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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. 

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.

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.

William Rowland, MD, is a dedicated primary care and concierge physician practicing at Boca General & Family Medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. He has over 30 years of experience and is committed to providing exceptional, personalized care to his patients.

Born in Miami and raised in Melbourne Beach, Florida, Dr. Rowland earned a degree in Statistics from the University of Florida in 1986. He continued his education at the University of Florida College of Medicine before completing his family medicine residency in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1993. Furthering his expertise, he pursued a fellowship in sports medicine at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, which he completed in 1994.

Dr. Rowland began his medical practice in Fort Lauderdale before relocating to Boca Raton in 1998. In 2000, he took over Boca General and Family Medicine, where he continues to provide comprehensive primary care services. In addition to his expertise in sports medicine, he has advanced training in men’s and women’s hormone therapy, anti-aging treatments, and office-based dermatology procedures.

As a former member of the Florida Marlins medical staff, Dr. Rowland was honored with a World Series ring from the team’s 1997 championship victory.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Rowland is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys tennis, pickleball, golf, and skin diving. He resides in Boca Raton with his wife, four children, and three grandchildren—though he eagerly looks forward to welcoming more!

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.

Dr. Lawrence Paul Kirschenbaum is an accomplished interventional pain management specialist in our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida location. He is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology with subspecialty board certification in Pain Medicine.

Dr. Kirschenbaum graduated from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York and went on to complete an Anesthesiology residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. His residency was followed by a Pain Medicine Fellowship at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, and a fellowship in Neuroanesthesia / Electrophysiologic Monitoring at the University of California Medical Center in San Diego, California.

Dr. Kirschenbaum went on to become Director of Pain Medicine at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, New York. He was then recruited by Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut to develop a comprehensive pain program. He subsequently joined Orthopaedic Specialty Group in Fairfield, Connecticut to develop their interventional pain management program. He was a partner and Director of Interventional Pain Management at that practice until relocating to Florida in January 2023. He has joined Florida Pain Management Institute to continue his practice of interventional pain management.

He remains an Associate Clinical Professor at the Yale University School of Medicine.

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.