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.
As a medical doctor and anesthesiologist, Sachin Shah, MD, is a valuable asset to the team at Metro Pain and Vein Centers. He is also a specialist and venous medicine with an extensive history and experience in treating lower extremity spider and varicose veins. He recently became credentialed by the International Society for Stem Cell Application in cellular-based products for regenerative medicine and is a member of the society. He practices from the offices in Clifton, Middletown, Riverdale, Edison, and Jersey City, New Jersey; and Staten Island and Ardsley, New York.
Dr. Shah earned his medical degree from the State University of New York in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Shah went on to complete his residency in Anesthesiology and fellowship in Pain Medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City.
Dr. Shah is a double board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and is also certified in Pain Medicine. He stays up-to-date on the latest treatments in medicine, anesthesiology, and pain management. Recently, Dr. Shah has been focusing on regenerative medicine as a way to optimize the quality of life for his patients. He believes that platelet-rich plasma therapy and stem cell treatments hold great promise for the future of medicine.
With a goal of improving the lives of his patient’s using evidence-based medicine, Dr. Shah incorporates a multi-modal approach in his treatments for managing acute, chronic pain, and cancer pain as well treatments of varicose veins. He may recommend treatments that include interventional procedures, pharmacotherapy, lifestyle modification, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and physical therapy.
Since beginning practice nearly five years ago, Dr. Shah has been committed to building strong relationships with his patients. He speaks four languages — English, Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati — which he utilizes to connect with patients of various backgrounds and cultures.
In his free time, Dr. Shah enjoys traveling, watching college basketball, and spending time with his wife and daughters. He currently lives in Northern New Jersey.
Harvard and Hopkins-trained, board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician Julie Huang-Lionnet, MD, is recognized nationally as an eminent scholar and leader in her field. She and her team provide innovative and personalized treatments for her patients at her state-of-the-art practice, Greenwich Health, which serves Manhattan, the Greater New York City communities, and Fairfield County including Greenwich, Westport, and New Canaan.
Dr. Huang-Lionnet has an incomparable record as an exceptionally compassionate and caring doctor to her patients. Dr. Huang-Lionnet is also a distinguished expert with certifications in regenerative, cosmetic, and venous medicine.
Dr. Huang-Lionnet began her career as a recipient of the National Institute of Health (NIH) M.D., Ph.D. Scientist Training Grant at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. She graduated with Distinction while concomitantly obtaining her MBA with Honors through the Medical Leadership program at UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2009. After working on research projects with leading universities across the country, she completed post-graduate residency training in Anesthesiology as part of the Clinical Research Scientist Track at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
During her time at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Huang-Lionnet served as a medical officer at the FDA in drug, device, and biological regulatory review, with the aim to understand how to bring healthcare advances to the patient’s bedside. Dr. Huang-Lionnet went on to complete her Interventional Pain fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Huang-Lionnet’s accomplishments place her at the forefront of her profession, and she continues to carry out research to further improve treatment options in her fields.
Dr. Huang-Lionnet is driven by the passion to improve overall health and wellness of her patients coupled with her desire to improve access to leading, evidence-based treatments for her patients at every stage of their life. At Greenwich Health, Dr. Huang-Lionnet provides a comprehensive program that addresses all her patients’ needs using a multidisciplinary approach to ensure optimal outcomes. She continues to be involved in clinical trials with research interests in neuromodulation, regenerative medicine, biologics, drug discovery, minimally invasive technology development, sports medicine, and venous disease.
Respected as a leader amongst her peers, Dr. Huang-Lionnet has been invited to share her research and clinical experience at conferences around the country and the world. She has served on the Board of Directors (first female pain physician to serve) and Chair of the Women in Neuromodulation Executive Committee for North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS). She currently serves as Editor for NANS, Associate Faculty for the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and Reviewer for leading journals in her field while also investing her time to several medical organizations and causes on a national and international level. Her devotion to her patients and the energy she puts into her research and professional interests mark Dr. Huang-Lionnet as a truly extraordinary physician.
Dr. Huang-Lionnet At a Glance
Education
Medical School
David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles Dean’s Honor List, Medical Leadership College Los Angeles, California
Graduate School
Anderson School of Management at University of California, Los Angeles Joint M.D., MBA Program, Medical Leadership College Los Angeles, California
Graduate Research
David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles NIH Medical Scientist (MD, Ph.D.) Training Program Advancement to Ph.D. Candidacy 2006 – Graduate GPA 4.0/4.0. Los Angeles, California
Residency
The Johns Hopkins Hospital Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine American Board of Anesthesiology Clinical Research Scientist Track, Categorical Residency Baltimore, Maryland
Fellowship
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine
Certifications in Regenerative Medicine, Venous Medicine, Cosmetic and Aesthetic Medicine
Associations
North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) -Serving as Editor, 2017-Present -Prior Director-at-Large for NANS Board of Directors -Prior Chair of Women in Neuromodulation (WIN) Executive Committee -Prior Chair-elect of Women in Neuromodulation (WIN) Executive Committee -Prior Vice Chair of Operations for Women in Neuromodulation (WIN) Executive Committee
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) -Serving as Associate Faculty -Prior Chair of the ASRA Resident and Fellows Section Committee
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) -Serving as NAN Society Representative on ASA Committee on Pain Medicine -Prior NAN Society Representative on ASA Committee on Pain Medicine -Served prior on ASA Committee on Pain Medicine
North American Spine Society (NASS)
International Neuromodulation Society (INS)
International Spine Intervention Society
American Academy of Pain Medicine
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
American Pain Society
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS; formerly known as American College of Phlebology)
Meet Brian Brown, your compassionate partner in pain management and wellness.
Brian Brown brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to the field of interventional pain management. With a strong background in both medical and psychological approaches, Brian specializes in tailoring comprehensive treatment plans to address each patient's unique needs.
In keeping with the philosophy of the practice, Brian's commitment to care is matched by his tireless efforts to bring holistic care models as options to patients while providing a safe and supportive environment. Having honed his skills at prestigious institutions such as Princeton Bone & Joint, Brian is adept at utilizing a variety of interventional procedures to alleviate chronic pain. From epidural steroid injections to nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation to regenerative medicine treatment including stem cell and PRP injections, Brian offers a wide range of therapeutic options aimed at restoring comfort and function.
What sets Brian apart is his emphasis on collaboration and accessibility. By maintaining close relationships with primary care providers, specialists, and local support groups, Brian ensures that each patient receives comprehensive and coordinated care.
With active licenses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Brian Brown is your trusted partner on the journey to a pain-free life. Whether you're seeking relief from pain after an injury or chronic pain due to normal aging, Brian is here to help you live your best life
Vincent R. Carlesi, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a sub-specialty board certification in pain management. Dr. Carlesi is on the staff at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group, which has four New York locations in Carmel, Newburgh, Mount Kisco, and Fishkill, with another in Danbury, Connecticut. He is also on the staff of Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Carlesi specializes in interventional treatments for chronic pain and is recognized as a leader in his field.
Dr. Carlesi graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at Stamford Hospital. He then completed a residency in anesthesia at Albany Medical Center and New York Medical College, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Carlesi went on to direct a primary care facility at St. Luke's Hospital, helping the indigent. His positive experience treating pain patients inspired him to pursue pain management.
He then completed fellowship training in pain management at Albany Medical Center and St. Vincent's Medical Center in New York. Dr. Carlesi opened his own pain management practice in Stamford and quickly expanded to Danbury, Connecticut. As Medical Director of Pain Management Associates of Connecticut, Dr. Carlesi oversees a team of specialists with advanced training that work together across multiple healthcare disciplines to treat patients with chronic pain.
He was awarded top doctor from NY Top Docs, a division of USA Top Docs, in 2024.
Dr. Carlesi has had extensive training in various pain management techniques, including epidural steroid injections, facet injections, and joint injections. In addition, Dr. Carlesi specializes in innovative procedures such as vertebroplasty, discography, intradiscal decompression, IDET, and implantable devices such as spinal cord stimulators.
Dr. Carlesi states, "Only in the last decade has the medical community begun to embrace pain as a disease that needs to be treated on its own. The American Pain Foundation estimates that 100 million Americans have chronic pain, and of those, only a quarter is properly treated. My practice is committed to helping our patients with the right approach — manage their pain so they may continue to function at the highest level possible."
Dr. Carlesi is a member of the Medical Board of Physicians for the State of Connecticut's Medical Marijuana Program. He certifies patients with medical conditions that have been approved and allows the use of medical marijuana for pain and symptom relief.
Practice
Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group
Dr. Matthew A. Spiegel, an alumni of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, completed an anesthesia residency at the NY-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by a subspecialty fellowship in interventional pain management at Northwell Health. At Upper East Side Interventional Pain Management, Dr. Spiegel’s overriding goal is to ease and eliminate his patients’ pain. Dr. Spiegel’s expertise within interventional pain management encompasses a compassionate multimodal approach including conservative care, spinal/nerve/joint injections, neuromodulation, and advanced spine therapies. Rest assured, Dr. Spiegel will deal with your pain as if it is his own.
Chaim Mandelbaum, MD is a board-certified anesthesiologist with subspecialty training and board certification in pain management. He provides IV vitamin therapy and a range of other aesthetic and wellness services at IV MD, located in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City.
Dr. Mandelbaum received his medical degree in 1992 from the State University of New York Health Science Center. He did residency training in anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Following his residency, Dr. Mandelbaum completed a fellowship in pain management at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Mandelbaum specializes in using innovative techniques for pain management. He incorporates a unique multi-disciplinary approach using both minimally invasive and non-invasive techniques. Dr. Mandelbaum has specialty training in radiofrequency techniques, epidural lysis of adhesions, selective nerve blocks, sympathetic blocks, spinal cord stimulators, and intrathecal pumps.
Dr. Mandelbaum has offered IV vitamin therapy to his patients at Comprehensive Pain Management and Spine Care for many years and is now excited to expand these services to the public with the opening of IV MD at Comprehensive Pain Management.
Dr. Matthew A. Spiegel, an alumni of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, completed an anesthesia residency at the NY-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by a subspecialty fellowship in interventional pain management at Northwell Health. At Upper East Side Interventional Pain Management, Dr. Spiegel’s overriding goal is to ease and eliminate his patients’ pain. Dr. Spiegel’s expertise within interventional pain management encompasses a compassionate multimodal approach including conservative care, spinal/nerve/joint injections, neuromodulation, and advanced spine therapies. Rest assured, Dr. Spiegel will deal with your pain as if it is his own.
Dr. Matthew A. Spiegel, an alumni of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, completed an anesthesia residency at the NY-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, followed by a subspecialty fellowship in interventional pain management at Northwell Health. At Upper East Side Interventional Pain Management, Dr. Spiegel’s overriding goal is to ease and eliminate his patients’ pain. Dr. Spiegel’s expertise within interventional pain management encompasses a compassionate multimodal approach including conservative care, spinal/nerve/joint injections, neuromodulation, and advanced spine therapies. Rest assured, Dr. Spiegel will deal with your pain as if it is his own.
Dr. Ashraf Salem (Ash) is the Founder, President and Chief Medical Officer of BKUC. At BKUC, Ash overseas our clinical processes and continuous improvement required to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. He spends his time with patients, mentoring and developing our clinical staff and developing the most effective patient experience support by in-house proprietary technology enablers.
Dr. Salem graduated, Summa Cum Laude, from Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at CCNY and attended medical school at Mount Sinai. After graduating he went on to complete his residency in Emergency Medicine at Brooklyn Hospital Center and was Board Certified in 2004. He continued to practice emergency medicine and became an Assistant Professor at Kings County/SUNY Downstate from 2003-2009. Dr. Salem founded Brooklyn Urgent Care in 2006.
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