Spring Medical Directory 2012
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Axel W. Anderson III, M.D., F.A.C.P., Medical Director |
Axel W. Anderson III, M.D., F.A.C.P., is the medical director of Pain Care First, a clinic that specializes in noninvasive pain management. He graduated from The State University of New York at Buffalo and is board-certified in internal medicine and hematology. During his time at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Dr. Anderson served as chief of internal medicine, chief of hematology, chief of staff and chairman of the oncology committee. He was a member of the board of directors for M. D. Anderson Cancer Center — Orlando and served on the advisory board for Hospice of Central Florida. Dr. Anderson has studied the applied anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of pain; the treatment of pain syndromes; and the clinical applied pharmacology of pain stress. His extensive experience in the treatment of cancer patients makes him uniquely qualified to care for those with chronic and acute pain.
1201 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Suite 4B, Winter Garden • 407-905-0012 |
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Kayvan Ariani, M.D. |
Kayvan Ariani, M.D., received his medical degree and completed his residency and fellowship in pain medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is a diplomate of The American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain management. He also is a diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine. At the Center for Pain Medicine, physicians provide a multidisciplinary approach in treating a variety of painful conditions, including neck and back pain, extremity pain, nerve-related pain conditions, cancer pain and more.
661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 328, Altamonte Springs • 321-422-7111 |
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Diego F. Guerrero, M.D. |
Diego F. Guerrero, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Concepción and completed his residency in anesthesiology at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in pain medicine at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. He is a diplomate of The American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain management. He also is a diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine. At the Center for Pain Medicine, physicians provide a multidisciplinary approach in treating a variety of painful conditions, including neck and back pain, extremity pain, nerve-related pain conditions, cancer pain and more.
400 Celebration Place, Suite A340, Celebration • 321-422-7111 |
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D. Brian Jager, M.D. |
D. Brian Jager, M.D., received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his residency in anesthesiology and fellowship in pain medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He is a diplomate of The American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain management. He also is a diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine. At the Center for Pain Medicine, physicians provide a multidisciplinary approach in treating a variety of painful conditions, including neck and back pain, extremity pain, nerve-related pain conditions, cancer pain and more.
661 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 328, Altamonte Springs • 321-422-7111 |
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Carlos Jassir, M.D., D.A.A.P.M., P.A. |
Fluent in English and Spanish, Carlos Jassir, M.D., D.A.A.P.M., P.A., diplomate in pain management, is the attending physician of the Pain Management Center of West Orange. He specializes in chronic pain disorders and contemporary medicine. Dr. Jassir completed his residency in anesthesiology and fellowship in obstetric open-heart surgery anesthesia at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, N.Y. He also completed a residency in anesthesia at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. An anesthesiologist for more than 30 years, Dr. Jassir has been a pain specialist for more than 15 years. His 17 years of medical duty in the armed forces add to his diverse background. He is a retired captain in the U.S. Navy. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pain Management and affiliated with Health Central Surgery Center, Orlando Center for Outpatient Surgery, and Park Place Surgery Center. Dr. Jassir is also board-certified in integrative medicine.
6000 MetroWest Blvd., Suite 101, Orlando • 407-345-1314 |
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Suresh Kannan, M.D. |
Suresh Kannan, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Jabalpur in India and completed his residency in anesthesiology and fellowship in pain medicine at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. He is a diplomate of The American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain management. He also is a diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine. At the Center for Pain Medicine, physicians provide a multidisciplinary approach in treating a variety of painful conditions, including neck and back pain, extremity pain, nerve-related pain conditions, cancer pain and more.
2056 Aloma Ave., Suite 101, Winter Park • 321-422-7111 |
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Anand Patel, M.D. |
Anand Patel, M.D., the newest addition to the Center for Pain Medicine, received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency in anesthesiology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, the university hospital for Cornell University. He also completed a fellowship in pain medicine at CU. In addition to his established downtown practice, Dr. Patel joined the center’s Celebration location. He is a diplomate of The American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain management. At the Center for Pain Medicine, physicians provide a multidisciplinary approach in treating a variety of painful conditions, including neck and back pain, extremity pain, nerve-related pain conditions, cancer pain and more.
2501 N. Orange Ave., Suite 331, Orlando • 321-422-7111 |
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Michael Rubeis, M.D. |
Michael Rubeis, M.D., received his medical degree from The Ohio State University School of Medicine and completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He is a diplomate of The American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pain management. He also is a diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine. At the Center for Pain Medicine, physicians provide a multidisciplinary approach in treating a variety of painful conditions, including neck and back pain, extremity pain, nerve-related pain conditions, cancer pain and more. 2056 Aloma Ave., Suite 101, Winter Park • 321-422-7111 |
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Jose A. Torres, M.D., P.A. |
Jose A. Torres, M.D., P.A., is board-certified in anesthesia and pain management by The American Board of Anesthesiology. He graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1993 and completed an anesthesiology residency at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans and pain-management fellowship at The State University of New York at Brooklyn, Kings County Hospital. Dr. Torres offers treatment in cancer pain, chronic pain and interventional pain management, such as nerve blocks, rhizotomies and spinal cord stimulator trials. He has been practicing anesthesiology and pain management in the Orlando area since 1998 and has solo practices in Kissimmee, the Sand Lake area, and downtown Orlando. Dr. Torres is affiliated with Health Central and Osceola Regional Medical Center; and is a member of the Florida Academy of Pain Medicine, Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, and American Society of Anesthesiologists.
9430 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 102, Orlando • 407-650-9145 |
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Jay N. Wright, M.D. |
Jay N. Wright, M.D., practices physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, electrodiagnostics and spinal care. Dr. Wright received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School and served his residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; and a member of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, International Spine Intervention Society, and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Wright is affiliated with Florida Hospital and Health Central. He practices at Florida Center for Orthopaedics.
10131 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 20, Ocoee • 407-292-2156 |
Pediatrics
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Hernando A. Cardona, M.D., F.A.A.P. |
Hernando A. Cardona, M.D., F.A.A.P., earned his medical degree at Libre University in 1994. He worked in Colombia as a general physician for a few years, then moved to New York City. In New York, he completed a residency in pediatrics at the Residency Training Program in Pediatrics at Beth Israel Medical Center and Long Island College Hospital in 2002, and stayed for an additional year as chief resident. He is board-certified in pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Cardona has been practicing at Windermere Pediatrics since 2003, and he became a partner in 2005.
2101 Park Center Drive, Suite 130, Orlando • 407-297-0080 |
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Robert Erhart, M.D. |
Robert Erhart, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician, specializes in pediatric and adolescent preventive health care, nutrition, childhood weight issues and both the acute care of asthma episodes and the control of chronic asthma. Dr. Erhart received his medical education at Loyola University and completed his residency at the University of California, San Diego. He is affiliated with Florida Hospital and Orlando Health. Dr. Erhart is a member of The American Board of Pediatrics. He practices at Physician Associates’ west Orlando office. Located in the Lake Bennett Medical Centre across from Health Central, the medical office offers same-day appointments for urgent-care needs.
1132 Kelton Ave., Ocoee • 407-381-7360 |
