Dr. Wael T. Elkholy M.D.
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Dr. Wael T. Elkholy M.D.

Founder & Chairman, Precision Pain & Spine Institute

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Chairman, Department of Pain Management, Carewell Hospital
Former Assistant Professor of Pain Management, Yale University

Board certified in Pain Management and Acupuncture, with fellowship training and a long-standing focus on coordinated, patient-centered care.

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Patient-Centered Care

Comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based treatment.

Dr. Elkholy begins with a comprehensive exam to locate your pain, reviews symptoms, and medical history. He performs a detailed physical exam, paying close attention to the function and movement of the injured or damaged area. He uses evidence-based pain management approaches and counsels patients on lifestyle changes (medication, exercise, pain management techniques, sleep habits) to enhance treatment success and improve overall health.

Hands-On Care

One-on-one attention for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Elkholy takes time with each patient to understand symptoms, review imaging, and develop a personalized care plan. His hands-on approach and attention to detail help patients move toward lasting relief.

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Clinical focus

Areas of expertise

Board-certified interventional care, from accurate imaging review through targeted procedures and recovery support.

Acute & chronic pain management

Plans tailored for new injuries and long-standing pain, guided by your imaging and nerve studies.

  • Review of MRI & EMG to pinpoint the source of symptoms
  • Cervical & lumbar epidural steroid injections
  • Radiofrequency ablation when longer-lasting relief is appropriate

Discectomy & rhizotomy

Surgical and endoscopic options when conservative care isn’t enough.

  • Open lumbar & cervical discectomy for disc-related nerve compression
  • Endoscopic rhizotomy (cervical & lumbar) to address facet-mediated pain

Interventional procedures

Precision injections and diagnostic blocks to clarify and treat pain generators.

  • Discography & selective nerve blocks
  • Medial branch & facet joint injections
  • Joint injections, trigger point treatment & related blocks

Acupuncture & rehabilitation

Whole-person support alongside procedures, movement, recovery, and targeted nerve care.

  • Coordination with physical therapy & activity planning
  • Specialized blocks: subcostal, orbital, trigeminal
  • Laser-assisted options when clinically appropriate

Clinical scope

Conditions treated

Dr. Elkholy evaluates and treats a wide range of pain-related conditions, organized below by how patients often describe their symptoms.

Spine & radiating symptoms

  • Low back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Mid back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Herniated disc
  • Spinal disc disease
  • Pinched nerves

Injuries & accidents

  • Work injuries
  • Auto accidents
  • Whiplash
  • Slip and fall
  • Sports injuries

Chronic & regional pain

  • Arthritis
  • Headaches
  • Tendinitis
  • Bursitis
  • Nerve pain
  • Hip pain
  • Fibromyalgia

Education & Credentials

Yale University School of Medicine Asst. Professor (1997–2000)
VA Hospital, Yale Director, Pain Management Center
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Chief Resident; Pain Management Fellowship
JFK Hospital, Edison Attending (2000–2011)
Board Certified Pain Management (ABA), Anesthesiology, Acupuncture
Awards NY Academy of Medicine, Outstanding House Officer, Pain Management Directors, Chief Resident
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Visit Dr. Elkholy at PPSI locations

Passaic, Clifton, Jersey City, Somerset, Elizabeth, Edison, North Brunswick, Hamilton. Same-day and same-week appointments may be available.

(732) 444-8888 or Request an appointment online
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