Dr. Kim D. Barker

"Born and raised in Louisiana, Jennifer Zahn, M.D., received her medical degree from LSU Medical Center in New Orleans, and her masters in public health from Tulane University. After completing a general surgery internship at Methodist Hospital of Dallas, she graduated from her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.With a passion for an active lifestyle, and a devoted interest in restoring her patients' mobility, Zahn is focused on non-surgical spine treatment and musculoskeletal management. She takes a conservative approach to neck and back care pursuing non-surgical treatment options such as physical therapy, medication management, and spinal injections to provide relief from pain. When surgery is considered, minimally-invasive techniques are employed whenever possible.As an expert in non-surgical spine treatment and musculoskeletal management, Zahn joined orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Michael Catino</a> at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton to form the Neck and Back Center, prior to practicing privately and co-founding North Texas Neck and Back. She offers a unique and effective experience for individuals in the North Texas area.". Dr. Zahn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

G. Sunny Sharma, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in interventional spine, sports, and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Sharma earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed an internship at the UT Austin Dell Medical School. He then completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation and received advanced training in interventional spine and pain medicine through a fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Double board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and interventional pain medicine, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2019. Dr. Sharma is an expert in the nonsurgical treatment of spine and musculoskeletal conditions with a goal of helping patients improve their physical function and quality of life. His clinical and research interests include minimally invasive spine procedures, spine injections, ultrasound-guided injections, regenerative medicine, radiofrequency nerve ablation, electrodiagnostic medicine, and neuromodulation including spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation. He is also passionate about medical device and health technology innovations. During his training, Dr. Sharma served as Chief Resident and was elected President of the Physiatrist-in-Training National Board of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He served as Team Physician for the Lawndale High School football team in Los Angeles, including their State Championship-winning season in 2018.He has delivered several national presentations and published multiple book chapters, including Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy and Tenex Health Therapy in the Rehabilitation Patient. His research has investigated the use of ultrasound-guided injections in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.Dr. Sharma is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Spine Intervention Society. He currently serves on the Coverage Committee of the North American Spine Society. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Ankit Patel is a Physiatrist in Irving, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Sciatica, and Scoliosis.