Home: Paramus, NJ. Profession: Physician. Organization: RS Pain and Wellness LLC. Significant other: My wife and four children. Alma mater: New York University (NYU); Mount Sinai Medical Center. Languages spoken: English, Spanish and Arabic.
Current project: Working at RS Pain and Wellness. Recent recognition: 2025 Top Doctor in New Jersey. Latest accomplishment: Implementation of evidence-based guidelines and technology integration at Con Edison. Latest contribution to others: Volunteering with Doctors Without Borders. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Obtaining my physician executive MBA. Hobbies: Running, hiking, kayaking, spending time with my wife and four children. Recent travel or adventure: Travel and spending time with family.
Personality profile: Analytical, compassionate, decisive, dedicated, and innovative. Moral compass: Always try to do right by the patient. What is your greatest joy? Impacting patients' lives and seeing them achieve better health outcomes. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Humanitarians who provide medical care in crisis situations. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Investing in medical education and resources. How do you relieve stress? Practicing mindfulness and meditation or taking a walk in nature. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Cultural exploration and trying local cuisines.
What was your first paying job? Orderly in a local hospital. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Hippocrates, Florence Nightingale, Albert Schweitzer and Dr. Paul Farmer. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Always strive to make a difference in the world, no matter how small it may seem. What is your go-to source of news and information? The New England Journal of Medicine. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Nature and outdoor activities. What company or organization do you most admire? Doctors Without Borders. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Volunteering in a rural health clinic.
What is your big idea?
A community health outreach program to educate underserved populations about preventive healthcare.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Increasing awareness and integration of mental health services in primary care settings. What change would you like to see in the world? Universal healthcare access. What message do you want to send out into the world? Compassion and understanding are as crucial in medicine as any treatment or technology.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Journey of Healing. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An astronaut. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? A family photo album. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With family and close friends at a serene beach. What advice would you give your younger self? Trust in your journey and embrace every challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The day I graduated from medical school. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? The early years of my medical practice.
Personal mission: Helping others and being a good human being. Personal motto: Treat others how you want to be treated.
