OR anesthesiology in addition to his active pain management practice.

  • 6500 W.143rd St., Overland Park, Kansas 66223
  • 913-626-4633
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Kevin Pauza, M.D. - Turtle Creek Surgery Center

Prior to attending Penn State University, Dr. Pauza earned his undergraduate degree from Lehigh University, and furthered his training with a Surgical and Medical Internship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He continued his specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by an Interventional Spine Fellowship. In addition to his research, philanthropic, and clinical endeavors, Dr. Pauza remains a motivated educator. He established a Spine Fellowship program and continues training physicians from around the world. He heads international committees responsible for establishing standards and educating surgical and non-surgical physicians.

After helping hundreds of patients who failed to experience relief after spine surgery, it became evident to Dr. Pauza that current methods needed to change. This motivated him to seek better ways to help patients, by thinking outside the box.

Dr. Pauza is the first physician in history to pursue FDA approval for using biologics to treat the spine. Millions of patients will benefit from his development of minimally invasive treatments for degenerative disc disease and other more common and serious disorders of the spine.

  • 801 Turtle Creek Dr., Tyler, Texas 75701
  • 903-593-2222

SPECIALTY

  • Disc Biologics
  • Interventional Spine

EDUCATION & DEGREES

  • Fellowship: Interventional Spine, University of Pennsylvania
  • Residency: PM&R, University of Pennsylvania
  • Internship: Surgery & Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Medical Doctorate: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Arts: Biology, Lehigh University
  • Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Lehigh University

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

  • Texas State Medical and Surgical License
  • New York State Medical and Surgical License
  • Florida State Medical and Surgical License

HONORS

  • Lehigh University Four-year Academic Scholarship
  • Magna Cum Laude, Lehigh University
  • Lehigh University President’s Award
  • Lehigh University Tower Society
  • Distinguished Alumnus, Penn State University (selected from 500,000 Penn State alumni)
  • North American Spine Society, Outstanding Paper of the Year, 2003
  • President-Elect, International Spine Intervention Society
  • Founding Partner, Texas Spine and Joint Hospital
  • Commencement Speaker: Penn State University College of Medicine
  • Advisory Board, AMA
    Keynote Speaker, Harvard Pain Center Commencement
  • Founding Chairman, Standards Committee, International Spine Intervention Society
  • Chairman, Spine Committee, Amercian Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Appointed Spine Advisor, Japanese Prime Minister
  • Appointed Spine Advisor, Allied Royal Families

EXPERIENCE

  • Founding Partner & Principal, Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
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Brandon Tolman, D.O. - Nashville Spine Institute

Dr. Brandon Tolman specializes in using a multidisciplinary approach to treat musculoskeletal pain and injuries. He utilizes the latest in regenerative medicine procedures including: The Discseel® Procedure, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Fractionated Fat Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Lipogems) and Pluripotent Amniotic Stem Cells in order to promote a healing process for their patients. Dr. Tolman has an extensive background in Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine, and Rehabilitation (PM&R/Physiatry), Musculoskeletal/Regenerative Medicine and Interventional Spine. He is passionate about “functional medicine” which focuses on restoring patients lives through healing using regenerative medicine procedures. Dr. Tolman was also selected and trained as one of 15 physicians nationwide to offer the Discseel® Procedure. As a previous low back patient suffering from debilitating pain, he understands the importance of minimally invasive procedures that help restore the lumbar and thoracic spine.

  • 1821 N. Washington Street Tullahoma, TN 37388
  • (615) 953-9512
  • 321 29th Ave N Nashville, TN 37203
  • Perimeter Surgery Center of Atlanta - 6105 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialist - 2400 Wisteria Dr. Suite A Snellville, GA 30078
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Boris Terebuh, M.D. - Regenerative Spine & Joint Center

Boris Terebuh, MD specializes in providing personalized nonsurgical solutions for spine problems that interfere with the function patients desire and the independence they deserve. Dr. Terebuh completed his Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency training at The Ohio State University in 1997 and has been in solo practice in Ohio since 2001 because he is committed to providing accessible, individualized and attentive care to his patients. His regenerative approach to solving spine problems enhances the body’s natural ability to heal itself. His guiding principle is integrity – doing what is right for patients in a conscientious manner with the motivation of helping them become fully functional, independent and satisfied. Dr. Terebuh is a very unique Medical Doctor because he has earned seven Board Certifications in the field of musculoskeletal medicine and nonsurgical spine care. Boris Terebuh, MD is delighted to be a Discseel® provider because this revolutionary new technology aligns perfectly with his preferred regenerative treatment approach and patient care philosophy. Dr. Terebuh is also grateful to Discseel® developer, Kevin Pauza, MD, for all the years of diligent and meticulous research to create this innovative, paradigm-shifting intervention, which will certainly spare countless individuals the prospect of avoidable spine surgical procedures.

  • 6860 Perimeter Drive, Suite A., Dublin, Ohio 43016
  • (614) 389-3089
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Thierry Bonnabesse, M.D. - Champlain Spine and Pain Management

Dr. Thierry Bonnabesse is a highly experienced physician practicing in Upstate New York. He is the founder and owner of Champlain Spine and Pain Management and of Surgical Pain Center of the Adirondacks. A native of France, he obtained his bachelor’s degree and his Doctor of Medicine Diploma from the University of Vermont. He then completed a four-year residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University Medical Center of Loma Linda in California and went on to complete an advanced Interventional Pain and Spine fellowship. He maintains his dual board certifications in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as in Pain Medicine. Dr Bonnabesse has also trained multiple physicians since 2005 through his pain fellowship. He has been at the forefront of his field for years and offers the most advanced, cutting-edge interventional treatments in the field of pain management. He has performed and supervised over thirty thousand guided spinal procedures.

  • 294 Tom Miller Rd, Plattsburgh, New York 12901
  • 518-324-7246 Ext 127
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Gregory Lutz, M.D. - Regenerative Sportscare Institute

Dr. Gregory Lutz is the Founder and Medical Director of the Regenerative SportsCare Institute (RSI). In addition, he currently serves as Physiatrist-In-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and a Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Lutz is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of regenerative interventional orthopedic medicine, appearing annually on Castle Connolly’s and New York Magazine’s “Top Doctors” lists.

  • 62 E 88th Street, New York, New York 10128
  • 6468707997
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Janet Pearl, M.D. - The Boston Stem Cell Center

Dr. Janet Pearl has been in practice since 1999 and is the Medical Director of The Boston Stem Cell Center. She is also the Medical Director of  Complete Spine and Pain Care  an interventional integrated Pain Management practice, both located in Framingham, Massachusetts. Dr. Pearl is Triple Board Certified in Regenerative Medicine, Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology and has over 20 years experience in doing these procedures.

Previously, Dr. Pearl was the Co-Director of the Pain Management Center at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, where she was also the Director of the Pain Management Fellowship program.

After graduating from Harvard College with an A.B. in Applied Mathematics with Economics, Dr. Pearl received a M.Sc. in Health Planning and Financing at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She then received her M.D. from the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she represented the Medical School as a senator in the Columbia University Senate.

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Dr. Pearl completed her internship in Internal Medicine at New England Deaconess Hospital, her residency in Anesthesiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and her fellowship in Pain Management at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Pearl was the first resident ever to serve on the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)’s Residency Review Committee for Anesthesiology. She is a Joseph Collins Scholar and a Rotary Scholar and was awarded the AMA/Glaxo Welcome and AMA/Burroughs Welcome Resident Leadership Awards.

From 2004 to 2010, Dr. Pearl served on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. While there she chaired the Committee on Science, Technology and Research, was a member of the Committee on Academic and Student Affairs and the Governance Committee and also served as Vice Chair of the Advancement Committee, and as a member of the Committee on Athletics.

Dr. Pearl is Board Certified in Regenerative Medicine, Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology with the American Board of Regenerative Medicine and the American Board of Anesthesiologists.

  • 600 Worcester Rd, Ste 301, Boston, Massachusetts 01702
  • 508-231-2700

Memberships:

  • The American Pain Society;
  • The Massachusetts Medical Society;
  • The Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists;
  • The Massachusetts Society of Interventional Pain Physicians;
  • The American Society of Anesthesiologists;
  • The American Society of International Pain Physicians;
  • The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine; and,
  • The American Board of Regenerative Medicine.

PUBLIC SERVICE:

  • Member, Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, Health Care Services Board 
  • Member of the Association of Harvard College Class Secretaries and Treasurers
  • Past Member of the Board of Directors of the Harvard Alumni Association
  • Former Member of the Board of Trustees University of Massachusetts. (10/2010 – 10/2014) 
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Mark Reecer, M.D. - Fort Wayne Physical Medicine

Dr. Mark Reecer is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Management. He has over 20 years of work comp experience, and he routinely provides Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) for the Indiana Workers’ Compensation Board. Dr. Reecer has lectured extensively and has authored multiple publications that promote his specialty and the use of treatment modalities to eliminate pain, improve function and avoid surgery.

  • 5750 Coventry Lane, Suite 101, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
  • 260-436-9337
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Dmitry Buyanov, M.D. - IV Infusion Treatment Center

Dr. Buyanov is originally from Kiev, Ukraine. He received his training in Anesthesiology and his Interventional Pain Management Post-Doctoral at Penn State Medical Center, PA. Dr. Buyanov moved to San Antonio in 2003 at which time he was part of a multi-specialty group before he founded Premier Pain Consultants in 2004. His practice has over 5000 active patients in his practice. Dr. Buyanov treats his patients in a cost-effective manner although giving them the best care with interventional pain treatments/procedure to help each patient improve their quality of life. Dr. Buyanov strongly believes in an individualized and multidisciplinary approach to pain management, he believes in the Buddhist saying: “pain is inevitable but suffering is optional”. He works closely with the area internists, physical therapists, chiropractors, psychiatrists, neurologists, and spine surgeons to insure that each patient has the most optimal individualized treatment plan. Dr. Buyanov enjoys spending his spare time with his children.

  • 831 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33071
  • 2102989004
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Desmond Hussey, M.D. - NASA Neuroscience and Spine Associates. P.L

Dr. Hussey earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, and proceeded to earn his Medical Degree from The University of Miami School of Medicine. He then attended Northwestern University Internal Medicine Program, followed by a Neurology Residency Program at Emory University. Dr. Hussey continued his specialty training at John Hopkins University pain clinic. A member of The Spinal Injection Society and The American Academy of Neurology and Psychiatry.

  • 130 Tamiami Trail North, Ste. 250., Naples, Florida 34102
  • 239-631-7150
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Haley Burke, M.D. - Colorado Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine

Dr. Burke is board-certified in both Interventional Pain Management and Neurology and has completed an accredited Pain Fellowship with the Department of Anesthesiology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the nation’s most prestigious hospitals. Dr. Burke completed her residency in Neurology at the University of Colorado, where she received the department’s ‘Excellence in Teaching’ award during her year as Chief Resident. Her Doctor of Medicine degree was completed at the University of Texas Health Science Center, where she was elected to the ‘Gold Humanism Honor Society.’

  • 2490 W. 26th Ave. Suite A-10., Denver, Colorado 80211
  • 303-331-6744
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Maxim Moradian, M.D. - Interventional Spine Care & Orthopedic Regenerative Experts

Dr. Moradian is triple-board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Sports Medicine and Pain Management. Dr. Moradian’s clinical practice is devoted to the comprehensive care of spine, joint, muscle, tendon, ligament, and peripheral nerve disorders. He is proficient in performing advanced, minimally-invasive procedures under fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guidance in the entire spine. Dr. Moradian performs electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS) for the accurate diagnosis of muscle and/or nerve disorders. He has a special interest in regenerative medicine, sports concussions, neuromuscular ultrasound, medical education, and clinical research. His true passion is to treat his patients like his family and friends.

  • 51 N. 5th Ave, Suite 301., Arcadia, California 91006
  • 626-460-1096
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Wendi Lundquist, D.O. - Active Life Physical Medicine & Pain Center

Dr. Lundquist is the Medical Director and founder of Active Life Physical Medicine & Pain Center, Innovative Surgery Center, and Regena Spa. She is dual board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation along with Pain Management and a diplomat with the American Board of Pain Medicine. She completed her training at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois in July of 2005. During her time there, she served as Chief Resident and was involved in several research projects. Prior to, she completed medical school at Midwestern University at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine campus in Glendale, Arizona and internship at Doctors Hospital in Massillon, Ohio. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She has a special interest in sports medicine, pain and spine. With 17 years experience, she has great enthusiasm towards regenerative medicine.

  • 13575 W. Indian School Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
  • 623-535-9777
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Yasuyuki Nonaka, M.D. - Nonaka Lumbago Clinic

As anesthesiologist constantly dealing with the relief of pain and total care of surgical patients, Dr. Yasuyuki Nonaka has always been aware of the fact that chronic pain can not only seriously affect the patient’s daily activities and quality of life, but often go beyond just the physical and impact patient’s mental health. Treating disc degeneration related diseases for years made him strongly believe that minimal invasive procedures benefit the patient as well as the hospital due to their greater efficiency and potential for optimal outcomes and need to be actively promoted. His passion for learning from the best, refusing to go with the flow and implementing new, less-invasive and progressive procedures naturally led him to the decision to sacrifice his well-established position and open his own clinic where he can truly make a difference by allowing those state-of-art methods become widely available to patients throughout Japan and Asia.

  • 1-1-35 Nishiawaji, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 533-0031
  • +81-6-6210-1905
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Haley Burke, M.D. - Colorado Rehabilitation & Occupational Medicine

Dr. Burke is board-certified in both Interventional Pain Management and Neurology and has completed an accredited Pain Fellowship with the Department of Anesthesiology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the nation’s most prestigious hospitals. Dr. Burke completed her residency in Neurology at the University of Colorado, where she received the department’s ‘Excellence in Teaching’ award during her year as Chief Resident. Her Doctor of Medicine degree was completed at the University of Texas Health Science Center, where she was elected to the ‘Gold Humanism Honor Society.’

  • CROM Aurora Office
    1390 S. Potomac St.
    Suite 100
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • CROM Inverness Dry Creek
    145 Inverness Dr
    E Suite 250
    Englewood, CO 80112

    Mondays only
  • (303) 341-0722
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Haley Burke, M.D. - Colorado Rehabilitation & Occupational Medicine

Dr. Burke is board-certified in both Interventional Pain Management and Neurology and has completed an accredited Pain Fellowship with the Department of Anesthesiology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the nation’s most prestigious hospitals. Dr. Burke completed her residency in Neurology at the University of Colorado, where she received the department’s ‘Excellence in Teaching’ award during her year as Chief Resident. Her Doctor of Medicine degree was completed at the University of Texas Health Science Center, where she was elected to the ‘Gold Humanism Honor Society.’

  • CROM Aurora Office
    1390 S. Potomac St.
    Suite 100
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • 303-341-0722
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Matthias H. Wiederholz, M.D. - Performance Pain and Sports Medicine

Founding Partner, Triple Board Certified – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Sports Medicine; Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine

Dr. Matthias H. Wiederholz is cofounder of Performance Spine & Sports Medicine, LLC. He is a fellowship-trained interventional pain physician whose clinical interests include: Interventional Pain Management, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery, Non-Surgical Orthopedics, and Anti-Aging / Functional Medicine.

He received his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he served as chief resident. He completed fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management in Marietta, Georgia. He is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He also received advanced fellowship training through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and is board-certified in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine.

  • 4126 Southwest Freeway Suite# 1300 Houston, TX 770275
  • (346) 217-1111

Dr. Wiederholz performs a myriad of interventional pain procedures including, but not limited to the following: epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, sacroiliac joint injections, discography, percutaneous disc decompression, epidural lysis of adhesions spinal cord stimulator implants, and minimally-invasive discectomies. Endoscopic spine surgery is a very unique and valuable tool in his armamentarium and makes Dr. Wiederholz one of the most specialized physicians in the field of Pain Medicine.

Dr. Wiederholz uses musculoskeletal ultrasound in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries. He incorporates ultrasound for precise injection therapy including cortisone injections, prolotherapy, and PRP (platelet rich plasma). This technology is also utilized to perform the Tenex procedure, a percutaneous procedure for treating chronic tendon pain (tennis elbow, rotator cuff, plantar fasciitis, etc).

Dr. Wiederholz is the fellowship director for the sports and spine fellowship at Performance Spine & Sports Medicine. Dr. Wiederholz holds an affiliation with Capital Health System and JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.

Being advanced fellowship trained in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine means that Dr. Wiederholz has the most advanced training in Anti-Aging Medicine available. He is a leading expert in Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration and helps patients achieve wellness through nutrition, lifestyle, and hormone therapies.

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Michael Wolff, M.D. - Southwest Spine & Sports

Dr. Wolff has over 20 years experience in the evaluation and comprehensive treatment of spine, joint, and other musculoskeletal conditions. He completed a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at The Ohio State University (‘96) after graduating from Georgetown Medical School (‘92). He completed an interventional spine and musculoskeletal fellowship (’97). He is the founder and medical director of Southwest Spine & Sports (‘99). He has a strong interest in education and research. In 2003, he established a fellowship and has been teaching other physicians for over fifteen years. He has been involved in clinical research, studying the benefits of biologics, and has spent the last ten years concentrating on regenerative medicine. He is dedicated to providing the best, personalized, non-surgical, comprehensive treatment for each patient. Dr. Wolff is highly motivated to help his patients for personal reasons as well. He has had his own experience with regenerative therapies and their benefits. He suffered a herniated lumbar disc, which inspired his professional direction towards the non-surgical treatment of discogenic low back pain with biologics. He has extensive experience with intradiscal therapies and is honored to be selected as one of the few physicians in the country trained in the Discseel® Procedure. He is excited to share the benefits of intradiscal fibrin with his patients. He is a true believer in biologics and their potential to help others feel and function better.

  • 9913 N 95th St., Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
  • 480-860-8998
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