Our specialty is physical medicine and rehabilitation. This means we are Specialists in treating a wide range of problems, from sore shoulders and backs to spinal cord injuries and strokes. We treat both acute and chronic pain problems as well as a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.
Our primary goals are restoring function and improving quality of life. Pellegrino is THE BEST! He has been treating me for fibromyalgia for a few years now and I wouldn't choose anyone else for my care. Ohio Pain & Rehab Specialists are interested in being more than just your physicians. We want to be your partners in health, whether you're a patient or a referring health care provider.
Our primary goals are restoring function and improving quality of life. Pellegrino is THE BEST! He has been treating me for fibromyalgia for a few years now and I wouldn't choose anyone else for my care. Ohio Pain & Rehab Specialists are interested in being more than just your physicians. We want to be your partners in health, whether you're a patient or a referring health care provider.
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Dr. Shakir has been with the practice since 2012. He attended medical school at New York Medical College and completed his internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He then completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Washington, where he served as chief resident.
I think Dr. Pellegrino is the best physician in the world. The IV therapy and injections have controlled my pain enough to give me a good 4 hours a day to be up. Thank you. You are all a blessing and have changed my life. The prolotherapy is really working. I marvel at the freedom I have been given.
Our physicians are medical doctors (M.D.'s) who are board certified in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. They are experts at diagnosing and treating painful and disabling conditions stemming from nerve, muscle, bone, and joint disorders.
In an effort to further enhance their ability to diagnose and treat complex conditions, our doctors have pursued additional training, achieving board certification in sub-specialties such as electrodiagnostic medicine or pain medicine.Unlike imaging studies, which provide information regarding anatomy, electrodiagnostic studies are physiologic tests which assess nerve and muscle function.
In an effort to further enhance their ability to diagnose and treat complex conditions, our doctors have pursued additional training, achieving board certification in sub-specialties such as electrodiagnostic medicine or pain medicine.Unlike imaging studies, which provide information regarding anatomy, electrodiagnostic studies are physiologic tests which assess nerve and muscle function.
Physical Medicine is a unique field of medicine which aims to restore function and improve quality of life for those who suffer from various pain problems or other conditions interfering with ability. A physician who specializes in Physical Medicine is known as a Physical Medicine Specialist or a Physiatrist.
Long after the typical sprain/strain injury has had ample time to heal, it ceases to be the problem. Rather, it is the long-term consequence of tissue stretching and tearing which then accounts for ongoing pain and dysfunction. Although most of our tissues have excellent healing capacity, this diminishes with age.
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Jessica Zepernick
Apr 29, 2021
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I see Dr. Ahmad for my fibromyalgia. I also get I.V. Lidocaine infusions to help with the pain. They are amazing!!!! After seeing many specialists and having so many tests run it is refreshing to find a Dr. who listens to you and understands what you are going through. Everyone in the office has been so kind and helpful. I even forgot an appointment time and was running late so the girls in the office were able to change it to telehealth so I wouldn't miss my appointment. I highly recommend this place. It's worth the 45 minute drive for me.
Jack Buffin
Aug 05, 2020
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Paris J. Manroe
Jul 21, 2020
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If I could give negative stars I would!! TRUST ME DONT GO TO THEM, They are really horrible! They just keep giving u different medicine, hoping that will help you! BUT It doesn’t! They never want to answer the phone & when they do they’ll send you to the nurse line which is pointless cause they don’t answer either! Carla Rose is a nasty practitioner, she had no compassion and doesn’t want to hear any of your problems. Emily doesn’t know what she’s doing. My Father was having problems in his left leg and if he told her his head has been hurting him she will suggests that’s why his
Randy Slabach
Nov 25, 2019
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I received 4 injections, 2 in my shoulder blades for arthritis and a curvature in my neck. I had a fractured spine in 2013. I was dealing with the pain in a so so manor. I received 2 more shots in my lower back muscles of dexamethasone. I was okay Thursday the day of the injections. By Friday evening, I could not cross my legs because of pain in my gluteus. Slowly the pain worked its way down my thighs and then a day later it moved into my calves. It was as if the pain was working its way out through either the muscle, blood or nerve system.
I called the office to get a list of possible side effects
I called the office to get a list of possible side effects
David Pennell
Aug 09, 2019
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James Fetters
Jul 08, 2019
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Lisa Gould
Dec 17, 2018
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Darrell Doerschuk
Aug 12, 2017
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I was recently injured when my vehicle exploded and knocked me off my feet. I got a concussion, whiplash & it weren’t for Ohio Pain & rehab I cannot imagine how I would be able to function
Dr Mark Pellegrino is a leading pain specialist in the Country and we are blessed to have him right here in Stark County. His partner Dr Shakir has given me ultrasound Guided Injections in L5 & S1. Before the the first I was having Spasms everyday since the accident then the first set of injections stopped that but the nerves were still overactive so I just received a second set. The pain is so much better
Dr Mark Pellegrino is a leading pain specialist in the Country and we are blessed to have him right here in Stark County. His partner Dr Shakir has given me ultrasound Guided Injections in L5 & S1. Before the the first I was having Spasms everyday since the accident then the first set of injections stopped that but the nerves were still overactive so I just received a second set. The pain is so much better
Buffi Young
Dec 30, 2016
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I've been ill for almost 6 years, my quality of life has diminished to nothing. It started with a tick bite. I've been blown off by doctor after doctor, only occasionally getting any treatment. I've been so desperate that I've ingested enough colloidal silver to turn my skin grey, I sting myself with bees, I've taken every supplement known to man and have tried a billion different diets.
So when I was referred to Dr. Pellegrino I thought, another painful waste of time, I'd lost all hope.
Well, I saw him this morning and I was beyond impressed. He was so knowledgeable about not just fibromyalgia
So when I was referred to Dr. Pellegrino I thought, another painful waste of time, I'd lost all hope.
Well, I saw him this morning and I was beyond impressed. He was so knowledgeable about not just fibromyalgia
Tina Stacy
Jul 01, 2016
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I have been going here for a couple years and they have helped me many times with my pain flare ups. They helped when no one else knew what to do with me. I have a neck injury, lower back and sciatic issues and fibromyalgia. Carrie is always willing to help ease my pain in anyway possible.Dr Shakir is very professional. He tells you everything he's going to do as he's doing the procedures. I've had SI injections, facet injections, epidural and RFA. Thank God for them helping ease my pain. - Tina Z.
