Manhattan Spine & Pain Medicine (MSPM) was founded in 2003 by Dr. Sanjay Bakshi. Since then, the practice has grown to four physicians, three physician assistants and five locations in New York and New Jersey. His vision is to help patients return to “an active, productive life as quickly as possible.” Dr. Bakshi and his colleagues continue to be leaders in the pain management specialty. As president of the New York chapter of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Dr. Bakshi is in the unique position to bring new industry innovations and standards to the practice. Dr. Steve M. Aydin has authored several publications, as well as lectured on topics in Physical Medicine and Pain Management. He has received the 2014 Teacher of the Year Award at Hofstra North Shore – LIJ Medical School. He has also won 1st prize in the Hofstra North Shore – LIJ Medical School Research Day in 2014. In 2013, MSPM became affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers, one of the largest pain management practices on the east coast. This partnership has benefited patients by allowing access to better practice management resources and research opportunities.