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Ryanna earned a BA in biological sciences from Rutgers University and an associate degree in nursing from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  She worked as a floor nurse at Albany Medical Center while earning a degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Russell Sage College.  Upon licensure, she transitioned to the role of Nurse practitioner and has experience in gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and now pain management.  In her spare time, she loves jogging to the beach, lifting weights, and learning how to surf.

Narinder Grewal, MD, is a board-certified pain management specialist with more than 40 years of professional medical experience. He Serves both Northern and Southern California locations. Dr. Grewal provides a number of groundbreaking pain treatments at his office, including epidural injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, percutaneous endoscopic laser discectomy (LASE), and more.

A native of India, Dr. Grewal completed his undergraduate education at Punjab University in Punjab in 1977. He was later accepted into the prestigious Patiala Government Medical College in Patiala. With a strong desire to further his medical education, Dr. Grewal soon relocated to the United States and completed his residency program at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

After finishing his residency, Dr. Grewal completed interventional pain management, spinal surgery, and spinal injection fellowships to prepare himself for challenges he would ultimately face as a leading pain management specialist. He continues to further his education whenever possible to provide his patients with the most exceptional pain management care. Not only does he participate in training seminars, but he also attends hands-on medical conference programs across the country every year.

Dr. Grewal holds several board certifications, including a certification in pain management by the American Academy of Pain Management and anesthesia by the American Society of Anesthesiology. He is also an active member in a number of professional medical associations, such as the American Society of Interventional Pain Management Physicians, the Spinal Modulation Society, the International Society of Spinal Endoscopists, the American Medical Association, and the American Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

Graduated from Western University of Health Sciences. Specializes in Pain Management, Urgent Care and Family Medicine. Shahzad is bilingual in Spanish and has extensive experience working in underserved communities. Shahzad is passionate about educating patients about their conditions and helping them achieve their health goals. Before becoming a PA, he worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Los Angeles, CA and as a Phlebotomist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, traveling and being in nature.

Leika-Marrie Rosete is a board-certified nurse practitioner in family medicine.  She received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Charles R. Drew University in Los Angeles, California graduating with honors.  She specializes in family medicine and pain management. She currently works as a Nurse Practitioner with Advance Pain Management in Lancaster, California working closely with Dr. Narinder Grewal.  She originally attended Excelsior College in Albany, New York where she received her associate’s degree in nursing. After graduating from her nursing degree she pursued working in the hospital as an ICU and ER nurse for several years before pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing with West Coast University, in Los Angeles California where she graduated with honors.  As an ICU nurse she mostly worked in specialty units involving cardiac and neuro patients and she also pursued her critical care registered nurse certification (CCRN) while she was an ICU RN. After working for more than 12 years as an ICU and ER nurse Leika decided to pursue her masters in nursing. 

Leika believes strongly in giving a holistic care approach to patient care and with the emerging health and mental issues she has seen with her patient’s she is currently pursuing her certification to be a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. 

Leika also enjoys having work-life balance and in her off days she loves to travel to different destinations discovering new cultures, places and adventures. She is also passionate about photography and capturing the beauty of her travel destinations especially the landscapes and the different cultures. Aside from travel Leika loves to hang out with friends and family or to just read a book or watch TV to help her unwind. 

• Western University of Health Science
• Plays Golf
• 3 kids - 2 boys and 1 girl
• Rotwiler named Thicago

Dr Khosla is a Board Certified Physician, he is also Board Certified by the American Board of Regenerative Medicine. He is fellowship trained in interventional pain management, functional & regenerative medicine. He provides an array of pain treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) regenerative therapies along with prolotherapy, epidurals, peripheral nerve blocks, joint injections, spinal cord stimulators, vertiflex interspinous spacer implants, percutaneous laser disc discectomy (LASE), and more. He serves both Northern and Southern California locations. 

Dr. Jeffrey Wiegers is a dedicated and inquisitive physician with a passion for advancing medical frontiers. His academic journey began at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. He then pursued his medical education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, earning his Medical Degree.

During his medical training Dr. Wiegers developed a keen interest in the expanded use of ultrasound in clinical practice. This led him to collaborate with the Anesthesiology Department at UCLA, where he contributed to the development of innovative training and implementation protocols. 

His interest in cutting-edge techniques guided him to Los Angeles, where he completed his Anesthesiology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident. 

After residency, Dr. Wiegers specialized in Interventional Pain Management, completing a fellowship at Cedar-Sinai. He is committed to advancing the field with a particular focus on regenerative medicine.

His mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that integrates cutting-edge techniques with a holistic approach to health and wellness.

By leveraging his diverse experiences and relentless curiosity, Dr. Wiegers strives to empower patients to reach their fullest potential. He offers tailored treatments that address the root causes of pain and enhance overall quality of life.

Jenai Castaneda, PA-C, is a physician assistant at the Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute in Victorville, California.

He sees patients of all ages in the office, performing exams to make a diagnosis or to prescribe medications or therapy. Mr. Castaneda also assists the surgeon team during orthopedic procedures for tendon repairs, wound closures, and fractures.

Mr. Castaneda completed his Bachelor of Science with honors at the California State University (CSUSB), San Bernardino, before earning his master’s degree with honors at Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) in Pomona, California.

Between September 2019 and September 2020, Mr. Castaneda completed several medical rotations, gaining valuable experience in pediatrics, cardiology, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, general surgery, and orthopedic surgery.

Before joining the Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute team, Mr. Castaneda worked as a physician assistant in a surgical practice in Apple Valley, California.

When he’s not at work, Mr. Castaneda enjoys spending time with his toddler, Adriel.

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Chronic musculoskeletal pain
Nerve conduction study and electromyelography

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010 - Now
Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialty, 2010 – Now

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Medical Licensure in California, 10/22/2008 - Now

MEDICAL TRAINING

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency
8/2003 – 10/2007
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MEDICAL AND POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION

Doctor of Medicine Degree and Master of Business Administration Degree
1997 – 2003
Combined Program with Tufts University School of Medicine, Brandeis University, and Northeastern University.
Boston, Massachusetts

English
Chinese – Mandarin and Taiwanese

Shinto Koshy, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He sees patients at Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, which has locations in Placentia and Rancho Mirage, California. 

Dr. Koshy completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency training at the State University of New York Downstate. He completed his interventional spine Fellowship here at Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.

Dr. Koshy is an active member with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists, American College of Healthcare Executives, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. 

His philosophy of care is a comprehensive approach that focuses on prevention, educating patients about their pain, and giving patients the opportunity to make the right choices regarding their healthcare.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Koshy or another member of the team at Centers of Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, call the nearest office or request one online today.

A southern Californian native, Dr. Lai completed his medical training at Tufts University where he subsequently served as a clinical instructor. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He also holds board certifications in Pain Medicine and Independent Medical Examiners. 

Dr. Lai’s primary goal is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Dr. Lai’s professional interests include interventional pain management, neuromusculoskeletal disorders, electrodiagnostics, industrial and occupational rehabilitation. His approach to caring is based on improvement in quality of life through improvement in function.

Dr. Lai understands that physicians today must have superb clinical expertise, plus an understanding of business advocacy systems to help patients access the insurance, medical care, and the support required when facing an injury in order to help people improve their quality of life.

Dr. Rostam Khoshsar is a top-ranked pain management physician providing state-of-the-art care and treatment for patients in and around Torrance, CA. An assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Irvine, and director of the anesthesia pain clinic at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Long Beach, Dr. Khoshsar is a skilled provider of advanced pain management treatments for patients at BioHealth Pain Management. He offers both traditional and cutting-edge treatments like spinal cord stimulation, radiofrequency ablation, PRP therapy, stem cell therapy, and other types of regenerative medicine aimed at relieving pain in patients with persistent and recurrent neck pain, back pain, chronic headache, osteoarthritis, and other painful conditions.

Board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr.Khoshsar is actively involved in advanced interventional pain medicine research and is the author of numerous publications. As a leading pain management specialist, Dr.Khoshsar is committed to staying abreast of the most innovative treatment approaches to help patients lead healthier, more comfortable lives.

With the philosophy that a thorough physical exam is crucial for successful treatment, Dr. Germanovich takes a hands-on approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pain conditions.

He uses a multi-modal treatment approach for every patient starting with therapeutic exercises, manual manipulation, heel lifts, aqua therapy and medications. If basic treatments fail, Dr. Germanovich utilizes precise spine, joint, tissue and nerve injections using ultrasound, fluoroscopy and CT guidance. For complex clinical pain syndromes he may implant spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery systems.

Dr. Germanovich’s particular areas of interest are postural biomechanics and musculoskeletal pain due spinal and pelvic misalignment in conditions such short leg syndrome or psoas syndrome.  He is an expert on chest wall pain due to slipped rib syndrome. In addition to his traditional medical education, Dr. Germanovich utilizes osteopathic manual techniques for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Dr. Germanovich is an active member of many professional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology societies.

Education

University of Illinois

• Undergrad Degree (Biological Sciences and Germanic Studies)
• Master’s Degree (Physiology and Biophysics)
• Midwestern University / Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine – Medical degree

Residency

Advocate Health (University of Illinois)

• Anesthesiology residency
• Served as a Chief Resident
• Learned unique ultrasound and computed tomography – guided interventional  techniques and participated in numerous studies in areas of pain medicine and anesthesiology

Fellowship

University of California Los Angeles

• “Best of the West” fellowship program
• Interventional pain management medicine fellowship
• Learned a wide variety of novel interventional techniques for the treatment of  acute and chronic pain.

Specialty

• Pain Management
• Anesthesiology

Special Expertise

• Postural Biomechanics, regenerative medicine (stem cells and plasma), treatment of degenerative joint and disk disease.
• Migraine and Tension Headache
• Facial Pain
• Abdominal Pain
• Nerve-related Pain
• Cancer-related Pain

Eric Y. Chang, MD, of Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center in Orange, California, is an interventional physiatrist specializing in rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and wellness, who offers a variety of treatments for neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain conditions. He has particular expertise in treating patients with compression fractures, sciatica, neuropathy, spasticity, myofascial pain, and scoliosis, as well as nonoperative neck and low back pain.

Dr. Chang received his bachelor’s degree at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, then attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Chang headed to the west coast, completing his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of California, Los Angeles in conjunction with the Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Due to his interest in patients with spinal disorder-related pain, he also completed an anesthesia-based ACGME pain medicine fellowship at the University of California, Irvine.

During his medical training, Dr. Chang received a K12 mentored career development award through the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institutes of Health to study behavioral hypersensitivities of lower back pain.

Dr. Chang performs a wide array of interventional procedures in the neck and low back, as well as advanced procedures, such as spinal cord stimulators, intrathecal drug delivery pumps, and electromyography. He also uses newer regenerative therapies, such as platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy, to treat osteoarthritis and chronic injuries.

Specialty

• Rehabilitation & regenerative medicine

Subspecialty

• Sports medicine
• Pain treatment
• Wellness

Special Expertise

• Non-operative neck and low back pain
• Spasticity, myofascial pain, scoliosis/kyphosis, compression fractures, sciatica, and neuropathic pain conditions.
• Performs a multitude of interventional procedures in the neck and low back along with advanced procedures such as spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal drug delivery pumps
• He also brings his knowledge of regenerative therapies (Plasma Rich Platelets, Stem Cells Therapy) for osteoarthritis and chronic injuries

Education

• Yale University – Undergraduate degree
• Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York – Medical degree (Distinction in musculoskeletal disorders)

Residency

UCLA / Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Fellowship

UC Irvine

• Completed an Anesthesia-based ACGME Pain Medicine fellowship to pursue his interest in neuropathic pain and spasticity among patients with spinal disorders

Dr. Chang also received a K12 mentored career development award through the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development to study behavioral hypersensitivities of low back pain, using rodent models to correlate advanced degenerative disc disease and the biochemical mediators of pain in the spine.