SomaticNerveBlock near Toms River, NJ

Care Philosophy: I practice evidence-based medicine and surgery in a caring and compassionate manner.

Biography: Dr. Patrick S. Buckley is fellowship trained in orthopaedic surgery. He is a sports medicine specialist with advanced training in the treatment of knee, shoulder and hip injuries. He graduated cum laude from Villanova University. Dr. Buckley obtained his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Rothman Institute and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, CO. Dr. Buckley is a member of the U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard physician pool and travels annually to provide medical care for the US Moguls Team. He is also the head team physician for Neptune High School and an assistant league physician for the Premier Lacrosse League.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Loretta Mueller has devoted more than 20 years of her professional career to the diagnosis and treatment of headaches. With her extensive background in clinical trials, research and education, she is well-versed in the latest treatment options.&nbs

Care Philosophy: Dr. David Poulad is a board certified neurosurgeon who has been practicing in Union, NJ since 2005. A member of IGEA Brain & Spine, he is on staff at the Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ; Morristown Hospital in Morristown, NJ.; Trinitas Regional Med

Care Philosophy: Joseph Lombardi, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the operative management of spinal disorders in adult and adolescent patients. His practice is focused on minimally invasive surgical treatments for both common and complex spinal conditions, including disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal deformity. Dr. Lombardi leverages the latest surgical technology – robotics, guided navigation, and advanced instrumentation – to provide patients with tailored surgical procedures, accelerated recovery times, and superior outcomes.

Care Philosophy: As a pain management specialist, Dr. Patel is committed to the continuous care and education of her patients who are in need of rehabilitation. She focuses on each client individually by performing thorough examinations and diagnosis. Her comprehensive treatment plans include lifestyle modification counseling in sleep hygiene, nutrition, mindfulness based stress reduction techniques and exercise activities. In addition to treating back pain, joint pain, headaches and more, Dr. Patel focuses on women's health conditions including in interventional techniques for management of chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Patel and her dedicated staff employ the most comprehensive approach to effectively manage pain through a customized treatment plan. Constantly up-to-date on the most progressive techniques and evidence based medicine approaches, she strives to get her patients feeling their best. ?

Care Philosophy: Having completed a fellowship in both Neurosurgical and Orthopedic Spine Surgery I bring to my patients a full breadth of spine expertise. I exercise a very conservative philosophy, believing that surgical intervention is really a last resort.

Biography: Dr. Purtill is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is the author of numerous articles published in orthopaedic journals and has traveled extensively lecturing on orthopaedic topics. Dr. Purtill is a professor of orthopedic surgery and the Vice Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine of Thomas Jefferson University. He is on the Board of Directors of OMEGA medical grants, on the editorial board of the Journal of Arthroplasty and a member of the executive committee of the Jefferson Medical College alumni association.