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.
Chiropractor 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.
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.
Ophthalmologist 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.
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.
Pediatrician 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.
Physical Therapist 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.
Podiatrist 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.
Psychiatrist 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.
Dr. Tsuji trained at the University of Hawaii, Hilo, and University of Hawaii, Manoa campuses where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, and Master’s in Biochemistry.
He moved from the tropics to the cold of Illinois where he received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Chicago Medical School. Longing for warmer climates, he entered the Naval Service and was stationed at San Diego Medical Center for his surgical internship. In the Navy, Lieutenant Commander Tsuji was the Medical Officer on USS Acadia, Senior Medical Officer on USS Fort McHenry, and the Head of Sports Medicine at Navy Boot Camp back in North Chicago.
After leaving the Navy he finished a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at Sinai & Johns Hopkins before returning to milder climates. On the Big Island of Hawaii he completed an Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Tsuji is Board Certified in Pain Medicine.
Dr. Tsuji trained at the University of Hawaii, Hilo, and University of Hawaii, Manoa campuses where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, and Master’s in Biochemistry.
He moved from the tropics to the cold of Illinois where he received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Chicago Medical School. Longing for warmer climates, he entered the Naval Service and was stationed at San Diego Medical Center for his surgical internship. In the Navy, Lieutenant Commander Tsuji was the Medical Officer on USS Acadia, Senior Medical Officer on USS Fort McHenry, and the Head of Sports Medicine at Navy Boot Camp back in North Chicago.
After leaving the Navy he finished a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at Sinai & Johns Hopkins before returning to milder climates. On the Big Island of Hawaii he completed an Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Tsuji is Board Certified in Pain Medicine.
Nkiruka Arene, MD, is the medical director at Wellspring Clinic in Bel Air, Maryland. She is also the chief physician, board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Arene is also trained in the latest pain management and recovery therapies.
After seven years as a physician and academic at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Arene decided to take her knowledge and experience in treating pain and disability into the community. She combines her concern for all aspects of the care and health of her patients with her expertise in the field, allowing patients the highest possible level of recovery and mobility.
Dr. Arene is experienced in managing rehabilitation issues in conjunction with the patient's primary care physician and physical therapists. It's this dedication and concern for the suffering of others that fueled her desire to bring a comprehensive system of care to the community. The staff at the Wellspring Clinic share this desire, which shows in the compassion and care they provide to all of their patients.
Kevin Bedwell is a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant with a profound commitment to improving the lives of patients suffering from chronic pain. With extensive training and experience in pain management, he has become a trusted healthcare provider known for his exceptional expertise and patient-centered care.
**Education and Training:** Kevin Bedwell earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hope College and Schiller International University in Heidelberg Germany before pursuing his Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies. During his education, he displayed an exceptional aptitude for understanding the complexities of pain physiology and management, setting the foundation for future specialization. With experience in Spine surgery he began working at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 2009 on the Orthopedic team. Because of the Global War on Terror he treated many amputees who lost their limbs in battle. This is where he began years of pain management working in Orthopedics for several years treating joint replacement patients
**Clinical Expertise:** With a focus on pain management, Kevin Bedwell has honed his skills in diagnosing and treating a wide range of pain conditions. His clinical expertise includes:
**Comprehensive Assessments:** He conducts thorough assessments to understand the unique aspects of each patient's pain experience, considering physical, psychological, and emotional factors.
**Multimodal Approaches:** He is well-versed in using a variety of techniques, such as medication management, physical therapy, and interventional procedures, to develop customized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
**Minimizing Opioid Dependency:** Kevin is a strong advocate for minimizing opioid dependency whenever possible. He explores alternative therapies and pain management strategies to reduce reliance on these medications.
Dr. Tsuji trained at the University of Hawaii, Hilo, and University of Hawaii, Manoa campuses where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, and Master’s in Biochemistry.
He moved from the tropics to the cold of Illinois where he received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Chicago Medical School. Longing for warmer climates, he entered the Naval Service and was stationed at San Diego Medical Center for his surgical internship. In the Navy, Lieutenant Commander Tsuji was the Medical Officer on USS Acadia, Senior Medical Officer on USS Fort McHenry, and the Head of Sports Medicine at Navy Boot Camp back in North Chicago.
After leaving the Navy he finished a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at Sinai & Johns Hopkins before returning to milder climates. On the Big Island of Hawaii he completed an Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Tsuji is Board Certified in Pain Medicine.
Elan Premier Aesthetics is a laser and medical spa located in Havre De Grace, Maryland. Under the leadership of Dr. Hyon Schneider, the Elan Premier Aesthetics team offers patients a wide range of treatments including treatment for rosacea, laser hair removal, laser lipolysis, body sculpting, acne scar treatment, wrinkle removal, cellulite reduction, and skin resurfacing.
At Elan Premier Aesthetics, the goal is to help the patient feel and look their very best. The treatments offers are non-invasive and completely non-surgical. Most patients are able to get treatments like body sculpting and skin resurfacing and return to their usual routine very quickly. The Elan Premier Aesthetics team is always ready to discuss treatment options with patients, and they’re happy to offer suggestions about which type of treatments will help patients achieve their goals in the most effective possible way. Feel free to contact the Elan Premier Aesthetics office to schedule a consultation or a treatment anytime.
Dr. Hyon Schneider also cares for patients at Sports and Spine Pain Management. If you're a patient looking for pain management treatment options, please call 410-942-0620 to schedule an appointment. Thank you!
George Drakes, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist and interventional pain management physician highly specialized in pain relief. Dr. Drakes is the Medical Director and Founder of Metro Spine PC, with offices in Clinton, Takoma Park, and Oxon Hill, Maryland.
Inspired by a family that promoted healthy living and medicine, Dr. Drakes pursued a career in Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation with a passion for impacting the lives of those living with pain. He attended Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1986 and completed his residency in 1990 at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan — a Wayne State University-affiliated hospital.
Dr. Drakes is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Drakes practiced at the Reading Rehabilitation Hospital in Pennsylvania and was a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania, teaching residents rotating at Reading Rehabilitation Hospital.
He has held positions as Medical Director and Chief of the Rehabilitation Division at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore, MD, a satellite of Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Center in Pennsylvania. He was the medical director of that satellite facility from 1991 to 1993 and managed all aspects of rehabilitation, including head injury and spinal cord injuries.
Dr. Drakes later held the position of associate medical director of Rehabilitation at Greater Southeast Community Hospital while also directing his private practice, Community Physical Medicine and Pain Center, in downtown Silver Spring.
Since founding Metro Spine Pain Centers in 1993, Dr. Drakes has continued to be active in teaching, lecturing, and inspiring others while also participating in the day-to-day care of his patients.
He held the position of Assistant Clinical Professor at George Washington University and provided medical students with hands-on learning experiences at Metro Spine Pain Centers. He is also a public lecturer on pain management in Barbados.
Dr. Drakes is also an accomplished business leader, expanding Metro Spine Pain Centers to four current office locations in the metro DC area and founding the Caribbean Pain Institute, a pain treatment center in Barbados.
When not directing Metro Spine Pain Centers and the Caribbean Pain Institute and caring for patients, Dr. Drakes holds an active interest in car restoration, playing golf, and tennis, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Wilma, and sons, G.Hudson, Alandre, and Benjamin.
“Dr. Drake is a certified pain specialist. I have sciatica nerves, 2 slip disc ,arthritis in my back ,lower & upper back pain. He has treatment me with the best medication that helps see fit my needs along with Aqua therapy and physical therapy. I'm very please that I found a specialist that help and treatment I need .I would highly recommend Metro spine & pain specialist. ”
Dr. George Drakes, MD
Physiatrist
7505 New Hampshire Ave
Suite 306
Takoma Park, MD 20912
4.86(329)
Adaku Nwachuku, DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 35.2 mi
As an integral member of the Orthopedic & Wellness team, Matthew Roh, MD, is proud to provide the very best in pain management and PM&R to patients at the Frederick, Waldorf, and Germantown, Maryland clinics.
Board-certified in Pain Management and in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Roh received his medical degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Across the city’s river, he went on to study internal medicine with an internship at Hahnemann University Hospital.
Dr. Roh then attended one of the nation’s leading physical medicine and rehabilitation programs at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he completed his residency. While there, he studied extensively at the Institute for Rehabilitation and Research.
Embodying the philosophy and mission of Orthopedic & Wellness, Dr. Roh treats every patient with compassion. Dr. Roh is especially interested in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pain management. He also is passionate about regenerative medicine, sports medicine, hormone replacement therapy, peripheral joint injections, and interventional spinal medicine.
In his spare time, he enjoys lifting weights and playing blues and rock on his electric guitar.
“Dr Roh is the most thorough dr I have ever met . He really cares about his patients and I enjoy conversations with him . He helps build your self esteem and self worth. I am really glad I switched from my other practice where everyone was so rushed and unaware of my pain and what was best for me. ”
Dr. Matthew Roh, MD
Physiatrist
12800 Middlebrook Road
Suite 114
Germantown, MD 20874
4.85(129)
Justin Wasserman, MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 37.9 mi
Ramani Peruvemba, MD, is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both anesthesiology and pain management. He currently sees patients at Pain Management Specialists in Rockville, Maryland and Silver Spring, Maryland.
Dr. Peruvemba is a native of the New York City area. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis and his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla. He then completed an internship in internal medicine at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (formerly Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester) and an anesthesiology internship at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. Afterward, he completed his residency in anesthesiology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and his interventional pain management fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital, both in New York City.
After his specialty training, Dr. Peruvemba joined Pain Management Specialists in 2000. Along with Dr. Hough, he joined Privia Medical Group in 2015 as the first speciality pain management group in Privia. Privia Medical Group is a rapidly growing network of primary care and specialty medical practices operating in a coordinated fashion to deliver high value healthcare to communities across the US.
Dr. Peruvemba's areas of expertise include chronic regional pain syndrome, spinal cord stimulation trial and implantation, intrathecal pump implantation and management, Kyphoplasty for vertebral fractures and spinal injections. He has been recognized repeatedly by his peers as a top pain management doctor in Washingtonian Magazine and Bethesda Magazine, and has been recognized by patients as a top pain doctor in Consumers' Checkbook.
Dr. Peruvemba has hospital privileges at Shady Grove Medical Center and Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring. Dr. Peruvemba holds leadership positions in the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Maryland Society of Anesthesiologists. He is active in his efforts to improve the value of medical care.
Stuart Hough, MD, is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both anesthesiology and pain management. He is proud to provide a wide range of services to patients at Pain Management Specialists in Rockville and Frederick, Maryland.
Dr. Hough earned his bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York. He then completed his internship in internal medicine at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, New York. Upon graduating, he completed his anesthesiology residency and his pain management fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. After his specialty training, Dr. Hough served in the United States Air Force (USAF) for three years, where he directed the interventional pain management clinic at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio.
In 2001, Dr. Hough moved home to Maryland to enter private practice and joined Pain Management Specialists. Along with Dr. Peruvemba, he joined Privia Medical Group in 2015 as the first speciality pain management group in Privia. Privia Medical Group is a rapidly growing network of primary care and specialty medical practices operating in a coordinated fashion to deliver high value healthcare to communities across the US.
Dr. Hough's areas of expertise include, spinal pain, spinal cord stimulation, Kyphoplasty, Intracept, spinal injections, cancer pain and ultrasound-guided injections. Dr. Hough has been repeatedly recognized by his peers as a top pain management doctor in Washingtonian Magazine and Bethesda Magazine, and patients have recognized him as a top pain doctor in Consumer's Checkbook. To stay abreast of the latest advances in his field, he is a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia And Pain Medicine, and Maryland State Medical Society.
In addition to helping patients at Pain Management Specialists, Dr. Hough is chairman of the pain management division at Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, Maryland. He also regularly trains medical students and holds a faculty appointment at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC. Dr. Hough has hospital privileges at Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital (Silver Spring) and Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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