Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Maulik Bhalani, MD, is the founder and CEO of Florida Pain Medicine, an interventional spine and pain management facility with locations in Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, Zephyrhills, Riverview, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and St. Petersburg, Florida. He is also the founder and medical director of Surgery Center of Florida. Dr. Bhalani is board-certified in interventional pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Medical Specialties.
After earning his medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Bhalani went on to complete a physical medicine & rehabilitation residency at the University of South Florida, where he served as chief resident and completed a prestigious interventional pain medicine fellowship as well. Dr. Bhalani did his transitional medicine internship and partial anesthesiology training with the University of Maryland Medical Systems in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Bhalani is the current Vice President of the Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (FSIPP) and a member of several professional societies and regional organizations dedicated to pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation. He currently serves as clinical associate professor and faculty for the pain medicine fellowship and Department of Neurology at the University of South Florida which allows Florida Pain Medicine to be a core rotation site for the ACGME Pain Medicine fellows and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residents.
With a strong belief that one should always keep learning, Dr. Bhalani continually pursues additional training and education in the latest interventional spine and pain management technology, attending pain conferences across the nation and bringing home the latest and most innovative practices for his patients. He continues to produce research and literature dedicated to pain management, and he participates in clinical trials for new pain treatments to help advance the field he loves.
When not helping his patients, Dr. Bhalani enjoys spending time with his family, playing and watching sports, and teaching residents and fellow surgeons at the University of South Florida. He is a huge sports fan: Go Creighton Bluejays, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays, and Orlando Magic.
South Florida Interventional Orthopedics and Spine has one office in Davenport, Florida, and another in Miami. Led by double board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician Seth Kaufman, DO, he and his team focus on using conservative treatments to help their patients avoid surgery unless it’s absolutely necessary. The practice provides the local communities with accurate diagnosis and high-quality treatment.
Dr. Kaufman believes that a physiatrist (a doctor who specializes in medical solutions to musculoskeletal disorders) is the best person for patients to see before consulting an orthopedic surgeon. As he says, when patients have chest pain, they don’t go to a cardiothoracic surgeon but a cardiologist.
Similarly, a patient with a headache would visit a neurologist rather than a neurosurgeon, while a person with stomach pain would go to a gastroenterologist before calling on a colorectal surgeon. Using this logic, it makes sense for patients to first see Dr. Kaufman for their neck, back, or sports injury pain before seeing an orthopedic surgeon.
Patients can be confident of the highest quality treatment. Dr. Kaufman has extensive experience and has undergone fellowship training.
He has also worked extensively with some of the most highly trained spine surgeons in the world. Those surgeons included staff members at the Mayo Clinic (which has campuses in Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona), Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
South Florida Interventional Orthopedics and Spine specializes in the nonoperative treatment of neck, lower back, and musculoskeletal pain. They use nonsurgical techniques to treat arthritis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, as well as neck, back, shoulder, hip, and knee pain.
Treatments include epidural steroid injections, facet blocks, hyaluronic acid injections, rhizotomy (radiofrequency ablation), and precision medicine treatments like PRP (platelet-rich plasma). On the rare occasions that these treatments don’t work, Dr. Kaufman refers patients to the appropriate specialists.
South Florida Interventional Orthopedics and Spine is firmly committed to a patient-centered, conservative approach to treating musculoskeletal disorders. Call their Davenport or Miami office today or book an appointment online to benefit from their expertise.
Practice
South Florida Interventional Orthopedics and Spine
Dr. Azeem completed his undergraduate education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and graduated from medical school, earning his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine. After that, he completed an internship at Medstar Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore and a residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Washington, DC, where he was the chief resident.
After filling a faculty position at Medstar Georgetown University as a musculoskeletal medicine specialist, he went on to complete an ACGME interventional pain fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, under the guidance of internationally renowned pain physician Dr. Frank J.E. Falco.
Dr. Azeem served as a board member for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and held the position of director of neuromodulation in a multidisciplinary pain practice in New Orleans before moving to Florida. He recently developed the first successful non-opioid based interventional pain clinic in the Sarasota, Florida, area.
His background helped shape Dr. Azeem’s approach to treating pain, and he includes both patients and their families in developing treatment plans so that everyone involved understands the origin of the patient’s pain as well as their available treatment options.
Dr. Azeem actively continues to conduct research and author peer-reviewed publications in addition to treating patients, President, Florida Society of Pain & Neuroscience, Chair of Strategic Development for State Society Engagement and Advocacy, American Society of Pain & Neuroscience and Board of Directors, Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Foundation.
Philosophy
“Pain does not discriminate regardless of age, gender, race, or activity level. I understand that pain can affect a person physically, emotionally, and socially with at times debilitating effects that are often overlooked or misunderstood. My desire is to provide individualized care that incorporates patient education and provides cutting edge, long term pain solutions. I believe that by building a relationship with each patient and using a team oriented approach to provide relief for those that suffer, together, we can restore your quality of life.”
Maulik Bhalani, MD, is the founder and CEO of Florida Pain Medicine, an interventional spine and pain management facility with locations in Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, Zephyrhills, Riverview, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and St. Petersburg, Florida. He is also the founder and medical director of Surgery Center of Florida. Dr. Bhalani is board-certified in interventional pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Medical Specialties.
After earning his medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Bhalani went on to complete a physical medicine & rehabilitation residency at the University of South Florida, where he served as chief resident and completed a prestigious interventional pain medicine fellowship as well. Dr. Bhalani did his transitional medicine internship and partial anesthesiology training with the University of Maryland Medical Systems in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Bhalani is the current Vice President of the Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (FSIPP) and a member of several professional societies and regional organizations dedicated to pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation. He currently serves as clinical associate professor and faculty for the pain medicine fellowship and Department of Neurology at the University of South Florida which allows Florida Pain Medicine to be a core rotation site for the ACGME Pain Medicine fellows and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residents.
With a strong belief that one should always keep learning, Dr. Bhalani continually pursues additional training and education in the latest interventional spine and pain management technology, attending pain conferences across the nation and bringing home the latest and most innovative practices for his patients. He continues to produce research and literature dedicated to pain management, and he participates in clinical trials for new pain treatments to help advance the field he loves.
When not helping his patients, Dr. Bhalani enjoys spending time with his family, playing and watching sports, and teaching residents and fellow surgeons at the University of South Florida. He is a huge sports fan: Go Creighton Bluejays, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays, and Orlando Magic.
Jose De La Torre, MD, is an experienced pain management and sports medicine specialist offering cutting-edge, whole-body care at New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving people living in the North Tampa, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, and Zephyrhills areas.
Dr. De La Torre earned his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Puerto Rico before completing his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He founded New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine to provide an interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment facility that improves quality of life, decreases the use of long-term narcotics, and delivers interventional procedures that manage acute and chronic pain while reducing opioid dependency.
When men and women see Dr. De La Torre, they can expect a holistic approach to their care, whether they need treatment for chronic migraines, sciatica, or lower back pain. That’s because Dr. De La Torre’s methods don’t focus on the physical aspects of pain alone. He also takes time to consider its associated psychological concerns and offers strategies to help manage related issues like depression.
Men and women can also find the latest equipment and technology in an environment with a comfortable, family feel, and bilingual care in English and Spanish. Dr. De La Torre is a board-certified physiatrist with expertise an interventional pain management and sports medicine and is also an addiction specialist.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. De La Torre has hospital affiliations with AdventHealth Wesley Chapel (formerly Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel), Habana Ambulatory Surgery Center, and Tampa Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Center. He’s currently accepting new patients, and New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine is easy to reach from all areas by way of the interstate. Call or go online to day to book an appointment.
Jose De La Torre, MD, is a pain management specialist offering aesthetic and wellness care at The Wellness Clinic at New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
Dr. De La Torre attended the Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, Puerto Rico, for his doctorate in medicine. He then completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. With the goal of providing integrative care for his patients, Dr. De La Torre extended his area of practice to wellness and aesthetic services.
At New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine’s Wellness Clinic, Dr. De La Torre delivers exceptional weight loss management, cosmetic injections, body sculpting, and hormone replacement and IV therapy services. He takes a holistic approach to your health and well-being, focusing on improving your quality of life while reducing the need for medications and other invasive procedures.
Whether you’re looking to reduce symptoms of low testosterone or improve your appearance, Dr. De La Torre can develop a wellness treatment plan that takes into account your specific health needs and goals. He is always happy to accommodate your unique situation in English or Spanish.
Stanley R. Dennison Jr. MD, MBA, is the physician at both Advanced Pain Care clinics. He not only sees patients in his office, but also is unique in that he regularly visits the hospitals in the Tampa Bay area for his admitted patients. This means that he will be available at all times. Your medical needs are of utmost importance.
Dr. Dennison is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He served his internship at Wayne State University in Detroit and completed his residency in Anesthesiology at The Medical College of Ohio Hospital in Toledo.
Dr. Dennison completed a Fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Kentucky at Lexington. He is a past Director at the Pain Clinic at Shands at the University of Florida, and a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Florida Society of Anesthesiologists and Hillsborough County Medical Association.
Stanley R. Dennison Jr. MD, MBA, is the physician at both Advanced Pain Care clinics. He not only sees patients in his office, but also is unique in that he regularly visits the hospitals in the Tampa Bay area for his admitted patients. This means that he will be available at all times. Your medical needs are of utmost importance.
Dr. Dennison is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He served his internship at Wayne State University in Detroit and completed his residency in Anesthesiology at The Medical College of Ohio Hospital in Toledo.
Dr. Dennison completed a Fellowship in Pain Management at the University of Kentucky at Lexington. He is a past Director at the Pain Clinic at Shands at the University of Florida, and a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Florida Society of Anesthesiologists and Hillsborough County Medical Association.
Pain Medicine Inc. is an interventional pain management practice established in Lakeland Florida by Dr. Saqib Khan a quarter of a century ago. Our practice motto has always been “Walk in as a patient, walk out as a friend” Over the past 25 years the clinic has seen and treated thousands of patients through interventional and non-interventional conservative methods with very good results.
Our staff is highly trained, kind, and family-oriented. We welcome patients with candor and care and can assure you will walk out as a friend of the clinic. Patients enjoy modern conveniences like online appointment scheduling and integrated care. Our clinic keeps a very close communication and association with your primary care physician you’re referring physician. We can also keep very close contact with your family and continuously communicate your status if you desire so.
Pain Medicine Inc. specializes in back pain, sciatica, neck pain, and pain following back and neck surgeries. We have successfully treated hundreds of patients with severe arthritis, cancer, shingles, neuropathies, and trigeminal neuralgia. In the past 25 years, the clinic has successfully performed hundreds of intrathecal morphine pumps for chronic and cancer pain and has also done a large number of intrathecal baclofen pumps for multiple sclerosis, spasticity, and spinal cord injuries. The clinic is fully equipped to manage the refills and management of all these intrathecal delivery systems and currently manage just over one hundred patients with intrathecal baclofen and morphine pumps.
Pain Medicine Inc. has been the first and foremost in the field of spinal cord stimulation and has successfully performed hundreds of spinal cord stimulators. The new modality for pain rehab and rejuvenation of platelet-rich plasma has also offered at our institution. We will put a very sincere effort to keep you and everyone involved in your carefully informed of your diagnosis and treatment protocol.
To learn more about the available pain management techniques at Pain Medicine Inc, call the practice or book an appointment online.
“Dr. Torres is the truth. I remembered coming to his office with all sorts of back and neck pain caused by an accident. He performed a few procedures and I followed his recommendations and I am now a healed man for the most part. His staff is very supportive and care very much about the patients. I can’t thank Dr. Torres and his team enough. I am tremendously pleased with the services they’ve provided to me.”
“Dr. Torres is the truth. I remembered coming to his office with all sorts of back and neck pain caused by an accident. He performed a few procedures and I followed his recommendations and I am now a healed man for the most part. His staff is very supportive and care very much about the patients. I can’t thank Dr. Torres and his team enough. I am tremendously pleased with the services they’ve provided to me.”
“Dr. Torres is the truth. I remembered coming to his office with all sorts of back and neck pain caused by an accident. He performed a few procedures and I followed his recommendations and I am now a healed man for the most part. His staff is very supportive and care very much about the patients. I can’t thank Dr. Torres and his team enough. I am tremendously pleased with the services they’ve provided to me.”
Dr. Andrea Cordova-Ogg is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is fellowship-trained in interventional pain management and musculoskeletal medicine. She completed her residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. This was followed by extensive subspecialty training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at the Orthopedic and Spine Specialists in Pennsylvania. She is highly skilled in the treatment of a variety of pain conditions using several distinct interventional procedures including ultrasound and fluoroscopy guided injections, radiofrequency neurotomy, neuromodulation, regenerative medicine, kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty and other state-of-the-art techniques.
Dr. Cordova-Ogg regularly participates in conferences and is a member of several professional societies including American Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spine Intervention Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, North American Neuromodulation Society and the North American Spine Society. She is truly patient centered and seeks to improve the quality of life as well as restore and maximize function by using a multimodal approach for every patient.
Dr. Cordova-Ogg is fluent in English and Spanish, and in her leisure time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and scuba diving.
“Dr Cordova is the best. She is very knowledgeable and passes that knowledge on to the patient. It's a tough business but she makes it as pleasant as she can for everybody involved. Definitely blessed to have met up with her and her colleagues.”