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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 spend time with patients and tries to get a full understanding of the patient's problem and what could be causing the problem in the patient's view.”
Dr. Matthew Roh, MD
Physiatrist
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Dr. Aakash Thakral, MD
Pain Medicine Physiatrist 21.6 mi
Dr. Thakral is a fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Medicine physician who is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He is joining the team at the International Spine, Pain & Performance Center, and will be treating patients in both our Washington DC and Arlington Virginia locations.
Dr. Thakral was born and raised locally in northern Virginia. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he then completed a General Surgery internship before moving to New Jersey for his Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency at Rutgers RWJMS - Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. During his final year of residency, Dr. Thakral was elected Academic Chief Resident. He completed an additional one year of training in an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.
Dr. Thakral specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal injuries. He is passionate about using a comprehensive approach in treating his patients' pain. In addition to utilizing conservative measures such as personalized exercise and therapy programs, Dr. Thakral performs a variety of fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, including to the back, neck, joints, and soft tissues. He takes pride in his ability to listen and connect with patients, helping create individualized treatment plans to improve his patients' functional abilities and to get back to the activities they love.
In his free time, Dr. Thakral enjoys playing tennis, running, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and hopelessly rooting for the Washington Commanders.
Practice
International Spine, Pain & Performance Center and Mountain Spine & Pain
Dr. Thakral is a fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Medicine physician who is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. He is joining the team at the International Spine, Pain & Performance Center, and will be treating patients in both our Washington DC and Arlington Virginia locations.
Dr. Thakral was born and raised locally in northern Virginia. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he then completed a General Surgery internship before moving to New Jersey for his Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency at Rutgers RWJMS - Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. During his final year of residency, Dr. Thakral was elected Academic Chief Resident. He completed an additional one year of training in an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.
Dr. Thakral specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spine and musculoskeletal injuries. He is passionate about using a comprehensive approach in treating his patients' pain. In addition to utilizing conservative measures such as personalized exercise and therapy programs, Dr. Thakral performs a variety of fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, including to the back, neck, joints, and soft tissues. He takes pride in his ability to listen and connect with patients, helping create individualized treatment plans to improve his patients' functional abilities and to get back to the activities they love.
In his free time, Dr. Thakral enjoys playing tennis, running, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and hopelessly rooting for the Washington Commanders.
Practice
International Spine, Pain & Performance Center and Mountain Spine & Pain
Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.
Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy.
After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.
Lucia Moutoux, MSN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in interventional pain management and interventional pulmonology. With 17 years of experience at Mercy Medical Center, she has cultivated a deep commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Lucia began her healthcare career as an X-ray technologist, later earning a Bachelors in Radiological Sciences from Adventist Health University. She then advanced her education, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Master of Science in Nursing focusing on family practice from Walden University. Born in Tuscany, Italy, Lucia brings a global perspective and a compassionate approach to her role at Pain Management Associates LLC in Greenbelt, Maryland, where she strives to enhance the lives of her patients through personalized care and evidence-based practices.
Lucia Moutoux, MSN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in interventional pain management and interventional pulmonology. With 17 years of experience at Mercy Medical Center, she has cultivated a deep commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Lucia began her healthcare career as an X-ray technologist, later earning a Bachelors in Radiological Sciences from Adventist Health University. She then advanced her education, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Master of Science in Nursing focusing on family practice from Walden University. Born in Tuscany, Italy, Lucia brings a global perspective and a compassionate approach to her role at Pain Management Associates LLC in Greenbelt, Maryland, where she strives to enhance the lives of her patients through personalized care and evidence-based practices.
Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.
Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy.
After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.
Dr. Mark D. Klaiman is the co-founder of Point Performance. He received his Doctorate in Medicine from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Columbia University. He is board certified and has been a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 1994.
Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Klaiman was a visiting associate in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. He has lectured extensively over the years and has numerous writings and publications focused on the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries. Dr. Klaiman received his medical acupuncture training through the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture in 1995 and is recognized as a leading provider of medical acupuncture in the Washington DC region.
Prime Regenerative and Pain Management is a specialist clinic, treating the population of Stafford, Fredericksburg, and King George, Virginia. Lead physician Dev Sen, MD, is a board-certified doctor in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation, who has more than 20 years of experience in helping patients who have neuromusculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain problems.
Dr. Sen brings his expertise in pain medicine, physiatry, regenerative medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine to the region, where he’s been the leading clinician in his field for several years. For the first time in this area, Dr. Sen will be offering services that include bone marrow aspiration using state of the art X-Ray guidance, and harvesting of stem cells with cutting edge technology centrifuge devices, These concentrated stem cell solution is then injected back into the injured, degenerated or diseased part of the patient’s body using fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance.
Prime Regenerative and Pain Management also specializes in treating injuries sustained during the working day as well as EMG/Nerve conduction studies.
The philosophy of Prime Regenerative and Pain Management is to treat the whole patient and address the underlying causes of their health issues, rather than medicating to cover the symptoms. Dr. Sen and his staff use a comprehensive approach that draws on a range of modalities, such as interventional injections, pharmacotherapy, physical therapy, and regenerative medicine.
Prime Regenerative and Pain Management welcomes all members of the community and offers innovative treatment options such as epidural injections, transforaminal injections, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulator, facet joint injections, lumbar sympathetic block, stellate ganglion blocks, Stem cell, and PRP injections.
Prime Regenerative and Pain Management is a specialist clinic, treating the population of Stafford, Fredericksburg, and King George, Virginia. Lead physician Dev Sen, MD, is a board-certified doctor in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation, who has more than 20 years of experience in helping patients who have neuromusculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain problems.
Dr. Sen brings his expertise in pain medicine, physiatry, regenerative medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine to the region, where he’s been the leading clinician in his field for several years. For the first time in this area, Dr. Sen will be offering services that include bone marrow aspiration using state of the art X-Ray guidance, and harvesting of stem cells with cutting edge technology centrifuge devices, These concentrated stem cell solution is then injected back into the injured, degenerated or diseased part of the patient’s body using fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance.
Prime Regenerative and Pain Management also specializes in treating injuries sustained during the working day as well as EMG/Nerve conduction studies.
The philosophy of Prime Regenerative and Pain Management is to treat the whole patient and address the underlying causes of their health issues, rather than medicating to cover the symptoms. Dr. Sen and his staff use a comprehensive approach that draws on a range of modalities, such as interventional injections, pharmacotherapy, physical therapy, and regenerative medicine.
Prime Regenerative and Pain Management welcomes all members of the community and offers innovative treatment options such as epidural injections, transforaminal injections, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulator, facet joint injections, lumbar sympathetic block, stellate ganglion blocks, Stem cell, and PRP injections.
Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.
Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy.
After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.
Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.
Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy.
After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.
Tristan Shockley, MD, is a sought after board-certified pain medicine doctor with a passion for helping men and women eradicate pain and restore their quality of life. He specializes in nonsurgical interventional pain medicine, prolotherapy, weight management, and physiatric treatments. His main office is at the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center office Dundalk, though he frequently meets with patients at their other Maryland locations in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Lanham, Pikesville, and Gaithersburg.
Equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies, Dr. Shockley pinpoints the source of pain, makes a precise diagnosis, and treats the underlying issue with fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures. With an overarching goal to help men and women restore optimal function, Dr. Shockley dedicates much of his energy to patient education, preparing those he treats for regenerative physical therapy.
After graduating magna cum laude with his bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Dr. Shockley entered Howard University College of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree. Following an internship in Arizona, he received specialty training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Shockley is committed to providing safe, effective, and comprehensive care to every patient he sees at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center.
Experienced, effective, knowledgeable and dedicated Physiatrist, focused on rehabilitation and nonsurgical treatment of acute and chronic pain, including arthritis; bone, nerve and muscle injuries; nervous system disorders; and sports-related injuries, among others. Work with state-of-the-art technology to diagnose the nature and extent of injuries and prescribe treatment to maximize patients’ functional outcome and restore them to the highest level of function and a pain-free life.
Fluent in Spanish (read/ write/speak)
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Norfolk, VA 1996
BS in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Minor in Biology and Chemistry (cum laude) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 1989
TRAINING
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Juan, PR 1998-2001
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Internship-Trauma Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 1996-1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL DOCTOR(PHYSIATRIST) NATIONAL SPINE AND PAIN CENTERS ALDIE, VA 7/2020 – Present
Responsible for opening a new center in Aldie, VA. Managing rehabilitation and pain management protocols and the practice. Preform EMG/NCS. Diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic pain disorders. Treatment using medication management, interventional pain management (cervical, thoracic, lumbar ESI, MBB, RFA, Reactive 8, and others), prolotherapy, ultrasound guided injections, fluoroscopic guided injections, Botox injections for spasticity, migraines and dystonia, electromyography guided injections, trigger point injections, orthotic prescribing and bracing. Preform independent medical evaluations. Permanent impairment ratings using the American Medical Association guidelines. Responsible for the day-to-day office operations, staff, scheduling and supplies.
MEDICAL DOCTOR(PHYSIATRIST) TOWN CENTER ORTHOPEDICS RESTON, VA - CENTREVILLE VA 10/2003 – 7/2020
Established and managed a rehabilitation and pain management practice. Developed and instituted protocols for better patient care and safety. Preform EMG/NCS. Diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic pain disorders. Treatment using medication management, interventional pain management, prolotherapy, platelet rich plasma, ultrasound guided injections, fluoroscopic guided injections, Botox injections for spasticity, migraines and dystonia, electromyography guided injections, trigger point injections, bracing. Proscribe orthotics and prosthetics, working with local orthotists/prosthetists. Preform independent medical evaluations. Permanent impairment ratings using the American Medical Association guidelines.
CONSULT PRIVILAGES
RESTON HOSPITAL, RESTON VA 10/2003 - Present
RESTON SURGICAL CENTER, RESTON, VA 10/2005 – 7/2020
Fluoroscopically guided intralaminar, transforaminal, facet injections and caudal injections.
MEDICAL DOCTOR (PHYSIATRIST) MATILDE BRENES HOSPITAL, BAYAMON, PR 8/2001 – 6/2003
Inpatient consult services and hospital follow-up clinic with concentration in joint replacements, strokes, ulcers and amputations. Medical physician for the diabetic wound clinic.
MEDICAL DOCTOR (PHYSIATRIST) ASHTAR PYSICAL THERAPY CENTER, VEGA ALTA, PR 8/2001 – 6/2003
Outpatient services focusing on diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders.
MEDICAL DOCTOR (PHYSIATRIST) PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER, LAS PIEDRAS, PR 8/2001 – 6/2003
Outpatient services with concentration in musculoskeletal, chronic pain, EMG/NCS and permanent impairment ratings.
MEDICAL DOCTOR (EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN) SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC., ROCKPORT, TX 8/1997 – 6/1998
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified Diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2002,2012,2022
LICENSURE
Virginia Medical license
HONORS AND AWARDS
Northern Virginia Top Doctors Washingtonian Top Doctor 2012-2017 Patient’s Choice Award
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Academy of Pain Medicine
REFERENCES
Dr. Gaurav Bhatia, DMV Spine and Pain (571) 276-0425 Ms. Kathleen Kennedy, owner Kennedy and Co. (703) 283-3321 Dr. Thomas Fleeter, Town Center Orthopeadics (703) 407-6909 Dr. Marina Protopapas, National Spine and Pain (443) 622-5868