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Matthew Crooks, MD, is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional pain specialist at Pinnacle Pain and Spine in Scottsdale, Chandler, and Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Dr. Crooks has had the distinct honor of training with leading experts in pain medicine at two of the nation’s top hospitals, with extensive training in acute and chronic pain management. He completed a residency in anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and while there, he had the honor of being selected Chief Resident of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine for 2008-2009. He is currently Clinical Faculty at Mayo Clinic Arizona, Department of Anesthesia, Division of Pain Medicine.
Delivering the highest quality patient care has been the primary focus of Dr. Crooks throughout his career in medicine. He believes that the best attribute a physician can have is the ability to listen to their patient and to understand the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. This relationship is essential in managing chronic pain, restoring function, and getting back to life.
Dr. Crooks has been practicing interventional pain medicine in Arizona since 2010 and has been voted a “Top Doc” in Pain Management by Phoenix physicians in Phoenix Magazine. His clinical interests include spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation, and neuromodulation by spinal cord stimulator. He is well versed in interventional and multimodal pain management and is passionate about improving the lives of his patients by limiting the impact of chronic pain.
Dr. KellerShabrokh’s expertise focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions including spine, joint, muscle and nerve injuries. The goal of his treatment plan is to maximize function to enable a richer more active lifestyle. Treatment centers around rehabilitative care, non-operative minimally invasive procedures and ultimately prevention of recurrence. Specializing in Ultrasound and Electrodiagnostic medicine.
Qualifications & Experience
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Dr. KellerShabrokh loves to spend time outdoors, whether in his vegetable garden, hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding or just sitting under the stars enjoying the rejuvenating company of his wife and children. He occasionally finds himself engaged in a home remodeling project, car repairs, or even tailoring a newly purchased dress shirt. He also enjoys cooking and frequently invites family and friends to his home to share in the culinary exploits that he and his wife creates.
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.
Maziar Massrour, MD, is board certified in pain management and anesthesiology. At Apex Pain Specialists in Chandler, Arizona, Dr. Massrour provides advanced interventional pain management treatments tailored to meet each patient’s needs to maximize results.
After graduating magna cum laude with his Bachelor of Science in molecular and cellular biology from Arizona State University (ASU) in Tucson, Dr. Massrour remained at ASU to complete his Doctor of Medicine.
He continued his medical training in Arizona, completing his internship in internal medicine at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix in Phoenix. Dr. Massrour then relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, for his residency training in anesthesiology and fellowship training in pain management at the University of Maryland.
Dr. Massrour has more than 20 years of medical experience and prides himself on providing high-quality care, seeing each of his patients at every visit. Taking an integrative and comprehensive approach to care, Dr. Massrour is among the best pain doctors in Arizona.
Naveen Reddy, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician at Apex Pain Specialists in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Reddy takes an integrative and comprehensive approach to care, tailoring treatment plans to meet individual needs.
After earning his Bachelor of Science in chemistry — graduating magna cum laude — from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, Dr. Reddy went to the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, Virginia, to complete his Doctor of Medicine.
Dr. Reddy completed his general surgery internship at the Ohio State University (OSU) Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, before completing his residency training in anesthesiology at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He remained at the University of Illinois to complete his fellowship training in Pain Management.
Dr. Reddy has provided expert pain management care for over 25 years. Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Reddy is diligent about staying current on the latest treatments for acute and chronic pain and is one of the best pain doctors in Arizona.
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.
Dr. Fishman provides regenerative orthopedic care, in Encino California. He has provided orthopedic care and treatment to the community in Los Angeles for over 25 years.
A graduate of the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. Dr. Fishman graduated with honors and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society. He is also a graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, where he earned his Master of Public Health degree. He received his orthopedic surgical training at the Henry Ford Hospital Medical Center in Detroit .
Dr.Fishman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgeons. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Preventive Medicine, a fellow of the International College of Surgeons, and a fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians.
Dr.Fishman is a member of several medical societies, including the California Orthopedic Association, the International Spinal Injection Society, the American College of Sports Medicine,and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and Surgery .
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Dr. Timothy Jones graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a B.A. in Exercise Physiology. He then completed his Medical Degree at Ross University, School of Medicine. During residency, he undertook advanced training in family medicine with an emphasis Emergency Medicine. Dr. Jones attended residency at Kern Medical Center and Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
After finishing his formal medical training, Dr. Jones spent 20 years as a full-time emergency physician. Over the past 5 years, Dr. Jones has specialized in Regenerative Medicine.
Dr. Lawrence Miller is a top-ranked pain management specialist in Southern California with office locations in Beverly Hills, Van Nuys, Long Beach, and Santa Ana, providing patients from throughout the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area with the most advanced and effective treatments aimed at helping patients resolve pain and improve their quality of life.
Skilled in the broadest array of interventional pain management techniques, Dr. Miller uses state-of-the-art technology and methods to help patients resolve pain and manage underlying conditions that cause symptoms, including steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency neuroablation, IV infusion therapy, and neuromodulation.
After earning his bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, Dr. Miller completed his M.D. at the State University of New York (SUNY). He completed his residency training in internal medicine and a fellowship in nephrology and inorganic metabolism at Emory University in Atlanta, and an additional residency in anesthesiology at University of California San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center.
Today, Dr. Miller is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Nephrology, and National Board of Medical Examiners. He has been widely published and is the recipient of numerous awards, including Physician of the Year from Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center where he served as medical director, the Patients’ Choice Award, and the resident teaching award while at Emory University.
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.
Dr. Theodore (Thad) Workman is Board Certified in Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology and Addiction Medicine. He was admitted to Medical School out of High School. The Inteflex (Integrated Premedical-Medical) Program at the University of Michigan led to an early start in medicine. He completed an Anesthesiology residency at the University of Arizona. Subsequent faculty appointments included teaching advanced techniques for the management of pain as Assistant Professor at The University of Arizona College of Medicine and later, The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. During over 30 years of spinal diagnostics and interventional nonsurgical treatments, he developed a keen interest in the application of Biologic therapies and Regenerative Medicine to pain treatment. This led to additional training in Cell therapies, including platelet rich plasma (PRP) and autologous stem cells from bone marrow and adipose tissue and he has found the image guided (ultrasound and x-ray) application of these therapies for musculoskeletal and spinal pain very rewarding. Dr Workman believes that Discseel® Procedure represents an advance that will likely replace many current therapies for pain related to the spinal discs, with real world evidence supporting its use even after multiple invasive treatment failures. He has extensive experience in Neuromodulation including Spinal Cord (SCS) and Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation, and minimally invasive spine interventions including MILD (minimally invasive lumbar decompression) and Vertiflex. Other specialized
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.’
Dr. Lieberman is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic in 1988 and graduated from Temple Hospital’s nationally renowned program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic spinal injections as well as in advanced interventions, with more than 20 years of experience in non-operative spine care in the diagnosis and treatment of an array of painful spine disorders. His early training in disc access procedures was in the late 1990’s under the tutelage of Dr. Kevin Pauza, the inventor of Discseel since which time hundreds of disc access procedures have successfully been performed for patients individually suffering from chronic low back pain as well as for spine surgeons who have consulted him for a pre-operative disc space staging procedure.
For years he was on teaching faculty for the world renowned Spine Intervention Society as well as teaching for the North American Spine Society. He is also the author of the book “Back Pain How to treat” which is available on Amazon.com. Dr. Lieberman is dedicated to treating patients suffering from chronic low back pain in those patients who do not desire surgery or who continue to suffer from back pain despite having had spine surgery.
He is an ardent outdoor advocate and amateur golf enthusiast who is sensitive to the needs of his patients.
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.
Double board-certified physiatrist Seth Kaufman, DO, offers nonsurgical specialized physical medicine and rehabilitation at South Florida Interventional Orthopedics and Spine in Davenport and Miami, Florida.
Dr. Kaufman uses tried-and-tested techniques alongside cutting-edge treatments to treat the full range of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, including back, neck, shoulder, hip, and knee pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis, and sciatica.
Dr. Kaufman earned his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, graduating with distinction. He received his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM) in Old Westbury, New York.
After finishing medical school, Dr. Kaufman completed two internships. One was a traditional rotating internship. The other was an internship in general surgery at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston, New Jersey.
Dr. Kaufman completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Boston Medical Center (BMC) in Boston, Massachusetts. The medical center is attached to Boston University Medical Campus.
While in Boston, Dr. Kaufman did a considerable amount of training at Harvard Medical School’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. He excelled during his time there, receiving the highest letters of recommendation from faculty and staff.
Dr. Kaufman pursued his interventional spine and pain fellowship in Annapolis, Maryland, and worked for several years with renowned neurosurgeons from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore, Maryland. Under their guidance, Dr. Kaufman learned the latest pain management and interventional techniques.
At South Florida Interventional Orthopedics and Spine, Dr. Kaufman welcomes patients who need nonsurgical treatments to relieve their pain and restore their mobility.
Dr. Kinard is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic spinal and joint injections, kyphoplasty, scrotoplasty and vertebroplasty.
Dr. Kinard became a radiologist because he enjoys the challenge of making a diagnosis. His willingness to go the extra mile to help his patients sets him apart. His entire team does everything they can to put patients first.
Residency Training: David Grant USAF Medical Center – Travis Air Force Base, C.A.
Board Certification: Diagnostic Radiology – American Board of Radiology
Professional Associations:
– American College of Radiology
– Radiologic Society of North America
– North American Spine Society
– International Spinal Intervention Society
Dr. Gerald (Jerry) Mastaw, MD is an interventional pain management physician. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School (2000). He continued his training in Michigan and finished his residency in anesthesia in 2004. After residency he started a 5-year career in the US Navy. His first duty station was at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. While at Cherry Point he received orders to deploy to Iraq with Combat Logistics Regiment 25 out of Camp Lejeune. He was in Iraq for 9 months from 2006 to 2007 where he worked as an anesthesiologist in a Surgical Shock Trauma Platoon at Al Taqqdum. After Iraq he was stationed at Naval Hospital Rota Spain where he was the Department Head of Anesthesia. After his Navy career he went back to University of Michigan where he finished a one-year fellowship in interventional pain management. He continues to practice pain management and regenerative medicine.
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.
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Stuart Rammell, DO, is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional pain management specialist at Pinnacle Pain and Spine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Rammell returned to Arizona to join Pinnacle Pain and Spine after completing fellowship and residency training in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology at Loma Linda University in Southern California, where he was selected to serve as chief resident in his final year. He graduated from medical school at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, at the top of his class. Prior to his medical training, Dr. Rammell studied at Brigham Young University, where he completed a Bachelor of Science.
Dr. Rammell’s goal for his patients is to reduce pain, improve function, and increase their quality of life. He is passionate about providing excellent care to his patients using appropriate diagnostic workup and treatment options. He is well trained in both medical management and interventional pain procedures, including spine and peripheral injections, radiofrequency ablation procedures for both the spine and peripheral joints, spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and other minimally invasive spine procedures including sacroiliac joint fixation, indirect lumbar decompression for spinal stenosis, and intervertebral disc treatments. He has a great interest in and is extremely excited by the recent progression and innovation in the field of neuromodulation for the treatment of chronic pain.
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.
Noble Pain Management, led by Bradford R. Noble, DO, FAOCPMR, is a premier private and concierge practice with a 20-year history as thought leaders in the pain medicine field.
The practice, located in Columbia, Missouri, has earned a stellar reputation as the foremost pain management provider in the Midwest thanks to its truly comprehensive menu of services, holistic approach, and patient-first focus.
Noble Pain Management promotes pain awareness and continually advocates for people who suffer silently.
The practice offers wide-ranging treatment options, from medication and in-office procedures like joint injections, epidural steroid injections, and spinal cord stimulator trials to advanced interventional pain management surgeries like minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild®) and radiofrequency ablation.
The practice welcomes patients from throughout mid-Missouri and all surrounding areas, regularly helping people from all walks of life to find effective pain relief in a safe and caring atmosphere. Noble Pain Management exceeds expectations daily. They help patients to truly maximize their quality of life, which is just one of the many reasons that so many physicians refer their patients to the practice for help with neuropathy and diabetic neuropathy. They’re also skilled in treating acute and chronic pain, including sciatica and fibromyalgia.
There’s no reason to suffer silently any longer: Noble Pain Management is here to support patients and guide them to better well-being and a brighter future, so call the office or book a consultation through online scheduling today.
Medical School:Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Internship:University Mississippi Medical Center
Residency:University of Mississippi Medical Center
Fellowship:Pain Medicine – University of Mississippi Medical Center
Board Certification:Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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.
Dr. Dmitriy Dvoskin completed his undergraduate education at Cornell University and earned his medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2012. Pain relief specialist Dr. Dmitriy Dvoskin is part of our best-rated team of pain doctors in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, NYC.
He subsequently did his residency at SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. After he moved to Atlanta, GA to complete his fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Emory University.
Dr. Dvoskin is Dual Board Certified in Pain Management and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, International Spine Intervention Society, Society of General Internal Medicine, and American Medical Association.
Dr. Dvoskin is currently completing a dual MBA/MS in Healthcare at Cornell University. Dr. Dvoskin is a Brooklyn native who enjoys entrepreneurship, traveling, reading, and fencing.
Dr. Kosharskyy is one of the top pain management doctors in New York.
He’s board-certified in Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine, and Palliative Care. He is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Rehabilitation Medicine at Albert Einstein Medical College. He’s also the Associate Medical Director of Pain Medicine and Director of Anesthesia for the Joint Replacement Center at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein Medical College.
As a leading NYC Pain management doctor, Kosharskyy specializes in interventional, minimally invasive treatments and relishes working within the multidisciplinary approach employed at Pain Management NYC.
He is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA), the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA), and the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA)
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Shiple is a recognized leader of Ultrasound-guided Orthobiologics, including Bone Marrow Concentrate, Adipose Fat Grafts, PRP, and prolotherapy injection work in the Philadelphia area and nationally. He has been in private practice for more than 12 years and spent 13 years as the division chief of Sports Medicine for Crozer-Keystone Health System, where he also directed and founded the Sports Medicine Fellowship program in 1995.
He has been using autologous stem cell injections to treat advanced arthritis and sports injuries since 2010 and is a founding board member of the International Cellular Medicine Society. He believes the future of the specialty is to use advanced regenerative orthobiologic cell-based treatments with minimally invasive techniques in a new specialty called Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine (IROM).
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.
Shane Stidham, MD completed specialized training in Interventional Pain Management techniques after completing his Anesthesiology residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Stidham completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Southern Methodist University and received his MD at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He joined Norman Interventional Pain Management in 2006 and performs a wide array of procedures including, Discseel, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulators at the clinic located in Norman, OK.
Dr. Stidham was appointed and is currently serving on the Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Training Commission.
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.
Dr. Gonzalez specializes in advanced fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided procedural interventions to treat all types of pain syndromes. From bursal injections to kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures he is skilled in most advanced pain procedures.
Dr. Gonzalez believes in taking a multi-modal approach for all patients. He will never turn down the opportunity to treat a patient even with the most long-standing difficult to treat pain syndromes. He understands the value of using an individualized comprehensive multi-modal approach for each patient.
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.
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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.
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.
An Alabama native, Dr. Brian Bacot graduated summa cum laude from Alabama A&M and then continued to The University of Alabama-Birmingham’s School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at The University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. During his residency, Dr. Bacot’s research pursuits included corrective procedures for children with Blount’s disease, a progressive bowing of the legs, and surgical outcomes research for patients with cervical fusions.
Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Bacot accepted a fellowship in Arthritis and Adult Reconstruction at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. There he received further training and helped develop innovations in joint reconstruction and arthritis care, including the latest techniques in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements.
