Our Affiliate Pain
Management Doctors
What is Pain Management?
Pain management is a specialized field of medicine focused on diagnosing, treating, and alleviating chronic pain. This multidisciplinary approach aims to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from various types of pain, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and neuropathic pain.
Pain management encompasses a range of treatments, such as medication management, physical therapy, interventional procedures, and behavioral therapies. By addressing the physical and psychological aspects of pain, pain management doctors strive to reduce pain levels, enhance functionality, and promote overall well-being for their patients.
Meet The Pain Management Doctors
Below you will find brief bio's about our pain management doctor affiliates. Please contact us and we will be happy to give you a recommendation to the doctor that can best provide relief your condition.
Dr. Annie Layno-Moses
Dr. Annie Layno-Moses is a double board-certified physician with specialties in Physical Medicine, as well as Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. She focuses on interventional and non-interventional approaches for spinal and musculoskeletal pain while valuing doctor-patient communication and discussion.
Dr. Moses graduated from the University of Michigan with majors in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Sciences and Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies as well as a minor in Biology. She completed her internal medicine internship at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois; PMR residency at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital in Chicago, Illinois; and pain medicine fellowship at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California.
She is a member of the North American Neuromodulation Society, International Neuromodulation Society, The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience, Pacific Spine Pain Society, and Sierra Spine Society.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Moses enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisines, and staying active. Such hobbies include spinning, hiking, yoga, pilates and playing sports such as volleyball and flag football. She also takes an interest in playing piano and learning new languages.
Dr. Ilana Etelzon
Dr. Ilana Etelzon is a Fellowship-trained Interventional Pain & Musculoskeletal Medicine Specialist with extensive experience in managing a wide spectrum of pain syndromes, including lower back pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, neck pain, CRPS, failed back surgery, and musculoskeletal disorders. She employs a non-operative approach, incorporating minimally invasive procedures and regenerative therapies, utilizing fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided techniques.
Dr. Etelzon works collaboratively with her patients to break the pain cycle and develop practical, effective treatment plans. Her approach focuses on immediate pain relief followed by proper rehabilitation to prevent recurrence, with the ultimate goal of establishing individualized treatment plans that restore patients to their pain-free, active states. Her methods are highly regarded, reflected in the positive feedback from her patients.
Specializing in innovative techniques such as Spinal Cord Stimulation, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, and RadioFrequency Techniques, Dr. Etelzon also offers opioid-free options as a New York State Certified Medical Marijuana Prescriber. An active member of several professional organizations, she contributes to ongoing research and enjoys teaching. For those suffering from work-related and auto accidents, her team provides prompt diagnosis and care to help patients regain their quality of life.
Dr. Karan Johar
Dr. Karan Johar, MD, renowned in Pain Management and Minimally Invasive Spine Care, draws from his grandmother's surgery, shaping his patient-centric approach as a physician. His tenure as Assistant Professor at NYU LANGONE and roles across prestigious hospitals, alongside dual board certifications, underscore his expertise.
Specializing in spine care, Dr. Johar focuses on surgical solutions for pain, distinguished by his work in neuromodulation and regenerative therapies. His reputation, validated by surgeries on over 150 colleagues and recognitions like Castle Connolly Top Doctor, reflects his excellence.
Committed to advancing pain management globally, Dr. Johar's academic contributions and leadership in the New York Physician Society highlight his impact. His practice of Pain Medicine & Surgery, epitomizes top-tier spine care, earning accolades and trust from diverse, high-profile patients worldwide.
