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Expert pain management physiatrist Elizabeth Baker, MD, brings considerable experience in the nonsurgical treatment of spinal conditions and musculoskeletal disorders to Spine Center and Orthopedic Rehabilitation of Englewood, PC, serving men, women, and families in and around Englewood, New Jersey. 

Dr. Baker began her professional pursuits at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she earned her undergraduate degree in biology. She subsequently enrolled at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City and obtained her Doctor of Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Baker completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation, both at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, also in New York City.

Dr. Baker is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, electrodiagnostic medicine, and pain medicine. She also serves as medical director of rehabilitation medicine at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey, and as assistant clinical professor of rehabilitation at Columbia University. 

As a pain management specialist, Dr. Baker loves working with patients to ease discomfort, encourage mobility, and improve quality of life. She’s a former dancer and has a special interest in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect dancers and musicians. Specifically, she has years of experience administering spine, muscle (trigger point and Botox®), and joint injections. Dr. Baker also offers regenerative medicine using platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a cutting-edge technique used to treat chronic tendinitis.

In her spare time you can find her biking, running, skiing, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family. She has also served global communities with international medical missions, most recently in Peru.

Dr. Baker is consistently recognized as one of New Jersey's Best Doctors and recently named by her peers in Bergen Magazine Best Doctors 2021. 

Dr. Baker speaks English and Spanish fluently and welcomes any man, woman, or family seeking relief from acute or chronic pain to Spine Center and Orthopedic Rehabilitation of Englewood, PC, today.

SamWell Institute for Pain Management is a premier  interventional pain specialty practice led by Jay Shah, MD and his highly trained team. With offices in Colonia, Englewood, Ridgewood, and Livingston, New Jersey, they offer long-term, interventional pain-relieving solutions that focus on non-opioid and nonsurgical interventional treatments for spine and orthopedic conditions.

Through novel, non-surgical, and minimally invasive interventional techniques, our interventional pain specialists utilize the latest technologies to help restore and maximize function and quality of life of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain related to degenerative conditions as well as sports-related or traumatic injuries.

Our treatments include non-surgical orthopedic procedures for disc herniation‘s in the neck and back, low back and sciatica pain, neck, knee, shoulder, and hip pain as well as nerve pain after neck or back surgeries. We also specialize in interventional approaches for severe chronic migraine/headaches, chronic pelvic pain, facial pain, and severe nerve and neuropathy pain.

At SamWell pain, we are spine, joint, and nerve pain specialists, whose expertise includes non-surgical and non-opioid pain relieving treatments performed under precise image guidance, such as spinal cord stimulation and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for complex nerve pain disorders including CRPS/RSD, and minimally invasive therapies such as MILD, Vertiflex, Kyphoplasty, Sacroiliac joint fusion, and Endoscopic procedures.

We also specialize in epidural steroid injections for discreations in the neck and back, spinal facet join treatments, radiofrequency ablations, nerve blocks and joint procedures for cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis.

Kishan A. Sitapara MD, FAAPMR, is a double-board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician and fellowship-trained interventional pain specialist at Samwell Institute for Pain Management, which has locations in Colonia, Livingston, and Englewood, New Jersey.

Dr. Sitapara completed his PM&R and interventional pain management training at the prestigious, ACGME accredited Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center. Throughout his training, he has earned numerous honors including Intern of the Year, PM&R chief resident, and Interventional Pain Medicine chief fellow.

Dr. Sitapara understands how debilitating pain can be and prioritizes a patient-centered approach to help improve quality of life, maximize function, and restore emotional well-being. He uses advanced diagnostic testing, including MRIs, ultrasound, nerve conduction studies, and electromyography (EMG), to accurately diagnose the cause of pain and develop a personalized treatment plan. He utilizes fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided, evidence-based, minimally invasive techniques such as steroid injections, radiofrequency ablations, facet injections, and neuromodulation to help patients return to the life they envision. Dr. Sitapara also utilizes cutting-edge regenerative medicine to help patients heal and treat the source of their pain.

Dr. Sitapara specializes in headache, neck, shoulder, back, sciatic, knee, and nerve pain.

Dr. Sitapara sees patients in our Colonia, Livingston, and Englewood office locations and is fluent in English and Gujarati. 

Double board-certified Aditya Patel, MD, of Sports, Pain & Regenerative Institute, is an anesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine specialist offering innovative and effective treatments in Fairview, New Jersey. Dr. Patel specializes in non-surgical treatments for all types of acute and chronic pain, including sports injuries. Dr. Patel earned his bachelor’s degree in physiology and neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego, followed by his medical degree with high honors from St. George’s University School of Medicine in St. George’s, Grenada.

Dr. Patel completed his residency in anesthesiology at the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, where he was chief resident during his final year. During his residency, Dr. Patel developed a particular interest in interventional pain medicine and regional anesthesia. He had the opportunity to pursue his interests when he attended the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, for his postgraduate fellowship in interventional pain management. After finishing his fellowship training, Dr. Patel became an anesthesiologist at New York City’s Mount Sinai Brooklyn hospital before moving to private practice.Dr. Patel’s passions include office-based diagnostics and therapeutic interventions with multidisciplinary physical medicine treatments to achieve optimal results for his patients. Dr. Patel is continually seeking new treatment options for his patients, such as the use of biologics, like platelet-rich plasma (PRP), to reduce pain and restore function. He has also undergone specialized training in the most advanced, up-to-date, and minimally invasive treatments. Dr. Patel’s patients appreciate his thoroughness, the time he spends with them, and his ability to provide them with the information they need. Dr. Patel delivers exceptional care that relieves even the most persistent pain.

Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.

Bhavi Patel, DO, is a recognized board-certified expert in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Peak Spine and Sports Medicine locations in Hoboken and Ridgewood, New Jersey. With extensive fellowship training in spine and musculoskeletal medicine, she specializes in minimally invasive procedures for treating neck and spine disorders, as well as injuries related to the musculoskeletal system and sports activities.

Dr. Patel is skilled in administering both therapeutic and diagnostic spinal injections with the use of fluoroscopy, as well as peripheral injections guided by ultrasound technology. Her academic journey includes an accelerated program at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned both her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. Following her internship, Dr. Patel completed her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she held the position of chief resident. She further specialized in interventional sports and spine medicine during a fellowship at the Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation in New Jersey.

Dr. Patel is a chapter author in ‘Exosomes, PRP and Stem Cells in Musculoskeletal Medicine: A Complete Guide to Regenerative Medicine.’

In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Patel has a deep involvement in sports medicine, having provided care and support to athletes such as those in the NCAA at Maritime College Football Team, Brooklyn Public School Athletic League Football Team, USA Golden Gloves Boxers, and participants in the New York Marathon.

Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.

Bhavi Patel, DO, is a recognized board-certified expert in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Peak Spine and Sports Medicine locations in Hoboken and Ridgewood, New Jersey. With extensive fellowship training in spine and musculoskeletal medicine, she specializes in minimally invasive procedures for treating neck and spine disorders, as well as injuries related to the musculoskeletal system and sports activities.

Dr. Patel is skilled in administering both therapeutic and diagnostic spinal injections with the use of fluoroscopy, as well as peripheral injections guided by ultrasound technology. Her academic journey includes an accelerated program at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned both her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. Following her internship, Dr. Patel completed her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she held the position of chief resident. She further specialized in interventional sports and spine medicine during a fellowship at the Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation in New Jersey.

Dr. Patel is a chapter author in ‘Exosomes, PRP and Stem Cells in Musculoskeletal Medicine: A Complete Guide to Regenerative Medicine.’

In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Patel has a deep involvement in sports medicine, having provided care and support to athletes such as those in the NCAA at Maritime College Football Team, Brooklyn Public School Athletic League Football Team, USA Golden Gloves Boxers, and participants in the New York Marathon.

Dr. Larisa Likver is a board-certified physiatrist with over 25 years of medical experience, specifically pain management, both in New York City and abroad. She has been trained in Prolotherapy by the Hackett-Hemwall Foundation, the leading institution for Prolotherapy education and research. For over 35 years, the Hackett-Hemwall foundation has hosted a medical missionary trip to Honduras.

Dr. Likver has advanced her expertise in Prolotherapy by participating in these missions in 2014 and 2015, dedicating her time and service to treat people who are otherwise unable to afford medical care.

She is also a specialist in Neural Prolotherapy. This treatment was developed by New Zealand physician Dr. John Lyftgoft. Dr. Likver participated in some of the few global conferences in Neural Prolotherapy to obtain training from Dr. Lyftogt himself. In 2013, Dr. Likver participated in the most comprehensive global conference for Neural Prolotherapy held in Guadelajara, Mexico — further solidifying her expertise in the treatment.

Additionally, Dr. Likver is recognized as a Pioneer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and was one of the first to obtain Certification in Musculoskeletal Sonography in 2012. She has more than 10 years of experience implementing ultrasound guidance to dramatically improve the positive outcome of pain-alleviating procedures through directly targeted and precise injections with the help of real-time visualization.

Alexander Gimpelevich, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist at Igor Rubinshteyn, MD, in the Brighton Beach area of Brooklyn and Rego Park, New York. A lifelong competitive athlete, Dr. Gimpelevich became interested in physiatry after experiencing first-hand the multitude of injuries athletes endure. He specializes in helping people reduce pain and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Gimpelevich earned his bachelor’s degree at Columbia University in New York City. After working for two years doing research for the Mount Sinai Columbia University Hospital, Dr. Gimpelevich earned his Doctorate of Osteopathy from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury. 

He completed a rotating internship program at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn and a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Long Island Jewish Hospital. Prior to joining the team at Igor Rubinshteyn, MD, Dr. Gimpelevich worked in sports medicine and served as a general physiatrist, technician, and research assistant.

Dr. Gimpelevich is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

With his dedication to patient care and maximizing recovery and functionality for all patients, Steven Ferrer, MD, is a trusted board-certified practitioner. Dr. Ferrer is the co-founder of Progressive Spine & Sports Medicine in Glen Rock, New Jersey.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Dr. Ferrer earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in Newark, where he attended on the Dean’s Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Dr. Ferrer went on to complete an internal medicine internship at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, New Jersey. He completed both his residency and fellowship training through Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey and JFK Johnson Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey.

To gain additional expertise, Dr. Ferrer became board certified through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He maintains subspecialties in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as pain medicine. Dr. Ferrer also currently holds privileges at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Dr. Ferrer prides himself on being able to perform a variety of effective nonsurgical procedures where he can optimize patient outcomes and shorter recovery times for various types of conditions and injuries. He has extensive training and certification in medical acupuncture to help patients recover from chronic pain-causing conditions and sports injuries.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ferrer has helped author articles on youth rotator cuff injuries and interventional pain management assessment techniques for pain medicine fellows. Dr. Ferrer regularly hosts community lectures on the numerous innovative treatment options for pain management.

Patients of Dr. Ferrer appreciate his willingness to go above and beyond to ensure they experience relief from pain and receive the education they need to be informed about their health care. Dr. Ferrer wants to help patients get back to their regular activities quickly without pain or surgical procedures.

Bhavi Patel, DO, is a recognized board-certified expert in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Peak Spine and Sports Medicine locations in Hoboken and Ridgewood, New Jersey. With extensive fellowship training in spine and musculoskeletal medicine, she specializes in minimally invasive procedures for treating neck and spine disorders, as well as injuries related to the musculoskeletal system and sports activities.

Dr. Patel is skilled in administering both therapeutic and diagnostic spinal injections with the use of fluoroscopy, as well as peripheral injections guided by ultrasound technology. Her academic journey includes an accelerated program at the New York Institute of Technology and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned both her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. Following her internship, Dr. Patel completed her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she held the position of chief resident. She further specialized in interventional sports and spine medicine during a fellowship at the Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation in New Jersey.

Dr. Patel is a chapter author in ‘Exosomes, PRP and Stem Cells in Musculoskeletal Medicine: A Complete Guide to Regenerative Medicine.’

In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Patel has a deep involvement in sports medicine, having provided care and support to athletes such as those in the NCAA at Maritime College Football Team, Brooklyn Public School Athletic League Football Team, USA Golden Gloves Boxers, and participants in the New York Marathon.

Dr. Neil Sinha provides comprehensive interventional pain medicine at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics, where he tailors individual treatment options to the unique needs of each patient. He believes that patient education and establishing a caring doctor-patient relationship are integral parts of the healing process.

Dr. Sinha uses a multi-pronged approach to managing pain, including interventional pain techniques, minimally-invasive surgeries, medical management, and physical and behavioral therapy. His goal is to restore function and improve the quality of his patients’ lives, who are welcome at one of four office locations: Edison, Clifton, Hazlet, and Jersey City, New Jersey.

Dr. Sinha is especially interested in treating cervical and lumbar pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and post-laminectomy syndrome. He also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex regional pain syndrome, facial pain, and headaches.

After earning his undergraduate degree in computational biology and mathematics at Cornell University, Dr. Sinha received his Doctor of Medicine from the New Jersey Medical School in Newark. He did his residency in anesthesiology at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut.

Dr. Sinha completed his Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation. While there, Dr. Sinha trained in cutting-edge technology with leaders in the field of pain management. He was nominated and served as Chief Fellow and was awarded the Ethelee R. Smith Award for Most Outstanding Fellow.

Dr. Sinha is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management and is licensed to practice medicine in Ohio, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

When he’s not helping patients achieve relief from their pain, Dr. Sinha is an avid sports fan who especially likes football, and he enjoys maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.