You might think you don’t need to seek a medical evaluation after a car wreck because you “feel fine.” Find out a few reasons why this is a mistake and why you should head directly to a doctor’s office after such an incident.
Dr. Jay M. Shah, a highly regarded physician who’s board-certified in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), is the expert physician at SamWell Institute for Pain Management in West Orange and Colonia, New Jersey. Dr. Shah helps patients with arthritis, lower back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and other pain causing conditions. Dr. Shah is widely considered a leader in the field of interventional pain management.
Dr. Shah completed his residency training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He served as the chief resident during his time there. Next, Dr. Shah further specialized in Interventional Pain Medicine training at some of the most prestigious hospitals in the United States, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Hospital for Special Surgery, and Weill-Cornell/New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York.
During the course of his training, Dr. Shah also worked within the esteemed ABC News Medical Unit in New York City, pursuing his interest in medical journalism and evidence-based medicine. He currently serves as Director-at-Large of the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) Residents and Fellows Section and is passionate about education and training within the field.
Dr. Shah also serves on the Young Neuromodulators Committee and Public Education and Outreach committee of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS), one of the largest pain organizations in the world. Dr. Shah also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN), an innovative organization focusing on patient advocacy and cutting-edge research with the field of Pain Medicine.
He is also the Founder and President of the Young Physician’s Council of the Cancer Pain Research Consortium, a national organization focusing on novel methods of pain relief, functional rehabilitation, and wellness to those survivors with cancer-associated pain, which he considers a true honor and special passion. Dr. Shah is the founder and president of the Young Physician’s Council of the Cancer Pain Research Consortium. In this role, Dr. Shah uses unique pain relief solutions, functional rehabilitation, and wellness practices to help survivors cope with cancer pain in the most effective and noninvasive way possible.
Patients often praise Dr. Shah’s down-to-earth and understanding approach to pain management, and they appreciate the way that Dr. Shah and his team always place patient comfort and respect as a top priority at SamWell Institute for Pain Management.
For pain management help from an industry leader, book an appointment with Dr. Shah by calling SamWell Institute for Pain Management or through the online scheduling tool now.
Dr. Jay M. Shah, a highly regarded physician who’s board-certified in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), is the expert physician at SamWell Institute for Pain Management in West Orange and Colonia, New Jersey. Dr. Shah helps patients with arthritis, lower back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and other pain causing conditions. Dr. Shah is widely considered a leader in the field of interventional pain management.
Dr. Shah completed his residency training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He served as the chief resident during his time there. Next, Dr. Shah further specialized in Interventional Pain Medicine training at some of the most prestigious hospitals in the United States, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Hospital for Special Surgery, and Weill-Cornell/New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York.
During the course of his training, Dr. Shah also worked within the esteemed ABC News Medical Unit in New York City, pursuing his interest in medical journalism and evidence-based medicine. He currently serves as Director-at-Large of the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) Residents and Fellows Section and is passionate about education and training within the field.
Dr. Shah also serves on the Young Neuromodulators Committee and Public Education and Outreach committee of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS), one of the largest pain organizations in the world. Dr. Shah also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN), an innovative organization focusing on patient advocacy and cutting-edge research with the field of Pain Medicine.
He is also the Founder and President of the Young Physician’s Council of the Cancer Pain Research Consortium, a national organization focusing on novel methods of pain relief, functional rehabilitation, and wellness to those survivors with cancer-associated pain, which he considers a true honor and special passion. Dr. Shah is the founder and president of the Young Physician’s Council of the Cancer Pain Research Consortium. In this role, Dr. Shah uses unique pain relief solutions, functional rehabilitation, and wellness practices to help survivors cope with cancer pain in the most effective and noninvasive way possible.
Patients often praise Dr. Shah’s down-to-earth and understanding approach to pain management, and they appreciate the way that Dr. Shah and his team always place patient comfort and respect as a top priority at SamWell Institute for Pain Management.
For pain management help from an industry leader, book an appointment with Dr. Shah by calling SamWell Institute for Pain Management or through the online scheduling tool now.
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