About Me
I’m a board-certified physician in Pain Management and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and I’ve been part of the MetroHealth team since 2021. I specialize in helping patients manage pain through advanced, minimally invasive techniques, with a focus on neuromodulation therapies that target the nervous system to reduce discomfort and improve function.
My background includes both medical and scientific training—I earned my MD and PhD in Neurophysiology, and I’ve spent years researching ways to improve recovery after stroke and reduce pain through innovative nerve treatments. I completed my residency and fellowship training right here at MetroHealth/Case Western Reserve University, where I now serve as Director of Pain Medicine and Director of Research at the Pain & Healing Center.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, spasticity, or recovering from injury, my goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care backed by the latest science. I believe that every patient deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.
Neuromodulation
Neuroelectrophysiology
Nerve block for pain
Nerve block for spasticity
Neuromodulation for functional recovery
Spinal cord stimulation
Peripheral nerve stimulation
Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2024 – 2025
Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research, 2024
Cleveland Magazine’s Annual Top Doctors 2023 – 2025
Electrode Store Best Paper Award, Fellow Category, Association of Academic Physiatrists, 02/2016
Allergan Foundation Pain Management and Spine Care Research Award, 02/2015
PubMed Publications
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Education & Training
Education
Fellowship
MetroHealth Medical Center (Ohio) – Postdoctoral Physician-Scientist FellowshipResidency
MetroHealth Medical Center (Ohio) – Physical Medicine & RehabilitationFellowship
MetroHealth Medical Center (Ohio) – Pain MedicineFellowship
University of Kansas Medical Center (Hays) – Postdoctoral Research FellowshipMedical Education
University of Kansas School of Medicine MDInternship
MetroHealth Medical Center (Ohio) – Physical Medicine & RehabilitationBoard Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation