Meet the Team

Our Doctors

Board-certified specialists and multidisciplinary team members delivering coordinated care for spine, pain, and recovery across New Jersey.

Specialists and team members who work together.

From diagnosis through treatment and recovery, our physicians, chiropractors, therapists, and support team collaborate to deliver coordinated pain and spine care.

Dr. Wael Elkholy
Founder, Chairman & Board-Certified Pain Specialist
Dr. Wael Elkholy, M.D.
Board-certified in pain management, anesthesiology, and acupuncture; former Yale Assistant Professor guiding coordinated PPSI care.
Dr. Ashraf Sakr
Interventional Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Ashraf Sakr, M.D.
Double board-certified in pain management and anesthesiology, with fellowship training in minimally invasive interventional procedures.
Dr. Alexios Apazidis
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Dr. Alexios Apazidis, M.D.
Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in advanced spine surgery and structural treatment planning.
Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, D.O., Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Dr. Jeffrey Thompson, D.O.
Fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive, motion preservation, and complex deformity spine surgery.
Dr. Tamer Elbaz, Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology Specialist
Pain Medicine & Anesthesiology
Dr. Tamer Elbaz, M.D.
Board-certified interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology specialist for complex acute and chronic pain.
Dr. Tarek Alshafie, M.D., Vascular Surgeon
Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Tarek Alshafie, M.D.
Advanced vascular expertise supporting coordinated surgical evaluation and specialty care planning.
Dr. Khaled Morsi, Director of Anesthesia Services
Director of Anesthesia Services
Dr. Khaled Morsi, M.D.
ABA board-certified anesthesiologist supporting safe, coordinated procedure-day care.
Dr. Douglas Pitchford, M.D., Pain Management Specialist
Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Douglas Pitchford, M.D.
Board-certified pain management and acupuncture physician with anesthesiology training and coordinated, patient-centered care.
Dr. Alexander Klyashtorny, Anesthesia and Pain Management Physician
Anesthesia & Pain Management
Dr. Alexander Klyashtorny, M.D.
Board-certified physician supporting anesthesia, pain management, and procedural planning.
Dr. Fouad Karam
Head of Chiropractic Department
Dr. Fouad Karam
Conservative care planning to improve movement, comfort, and functional recovery.
Monica Johnson, Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Monica Johnson
Advanced practice support focused on coordinated evaluation, follow-up care, and treatment continuity across PPSI care plans.
Jenny Shmushkevich, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Jenny Shmushkevich
Nurse anesthesia clinician supporting safe, organized anesthesia care for PPSI procedures.
Rita Sklar, DNP, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Rita Sklar
DNP-prepared CRNA supporting anesthesia assessment and procedure-day readiness.
Dr. Patrick Nierva, Doctor of Chiropractic
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Patrick Nierva
Hands-on care and spinal support designed for long-term mobility and comfort goals.
Dr. Je'Vonna Hopkins, Chiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Je'Vonna Hopkins
Conservative chiropractic care focused on mobility, spinal support, and coordinated recovery planning.
Dr. Omer Baksh, Doctor of Chiropractic
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Omer Baksh
Chiropractic support tailored to spinal alignment, movement, and patient comfort goals.
Dr. Edward Sofo
Chiropractic Sports Physician
Dr. Edward Sofo
Athletic and movement-focused support for injury recovery and performance-related care.
Dr. Isaac Kebabjian, Doctor of Chiropractic
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Isaac Kebabjian
Chiropractic care supporting mobility, spinal function, and conservative recovery planning within coordinated PPSI treatment pathways.
Dr. Erik Geleta, Doctor of Chiropractic
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Erik Geleta
Conservative chiropractic support designed to improve comfort, movement quality, and continuity across multidisciplinary care plans.
Edmund Benaojan, Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Edmund Benaojan
Movement-based rehabilitation and functional recovery support within coordinated PPSI care plans.
Ryan Mangubat, Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Ryan Mangubat
Therapy-driven care that supports strength, mobility, and confident return-to-activity goals.
Aldou Cinco, Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Aldou Cinco
Rehabilitation-focused care supporting strength, movement, and confident return to daily activity goals.
Carlos Santos, Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Carlos Santos
Physical therapy support tailored to mobility restoration, functional recovery, and coordinated PPSI treatment plans.
Allyn Sison, Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Allyn Sison
Movement-based rehabilitation support focused on function, comfort, and coordinated progress through recovery.
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