Wael T. Elkholy, M.D.

Dr. Elkholy has dealt with a wide range of conditions: Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Mid Back Pain, Work Injuries, Automobile Accidents, Whiplash, Sciatica, Sports Injuries, Arthritis, Overuse Injuries (Repetitive Stress Injuries). Extensive expertise in minimally invasive open lumbar discectomy. Proctor to educate pain management and orthopedic spine surgeons in minimally invasive open lumbar discectomies.

• Uses evidence-based pain management for car accident patients
• Counseled patients on lifestyle changes (medication, exercise, sleep habits) to enhance treatment success
• Maintained detailed health records and evaluated treatment outcomes
• Performed 600+ open lumbar discectomies, 400+ cervical discectomies, 300+ cervical & lumbar endoscopic rhizotomies
• 500 minimally invasive discectomy surgeries in the last four years
• One of the few interventional pain management physicians in the tri-state area performing cervical discectomy at high volume

Managed Tendinitis, Bursitis, Sciatica Pain, Nerve Pain, Hip Pain. Supervised, taught, and evaluated medical students. Specialized in regional blocks and pain management. Fellowship trained in pain management.

• Compiled medical charts, reports, correspondence; risk management, coding compliance, quality assurance
• Diagnosed muscular spasms, cramps, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Sciatica Pain, Nerve Pain, fibromyalgia

• Acquired specialized skills for uniquely challenging patient populations; counseled on lifestyle changes to complement acupuncture
• Performed acupuncture on selected cancer patients using evidence-based principles
• Provided anesthesia for automobile accidents, compressed fractures, femur and long-bone fractures
• Participated as anesthesia subject matter expert in committees and workgroups

Managed everyday activities, policies, procedures, budgets, purchasing. Assessed & treated Pinched Nerves, Herniated Disc, Spinal Disc Disease, Headaches, Slip and Fall Injuries, Construction Accident Injuries.

• Managed implementation of care plans; developed relationships with academic and community sites
• Reviewed medical history for individualized treatment plans; participated in pain management program development

Coordinated departmental clinical reviews, flow charts, intern/resident/consultant duties. Supervised department activities; mentored junior residents in labor, delivery, and operating rooms.

• Updated educational goals, learning objectives; tracked departmental training
• Developed and implemented curricula; assisted with administrative duties and resident support