OUR TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

Our team of board-certified physicians is the driving force behind our excellence. Their dynamic expertise and unwavering commitment to patient care are what sets us apart from the rest.

Dr. Amit Poonia

DR. AMIT POONIA, M.D. 

Pain Management, Anesthesiology
Dr. Amit Poonia is a board-certified Interventional Pain Management Specialist and Anesthesiologist. After an internship at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Poonia completed his anesthesia residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and served as a Chief Resident in the Department of Anesthesiology there. Dr. Poonia then completed his Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at NYU and is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology for both anesthesia and pain medicine.
Dr. Adity Sharma

DR. ADITY SHARMA, M.D. 

Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Adity Sharma is triple-board-certified and has been practicing pain management with us since 2014. She received her medical degree from Grant Medical College and completed her internship at St. Vincent Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Sharma then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at George Washington University Hospital, Washington, D.C. After completing a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at George Washington University Hospital, Dr. Sharma became board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology.
DR. NOUSHIN MIRMADJLESSI, M.D.

DR. NOUSHIN MIRMADJLESSI, M.D. 

Spine & Joint Specialist
Dr. Noushin Mirmadjlessi is a physician who is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as Non-Surgical Spine Rehabilitation.  She specializes in non-operative treatments of the neck, back, hips, shoulders, knees, and sacroiliac, as well as in electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCV). Dr. Mirmadjlessi attended medical school at Shahid Beheshti Medical School in Tehran, Iran, completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, and completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. While participating in her residency program, Dr. Mirmadjlessi partook in the research and writing of many published case reports.
Dr. Malaka Badri

DR. MALAKA BADRI, D.O 

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
Dr. Malaka Badri, D.O. is a fellowship trained Interventional Pain Management Specialist and a board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician.
She specializes in non-operative treatments of the neck, back, hips, shoulders, knees, and
sacroiliac, as well as in electro diagnostic studies (EMG/NCV).
Dr. Badri attended medical school at NY Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic
Medicine in New York and she completed her internship in Internal Medicine at NY
Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, in Brooklyn New York. She completed her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York and her fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at The Center for Advance Pain Management and Rehabilitation in Metuchen, New Jersey.
While in medical school, Dr. Badri was on the Dean’s list from 2009-2013. While participating in her residency program, Dr. Badri made several oral presentations as well as poster presentations. Dr. Badri was also the Vice President of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society while obtaining her B.S. at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ
When she is not treating patients, Dr. Badri enjoys spending time with her family, floral design and drawing.
DR. JAMES COZZARELLI, M.D.

DR. JAMES COZZARELLI, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. James F. Cozzarelli is a board-certified General Orthopedic Surgeon. His commitment to patient care is evident in his approach; he takes the time to listen to his patients, ensuring they never feel rushed or pressured. When surgery is necessary, Dr. Cozzarelli thoroughly explains the procedure and its necessity, aiming to make his patients feel as relaxed as possible.

Dr. Cozzarelli completed his undergraduate education at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. He then earned his M.D. at George Washington University in the Nation’s Capital, where he completed an orthopedic surgery internship and residency.

Dr. Cozzarelli takes great pride in his work and is dedicated to providing the best possible care for his patients. His expertise and compassionate approach to care make him a valuable addition to our team.

DR. SINA MENASHEHOFF, DO

DR. SINA MENASHEHOFF, DO

Pain Management

Dr. Sina Menashehoff is a dual board-certified Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine specialist. Dr. Menashehoff's practice is centered on restoring function that has been compromised by injury or disabling conditions. His expertise spans various conditions, including sports injuries, spinal disorders, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive stress disorders, and acute and chronic pain.

Dr. Menashehoff emphasizes patient education, exercise therapy, and medication in his treatment plans. In advanced cases, he employs electromyography/nerve conduction studies for diagnosis and treatment, specializing in advanced procedural interventions to manage all pain complaints. This includes using fluoroscopy to target pain generators and precisely deliver therapies such as epidural-steroid injections, diagnostic and therapeutic branch blocks, and trigger point injections.

His academic journey began at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he completed his doctorate. He then graduated from his physiatry residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York. He furthered his training with an accredited pain medicine fellowship through the NOVA Southeastern Consortium and Larkin Hospital.

Dr. Menashehoff finds fulfillment in enhancing his patients' quality of life through thorough medical evaluation and intervention. He values a comprehensive multimodal approach to pain treatment, considering the patient as a whole rather than focusing solely on their pain complaints.

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