SomaticNerveBlock near Miami Beach, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr. Leon Anijar is a board-certified anesthesiologist and has completed advanced subspecialty training in pain medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL and fellowship training at the internationally renowned Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He earned his bachelor of science at Emory University and earned his medical degree at the University of South Florida. Dr. Anijar believes that every patient deserves to live life pain-free and tailors each patient™s treatment plan to his or her specific needs. Dr. Anijar offers the full spectrum of pain medicine services ranging from holistic medical treatments to minimally invasive pain procedures. He has extensive experience treating a variety of pain conditions including axial low back pain, cervical neck pain, lumbar radiculopathy, complex regional pain syndrome, and neuropathic pain. He has a special interest in spinal cord stimulation, spinal stenosis treatments, and interspinous drug delivery systems and is excited to bring his skillset home to South Florida.

Biography: I enjoy working, as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, treating complicated musculoskeletal disorders to maximize recovery and restore a persons sense of well-being. I use an integrative approach and as needed offer precise ultra-minimally invasive techniques to improve functional outcomes.

Biography: Dr. Harlan Selesnick, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Coral Gables, FL. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 45 years. Dr. Harlan Selesnick, MD is affiliated with Doctors Hospital and Baptist Health.

Care Philosophy: "As an Orthopedic Surgeon with advanced training in sports medicine, I have had the unique experience of treating everyone from professional athletes to weekend warriors. My true passion, however, involves getting the everyday patient or athlete back in the game. That means something different to each person. For some, it may mean getting back to a high level of athletic competition, but for others, it may simply mean walking comfortably down the block without pain or playing with their grandchildren. Each patient I see brings a unique life experience and perspective, which is why I believe firmly in treating the whole person, not just the injury. I believe that patient education and involvement in the medical decision making process is key for achieving an excellent outcome and experience. My priority is to help you completely understand your condition and all possible treatment options and resources at your disposal. Together, as a team, we will put together a treatment plan that will best serve you and return you to health."

Biography: Jose Mena, M.D., is a physiatrist with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute and a member of Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than 18 physicians in multiple specialties closely aligned with Baptist Health South Florida. He specializes in diagnosing and treating spine and back injuries, diseases and disorders. He performs non-operative and interventional spine procedures, including epidural steroid injections; intra-articular facet injections; medical branch blocks and radiofrequency ablation; discograms; selective nerve root blocks; and peripheral joint/bursa injections in the shoulder, knee, elbow, hand/wrist and ankle and foot. Dr. Mena received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in Rio Piedras. He completed an internship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Juan, and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Boston University Medical Center, where he was also chief resident. In addition, he completed a fellowship in pain medicine at the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center in Kentucky. He is Board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and holds a subspecialty certification in pain medicine.

Biography: Frantz Lerebours, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. Lerebours specializes in orthopedic trauma surgery and fracture surgery. With a background in sports medicine, he has expertise in treating both fractured bones and surrounding soft tissues. He is fluent in English and Haitian Creole. Dr. Lerebours joined Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute from Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he was an attending physician. During his time in Los Angeles, Dr. Lerebours provided sports medicine team coverage for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Kings. A first-generation Haitian American, Dr. Lerebours participates in medical mission trips to Haiti. He also serves on the board of advisors for Orthopaedic Relief Services International and as a preceptor for the Nth Dimensions Summer Internship. Dr. Lerebours has been honored with numerous awards, including the Southern California Super Doctors ``Rising Stars`` Award, the Ralph Lusskin Resident Teacher of the Year Award, the Charles H. Epps Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery, the Dr. Wilbur Strickland Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine and the Dr. Merton B. Anderson Award for Excellence in Pathology. Additionally, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and named executive chief resident during his residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. His research has been published in peer-reviewed publications, including Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. He has also contributed to medical textbooks. Dr. Lerebours' approach to patient care is to look at the entire patient. He notes that many patients with traumatic injuries are dealing with not only physical injuries, but emotional stress as well. He considers factors like their social situation and vocation when helping a patient rehabilitate from an injury. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Lerebours enjoys hiking, traveling, stand-up paddleboarding and following global finance.