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Gary Richman, MD, is a pain medicine physician and board-certified anesthesiologist at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida.

Dr. Richman’s area of expertise is treating pain of the neck, back, joints, and extremities using interventional pain management techniques. After graduating from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York, and the State University of New York, Buffalo, School of Medicine, Dr. Richman completed residencies in both internal medicine and pediatrics. These residencies were completed at the prestigious SUNY at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals, as well as anesthesiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. In addition, he remained in PHiladelphia to complete a pediatric anesthesia fellowship at St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital.

A proud Florida resident, Dr. Richman has practiced pain medicine and anesthesiology in South Florida since 1995. Dr. Richman is also an active member and speaker for the Florida Stay at Work Consortium.

Gabriel Mattei Gonzalez, MD, is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida. 

A diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine, Dr. Mattei Gonzalez was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He earned his medical degree from the Universidad Central del Caribe before moving to New Jersey to complete his residency at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. After completing his residency, he spent an additional year in a multidisciplinary fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Hudson Medical in New York City.

Dr. Mattei Gonzalez specializes in treating spine conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, and sports-related injuries. He is interested in minimally invasive techniques, musculoskeletal medicine, regenerative medicine, and neuromodulation. He offers the latest innovative treatments to reduce pain and improve function.

Dr. Mattei Gonzalez holds affiliations with AAPMR (American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), ASIPP (American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians), and SIS (Spine Intervention Society).

Dr. Mattei Gonzalez values working closely with patients in treating various pain types. By providing a comprehensive, personalized, and evidence-based care approach, he seeks to alleviate pain, increase function, and improve quality of life.

Sue Cohn, MD, is a board-certified pain medicine specialist and anesthesiologist at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida.

Born and raised in Colorado, Dr. Cohn moved to New York City to attend New York University. There, she graduated Magna Cum Laude and stayed in New York to continue studying medicine at NYU School of Medicine. For her internship, Dr. Cohn relocated to Los Angeles for her studies at UCLA and later returned to New York for three years of residency in anesthesiology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center and Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Following her residency, she completed a fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Hospital, specializing in interventional pain management techniques. Dr. Cohn focuses on multimodal and interventional management of chronic pain conditions.

At the Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, Dr. Cohn specializes in back pain, complex regional pain syndrome, trigeminal neuralgia, pelvic pain, and cancer-related pain. 

As a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, Dr. David Berkower helps his patients restore maximum health and quality of life. At Berkower Pain and Spine Rehabilitation, he uses nonsurgical treatments—including physical rehabilitation, injections, and medical management—to help people in Pembroke Pines, Florida who have chronic or acute pain.

Dr. Berkower is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation with a subspecialty certification in pain medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree at Wayne State University in Detroit and his degree in osteopathic medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his residency training at Wayne State University, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Berkower completed his pain medicine fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.

Dr. Berkower has been in private practice since 2004 and is active in teaching. He serves as an assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Berkower has also published papers on spine-related topics in the American Journal of Pain Medicine and the journal Spine.

Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon serving patients at his practice, Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez, MD PLLC, in Miami, Florida.

An expert in the field of upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has been providing world-class care for complex and difficult to manage injuries and the wide array of chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. 

His kindness and approachability are matched by his knowledge of the leading, surgical, and nonsurgical treatment options for patients. He received his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in Texas. He was awarded membership into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Thereafter, he completed an orthopaedic residency program at Case Western Reserve University and participated in multiple orthopaedic and hand surgery fellowships in the United States and around the world. He performed additional training at the Cleveland Clinic.

He completed several fellowships, including the Müller Foundation Fellowship and an Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) in Bern, Switzerland; a hand surgery fellowship in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; a reconstructive microsurgical fellowship in Taipei, Taiwan; the Cleveland Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship, and the Allen Memorial Orthopaedic Research Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has presided over numerous organizations and societies and is an active member of the American Association for Hand Surgery. He has participated, chaired, and organized several instructional courses both in the United States and abroad and frequently hosts students and physicians to help further upper extremity academia. He currently leads numerous instructional courses throughout the year and around the world on the identification of complex fractures and the surgical interventions necessary.

As an Interventional Pain Medicine physician, Dr. Friedman has significant experience treating various conditions, including chronic pain, joint pain, and personal injuries.

He utilizes a combination of advanced treatments, like neuromodulation, focused interventional therapies such as PRP or steroid injections,and precision medicine to reduce inflammation, increase mobility, and encourage the body’s healing process.

Dr. Friedman proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR), the International Spine Intervention Society (SIS), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the American Neuromodulation Society (NANS).

When he isn't developing care plans or meeting with patients, Dr. Friedman enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. 

He developed and directed the Pain Management program for the PM&R Department at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and he taught medical fellows and residents at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). His work has been published in various books and medical journals.

Dr. Friedman welcomes anyone seeking relief from chronic pain to CoreSmart today.

Marcie A. Merson, MD, is board-certified in pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Her practice, Palm Beach Pain Institute, located in Delray Beach, Florida, conveniently provides pain management in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and surrounding cities. 

Dr. Merson earned her Doctor of Medicine in 1995 from the University of Miami School of Medicine. She completed her internship at North Shore University Hospital/Cornell University Medical College and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. 

Subsequently, Dr. Merson completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, New York, and The Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. She then completed advanced fellowship training in pain medicine, spine, sports, and musculoskeletal medicine at Georgia Pain Physicians, an Emory University Affiliate in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Merson is a member of national organizations including the North American Spine Society, the International Spinal Intervention Society, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the North American Neuromodulation Society, and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Merson also co-authored a chapter in the publication, Interventional Sympathetic Blockade, in Physiatric Procedures in Clinical Practice by Lennard T.

If you’re in need of a pain doctor in Delray Beach, call Dr. Marcie A. Merson at Palm Beach Pain Institute. 

Dr. Powers completed his undergraduate degree at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, before attending the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Powers then completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in the anesthesiology department in Miami, Florida, focusing on perioperative medicine and pain management. 

Following this extensive training program, Dr. Powers completed his fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, in the department of anesthesiology in pain management.

After completing his formal education and training, Dr. Powers gained seven years of experience in pain management before joining the Florida Pain Management Institute in April 2022. He has complemented his medical training by promoting health education through delivering pain management presentations and volunteering with organizations in Florida. 

Dr. Powers is a highly valued team member and prioritizes patient experience and well-being.

Adam E. Shestack, MD, is the medical director at Florida Pain Management Institute in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Shestack is dual board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine with advanced expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of low back and neck pain, musculoskeletal and nerve pain disorders, cancer pain, sports injuries, CRPS/RSD, and chronic pain syndromes. He offers innovative medical solutions and a comprehensive approach to pain management.​ 

Dr. Shestack earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin. He went on to complete his pre-medical training in the post-baccalaureate program at Columbia University in New York. Dr. Shestack received his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine, where he graduated with high honors. He completed his internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, followed by a residency in Anesthesiology at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center. He then completed an interventional pain medicine fellowship at the Tri-Institutional Pain Medicine fellowship program at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery and Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. 

Prior to becoming the medical director at Florida Pain Management Institute, Dr. Shestack was the director of outpatient pain medicine services at the Syosset and Plainview Hospitals and was a pain management specialist at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York.​ He developed and implemented ketamine infusion therapy protocols for the outpatient treatment of chronic neuropathic pain syndromes and for inpatient acute postoperative pain management. He also developed the Outpatient Pain Management Mental Health Center in conjunction with psychiatry and addictionology services for the management and treatment of addiction in the setting of chronic pain.​ 

Dr. Shestack has worked with The New York Times for articles on comprehensive pain management and with The Doctors Company for articles on the current opioid crisis. He has also been interviewed for radio broadcasts.​ He is an active member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Pain Society, American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Florida Medical Association.

Cy Blanco, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist specializing in interventional pain management at Florida Pain Management Institute in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Blanco earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, before graduating with a master’s degree in biology from New York University. He went on to complete his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. 

After graduating, Dr. Blanco completed his internship at Beth Israel Medical Center and his residency in anesthesiology at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital. He then furthered his training with a fellowship in pain management at the Manhattan Center for Pain Management through St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital.

In addition to his medical training, Dr. Blanco has been extensively published in various medical journals and given presentations on subjects in his field. He is fluent in Spanish, has a working knowledge of French, and enjoys treating patients of all backgrounds. Dr. Blanco is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists.