Founder and President of Interventional Spine & Pain Management at Cantor Spine at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute
02/25/2026
The realities of medicine...
Not every delay in healthcare is clinical. Sometimes it is administrative.
We adapt, reschedule when necessary, and keep the focus where it belongs - on doing what is right for the patient.
02/23/2026
Precision, control, and imaging guidance define today’s interventional spine procedures. Targeted treatment allows us to address the source of pain while minimizing disruption to surrounding tissue and supporting a streamlined recovery process.
02/20/2026
Effective spine and pain care begins with a thorough evaluation. Identifying movement limitations, strength deficits, and pain patterns allows us to develop a treatment plan that is precise, individualized, and grounded in clinical assessment - not assumptions.
02/19/2026
Interventional treatment is only one part of the plan! Physical therapy after treatments plays a critical role in:
• Restoring strength
• Improving mobility
• Reinforcing long-term stability
• And more
Structured rehabilitation helps patients build on procedural outcomes and return to movement with confidence! cantorspinecenter.com
02/18/2026
Great to see our team extending spine care beyond our office walls! Dr. Chhatlani recently addressed the residents of The Grove Community in Boynton Beach with an overview of low back pain and available treatment pathways. cantorspinecenter.com
02/13/2026
Every step in the procedure is deliberate, from imaging guidance to precise needle placement, because effective spine care requires more than access, it requires accuracy. Thoughtful technique and controlled ex*****on are what define minimally invasive treatment in the OR!
02/12/2026
Chronic lower back pain doesn’t always require a major surgery or a long recovery. Let’s walk through what patients can realistically expect before, during, and after this minimally invasive in-office procedure.
Understanding the recovery process is just as important as the treatment itself.
02/10/2026
The Stryker OptaBlate® BVNA system is a minimally invasive technology designed to treat vertebrogenic low back pain by targeting the basivertebral nerve.
Through precise lesioning and controlled temperature delivery, this approach addresses pain at its source and offers an evidence-based option for patients with chronic low back pain.
02/05/2026
Yesterday was our lead MA, Giselle’s, last day with our team as she prepares for an exciting new chapter in Georgia and her upcoming wedding. We’re grateful for all she’s contributed during her time with us and wish her nothing but the best.
02/02/2026
Focused on individualized spine care through careful assessment, collaborative decision-making, and targeted treatment options. alongside Dr. Chhatlani and the Cantor Spine team!
01/30/2026
A look at lesion size following a 7-minute, 95° basivertebral nerve ablation using the Stryker OptaBlate® BVNA system. Imaging like this helps illustrate the reach of treatment within the vertebral body.
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A board-certified physiatrist and fellowship trained in interventional spine and sports medicine, and dedicated to the treatment of spine and sports-related pain. My goal is to bring the highest level of expertise in non-surgical treatments designed to help alleviate pain, and improve my patients’ quality of life while changing the face of pain medicine using a mixture of conventional and cutting-edge wellness techniques to alleviate the patient’s pain while avoiding both surgery and long-term addictive medication.
At the forefront of significant advancements in the management of pain, I help patients of all ages who suffer from all forms of pain, including lower back, mid-back, and neck; as well as issues affecting nerves, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. I individually tailor treatment plans highlighting the most progressive techniques comprising of, but not limited to, the Intracept® procedure, Steroid Injections, Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty, Ultrasound-Guided Injections, Spinal Cord Stimulators, Sympathetic Blocks, and Radiofrequency Ablation. As the first and only physician in South Florida to offer breakthrough treatment for patients with chronic low back pain, I’m deeply committed to research and development in the field of regenerative medicine, utilizing such procedures as Stem cell and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections.
I’m always investigating previously unexplored options for my patients. I approach each case with a team-driven mindset, creating a patient-physician partnership resulting in personalized treatment plans designed to achieve the best results. Relentlessly pursuing improvements in the overall health and wellness of my patients using an array of options from diet, exercise, therapies, non-opioid medications, and interventions. One of the first practitioners to offer a new, minimally-invasive treatment for both spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease that falls on the continuum of care, between conservative and surgery.
As a native New Yorker, I embarked on my professional journey at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. From there, I completed my PM&R residency at Albany Medical College, followed by an Interventional Sports and Spine Fellowship at Alabama Orthopedic Spine & Sports Medicine Associates.
I’m an active member in a number of medical organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Spine Intervention Society, and the Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
As an avid sports fan and former collegiate pitcher, I understand how an injury can affect a person’s physical and emotional well-being. In his free time, I enjoy being active playing tennis, golf, baseball, traveling and cooking.
Conditions Treated
Lower Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Neck Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Sciatic Pain
Mid Back Pain
Discogenic Back Pain
Spinal Compression Fractures
Herniated Disc
Facet Syndrome
Si Joint Dysfunction
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Regenerative medicine with PRP/ Stem Cell Injections
Occipital Neuralgia
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/ RSD)
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Osteoarthritis
Cervicogenic Headaches
Tendinitis
Bursitis
Pelvic Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Spine Intervention Society
Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
American Medical Association
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Care Philosophy
Cantor Spine Center is dedicated to delivering the best patient care across the entirety of the patient journey, and the entire team is aligned in the constant goal of getting our patients “BETTER.”
Concentration
Specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), with a concentration in interventional spine and sports management of pain and rehabilitation.
Board Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Education
Alabama Ortho Spine & Sports Associates, Fellowship
Albany Medical Center, Residency
State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Medical School