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Lauren Gasparini DNP is a Nurse Practitioner at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics, specializing in pain and rehabilitation. Lauren received her Bachelor of Nursing degree at William Paterson University, and acquired her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Adult Nurse Practitioner from Rutgers University. Prior to completing her Doctor of Nursing program, Lauren was an orthopedic nurse for five years at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. Upon graduation, she immediately began her career as a pain management nurse practitioner.

Lauren was chosen to speak about Pain Management/Opioid Crisis at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Nursing Excellence Conference in 2018. When asked what brought Lauren to the medical field, she responded " I had brain surgery as a child, and knew that I wanted to take care of others the way I was cared for during my recovery. I originally went to school/began a career in Business Marketing but knew something was always missing; causing me to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse."

Lauren was born and raised in Northern Jersey. Outside of the office, you can find Lauren enjoying the fresh air (especially near or on water)! She loves spending time boating, swimming, going to the Jersey Shore, and visiting her family's lake house in the Adirondacks. Lauren loves spending time with her beautiful family, husband and daughter.

Fun Fact: Lauren was an avid swimmer and athlete growing up. Although this may come at no surprise with the spirit and joy she portrays, Lauren was her college mascot (The Bobcat) for one year at Quinnipiac!

Garden State Pain & Orthopedics welcomes Lauren Gasparini DNP to the team and is available at our various office locations throughout New Jersey.

Dr Saurabh Dang is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties.  A graduate of Hamilton College, in Clinton, NY, Dr Dang completed his internship in General Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY. He then went on to receive his training in Anesthesiology at New York Medical College, in Valhalla, NY. During his Anesthesiology training, Dr Dang was elected and served as Chief Resident and received the “Resident of the Year Award” during his final year of training. He went on to complete a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at The University of Toledo, in Toledo, OH. He received his MBA from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. 

Since completing his training, Dr Dang has been in private practice in New Jersey.  He has specialized in neuromodulation and the implementation of spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery systems for the treatment of chronic pain.  He has been a faculty member for multiple fellowship training labs throughout the United States, teaching physicians on implantation techniques of spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps.  Dr Dang has also served as a faculty member for various pain societies. 

In his private practice Dr Dang offers multiple therapies for the treatment of chronic pain including: Intrathecal drug delivery system implantation, Dorsal Column Spinal Cord Stimulation implantation, Dorsal Root Spinal Cord Stimulation implantation, Insertion of interspinous spacer for spinal stenosis, SI joint arthrodesis, kyphoplasty, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild procedure) for spinal stenosis, and percutaneous tenotomy among others.  He employs the multimodal approach for treating patients with chronic pain.

Dr Dang is an active member in many organizations including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the North American Neuromodulation Society.  Dr. Dang is located at Garden State Pain and Orthopedics locations in Jersey City, Clifton, West Orange, and Edison. 

Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.

Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.

About Michael A. Romello, MD

Offering expert care to New Jersey residents, Michael A. Romello, MD, is committed to putting his patients first. Board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Romello brings his expertise in non-operative musculoskeletal care and interventional pain management to the team at Orthocenter. 

Dr. Romello received his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. While there, he was a 4-year starter and 2-year captain of the Ursinus baseball team and graduated Magna Cum laude. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Romello went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ/Rutgers) in Newark. Dr. Romello did his internship in Internal Medicine at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, followed by his Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ/Kessler institute for Rehabilitation.

Dr. Romello then went on to complete Fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management from Lags Spine and Sports Care in Santa Maria, California. While there, he received additional training in non-operative care of spine, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports related injuries. In addition to spinal procedures, Dr. Romello also gained further experience in electrodiagnostic testing (EMG) as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound guided procedures.

As a part of the Orthocenter team, Dr. Romello focuses on neck and back pain management. He provides comprehensive non operative care for his patients including spinal procedures under fluoroscopic guidance such as epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and joint injections. He performs dorsal column spinal cord stimulator trials and works closely with the orthopedic spine team for permanent placement of spinal cord stimulators. 

Dr. Romello is an active member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, (AAPM&R), the North American Spine Society (NASS), Spine Intervention Society (SIS) and the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He strives to provide quality care to maximize each person’s function and improve their quality of life.

About Peter Shupper, MD

Peter Shupper, MD, is a Board-Certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), with an additional Board Certification in Interventional Pain Medicine.

Dr. Shupper received his B.S. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Rutgers University, where he received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Leadership. He then went on to New York Medical College for his medical education. After graduating, he completed an Internal Medicine internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. Subsequently, Dr. Shupper completed his Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.

While at Rutgers, Dr. Shupper was nominated for resident teaching awards, published numerous scholarly journal articles, and presented his research at several national society meetings. After graduating from his residency, he completed an Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in the Anesthesiology Department. While in his Fellowship, Dr. Shupper developed his skillset in minimally invasive spinal procedures, including radiofrequency ablation and neuromodulation. He was also inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AΩA). Dr. Shupper is currently an editorial board member for the Pain Physician Journal.

Dr. Shupper helps his patients return to and optimally perform their chosen activities while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. His goals for his patients are to maximize function while minimizing pain. Dr. Shupper treats patients with spine (neck, midback, low back, and buttock) pain as well as musculoskeletal issues (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle/foot). Dr. Shupper utilizes both conservative and minimally invasive interventions, including ultrasound, fluoroscopically guided procedures, and neuromodulation.

About Janel B. Romello, DO

Dr. Romello is a Board-Certified Physiatrist and Fellowship trained in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Interventional Pain Management. 

Dr. Romello earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from York College of Pennsylvania. Originally from New York, she completed her medical school training at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) at the New York Institute of Technology. Dr. Romello was a member of the Honor Society, Psi Sigma Alpha. While there, she was selected as an Undergraduate Fellow in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) where she stayed for an additional year instructing first and second year medical students in the OMM laboratory. In addition, she gained further clinical hours on campus treating patients. 

Dr. Romello then completed her internship at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Islip New York, followed by her residency in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ Newark, and Kessler Institute. She remained at UMDNJ/Kessler for her fellowship in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Interventional Spine. During this time, she also received additional subspecialty training in interventional spinal procedures, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostic medicine and sports medicine.

Dr. Romello strives to deliver comprehensive care and values the time spent with each patient. Her goal is to provide individualized treatment with a focus on lifestyle while taking a collaborative approach with her patients, offering knowledge and guidance throughout their recovery. She performs electrodiagnostic testing (EMG) and musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic purposes. In addition, she utilizes ultrasound for therapeutic purposes providing guidance for joint and peritendinous injections, as well as peripheral nerve blocks. As part of non-operative care of spinal conditions, she administers lumbar nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, sacroiliac injections, and trigger point injections. She also has an interest in regenerative medicine and performs ultrasound guided procedures including percutaneous needle tenotomy and platelet rich plasma injections. 

Dr. Romello is an active member of professional societies including the American academy of physical medicine and rehabilitation (AAPM&R) and the North American Spine Society (NASS). She currently serves as the secretary/treasurer of the New Jersey Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

About Margaret M. Donlon, MD

Dr. Margaret Donlon is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She earned her B.S. degree from Middlebury College and a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) from Yale University.

Dr. Donlon completed her medical school training at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. Dr. Donlon subsequently pursued her Residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark NJ at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. She received additional training in the practice of Medical Acupuncture at the Helms Medical Institute in Berkeley, CA.

Dr. Donlon sees patients in several area inpatient rehabilitation facilities. She also has a passion for caring for patients with the goal of reducing pain and improving function.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Donlon believes strongly in public service/public health and giving back to her local community. She currently serves as a Town Councilwoman for Ocean Township NJ and is a member of numerous local environmental committees.

Garen Gajian, MD, is an experienced pain management physician practicing at Pain & Anesthesia Care, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. 

Dr. Gajian earned his Doctor of Medicine from Kiev Medical School in Ukraine prior to completing his initial training in general surgery at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, an affiliate of Cornell Medical School. He also completed a primary residency in anesthesiology at St. Vincent Medical Center in New York City before completing a pain management fellowship at the University Hospital of Cleveland, an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University. While at the University Hospital of Cleveland, Dr. Gajian trained under Dr. Mark Bosewell, one of the leading experts in the field of pain management. 

At Pain & Anesthesia Care, Dr. Gajian provides an array of treatments for chronic pain, including epidural injections, ketamine infusions, PRP therapy, facet joint injections, and rehabilitation services. 

Dr. Gajian is board certified in pain management and anesthesiology. Over the years, he has also received several top physicians honors from various independent research groups. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gajian, call Pain & Anesthesia Care, or request an appointment online today.

With his dedication to patient care and maximizing recovery and functionality for all patients, Steven Ferrer, MD, is a trusted board-certified practitioner. Dr. Ferrer is the co-founder of Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Glen Rock, New Jersey.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Dr. Ferrer earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in Newark, where he attended on the Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Dr. Ferrer went on to complete an internal medicine internship at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, New Jersey. He completed both his residency and fellowship training through Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey and JFK Johnson Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey.

To gain additional expertise, Dr. Ferrer became board certified through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He maintains subspecialties in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as pain medicine. Dr. Ferrer also currently holds privileges at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Dr. Ferrer prides himself on being able to perform a variety of effective nonsurgical procedures where he can optimize patient outcomes and shorter recovery times for various types of conditions and injuries. He has extensive training and certification in medical acupuncture to help patients recover from chronic pain-causing conditions and sports injuries.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ferrer has helped author articles on youth rotator cuff injuries and interventional pain management assessment techniques for pain medicine fellows. Dr. Ferrer regularly hosts community lectures on the numerous innovative treatment options for pain management.

Patients of Dr. Ferrer appreciate his willingness to go above and beyond to ensure they experience relief from pain and receive the education they need to be informed about their health care. Dr. Ferrer wants to help patients get back to their regular activities quickly without pain or surgical procedures.

Kevin Elaahi, MD, is a fellowship-trained pain management specialist and an integral team member at Interventional Pain Consultants. Through his work with patients from in and around Parsippany, New Jersey, Dr. Elaahi improves lives.

Education has always been a guiding force in Dr. Elaahi's life. He began his studies at Stony Brook University in New York, earning a Bachelor of Science in engineering. He remained at Stony Brook to complete his medical degree.

A residency in anesthesiology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York City, New York, followed. Dr. Elhaai then refined his skills and knowledge through a fellowship in pain medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

Patients enjoy working with Dr. Elaahi and especially appreciate his willingness to truly get to know their specific treatment needs and goals. His attention to detail allows those in his care to feel confident that they are in the best hands.

Dr. Elaahi is dedicated to keeping up to date with the newest and most innovative treatments for the benefit of his patients who may be suffering from pain anywhere from head to toe. He believes in utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to treating pain.

Benjamin Kim, MD, is a highly sought-after pain management specialist and an outstanding team member at Interventional Pain Consultants in Parsippany, New Jersey. Dr. Kim finds his work deeply rewarding and enjoys helping those in his care find a path away from pain.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Kim began his educational journey at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg before completing a Bachelor of Arts in biology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He went on to earn his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond.

Dr. Kim went on to complete a residency in anesthesiology at Stony Brook University in New York. He then completed fellowship training in pain medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

One of the things that makes Dr. Kim stand out is his compassionate and personable nature. Patients feel at ease when discussing their experience of pain with Dr. Kim and quickly feel comforted that they have a partner in finding lasting solutions.

Dr. Kim utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to treating pain. He continues to stay up to speed with the latest advances and innovative treatments in order to take care of his patients, who may be suffering pain from any part of their body. 

Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.

Ali Shah, MD, is a skilled minimally invasive spine surgeon practicing at MidJersey Orthopaedics (MJO), which has locations in Flemington, Bridgewater, and Washington, New Jersey.

Dr. Shah earned his Doctor of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then went on to complete his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center before completing his interventional spine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. 

Dr. Shah is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and maintains membership with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 

He provides a wide range of treatments, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and cervical, lumbar, and thoracic injections, to help his patients lead lives that are less impacted by chronic pain.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shah, call MidJersey Orthopaedics (MJO) or request an appointment online today. 

Ronak D. Patel, MD, is the founder and medical director of Regenerative Spine and Pain Institute. He is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist serving patients in Plainsboro Township and Freehold, New Jersey. 

Dr. Patel completed his undergraduate training at Drexel University and graduated with honors. He attained his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his anesthesiology residency and interventional spine and pain fellowship at the distinguished Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. 

Dr. Patel specializes in the treatment of back pain, neck pain, joint pain, facial pain as well as cancer-related pain. While training across the country with leaders in pain management, Dr. Patel acquired advanced skills in innovative spinal cord and peripheral nerve interventions/ablation, fracture repair through vertebral augmentation, state-of-the-art regenerative therapy, and both ultrasound-guided and X-ray guided procedures. He is an active member of several pain societies and has presented several times at national anesthesiology and pain medicine conferences. 

Dr. Patel grew up in New Jersey and is excited to return to the area and help serve his community. Having experienced a sports injury to his spine that required extensive rehabilitation and ultimately spinal injections, he understands what it means to be patient in pain. Dr. Patel takes great pride in his gentle bedside manner and believes in spending time with his patients in order to fully understand their pain condition, develop an individualized treatment plan, and help regain functionality. His goal as a pain management doctor is to bring expert, comprehensive, safe, and effective pain care to as many patients as possible.

Ronak D. Patel, MD, is the founder and medical director of Regenerative Spine and Pain Institute. He is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist serving patients in Plainsboro Township and Freehold, New Jersey. 

Dr. Patel completed his undergraduate training at Drexel University and graduated with honors. He attained his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his anesthesiology residency and interventional spine and pain fellowship at the distinguished Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. 

Dr. Patel specializes in the treatment of back pain, neck pain, joint pain, facial pain as well as cancer-related pain. While training across the country with leaders in pain management, Dr. Patel acquired advanced skills in innovative spinal cord and peripheral nerve interventions/ablation, fracture repair through vertebral augmentation, state-of-the-art regenerative therapy, and both ultrasound-guided and X-ray guided procedures. He is an active member of several pain societies and has presented several times at national anesthesiology and pain medicine conferences. 

Dr. Patel grew up in New Jersey and is excited to return to the area and help serve his community. Having experienced a sports injury to his spine that required extensive rehabilitation and ultimately spinal injections, he understands what it means to be patient in pain. Dr. Patel takes great pride in his gentle bedside manner and believes in spending time with his patients in order to fully understand their pain condition, develop an individualized treatment plan, and help regain functionality. His goal as a pain management doctor is to bring expert, comprehensive, safe, and effective pain care to as many patients as possible.

Richard Kim, MD, is a primary care sports medicine specialist at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., serving patients of all ages in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He is board certified in sports medicine as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Dr. Kim’s medical training focused on musculoskeletal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, neurologic and rheumatologic disease. He also specializes in peripheral joint injections, ultrasound, and spinal procedures. During his residency, Dr. Kim served as chief resident and was the first recipient of the Deborah Brathwaite MD Award for Professionalism and Patient Care. 

Dr. Kim then went on to complete his fellowship in sports medicine at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township, New Jersey, where he spent his year treating athletes from all over the state. While there, he treated a wide range of adult and adolescent musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related concussions. His training specifically focused on diagnosing and treating sports-related concussions.