Mark Cohen, MD Board certified neurologist Mark Cohen, MD acts as a volunteer ringside physician for USA Boxing to treat traumatic brain injuries and other nerve-related pain issues. He takes a systematic approach, using advanced medical techniques to diagnose and treat a range of neurological conditions, both from accidents and diseases. Through the state-of-the-art New York and New Jersey practice of Neuro Injury Specialists, he's available to you for complete and compassionate care. Call today for fast relief. Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pV9jY7tfHWRooQ7P7 https://plus.codes/87G8J22Q+JG Brooklyn Nearby Locations: Homecrest | Madison | Gravesend | Marine Park | Midwood | Mapleton | Sheepshead Bay 11229 | 11223 | 11234 | 11230 | 11204 | 11235 Neuro Injury Specialists 2279 Coney Island Ave, Ste 204 Brooklyn, NY 11223 (718) 998-9890 https://www.neuroinjuryspecialists.com info@neuroinjuryspecialists.com Working Hours: Monday: 9AM–6PM Tuesday: 9AM–6PM Wednesday: 9AM–6PM Thursday: 9AM–6PM Friday: 9AM–6PM Saturday, Sunday: Closed Payment: cash, check, credit cards

Dr. Spaide specializes in diseases of the retina and vitreous. His particular interests include retinal surgery, Macular Degeneration, Macular Holes, Macular Pucker, Diabetic Retinopathy, and intraocular inflammation. He has published more than 300 articles and 50 book chapters and 9 books about the diagnosis and treatment of Retinal Diseases. He has given lectures around the world. About He has a remarkable number of “firsts” in retinal diseases including the development of autofluorescence imaging using a fundus camera and the first practical method to image deeper structures in the eye with optical coherence tomography. These imaging methods now are used around the world. He has described many new findings and diseases of the eye and helped develop many novel treatments. He has developed numerous surgical instruments that were named after him and holds patents for ophthalmic inventions. Awards He is the recipient of the Richard and Hilda Rosenthal Foundation Award in the Visual Sciences, the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retinal Surgeons, and the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Opthalmology and the Prix Soubrane de la Recherche en Ophthalmologie, Award of Merit from the Retina Society, the Henkind Award, Coscas Award, Nataraja Pillai Award, W. Richard Green MD Award, George Theodossiadis Award, Founders Award, American Society of Retinal Surgeons, Life Achievement Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Simon Gratz Award, Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Spaide was chosen as the 2016 recipient of the Roger H. Johnson Macular Degeneration Award and the America's Best Eye Doctor 2022 Award. This is given every 2 years to an individual making a substantial contribution to the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of macular degeneration, and is one of the most prestigious awards in macular degeneration research. Author Dr. Spaide is the first author with the most articles in the top 100 list. According to the Web of Science search, the most cited article published from 2010 to 2020 was “Retinal Vascular Layers Imaged by Fluorescein Angiography,” published in Jama Ophthalmology, written by Dr. Spaide. Medical Boards Dr. Spaide is on medical boards of a number of institutions and has been mentioned in multiple Who's Who and Best Doctors lists. He is a past executive editor of the American Journal of Ophthalmology and is currently associate editor of the journal Retina. He is on the editorial board of numerous journals. Education Undergraduate: Muhlenberg College Medical School: Jefferson Medical College Ophthalmology Residency: St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship: Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Academic Appointments Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, NYU Innovations Developed autofluorescence imaging using a fundus camera Created the first practical method to image deeper structures in the eye with optical coherence tomography Invented a system of instruments for vitrectomy surgery to improve surgical procedures and provide solutions for issues with prior components Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/V69qfU2eHGCS8p337 https://plus.codes/87G7PX9X+7J New York Nearby Service Locations: Tribeca, New York, NY, USA Gramercy Park, New York, NY, USA Ukrainian Village, New York, NY, USA Alphabet City, New York, NY 10009, USA Lower East Side, New York, NY, USA Chinatown, New York, NY, USA Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY, USA West Village, New York, NY, USA Bowery, New York, NY, USA Greenwich Village, New York, NY, USA East Village, New York, NY, USA NoHo, New York, NY, USA Civic Center, New York, NY, USA Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, USA Union Square, New York, NY 10003, USA SoHo, New York, NY, USA Seaport, New York, NY 10038, USA Nearby Service Zip Codes: 10012, 10002, 10013, 10278, 10007, 10282, 10279, 10271, 10038, 10005 Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm Payment: cash, check, credit cards. Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York 110 Lafayette St, Suite 502 New York, NY 10013 (212) 234-3367 (212) 861-9797 Fax: (212) 628-0698 https://www.vrmny.com/ https://www.vrmny.com/locations/downtown-manhattan

A leading specialist in endovascular medicine with experience in vascular and interventional radiology, Dr. Sergei Sobolevsky has decades of experience in the field. Who Is Dr. Sergei Sobolevsky? Sergei Sobolevsky, MD is an endovascular specialist with extensive experience in image-guided minimally invasive medicine and vascular and interventional radiology. To provide the best possible care, he provides targeted, proven procedures with your safety and goals in mind. At his practice, the Downtown Vein & Vascular Center, he and his dedicated team focus primarily on: Vein and artery conditions, including peripheral artery disease Uterine fibroids conditions Dr. Sobolevsky has performed over 25,000 procedures. From his office in Downtown Brooklyn, he serves all of Brooklyn, including Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, DUMBO, Fort Greene and the Navy Yard, as well as greater New York City. For the best vein and artery treatments or fibroids treatments, visit Dr. Sobolevsky at his state-of-the-art facility. What Is Dr. Sobolevsky's Educational Background and Professional Experience? Dr. Sobolevsky's educational background is as impressive as his professional career. He graduated in 1997 from the University of Colorado School of Medicine with his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. He received his specialty clinical training in vascular and interventional radiology at Harvard University. Later, he completed his MBA at the MIT Sloan School of Management to help him manage his practice better. In between, he filled the years with hard work and dedication not only to his theoretical knowledge, but also to his practical skills. Some of his achievements include: Clinical training. He received surgical training at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-New Brunswick. He then spent three additional years studying diagnostic radiology at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He completed his specialty training in Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard University in Boston. He's been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and named to the Top Doctors New York Metro Area in 2020, 2021 and 2022. While attending medical school, he received a prestigious award for the Best Western Medical Student Research. He has published extensively from his research, his expertise and his collaborations in many peer-reviewed journals. Licensed in multiple states. He has a license to practice in the State of New York, as well as in other states, including AL, AZ, CO, CT, IL, LA, MA, MI, KY, ND, NJ, PA, and TX. Board of Directors. He served on the Board of Directors at the New York Roentgen Ray Society in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Clinical advisor. He acts as a clinical advisor for the biomedical industry, serving Industrial Sonomechanics, Mosaic Penumbra, Draper, MonBaby, Salute and AmazingDoc. Professional teaching. At the Society of Interventional Radiology annual meeting in 2018, Sobolevsky taught several workshops. In 2013, he taught several courses at the Central Hospital in Vladikavkaz and at the Gercen Institute of Oncology in Russia. Invited lectures. He was invited to deliver presentations at numerous institutions in the US and abroad on his mastery of endovenous medicine and related topics. Dr. Sobolevsky's professional experience reflects his desire to deliver safe, sensible care while advancing his profession. In particular, he's served as: Medical Director at the American Endovascular and Amputation Prevention Center in Brooklyn Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY Director of the New York State Comprehensive Center for Management of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia in New York, NY Chief of Image-Guided Medicine and Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY Attending Physician in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY (formerly Continuum) Senior Vice President in Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at Artann Laboratories in North Brunswick, NJ Managing Physician at an ambulatory center dedicated to amputation prevention in Thornton, CO Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/dMBA4di9TazeYiMQ8 https://plus.codes/87G8M2H2+2J+Brooklyn Nearby Locations: Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Columbia Street Waterfront District, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Park Slope 11231, 11201, 11215, 11217 Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am - 5pm Payment: cash, check, credit cards. Downtown Vein Treatment Center 480 Court Street, Ste 101 Brooklyn, NY 11231 (718) 787-5559 https://www.downtownveinvascular.com/

George Bolotin, MD, is the Medical Director at the Astra Vein Treatment Center. A board certified Diagnostic Radiologist, he's also one of the primary Astra Fibroid Treatment Specialists. His expertise in these two different but related medical fields stem from his training as an Interventional Radiologist, a medical field that allows him to serve a men and women all across New York City. Dr. Bolotin's extensive training and gentle touch help him stand out in the field of medicine. He's just as comfortable handling abnormal vein conditions as he is resolving the different types and conditions of fibroids. He outfitted his practice with the latest medical equipment and the friendliest staff. Dr. Bolotin's mission is to provide the finest quality healthcare to his hometown Brooklyn. Contact his practice today to discover the difference a world-class doctor makes to your diagnosis and treatment. Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/nCPXjbmcEDT9LxhL6 https://plus.codes/87G8R4V7+7H Nearby Locations: Crotona | Claremont | Crotona Park East | Charlotte Gardens | Van Nest | Soundview 10459 | 10460 | 10462 Astra Vein Treatment Center 869 E Tremont Ave Bronx, NY, 10460 (929) 447-4563 EN URL: https://www.astraveinvascular.com/ ES URL: https://www.astraveinvascular.com/es/ Working Hours: Monday: 9am - 6pm Tuesday: 9am - 6pm Wednesday: 9am - 6pm Thursday: 9am - 6pm Friday: 9am - 6pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

People with diabetes are unfortunately at a higher risk for numerous ocular complications, which can lead to severe vision loss and sometimes even blindness. One of those eye diseases is diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness among Americans. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that damages the blood vessels in the retina. While what exactly causes this damage is not known, poorly controlled blood sugar levels are believed to be a contributing factor. Although diabetic retinopathy can affect persons with Type I or Type II diabetes, persons with Type I diabetes are at a greater risk of developing the disease. Over time, the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy increases. Read more: https://www.vrmny.com/conditions/diabetic-retinopathy/ Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/V69qfU2eHGCS8p337 https://plus.codes/87G7PX9X+7J New York Nearby Service Locations: Tribeca, New York, NY, USA Gramercy Park, New York, NY, USA Ukrainian Village, New York, NY, USA Alphabet City, New York, NY 10009, USA Lower East Side, New York, NY, USA Chinatown, New York, NY, USA Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY, USA West Village, New York, NY, USA Bowery, New York, NY, USA Greenwich Village, New York, NY, USA East Village, New York, NY, USA NoHo, New York, NY, USA Civic Center, New York, NY, USA Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, USA Union Square, New York, NY 10003, USA SoHo, New York, NY, USA Seaport, New York, NY 10038, USA Nearby Service Zip Codes: 10012, 10002, 10013, 10278, 10007, 10282, 10279, 10271, 10038, 10005 Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm Payment: cash, check, credit cards. Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York 110 Lafayette St, Suite 502 New York, NY 10013 (212) 234-3367 (212) 861-9797 Fax: (212) 628-0698 https://www.vrmny.com/ https://www.vrmny.com/locations/downtown-manhattan

The macula is the very small area in the back of the retina that is responsible for providing sharpness and clarity in our vision. This detailed vision is necessary for daily tasks such as reading, driving, and watching television. A jelly-like substance called the vitreous fills the central portion of the eye. It is composed of 99% water, some chemicals to create the gel, and long protein fibers. As we age the vitreous begins to shrink. The jelly starts to break down and the protein fibers start to aggregate. In most people the vitreous eventually separates from the retina in a process called posterior vitreous detachment. In some people the vitreous may remain adherent to the central portion of the macula and pulling by the vitreous can cause bad things to happen to the macula. Chronic pulling, or traction, on the macula can cause the macula to become distorted or stretched. In some people the force of the traction exceeds the mechanical strength of the macula and a hole can form. Macular holes are typically very small – smaller in diameter than a pin. However the macula is very important for sharp vision and even a very small hole can cause important visual problems. The vision is generally decreased and distorted. The curious aspect of macular holes is that they don't heal themselves. If someone had their ears pierced, but didn't wear an earring the hole would close. Only the smallest macular holes can close without surgery and even then the chance is low. The retina is really a type of brain tissue, and brain tissue doesn't heal well. The steps naturally taken by the body to heal a macular hole can make it get larger over time. Read more: https://www.vrmny.com/conditions/macular-hole/ Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York 950 3rd Ave 3rd floor, New York, NY 10022 Tel.: (212) 861-9797 Fax.: (212) 628–0698 Web Address: https://www.vrmny.com/ https://www.vrmny.com/locations/manhattan/ Our location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/v9rE1BWBd6tsFgPaA https://plus.codes/87G8Q26J+3R New York Nearby Locations: Manhattan, NY Lenox Hill | Upper East Side | Midtown East | Upper West Side 10021 | 10022 | 10023 Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am–5pm Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Dr. Baruch received his medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his post-graduate training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University Hospital of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate Medical Center serving as administrative chief resident during his final year. He went on to complete a sub-specialty fellowship in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at the Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation/Rutger's University in New Jersey. Downtown Pain Physicians Of Brooklyn 145 Henry Street, # 1G, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 521-2424 https://www.downtownpainphysicians.com/ Google maps: https://g.page/paindrbrooklyn https://plus.codes/87G8M2W4+FJ Brooklyn Nearby Locations: Dumbo | Vinegar Hill | Bridge Plaza | Brooklyn Heights | Cobble Hill | Boerum Hill 11201 | 11251 | 11231 | 11217 Working Hours: Monday: 08.00AM - 07.00PM Tuesday: 08.00AM - 07.00PM Wednesday: 08.00AM - 07.00PM Thursday: 08.00AM - 07.00PM Friday: 08.00AM - 07.00PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: 08.00AM - 07.00PM Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Brooklyn GYN Place is pleased to have Dr. Amir Marashi as part of our team of highly skilled Ob/Gyn Physicians. Dr. Amir Marashi has special interest in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery , and SILS surgery (single incision laparoscopy surgery). If you were diagnosed with ovarian cysts or Uterine Fibroids and told that you need to undergo a major surgery come and see Dr. Marashi for a second opinion and explore all the options and benefits of minimally invasive robotic surgery. In addition, Dr Amir Marashi offers complete Gynecological and Obstetrics Services, including: Routine Evaluations Screening and Diagnostic Evaluations Gynecological Procedures Cosmetic Procedures Prenatal Care Brooklyn GYN Place 142 Joralemon Street, #4CF, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 624-0604 https://www.brooklyngynplace.com/ Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TdxdKLtq6PuS65ck9 https://plus.codes/87G8M2V4+4H Brooklyn Nearby Locations: Downtown Brooklyn | Fort Greene | Boerum Hill | Cobble Hill | Columbia Street Waterfront District 11201| 11205 | 11217 | 11238 | 11231 Working Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5:30pm Saturday: 9am - 11:30am Sunday: Closed Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Dr. Eric D. Freeman, pain management doctor is the medical director and founder of Redefine Healthcare. As a leading New Jersey pain physician he holds numerous board certifications in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine and is a certified independent medical examiner. Dr. Freeman has dedicated his life's work to providing his patients with the most comprehensive state-of-the-art pain care presenting them with the best pain management treatments and the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and pain-free lifestyle. Dr. Freeman among the best pain management doctors in New Jersey specializes in treating patients with all types of pain conditions with a focus on spine disorders, herniated and degenerative discs as well as arthritic joints and sport medicine injuries. His expertise is in minimally-invasive spinal procedures as well as non-surgical orthopedic care. Since the completion of his fellowship, Dr. Freeman continues to be at the forefront for the treatment of all spine and pain disorders. He attends as well as conducts numerous seminars in the field of Interventional Pain Management and Minimally-Invasive Spine Techniques. New Jersey pain specialist Dr. Freeman's passion for providing the most advanced medical and interventional pain technologies has made him well recognized in the field of pain management and is listed as one of """"America's Top Physicians"""". He is often involved in the education of other physicians performing lectures and publishing textbook chapters for Board Certification testing. His goal and primary focus is to obtain the results that you deserve, that is, to eliminate your pain without surgery Redefine Healthcare - Hackensack, NJ 146 NJ-17 Hackensack, NJ 07601 (551) 296-7277 (732) 906-9600 Web Address: https://redefinehealthcare.com/ Hackensack, NJ Office: https://redefinehealthcare.com/contact-us/hackensack-nj/ https://plus.codes/87G7VWFP+MM Nearby Locations: Bogota, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Lodi, Maywood, Paramus, Ridgefield Park, River Edge, South Hackensack, Teaneck 07603, 07604, 07605, 07606, 07607, 07643, 07644, 07646, 07653 Working Hours: Monday: 8AM - 8PM Tuesday: 8AM - 8PM Wednesday: 8AM - 8PM Thursday: 8AM - 8PM Friday: 8AM - 8PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Dr. Eric D. Freeman, pain management doctor is the medical director and founder of Redefine Healthcare. As a leading New Jersey pain physician he holds numerous board certifications in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine and is a certified independent medical examiner. Dr. Freeman has dedicated his life's work to providing his patients with the most comprehensive state-of-the-art pain care presenting them with the best pain management treatments and the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and pain-free lifestyle. Dr. Freeman among the best pain management doctors in New Jersey specializes in treating patients with all types of pain conditions with a focus on spine disorders, herniated and degenerative discs as well as arthritic joints and sport medicine injuries. His expertise is in minimally-invasive spinal procedures as well as non-surgical orthopedic care. Since the completion of his fellowship, Dr. Freeman continues to be at the forefront for the treatment of all spine and pain disorders. He attends as well as conducts numerous seminars in the field of Interventional Pain Management and Minimally-Invasive Spine Techniques. New Jersey pain specialist Dr. Freeman's passion for providing the most advanced medical and interventional pain technologies has made him well recognized in the field of pain management and is listed as one of """"America's Top Physicians"""". He is often involved in the education of other physicians performing lectures and publishing textbook chapters for Board Certification testing. His goal and primary focus is to obtain the results that you deserve, that is, to eliminate your pain without surgery Redefine Healthcare - Union, NJ 2500 Morris Ave, Suite 220, Union, NJ 07083 (908) 503-5731 (732) 906-9600 https://redefinehealthcare.com/ https://redefinehealthcare.com/contact-us/union-nj/ e-mail: info@redefinehealthcare.com Working Hours: Monday: 8AM - 8PM Tuesday: 8AM - 8PM Wednesday: 8AM - 8PM Thursday: 8AM - 8PM Friday: 8AM - 8PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Payment: cash, check, credit cards. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/eDwqeQCYmrBN4ULg8 https://plus.codes/87G7PP35+3J Nearby Locations: Elizabeth | Union | Plainfield | Linden | Westfield | Rahway | Scotch Plains | Cranford | Summit | Hillside | Roselle 07114 | 07201 | 07202 | 07206 | 07207 | 07208 | 07033 | 07083 | 07088 | 07036 | 07065 | 07060 | 07061 | 07062 | 07063 | 08812 | 07091 | 07076 | 07016 | 07092 | 07901 | 07902 | 07205 | 07203

Sports Medicine Doctors Athletes are known to fight through their pain to continue competing and reach their goals. However, the body can't perform at its peak level if it's pushed while injured. There's a high chance that without treatment, the injury will worsen and prevent you from competing much longer than if the problem was addressed immediately. At Redefine Healthcare's sports medicine clinic, we use a multidisciplinary approach to sports injuries and sports injury treatment. Our team of physical therapists, sports medical doctors, neurosurgeons, orthopedists, chiropractors, and other medical professionals collaborate to build a personalized treatment plan for your pain or injury, for patients of all ages and abilities. If you have a sports injury, it's important to see a sports medicine specialist before the injury dominates your everyday life. Acute vs. Chronic Sports Injuries Sports injuries can be split into two categories: acute and chronic. Acute injuries occur suddenly and are usually accompanied by severe pain, like a broken bone. You'll most likely experience a loss of function and will seek immediate medical attention. Chronic injuries develop gradually and worsen over time, often a result of repetitive movement or incorrect form. They can also be the result of a previous injury that hasn't healed properly. While chronic, overuse injuries outnumber acute injuries in most sports, their impact is underestimated because they're not instantly disabling with an obvious loss of function. However, it's important for athletes to seek treatment for chronic injuries and to not ignore any pain or symptoms; once the injury is established, it's difficult to manage successfully. Chronic injuries can even increase your risk of an acute injury; for example, if you favor one foot over the other because of tendonitis, you increase your chances of other injuries. Read more: https://redefinehealthcare.com/sports-medicine-specialists-in-new-jersey/ Redefine Healthcare - Union, NJ 2500 Morris Ave, Suite 220, Union, NJ 07083 (908) 503-5731 (732) 906-9600 https://redefinehealthcare.com/ https://redefinehealthcare.com/contact-us/union-nj/ e-mail: info@redefinehealthcare.com Working Hours: Monday: 8AM - 8PM Tuesday: 8AM - 8PM Wednesday: 8AM - 8PM Thursday: 8AM - 8PM Friday: 8AM - 8PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Payment: cash, check, credit cards. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/eDwqeQCYmrBN4ULg8 https://plus.codes/87G7PP35+3J Nearby Locations: Elizabeth | Union | Plainfield | Linden | Westfield | Rahway | Scotch Plains | Cranford | Summit | Hillside | Roselle 07114 | 07201 | 07202 | 07206 | 07207 | 07208 | 07033 | 07083 | 07088 | 07036 | 07065 | 07060 | 07061 | 07062 | 07063 | 08812 | 07091 | 07076 | 07016 | 07092 | 07901 | 07902 | 07205 | 07203

Dr. Febin Melepura is an Ivy League trained sport injury doctor and best rated pain management specialist in NYC who is highly specialized in treating any pain related issues – from back and neck to sports related injuries. NYC Sport injury specialist Dr. Melepura is board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology. He completed both his Interventional Pain Medicine fellowship and Anesthesiology residency at the prestigious Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. Prior to his specialization in pain management, he received his Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) at the nationally top ranked Stony Brook School of Medicine. He prides himself on being on the forefront for future sports injury treatment protocols in both pharmaceuticals and medical devices. He has a strong appreciation for the benefits of the latest pain management research and technology as well as age old alternative sports injury and pain management treatments, such as nutrition. Dr. Melepura's practice philosophy is to blend medical innovation, evidence based medicine, and compassion to meet each patient's individual goals. He strives to improve functionality and to allow patients to resume active lifestyles. He offers patients the best pain management modalities in New York as well as the care and personal time needed to thoroughly evaluate their pain and provide them with the most appropriate pain relief treatment. As a best in class, top rated New York pain management doctor, Dr. Melepura provides highly personalized and comprehensive pain care in NYC. He is among the best pain relief doctors in the country. Dr Melepura offers the most effective sports pain management treatments available in the USA. Come see our brand new cutting edge, state-of-the-art sports injury and pain management clinic in NYC. We are an internationally recognized as best in class pain management doctors & pain relief specialists. Sports injury specialist Dr. Melepura is a member of our best rated team of pain management doctors in New York. He is among the best sports injury doctors in the country. Sports Injury & Pain Management Clinic of New York 36 West 44th Street, Ste 1416, New York, NY 10036 (212) 621-7746 https://www.sportspainmanagementnyc.com/ Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Br9XtHdfSFFCKZQd9 https://plus.codes/87G8Q249+35+New+York Nearby Locations: Little Brazil | Garment District | Koreatown | Murray Hill | Hell's Kitchen 10036 | 10119 | 10001 | 10016, 10017 Working Hours: Monday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Sciatica causes pain and tingling that radiates down your legs and feet from your lower back. Any one of these symptoms could be felt by you. Regardless of the location of your pain, getting it addressed right away will relieve your misery and address the underlying cause of your sciatica. Contact Pain Physicians NY, a top-notch institution in Brooklyn, NYC, with nationally renowned sciatica physicians to reclaim a pain-free life. What Is Sciatica? Sciatica is a medical condition that causes pain along the sciatic nerve. This nerve is made up of various nerve roots which join together in the pelvic region. The sciatic nerve is considered the largest nerve in the body, with a diameter of up to 2 cm. Usually, sciatica affects only one side of the body. The pain is localized at any part of the nerve including: - Lower back - Hips - Buttocks - Leg - Toes What Are the Most Common Causes of Sciatica? As the first step of treatment, our Brooklyn specialists conduct an overall assessment of the patient to determine the root of the problem. The majority of sciatica cases stem from an inflammatory condition that often results in nerve irritation. In rare cases, sciatic nerve condition may be caused by benign or cancerous tumor or metabolic disease such as diabetes. Sciatica also occurs due to: - Herniated disk - Spinal stenosis including Lumbar and Cervical - Bone spur on the spine, etc. These triggers cause inflammation and pain accompanied by numbness of the affected leg because the sciatic nerve becomes pinched. Sometimes this nerve can get compressed by a tumor or get damaged due to diabetes. If you are obese, have diabetes, sit for a long period of time during a day, have a job that requires a lot of heavy lifting, or drive for long periods you have a greater risk of suffering from sciatic nerve problems. Read more: https://www.painfreenyc.com/sciatica-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment/ Working Hours: Monday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED Payment: cash, check, credit cards. Pain Physicians NY 2279 Coney Island Ave, Ste 200, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (718) 998-9890 https://www.painfreenyc.com/ https://www.painfreenyc.com/pain-management-clinic-in-brooklyn-ny/ e-mail: info@painfreenyc.com Location on the map: https://g.page/pain-management-doctor-brooklyn https://plus.codes/87G8J22Q+JH Brooklyn Nearby Locations: Homecrest | Madison | Gravesend | Marine Park | Midwood | Mapleton | Sheepshead Bay 11229 | 11223 | 11234 | 11230 | 11204 | 11235

It was September 15th midnight when I started having a severe toothache. I couldn't sleep a wink that night and waited for morning to get an appointment with my dentist. I took an appointment for the next day. After all the formalities of COVID-19 tests the receptionist let me inside the clinic. “Looks like you need a root canal.” My dentist said with real concern and asked me to come the next day for the procedure. I was left with no choice other than going for the procedure because my tooth ache was unbearable. Unfortunately, in all this back and forth to the dentist's office somewhere I contracted COVID-19. Even though I didn't have any underlying health issues, my health condition became very critical because of COVID-19. I was admitted to the hospital. My breathing was very difficult and I was put on a ventilator. At home I had my husband and two young children who were too small to take care of themselves. But I was in such a critical condition that my kids well being was of little concern to me. All I could think about was to get a sniff of air in my lungs. My chest was burning and the roof of my mouth was on fire from struggling to inhale air. After the doctors intubated me, breathing became a little easier but I still had too much pain in my chest and stomach. My legs were sore and I had severe pain in my neck and shoulder. I was bedridden with a feeding and breathing tube inserted down my throat all the time. My husband was not allowed to visit and so were my children. Right next to my bed were two other beds occupied with mother and daughter suffering from COVID-19. My own pain was unbearable, but when I saw the trauma and pain that the mother and daughter were going through, I couldn't complain. Mother was around eighty-five years old and her daughter was twenty-five. No other family member was allowed but I was a bit happy that the old mother had someone by her bedside. Just the thought that your loved one is by your side when you are going through a miserable health problem is a big relief in itself. I, on the other hand, was lying on my bed and struggling for my life and the air felt so desperate to have a family member by my side. This trauma had made me believe in the strong will power of our survival and existence and above all the faith in health care workers. The nurse in our ward was a god-sent angel. It's because of her that I came back home to my husband and children after recovery. When I had lost all hope and was struggling for life and air, nurse Jenna held my hand, giving me strength to awaken my inner desire for survival. My sugar level went so low to a point that my whole body was convulsing, I was trying to take a mouthful gulp of air but it wouldn't make it to my lungs. I wanted to get all the tubes out from my body and scream for help, but sometimes desperation just vanishes in the cry of others' misery. Within a week the elderly mom couldn't take it anymore. She passed away leaving her daughter alone. I could see the pain of loss in her daughter's eyes. The numbness in the eyes of the daughter was palpable. At that moment she won't let go off her dead mother's hand. I felt so sorry; at the same time life looked so meaningless to me. Why do we have children; why do we raise them; why do we love our parents with all our hearts? I couldn't get answers to any of these questions. I was lost in the pain, agony, and misery of that daughter. Only one thing I was sure of was that I will have to live. At that time, the only thought that crossed my mind was the faces of my both daughters. What if I will die? My daughters can't take this shock; they are too small to understand any of this. For A few hours, when I was struggling for a whiff of air, I just wanted to die. I did not want to end my life struggling for air, with my lungs burning and my heart sinking. Momentarily I had already lost my life, but the sight of that grieving daughter brought me to my senses. I had the greatest desire to fight off COVID and survive. If not for myself then for my daughters. Nothing is more important to a child than her mother by her side in good and bad, low and high. For the next couple of days, I tried to fight all my negativity with every ounce of energy I had left in my body. I made a promise to myself to return to my daughters who are constantly waiting and praying for me. The nurses and health care workers were constantly working and wearing themselves out— the selfless act of humanity was right there in front of my eyes. All the sick patients who had not one family member by their bedside were loved equally by these angels in the form of nurses and doctors. I recovered enough and tested negative to go back home to unite with my family. My spirit is high and I am full of gratitude towards every single person who is serving in the health care sector. We can't thank them enough.

Many a time we fail to accept responsibility for our own lives. We forget that we drive ourselves to our own promised land. The most notable winners at some point encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They succeeded simply because they refused to be victims of circumstances. Certainly, nobody glows more than he who let the hurt go. Growing up just like any other normal kid I used to run around whenever I saw aeroplanes in the sky. At school I would say when I grow up I want to be a pilot. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? For the only boy in a family of four that would surely make a mother proud. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning and only execution brings a glimmer of success. Things took a sudden twist in 2009 on the 21st of August when mother was involved in a fatal car accident along Seke road. Her spinal cord was left damaged and there was no hope that she could ever walk again. She was admitted at the Avenues hospital, where her recovery path seemed smooth. Within a few weeks, she was transferred to St Giles where she was to learn how to use a wheelchair. On one particular day, a doctor on night shift mistakenly handled her whilst she was in her sleep and she fell off the bed. Efforts to keep her alive were made but she died on her way to Parirenyatwa. When I received the news I realised that making mom happy was out of reach. The pain I felt made me want to save lives. I wanted to be a different doctor. Peace of mind became a fallen concept for me. I knew that for me to achieve this new found dream I had to work extra hard even if it meant that I had to starve whilst on books. It is during our hardest times that we discover our true taste and desire for success. I refused to conform to the dogmas of the society I lived in. Many a time young children who lose their mothers end up vagabonds. I constantly asked myself certain questions: Who am I around? What are they doing to me? What have they got me reading? What have they got me saying? Where do they have me going? What do they have me thinking? For some time I hated the so called street lingo ‘swagg'. Simply because I had an educational standard I was termed a nerd. I chose not to limit myself because of other limited imagination. I chose to leave a trail where there was no path than to further bare the usual pathway. I conquered my worst fears, failure. I joined medical school in august 2018. Driven by my personal statement: ‘TO BE THE LEAD PROVIDER OF INCLUSIVE QUALITY HEALTH. TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE, QUALITY, INCLUSIVE, RELEVANT AND COMPETENCE DRIVEN HEALTH SERVICES IN OUR BELOVED ZIMBABWE. I do not wish to be the wealthiest but certainly the most educated doctor of my generation with the aim of specializing later on as a neurosurgeon. Too many people wish to cross the fence and be where the grass is clean. I believe I am where I should be, all I need is to just water the grass I am standing on to make it green. The gods are different, the times are different but the underlying precepts of caring for the sick wherever or whoever they may remain the same. Having gone through some of the oath's for doctors I solemnly promised that I would to my best ability to serve humanity caring for the sick, promoting good health and alleviating pain and suffering. I now turn to my calling, promising to preserve its finest traditions, with the reward of long experience in the joy of healing. This promise is made freely and without coercion. Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be. The best way to predict your own future is to create it and live to it. It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing well.