Meet the knee pain doctors and specialists of Knee Pain Centers of America. Our physician team includes specialists with advanced backgrounds in interventional radiology, vascular surgery and interventional cardiology who bring extensive experience in minimally invasive, image-guided and catheter-based medicine.
Knee Pain Centers of America provides non-surgical care for knee osteoarthritis, including Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE). A qualified physician evaluates each patient individually to determine whether a minimally invasive treatment approach may be appropriate.
New York Knee Pain Doctors & Specialists
Our New York physician team serves patients through Knee Pain Centers of America locations in New York City and Brooklyn.
Richard J. Daniels, MD
Interventional Radiologist & Vascular Specialist
Dr. Richard Daniels is a board-certified interventional radiologist with more than three decades of experience in minimally invasive, image-guided medicine. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, completed diagnostic radiology residency training at Pennsylvania Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, and completed an interventional radiology and angiography fellowship at Temple University Hospital. His extensive vascular background supports a detailed understanding of catheter-based procedures and circulation.
Training & certification: American Board of Radiology certification in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology; fellowship trained in Interventional Radiology/Angiography.
David Mobley, MD
Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist
Dr. David Mobley is double board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Vascular & Interventional Radiology. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his diagnostic radiology residency and vascular and interventional radiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He later held leadership responsibilities in Interventional Radiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Training & certification: Double board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Vascular & Interventional Radiology; advanced fellowship training at Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Sarah Kantharia, MD
Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Sarah Kantharia is board certified in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology. Her training includes medical school at Stony Brook University, a general surgery internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, diagnostic radiology residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, and vascular and interventional radiology fellowship training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her clinical background centers on precise, image-guided minimally invasive care.
Training & certification: Board certified in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology; fellowship trained in Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
Nirav S. Patel, DO, FACOS
Board-Certified Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
Dr. Nirav Patel is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon with extensive experience in both open and minimally invasive vascular procedures. He earned his osteopathic medical degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed general surgery residency training at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and completed a vascular surgery fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center. His background includes complex arterial disease, circulation and limb-preservation care.
Training & certification: Board certified in Vascular Surgery; Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.
Michigan Knee Pain Doctors & Specialists
Our Michigan physician team serves patients at our Southfield, Michigan location.
Ali Kimyaghalam, MD
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Ali Kimyaghalam is a fellowship-trained, board-certified vascular surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive endovascular care. He completed general surgery residency training at Western Reserve Health Education and vascular surgery fellowship training at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. His background in catheter-based treatment and vascular anatomy complements the multidisciplinary physician expertise at Knee Pain Centers of America.
Training & certification: Board certified in Vascular Surgery; fellowship trained in Vascular Surgery; published vascular researcher.
Richard J. Daniels, MD
Interventional Radiologist & Vascular Specialist
Dr. Richard Daniels has more than three decades of experience in interventional radiology. His postgraduate training includes diagnostic radiology residency at Pennsylvania Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, followed by fellowship training in interventional radiology and angiography at Temple University Hospital. His long-standing experience with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures informs his patient-focused approach to interventional care.
Training & certification: Board certified by the American Board of Radiology; fellowship trained in Interventional Radiology/Angiography.
Joseph A. Paulisin, DO
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Joseph Paulisin is a board-certified general and vascular surgeon who completed his medical and surgical training in Michigan. He earned his osteopathic medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed general surgery residency at McLaren Macomb, and completed vascular surgery fellowship training through McLaren Macomb and McLaren Bay Region. He has also contributed to research involving deep vein thrombosis and mechanical thrombectomy.
Training & certification: Board certified in General Surgery and General Vascular Surgery; fellowship trained in Vascular Surgery.
George R. Dirani, MD
Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. George Dirani is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with experience in catheter-based cardiovascular and peripheral vascular procedures. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. His procedural background includes angioplasty, stenting and peripheral atherectomy.
Training & certification: Board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.
Fares Jamal, DO
Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. Fares Jamal completed his internal medicine residency, cardiovascular disease fellowship and interventional cardiology fellowship within the Henry Ford Health system in Metro Detroit. He earned his osteopathic medical degree from the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine after undergraduate study at Michigan State University. His background includes cardiovascular intervention, vascular imaging and clinical research.
Training & certification: Fellowship trained in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology; published clinical researcher.
Chicago Knee Pain Doctors & Specialists
Our Chicago physician team serves patients at our Chicago location.
Tejas R. Shah, MD, FACS, RPVI
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Tejas Shah is a board-certified vascular surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with more than 15 years of experience in vascular medicine and surgery. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate and completed general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship training at NYU Langone Health. He has held physician leadership and academic roles and has authored more than 70 publications.
Training & certification: Board certified in Vascular Surgery and General Surgery; FACS; Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).
Andrew P. Russeau, MD
Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Andrew Russeau is a board-certified vascular and general surgeon with advanced training in both minimally invasive and open vascular procedures. He earned his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, completed general surgery residency training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, and completed a vascular surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.
Training & certification: Board certified in Vascular Surgery and General Surgery; fellowship trained in Vascular Surgery.
A Physician-Led Approach to Non-Surgical Knee Pain Care
Knee osteoarthritis and chronic knee pain can affect walking, activity and everyday quality of life. Knee Pain Centers of America focuses on minimally invasive treatment options, including GAE, for appropriately selected patients. Treatment recommendations depend on an individual evaluation, medical history and physician assessment.
Learn more about knee osteoarthritis treatment, non-surgical knee pain treatment and Genicular Artery Embolization.
