Meet Our Pain Management Team
Rely On Our Expert Pain Management Specialists
When you’re in pain, you don’t feel like yourself. Whether you’re suffering from acute pain brought on by injury or illness, or dealing with chronic pain that’s present all or much of the time, the pain management specialists at Weiss Memorial Hospital can help.
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Randolph Chang, M.D.
PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Randolph Chang, M.D., is board-certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology. Dr. Chang’s commitment to his patients and his profession can be easily exemplified by the numerous awards and certifications he has received in such fields as spinal endoscopy, IDET (intra-disc electro thermotherapy) and vertebroplasty.
Irina O. Dudar, M.D.
ANESTHESIOLOGIST
Irina Dudar, M.D., is a board-certified Anesthesiologist with a specialty in Interventional Pain Management. She specializes in helping people identify their specific pain in order to find the best approaches — either invasive or conservative — for maximum quality of life. Some common conditions she treats include neuropathic, chronic back and neck, severe arthritis, chronic headache, acute shingles, herniated disc and cancer-related. Dr Dudar is fluent in Russian.
Nidal Elbaridi, M.D., P.T.
ANESTHESIOLOGIST
Nidal Elbaridi, M.D., P.T., Anesthesiologist, Interventional Orthopedics and Pain Medicine, Chicago Center for Orthopedics. Dr Elbaridi is a Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School graduate in Interventional Pain Management and Pain Medicine. He has degrees in Physical Therapy, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Dr. Elbaridi’s clinical interests include physical therapy, anesthesiology and interventional pain management.
Andrew J. Engel, M.D.
PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Andrew J. Engel, M.D., is board-certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology. He is a graduate of Cornell University’s Medical School. After finishing his internship at Harvard University, he completed his residency and fellowship at The University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Engel focuses on diagnosing and treating pain. He treats patients for the full range of pain conditions including sciatica, neck and spine/back pain, arthritis and joint pain, rib fractures, sports injuries, and work injuries, among other conditions.
Rajendra S. Gogia, M.D.
PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Rajendra S. Gogia, M.D., is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Wound Care. He received wound care training & certification from the University of Ohio and completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Shriners Hospitals for Children. Dr Gogia has a special interest in electro diagnosis, wound care, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pain management and pediatric rehabilitation.
Todd S. Hagle, M.D.
PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Todd S. Hagle, M.D., is board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Hagle’s primary interests are in back and neck pain, peripheral neuropathy, and a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management specializing in interventional spine procedures.
Asghar A. Rizvi, M.D.
PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Asghar A. Rizvi, M.D., is board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine with a focus on Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Rizvi earned his medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in Anesthesiology at Loyola University Center. He went on to complete a fellowship in Pain Management at New York University Langone Medical Center. Since 2013, Dr. Rizvi has been providing compassionate and comprehensive treatment to patients suffering from chronic pain. He employs the latest interventional techniques to maximize functionality and minimize dependence on oral medications. Dr. Rizvi is fluent in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Gita Rupani, M.D.
PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Gita Rupani, M.D., is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. She has a strong interest in management of acute postoperative and chronic pain using continuous regional anesthesia. She provides comprehensive medical and interventional pain management to help patients conquer the limitations caused by pain. Dr. Rupani believes compassion is an integral part of pain management.