The 20 Best Chronic Pain Doctors Near Me in Bronx, NY

Naum Shaparin, MD, MBA, is Professor and Vice Chair of Business Affairs, Anesthesiology as well as the Director, Multidisciplinary Pain Program at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Shaparin's clinical focus is in outpatient interventional pain medicine. He also has interest in general anesthesia, regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine. Dr. Shaparin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Neuralgia, Knee Replacement, and Adenoidectomy.

Sayed Emal Wahezi, MD, is Professor and Program Director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Wahezi’s clinical focus is in interventional pain medicine. Dr. Wahezi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Spinal Stenosis, and Tenotomy.

Karina Gritsenko, MD, is Program Director, Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship and Professor, Anesthesiology, Family & Social Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Gritsenko is an interventional pain physician with an outpatient chronic pain practice and also an anesthesiologist with an interest in regional anesthesia techniques and acute pain service. She is particularly passionate about the development of systems of care, cancer pain, acute pain, chronic pain, neuropathic pain, sympathetic mediated pain, spinal cord stimulation, spinal pain and substance abuse. She strongly believes in treating her patients as she would want her family treated, with compassion and professionalism. Dr. Gritsenko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Gabbay currently serves as the Director of Research of the Psychiatry Research Institute of Montefiore and Einstein and Associate Professor in the departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience. One of the nation's leading experts on pediatric mood disorders, Dr. Gabbay is a renowned researcher with a focus on the neurological and immunological mechanisms that contribute to the development and maintenance of mood disorders in youth. Throughout her career, she has developed and directed a research program investigating the neurobiology of mood and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents with emphasis on the dimensional investigation of specific symptoms such as anhedonia - the capacity to experience pleasure. The goal of these endeavors has been to utilize a multidisciplinary approach to enhance understanding of the disorders, which will lead to early identification, diagnostic refinements, and novel treatments. Her research efforts utilize an array of sophisticated, cutting-edge techniques, including functional magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, MR spectroscopy, immunological and genetic assays, and comprehensive clinical evaluations. She also investigates the efficacy and neurochemical effects of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) in the treatment of adolescent depression and Tourette's Disorder. She held the esteemed Leon Levy Fellowship at NYU Langone Health from 2008 to 2012. Dr. Gabbay has received numerous awards and honors and has been published extensively in top-tier scientific journals. Dr. Gabbay received her BMedSc in human sciences and her MD from Tel Aviv University in Israel. She completed a residency in general psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a residency in child and adolescent psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine, where she received the Resident Research Excellence Award and, in 2008, earned her MS in Translational Medicine Research. Dr. Gabbay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Opioid Use Disorder, and COVID-19.

Moorice Caparo, MD, is Associate Fellowship Program Director, Multidisciplinary Pain Program and Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Anesthesia at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus centers on pain medicine, medical education, simulation medicine and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Caparo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Bartels received his MD and MPH degrees from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed an internship and internal medicine and rehabilitation residencies at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in New York. Dr. Bartels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Emphysema, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

Robert M. Simon, MD, is an attending physician and Clinical Instructor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Simon’s clinical interests are in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system as well as sports medicine. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Chronic Pain, Tendinitis, and Spinal Stenosis.

Jelena Pavlovic, MD, PhD  is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Pavlovic earned her B.S. from Ramapo College of New Jersey where she double majored in Biology and Chemistry while on full academic scholarship.  She completed her MD and PhD in Molecular Medicine at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.  She was an intern in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City and a neurology resident at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, where she was also a Chief Resident. She subsequently continued her training as a fellow in Headache Medicine and Facial Pain at the Montefiore Headache Center. Dr. Pavlovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Menopause, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

Sireen Gopal is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gopal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, and Myositis.

Jason Melnick is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Melnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Corey Hunter is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Hunter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Neuralgia, and Phantom Limb Pain.

Dr. Yassari earned his medical degree in 1997 from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria with a dissertation in neuropathology. He completed his basic surgical training (1997-1998) in England at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich, East Anglia, before relocating to the United States, where he received a master of science degree in experimental pathology at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Chicago Hospital and was a fellow at the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. Subsequently, he underwent fellowship training in spinal oncology and reconstructive and complex spine surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was an instructor in neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Yassari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Amaresh Vydyanathan , MD, MS, is an attending physician and Professor, Anesthesiology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Vydyanathan’s clinical focus lies in interventional pain management, including tenex procedures, spinal stimulation and vertebral augmentation. He has a particular interest in pain outcomes. Dr. Vydyanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

Andrew I. Gitkind, MD, MHA, is Vice Chair, Rehabilitation Medicine, Medical Director, Montefiore Spine Center and Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Anesthesiology at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Gitkind’s clinical focus is on the management of acute and chronic spine pain. He uses a variety of conservative management as well as interventional techniques to help guide patients back to a high level of function and satisfaction. Most recently, Dr. Gitkind became one of a few physicians in the area to offer basivertebral nerve ablation to patients suffering from chronic axial lower back pain. Dr. Gitkind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Spinal Stenosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Scoliosis. Dr. Gitkind is board certified in American Board Of PMR/Pain Mgmt and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehab.

Judith Kahn is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Riverdale, New York. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Foot Drop, Contracture Deformity, Acute Pain, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Jasal Patel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema.

Suelane Rodrigues is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rodrigues is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Central Pain Syndrome.

Richard B. Lipton, M.D., is the Edwin S. Lowe Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology, Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Lipton earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. After a medical internship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, he completed his neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also completed a fellowship in neuroepidemiology at Columbia University. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Lipton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

Steven Grenell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Grenell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Seizures, and Stroke.

Boleslav Kosharskyy is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kosharskyy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Knee Replacement, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Kosharskyy is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology), Hospice And Palliative Care (Anesthesiology), and Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology).