Orthopaedic and Spinecenter, LLC.
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Here at Orthopaedic & Spine Center, LLC. we pride ourselves on having a strong, well-qualified clinical staff.

Our Staff is both diverse and accomplished in their careers, representing a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience in pain management and rehabilitation, and additionally their accomplishments are as numerous and varied, including;

  • awards
  • publications
  • professional leadership positions
  • commitment to service
  • presentations
  • consultations

  • The staff is committed to clinical and service excellence. And they know this begins and ends with each individual patient. Working together with our clinical staff will help patients "be their best", leading healthy and productive lives.

    Teaching Center and Faculty for Neuromodulation
    Grant Hospital
    Riverside Hospital
    St. Ann's Hospital
    Dublin Surgery Center
    American Academy of Pain Mgt & Rehabilitation
    North American Spine Society
    American Society of Interventional
    Pain Physicians
    Physiatric Assc. of Spine, Sports & OT Rehabilitation
    American Society of Regional Anesthsia
    American Pain Society
    American Medical Association
    Ohio Medical Association
    American Society of Anesthesiologists
    American Osteopathic Association
    American Physical Therapy Association
    National Strength & Conditioning Association
    American College of Sports Medicine

    Kedar K. Deshpande, M.D.
    Dr. Kedar Deshpande is a native of Cleveland, Ohio.
    He completed his residency in PMR at CWRU and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed a fellowship in Interventional Spinal Procedures. He now specializes in fluoroscopically guided spinal interventions including the latest technology of neuromodulation for pain control.

    James Weiss, M.D.
    Dr. Weiss received his medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine where he completed his residency in the Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Weiss is a founding member of The Pain Management Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he established the Obstetric Anesthesia Department. Dr. Weiss has over twenty years experience performing interventional procedures and managing pain syndromes.

    Michelle Bester, Clinical Nurse Practitioner
    Michelle Bester is a dedicated Adult Nurse Practitioner trained at Ohio State University. Michelle has a wealth of experience from different fields such as critical care, primary care, sleep medicine as well as specializing in pain control.

    Jim Jenkins, PhD PT
    Dr. Jenkins completed his doctorate degree at the Ohio State University. He is an accomplished athletic trainer and Physical Therapist. He has conducted nutritional research at the NIH in Washington, DC. Dr. Jenkins is well published and has held numerous teaching positions.

    Vijay Balraj, PhD
    Neuropsychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Trained Hypnotherapist and Rehabilitation Psychologist. Dr. Balraj trained at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio and New York University. Dr. Balraj received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania.
     
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