Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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With a belief that every patient must be treated as an individual and allowed to tell their story, Samir Fahed, MD, is a board certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician who provides personalized patient-centered care. He welcomes new and existing patients to Texas Pain and Regenerative Medicine in Sugar Land and Dickinson, Texas.
Dr. Fahed graduated from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in Syria, earning his Doctor of Medicine. He went on to complete his internship, followed by a comprehensive anesthesiology residency program at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Ohio.
Dr. Fahed is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management. He also maintains a professional membership with the American Medical Association and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
Texas Pain and Regenerative Medicine focuses on multi-model approaches, where patients may undergo therapy, interventional pain procedures, and regenerative medicine — or a combination of these — to resolve their pain. By combining these conservative and integrative approaches, Dr. Fahed has successfully helped countless men and women restore their quality of life.
Patients regularly come to the clinic when they have neuropathy, back pain, neck pain, upper or lower extremities pain, headache, fibromyalgia, spinal cord injury, and similar types of discomfort. Texas Pain and Regenerative Medicine can even help patients suffering from undiagnosed chronic pain that’s often a result of prior injury or surgery.
Spending time diagnosing patients is important to Dr. Fahed. He ensures he understands why a patient experiences pain so he can take the best treatment approach and care for the patient as a whole. Dr. Fahed provides pain-management plans, which may include regenerative medicine, medication, and interventional procedures, that are very detailed and specialized for the individual patient.
Texas Pain and Regenerative Medicine provides flexible scheduling for all patients, including patients who are in need of a second opinion. Online booking is also available for patients’ convenience.
Dr Benny is a nationally recognized Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Physician. He is Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Pain Medicine with fellowship training in Spine and Sports Medicine. He is also involved in the research side as well as continuing to publish papers in the field. He is involved in The North American Spine Society as part of the Rehabilitation, Intervention and Medical Spine (RIMs) Society as well as being faculty for the Advanced Spinal Workshop for many years; He is also involved in Committee’s in the Spine Intervention Society (SIS) and also involved in other societies like the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
He is Fellowship Director of the first North American Spine Society accredited fellowship in Houston in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine. He also continues to teach fellows at the Houston Methodist Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowships, and Residents at Memorial Hermann Family Medicine, University of Texas, Houston and at the Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Benny is an Interventional Physiatrist. He is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine Physician specializing in the Spine and Musculoskeletal/Sports issues.
Board Certification American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Board of Pain Medicine American Board of Sports Medicine
Emily Sudek, MD, brings extensive expertise as a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist to The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre in The Woodlands, Texas. Specializing in addressing a wide array of pain issues, from back and joint discomfort to nerve and cancer-related pain, Dr. Sudek employs various advanced treatments, including joint injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation.
Her patient-centered approach, combined with adept procedural skills, fosters meaningful connections with patients and ensures successful outcomes. With a background in athletics, she comprehends exercise-related concerns across different age groups and activity levels, collaborating with fellow experts to optimize results efficiently.
Raised in Kingwood, Texas, Dr. Sudek earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from The University of Texas at Austin with high honors, later achieving her medical degree from the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston in Houston, Texas. Following her residency in anesthesiology at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, New York, where she served as chief resident, she pursued further specialization in pain management at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Sudek maintains active membership in professional organizations, such as the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and upholds her advanced qualifications through ongoing education. Eagerly welcoming patients to The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre, she aims to provide effective pain relief and enhance their quality of life.
Joyce Kim, MD, is an experienced, board-certified anesthesiologist at The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre in The Woodlands, Texas. She is dual board-certified in pain management and anesthesiology. Dr. Kim specializes in relieving back pain, neck pain, joint pain, headaches, abdominal and pelvic pain, and cancer-related pain.
Using a holistic approach, she emphasizes functionality and quality of life for patients suffering from chronic pain. Dr. Kim focuses on physical therapy, lifestyle modification, medication, and noninvasive or minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Kim was born in Madison, Wisconsin. She received her bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Southern California (USC), where she was named renaissance scholar for achievement in separate fields of study. She attended medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she also completed residency training in anesthesiology.
Dr. Kim continued training in interventional pain management at the University of Texas MD Anderson fellowship program in Houston, Texas. She maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education. Dr. Kim is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology.
She warmly welcomes patients to The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre and looks forward to offering them pain relief.
Jerome Carter, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Advanced Pain Management Specialists in the Baytown community of Texas. He has been practicing medicine throughout Texas since earning his medical degree nearly 18 years ago. In addition to working at the practice, Dr. Carter serves as an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Texas medical branch in Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Carter’s interest in medicine began shortly after he graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. In 1995, Dr. Carter volunteered in the emergency room at Hermann Hospital in Houston. That same year, after working as a chemist at Oxid Petrochemical Plant in Houston, Dr. Carter enrolled in medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, where he ultimately earned his medical degree in 2001.
After he completed a surgical internship based out of Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, Dr. Carter began the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program at the combined University of Texas/Baylor University Program.
Directly after finishing the program in 2005, Dr. Carter went into private practice with Pete Nguyen, MD, in Baytown. He later purchased the practice from Dr. Nguyen’s estate and turned it into a thriving pain management clinic with Okezie Okezie, MD, FAAPMR, his good friend from medical school.
Dr. Carter is excited to help patients relieve pain and take back control of their lives. When he is not working with patients, Dr. Carter enjoys traveling, weightlifting, jiu-jitsu, and attending live sporting and cultural events.
“I’ve been under Dr. Carter’s IMPECCABLE care for 14 years … I stayed because he’s one of a rare breed of doctors .. he’s NEVER lost his caring attitude as so many doctors do after being in practice for so long. He actually listens to every concern .. he dosen’t rush me ..he never lost the respectful bedside manner .. he has answers all my questions intelligently & immediately he’s a brilliant man & the BEST in the business I’d never go to anyone else … being retired RN I chose Dr Carter for his excellent credentials & kind & caring manner! ”
Dr. Jerome Carter, MD
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Baytown, TX 77521
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Hui Kang, MD, is a board-certified pain management specialist and anesthesiologist with a contagiously positive demeanor. At Houston Pain Specialists, he compassionately creates custom treatment plans for patients in and around Houston who are managing short- and long-term pain. At the core of the practice’s philosophy is a simple statement: “Pain relief is our life, so you can live yours to the fullest.”
Throughout his career, Dr. Kang has earned awards both for building relationships with patients and for his dedication to quality care.
During his senior year at Texas A&M University, Dr. Kang earned the Faculty Achievement Award for his leadership skills and outstanding academic accomplishments. He went on to earn his medical degree in Lubbock, Texas, at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Soon after graduating, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to complete his residency training and a fellowship in pain management at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. There, he was doubly recognized for his excellence, named outstanding resident and then a chief fellow.
Today, Dr. Kang is board certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is a member of the Houston Pain Chapter of the Texas Pain Society as well as the Harris County Medical Society. During his time in Houston, he has earned the Top Doctor Houston Award for Anesthesiology and another award for consistently seeing his patients on time.
Dr. Kang enjoys learning about new advancements in his field to bring to his patients as well as writing his own articles for medical publications. At Houston Pain Specialists, Dr. Kang focuses on giving patients the least invasive treatments possible for maximum pain relief results. He specializes in treating arthritis pain, sciatica, disc problems, general neck and back pain, headaches, and more.
When he isn’t in the office treating patients and teaching them to manage their conditions, Dr. Kang enjoys spending time with his wife and son. With them, he loves to watch movies and go out to eat.
Radha Bernander, PA-C, CDCES, is a Physician Assistant aiding the team with direct patient care at the Endocrine and Psychiatry Center in Katy, Texas.
Radha completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Houston in 2009. In 2016, she acquired a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She is also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to better educate her patients. She is currently a member of AAPA, the American Association of Physician Assistants. These professional associations allow Radha to enhance and transform the health of her patients. She works with patients 18 and older to examine, diagnose counsel, and treat their conditions.
Radha is excited to share her expertise with the communities in Katy, Texas. Call today to schedule an appointment or book online through the reservation system.
Dr. Malik is a highly qualified physician providing exceptional services for patients suffering from complex acute, and chronic, pain conditions at Superior Pain Relief, which has locations in Houston, Baytown, Conroe, and The Woodlands, Texas. Using a combination of conservative approaches and innovative treatment methods, Dr. Malik ensures that his patients receive the most effective therapies for their pain.
Dr. Malik completed his fellowship in interventional pain medicine with the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He is board-certified in pain medicine allowing him to bring comprehensive pain management to his patients. Additionally, he has training in general surgery.
With this testament to his skills and dedication in multiple disciplines, Dr. Malik is uniquely placed to help people with their pain. He has the expertise to see every aspect of the person that contributes to their pain experience and is able to provide his patients with advanced pain management treatments at the cutting-edge of medical science.
“I enjoy helping people improve their quality of life beyond their expectations.”
Dr. Jones provides exceptional services for patients with acute pain. His focus is on treating acute pain and regional anesthesia, including pain control around the time leading up to surgery, day of surgery and the first few months following surgery. He believes procedures geared toward early rehabilitation are key. He has been practicing Pain Medicine for 15 years. Dr. Jones completed his Board-Certified Anesthesiology and Fellowship training in Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD. He regularly teaches US Guided nerve blocks and procedures to colleagues.
Dr. Suzanne Manzi, MD, is quadruple board-certified physician by the American Boards of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.
As co-founder of Performance Pain and Sports Medicine, with locations in Houston and League City, Texas, Dr. Manzi provides comprehensive, individualized care in interventional pain management, electrodiagnostic testing, weight management, and functional medicine, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Manzi believes deeply in building trusting relationships with her patients, striving to empower them through thoughtful, personalized treatment plans that promote health and wellness
Originally from the Jersey Shore, Dr. Manzi played NCAA Division I basketball at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2005. Her postgraduate training included a residency at the Baylor College of Medicine/UT PM&R Alliance, followed by a fellowship in Interventional Spine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Pain Management at Michigan State University and Lansing Orthopedics. In her earlier career in Houston, Dr. Manzi contributed to the Pain Management Center of Houston and initiated the Outpatient Interventional Pain program at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Currently, Dr. Manzi serves as off-site faculty at the UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School, where she shares her expertise and passion for education. She also holds roles within the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS), where she served as President of the Southwest Branch in 2020, and continues as an active participant in the Central Branch. Her professional memberships include the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), Texas Pain Society (TPS), Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). As a founding member and Director at Large for The Society of Women Innovators in Pain Management (WIPM), Dr. Manzi is committed to fostering innovation and mentorship within her field.
Dr. Manzi’s work and commitment to excellence have earned her numerous accolades, including multiple listings as one of "Houston's Top Doctors" by Houstonia magazine year after year, and recognition as one of the Top 3 Pain Management Doctors in Houston by ThreeBestRated.com in 2018. Her long-term goal is to develop her practice as a teaching site for residents and fellows, fostering hands-on, compassionate training in Pain, Electrodiagnostic, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Manzi enjoys an active lifestyle, including exercise, SCUBA diving, snow skiing, reading, and global travel. She cherishes spending quality time with her two children and significant other, finding balance and inspiration through her family and personal adventures. She recently launched Doctor Wander Well Travel, a travel agency that helps patients celebrate their health achievements—whether through pain relief, weight loss, or regenerative medicine—by planning meaningful travel experiences.
Dr. Wiederholz is a leading expert in the field of minimally invasive spine treatments in Houston. Trained directly under Dr. Kevin Pauza, the inventor of the Discseel® Procedure, Dr. Wiederholz has been performing this innovative treatment since 2020, making him the first physician in Houston to do so.
His direct training under Dr. Pauza has provided him with a deep understanding and mastery of the Discseel® Procedure, allowing him to offer his patients a safe and effective alternative to surgery for chronic back and neck pain.
As a trailblazer in his field, Dr. Wiederholz is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest standard of care. His expertise and commitment to patient wellbeing have established him as the trusted choice for those seeking to avoid surgery and improve their quality of life. Choose Dr. Wiederholz, the Houston Discseel® Expert, for a successful return to a pain-free life.
Dr. Matthias Wiederholz is also the founder and visionary behind Performance Pain & Sports Medicine, also known as Performance. Performance is a boutique medical practice with a focus on the treatment of acute and chronic pain. Dr. Wiederholz founded Performance in 2008 and officially opened for patient care in 2009. Dr. Wiederholz serves his patients in Houston, Texas; and Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
Dr. Wiederholz received his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he served as chief resident. He completed fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management and Sports Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. He holds four board certifications: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is his primary specialty. This field focuses on the treatment of the entire person with special attention to functional recovery. He also holds a board certification in Sports Medicine and he is a leader in this field offering minimally-invasive options for healing of sports injuries. He also has a board certification in Pain Medicine through the American Board of Pain Medicine. His expertise in this field spans both nationally and internationally where he has provided education for physician colleagues throughout the US and Europe. Finally, he is board certified in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine and holds a Masters degree in Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine. Unlike other physicians that are dabbling in the field of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Wiederholz is board-certified in it. He is a leader in the use of autologous, bone marrow derived stem cell procedures and platelet rich plasma procedures using targeted image guidance with both ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
The field of Pain Medicine has advanced over the years and Dr. Wiederholz prides himself on keeping up with all the most innovative advancements within the field. He performs all the basic pain management procedures, such as epidural injections, facet joint injections, rhizotomies, sacroiliac joint injections. But he is a leader in the advanced treatments within the field as well. He was the first physician in the entire state of Texas to perform the Superion procedure, a minimally invasive implant procedure for the treatment of spinal stenosis. He also implants spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pain pumps. He also has specialized training in endoscopic spine surgical procedures.
Dr. Wiederholz is one of just a few physicians licensed and trained to perform the Discseel™ procedure. This amazing procedure often prevents spine surgery and treats the inflammation associated with leaky disc syndrome. Invented by Dr. Kevin Pauza, Dr. Wiederholz was trained on this advanced technique and offers this therapy in Texas, New Jersey and Pennsylvania!
In his personal time Dr. Wiederholz spends time with his wife and daughter and enjoys traveling, golf and yoga. Despite being a transplant from New Jersey, he truly enjoys making Texas-style barbeque in his kamado grill. He also enjoys baking fresh bread and making homemade pasta.
Dr Benny is a nationally recognized Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Physician. He is Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Pain Medicine with fellowship training in Spine and Sports Medicine. He is also involved in the research side as well as continuing to publish papers in the field. He is involved in The North American Spine Society as part of the Rehabilitation, Intervention and Medical Spine (RIMs) Society as well as being faculty for the Advanced Spinal Workshop for many years; He is also involved in Committee’s in the Spine Intervention Society (SIS) and also involved in other societies like the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
He is Fellowship Director of the first North American Spine Society accredited fellowship in Houston in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine. He also continues to teach fellows at the Houston Methodist Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowships, and Residents at Memorial Hermann Family Medicine, University of Texas, Houston and at the Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Benny is an Interventional Physiatrist. He is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine Physician specializing in the Spine and Musculoskeletal/Sports issues.
Board Certification American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Board of Pain Medicine American Board of Sports Medicine
Dr. Suzanne Manzi, MD, is quadruple board-certified physician by the American Boards of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.
As co-founder of Performance Pain and Sports Medicine, with locations in Houston and League City, Texas, Dr. Manzi provides comprehensive, individualized care in interventional pain management, electrodiagnostic testing, weight management, and functional medicine, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Manzi believes deeply in building trusting relationships with her patients, striving to empower them through thoughtful, personalized treatment plans that promote health and wellness
Originally from the Jersey Shore, Dr. Manzi played NCAA Division I basketball at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2005. Her postgraduate training included a residency at the Baylor College of Medicine/UT PM&R Alliance, followed by a fellowship in Interventional Spine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Pain Management at Michigan State University and Lansing Orthopedics. In her earlier career in Houston, Dr. Manzi contributed to the Pain Management Center of Houston and initiated the Outpatient Interventional Pain program at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Currently, Dr. Manzi serves as off-site faculty at the UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School, where she shares her expertise and passion for education. She also holds roles within the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS), where she served as President of the Southwest Branch in 2020, and continues as an active participant in the Central Branch. Her professional memberships include the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), Texas Pain Society (TPS), Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). As a founding member and Director at Large for The Society of Women Innovators in Pain Management (WIPM), Dr. Manzi is committed to fostering innovation and mentorship within her field.
Dr. Manzi’s work and commitment to excellence have earned her numerous accolades, including multiple listings as one of "Houston's Top Doctors" by Houstonia magazine year after year, and recognition as one of the Top 3 Pain Management Doctors in Houston by ThreeBestRated.com in 2018. Her long-term goal is to develop her practice as a teaching site for residents and fellows, fostering hands-on, compassionate training in Pain, Electrodiagnostic, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Manzi enjoys an active lifestyle, including exercise, SCUBA diving, snow skiing, reading, and global travel. She cherishes spending quality time with her two children and significant other, finding balance and inspiration through her family and personal adventures. She recently launched Doctor Wander Well Travel, a travel agency that helps patients celebrate their health achievements—whether through pain relief, weight loss, or regenerative medicine—by planning meaningful travel experiences.