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Dr. Zakas was born and raised in the suburban region of Boston, Massachusetts. He pursued his medical education at A.T. Still University, attending the first two years of medical school in Kirksville, Missouri, and the subsequent two years in the Phoenix valley. During his early days in Phoenix, he developed a strong affinity for the area and was determined to return after completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2013, Dr. Zakas moved back to Phoenix and completed his fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine in 2014.

Currently, Dr. Zakas specializes in providing treatment for joint and spinal pain, sports-related injuries, and injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions. He has extensive experience in performing fluoroscopically-guided procedures and significant sub-specialty training in orthobiologic treatments.

During his leisure time, Dr. Zakas enjoys exploring new destinations, hiking, and indulging in writing pursuits. 

Dr. Bogdan Anghel was born in Bucharest, Romania, where he earned his medical degree from “Carol Davila” University Medical School. He completed his surgical residencies at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York, NY, and the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. His training concluded with a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

With twenty-six years of experience, Dr. Anghel specializes in the management of painful spine and musculoskeletal disorders. He has a particular interest in interventional procedures such as epidural steroid injections, spine and peripheral joint injections, peripheral radiofrequency neurolysis, and spinal cord stimulator trials.

Dr. Anghel is board certified and re-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as in Pain Medicine. He is proficient in Romanian, Spanish, and German. Currently residing in Show Low, AZ, Dr. Anghel leads an active lifestyle that includes running, hiking, and weightlifting. He is an avid reader of non-fiction and enjoys playing chess.

Dr. Zakas was born and raised in the suburban region of Boston, Massachusetts. He pursued his medical education at A.T. Still University, attending the first two years of medical school in Kirksville, Missouri, and the subsequent two years in the Phoenix valley. During his early days in Phoenix, he developed a strong affinity for the area and was determined to return after completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2013, Dr. Zakas moved back to Phoenix and completed his fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine in 2014.

Currently, Dr. Zakas specializes in providing treatment for joint and spinal pain, sports-related injuries, and injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions. He has extensive experience in performing fluoroscopically-guided procedures and significant sub-specialty training in orthobiologic treatments.

During his leisure time, Dr. Zakas enjoys exploring new destinations, hiking, and indulging in writing pursuits. 

Dr. Bogdan Anghel was born in Bucharest, Romania, where he earned his medical degree from “Carol Davila” University Medical School. He completed his surgical residencies at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York, NY, and the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. His training concluded with a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

With twenty-six years of experience, Dr. Anghel specializes in the management of painful spine and musculoskeletal disorders. He has a particular interest in interventional procedures such as epidural steroid injections, spine and peripheral joint injections, peripheral radiofrequency neurolysis, and spinal cord stimulator trials.

Dr. Anghel is board certified and re-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as in Pain Medicine. He is proficient in Romanian, Spanish, and German. Currently residing in Show Low, AZ, Dr. Anghel leads an active lifestyle that includes running, hiking, and weightlifting. He is an avid reader of non-fiction and enjoys playing chess.

Dr. Zakas was born and raised in the suburban region of Boston, Massachusetts. He pursued his medical education at A.T. Still University, attending the first two years of medical school in Kirksville, Missouri, and the subsequent two years in the Phoenix valley. During his early days in Phoenix, he developed a strong affinity for the area and was determined to return after completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2013, Dr. Zakas moved back to Phoenix and completed his fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine in 2014.

Currently, Dr. Zakas specializes in providing treatment for joint and spinal pain, sports-related injuries, and injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions. He has extensive experience in performing fluoroscopically-guided procedures and significant sub-specialty training in orthobiologic treatments.

During his leisure time, Dr. Zakas enjoys exploring new destinations, hiking, and indulging in writing pursuits. 

Dr. Bogdan Anghel was born in Bucharest, Romania, where he earned his medical degree from “Carol Davila” University Medical School. He completed his surgical residencies at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York, NY, and the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. His training concluded with a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

With twenty-six years of experience, Dr. Anghel specializes in the management of painful spine and musculoskeletal disorders. He has a particular interest in interventional procedures such as epidural steroid injections, spine and peripheral joint injections, peripheral radiofrequency neurolysis, and spinal cord stimulator trials.

Dr. Anghel is board certified and re-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as in Pain Medicine. He is proficient in Romanian, Spanish, and German. Currently residing in Show Low, AZ, Dr. Anghel leads an active lifestyle that includes running, hiking, and weightlifting. He is an avid reader of non-fiction and enjoys playing chess.

Shimul Sahai, MD is the owner and operator of Phoenician Pain and Rehabilitation Center in Chandler, AZ.  She is a compassionate provider who listens actively to each and every patient to help them find resolution and experience a high quality of life. She offers a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management tailored to each individual patient.   

A graduate of Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Dr. Sahai completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia. She then furthered her education  by completing her fellowship in Pain Management at Western Pennsylvania Hospital/Temple University in Pittsburgh, PA. She went on to finish a Dr. Sahai is double board-certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Pain Management. 

Voted one of the Top Docs in the area in 2017 and 2019, Dr. Sahai makes the patient an active participant in their care. Men and women can call the office of Phoenician Pain & Rehabilitation Center or schedule online to make an appointment and benefit from Dr. Sahai’s expertise.

 

Dr. Serafini earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Marietta, Georgia. He attended the University of Pittsburgh for is Bachelors degree. He holds an Arizona state license to practice chiropractic, with a certification for physiotherapy, termed physical medicine modalities and therapeutic procedures.

When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Serafini devotes his time to educating the community about the benefits of chiropractic. He is a keynote speaker for the Foundation for Wellness Professionals. He also has served as the official chiropractor of the Gateway Pro Golf Tour.

Dr. Serafini’s skill as a chiropractor has been widely recognized with numerous area awards. Most recently, he was named both a 2019 Top Doctor and a 2019 Top Chiropractor. Valley Spinal Care Kierland has been honored as the Best of Scottsdale for five years running.

Dr. Serafini maintains memberships in many professional organizations, including the Arizona Chiropractic Society, Gonstead Clinical Studies Society, American Chiropractic Association, Employee Awareness Association, and The Gonstead Seminar of Chiropractic. He is a member of the Foundation for Wellness Professionals as a corporate health and wellness coach.

In Good Health, Dr Chris Serafini D.C.

 

Nikesh Seth, MD, is an experienced pain management physician. He's double-board certified in interventional spine and pain management and founded Integrated Pain Consultants, with offices in Scottsdale, Mesa, and Phoenix, Arizona. 

There is a reason Dr. Seth is consistently named “Top Doc” in Phoenix Magazine. His compassion, ability to provide personal attention, and customized treatment plan set him apart from others.

Dr. Seth completed his Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, before attending the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona, where he completed his Doctor of Medicine.

Dr. Seth then completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas, receiving extensive pain management training at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center. After completing his residency, Dr. Seth was handpicked for the Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. 

Dr. Seth stands out in pain management with a list of accomplishments. As a researcher, he has participated in studies of pain management treatments. Additionally, Dr. Seth has been voted "Top Doc" by Phoenix Magazine four years in a row (including in 2018) and as the “Leading Physician of the World” and “Top Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist in Arizona.”

He is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Osteopathic Recognition is conferred upon any ACGME-accredited graduate medical education program providing the requisite training in Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP).

In his spare time, Dr. Seth is a family man. He spends time with his wife and kids. You may even catch his mom working the front desk if you are lucky.

Dr. Anne-Marie Cosijns received her medical degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from the medical program at the University of Antwerp in Belgium, Germany. Prior to her medical training, Dr. Cosijns was accepted into a residency in general surgery in New York City, NY. Dr. Cosijns then completed three years of Emergency Medical Residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY where she became, board certified in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Cosijns worked in emergency medicine for eight years before furthering her education to be a Diplomat of the American Board of Pain Medicine in 2002.

Among her list of accomplishments, Dr. Cosijns is fluent in German, Dutch, French, and English. Have a favorite phrase? Maybe she will teach it to you in another language.

Violetta Melkum FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Interventional Pain Management.

Originally from Colorado, Violet’s undergraduate training began at Metropolitan State University where she double-majored in Biology and Organic Chemistry. She then went on to complete another Bachelors in Nursing, as well as obtaining her Masters degree in Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Administration. She then went on to obtain a Post-Masters degree, earning her Family Nurse Practitioner certification.

She has worked in areas including Emergency Medicine and Radiology, as well as teaching Nursing programs at a local University.

She is trained in identifying and implementing intervention pain management treatments, and is currently providing care to patients at Integrated Pain Consultants in Scottsdale, Arizona.

In her spare time, Violet enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, traveling, cooking, and catching up on the latest reality TV.

Candice has earned her Master's in Nursing/Certified Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Phoenix AZ in 2012. She brings over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, bringing knowledge and compassion for her patients. In addition, she holds accreditation in Functional Medicine, which main focus is patient-centered and individualized, while utilizing a natural, non-pharmaceutical approach. Candice thrives on success treating a variety of conditions, ranging from acute colds and flu, allergies, autoimmune, hormone imbalance, Thyroid, GI disruption and muscular-skeletal conditions. Procedures include, Trigger Point/Joint injections, Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine, IV Nutraceuticals, and Medical Food protocols. Candice enjoys empowering her patients to be zealous about their journey towards improving their health.

Alexander Dydyk, DO, is a pain management specialist. He serves patients at HealthyU Clinics at our Mesa, Avondale, Glendale, Gilbert, Surprise and Phoenix, Arizona, clinics.  Dr. Dydyk joined HealthyU Clinics in 2022 as their director of pain medicine, weight loss, and wellness. 

Dr. Dydyk completed his bachelor's degree in biology from Arizona State University in Tempe. He then completed his master's degree in biomedical sciences and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.

After graduating from medical school, he completed residency training at the Abrazo Family Medicine Residency Program in Phoenix, Arizona, where he served as chief resident.

After residency, Dr. Dydyk finished two one-year ACGME-accredited fellowships. He completed the Long Beach Memorial Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program in Long Beach, California, followed by the Allegheny Health Network Pain Medicine Fellowship in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2023, he obtained his obesity medicine certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Dr. Dydyk’s free time is primarily spent with his wife, three young children, extended family, and friends. Nothing is better for him than making breakfast with kids on the weekends or going out with his wife. He loves cooking, going to the gym and lifting weights, watching movies, and playing professional basketball.

As a lifelong Phoenix Suns fan, he hopes one day the Suns will hang a championship banner in their rafters.

Candice has earned her Master's in Nursing/Certified Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Phoenix AZ in 2012. She brings over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, bringing knowledge and compassion for her patients. In addition, she holds accreditation in Functional Medicine, which main focus is patient-centered and individualized, while utilizing a natural, non-pharmaceutical approach. Candice thrives on success treating a variety of conditions, ranging from acute colds and flu, allergies, autoimmune, hormone imbalance, Thyroid, GI disruption and muscular-skeletal conditions. Procedures include, Trigger Point/Joint injections, Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine, IV Nutraceuticals, and Medical Food protocols. Candice enjoys empowering her patients to be zealous about their journey towards improving their health.