Fibromyalgia Doctors

Each Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Center (FFC) is staffed by dedicated physicians who have chosen to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of Fibromyalgia (FM), Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and Unrelenting Fatigue (UF). Each physician has had extensive training with FFC's Chief Medical Director, and brings their individual knowledge and expertise to create the highest quality staff for our patients' care. Physician credentials are listed below by Center location. You may contact FFC toll-free at 1-866-443-4276 to make an appointment or for more information.

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Atlanta, GA • Baltimore, MD • Clearwater, FL • Cleveland, OH • Dallas, TX • Denver, CO • Detroit, MI • Fort Worth, TX • Las Vegas, NV • Long Island, NY • Norwalk, CT • Philadelphia, PA • Pittsburgh, PA • Portland, OR • Raleigh, NC • Seattle, WA

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Dr. Agin • Dr. Boulden • Dr. Bullington • Dr. Bonlie • Dr. Bybel • Dr. Cuddapah • Dr. Caro • Dr. Loya • Dr. Garabedian • Dr. Garcia • Dr. Goldfarb • Jill Pitcher, D.O • Dr. Lipschutz • Dr. Mitchell • Dr. Mondora • Dr. Mustafa • Dr. Pizzino Raleigh • Dr. Sainer • Dr. Stevens • Boyd Vereen, D.O. • Dr. Vosloo • Dr. Yun

 

Karen P. Bullington, MD - Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Bullington is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Association. She received her medical degree from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and completed her residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. She has been in practice for 12 years with much of that time being dedicated to serving as a medical missionary with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptists Convention.

Her international and cross cultural experience has given her an understanding and appreciation for a wide variety of natural and alternative therapies. Her approach to patient care has always been to treat the whole person incorporating nutrition, stress management, exercise, and mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.

Satish Cuddapah, MD - Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Cuddapah earned his Doctorate at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in Ohio in 1997 and prior to that he received a Bachelors degree in Combined Science at Youngstown State University, also in Ohio. Upon receiving his Doctorate, he completed a Family Practice Internship at the University of Florida/North Broward Hospital District, Coral Springs Medical Center in Florida and shortly after completed his Family Practice Residency at the University of Tennessee/Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Since that time, he has moved to Georgia and has gained extensive experience working with Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue patients in private practice at The Family Medicine Clinic while providing a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care. In addition, he has worked with nursing home patients at Maple Ridge Nursing Home and as the acute on-call Physician for Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital in Marietta Georgia.

Dr. Cuddapah is a member of the Georgia and American Academy's of Family Physicians, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, and American Medical Association. His expertise and enthusiasm make him an excellent addition to the Atlanta Center.

Dr. Wayne Bonlie, MD - Baltimore, Md

Dr. Wayne Bonlie received his Doctorate of Medicine from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California before completing his residency in Family Practice at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas, TX. Dr. Bonlie has held several positions including Medical Chief of Staff at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, WA and Associate Hospice Director for Harbors Home Health and Hospice in Hoquiam, WA. In 1995, Dr. Bonlie established a private practice in Hoquiam, WA where he practiced family medicine for over 9 years. Most recently, he practices Integrative Medicine in Timonium, MD at his private practice, Wayne Bonlie, MD.

Dr. Bonlie is Board Certified in Family Practice and licensed in Maryland. He has achieved numerous awards throughout his career including Grays Harbor Community Hospital Physician of the Year and Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Resident Teacher Award. Dr. Bonlie joins Fibro & Fatigue Centers of Maryland with a passion for treating Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue sufferers and brings with him years of experience and knowledge.

Dr. Brent Agin, MD - Clearwater, FL

Dr. Agin achieved his medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and went on to complete his internship and residency in Family Practice at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. After completing his residency in 2002, he then joined Precision Health and Weigh Loss, LLC, focusing in Family Practice medicine. In 2006, he then became CEO of Trim Nutrition, Inc. in Clearwater, Florida. He continues to practice as Medical Director and Physician for several medical facilities located in the Clearwater, Florida area and is affiliated with Mease Countryside Hospital and Morton Plant Hospital.

Dr. Agin has authored such publications such as Healthy Aging for Dummies and Superfoods for Dummies, The Dummies Series: Wiley Publishing.

Dr. Agin is a member of the American Medical Association, Florida Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Family Physicians, and American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Nosson Goldfarb, MD - Cleveland, Ohio

Dr. Nosson Goldfarb received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan in 1986 and spent the next several years at the Torah Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, Israel before getting his Doctorate of Medicine in 1992 from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, OH. Dr. Goldfarb completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital and fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation where he focused on immunology.

Upon graduation, Dr. Goldfarb accepted a position as Chief of the Department of Pediatric & Adult Allergy & Immunology with Ohio Permanente Medical Group before starting his own private practice in 2004, The Center for Advanced Wellness.   Over the next several years, Dr. Goldfarb focused his practice on preventative medicine that included nutrition, chronic disease, hormone therapy, detox, allergies, and pain management.

Dr. Nosson Goldfarb is Board Certified with the American Board of Pediatrics, and Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners.  Professional associations: American Academy for the Advancement of Medicine, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, American Medical Association, and American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Goldfarb has published numerous articles, abstracts, research papers, and lectures on a variety of topics.  Dr. Goldfarb brings to the Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers of Cleveland a wealth of information and expertise.

James Stevens, D.O. - Dallas, Texas

Dr. Stevens graduated Cum Laude from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1977 and brings more than 28 years of clinical experience. After graduating, he started a private practice in Family and Emergency (ER) Medicine. Later, he completed residencies in ER Medicine at the University Hospital, in Jacksonville, Florida and Anesthesia at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, presiding as Chief Resident in his field at both locations.

After serving as the Medical Director for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and the Nurse Anesthesia School at Bay Medical Center, in Panama City, Florida, he was later appointed as Head of the Anesthesia Department; he concurrently served as Examiner for Board Certification for the American Association of Osteopathic Specialists. For eight years, he acted as Head of Department of Anesthesia at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas and served two years as an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston in the Nurse Anesthesia School, providing training for CRNA students in his active practice in Lufkin. Dr. Stevens enthusiastically ended his retirement to join FFC in November of 2005.

Dr. Aveewan Yun, D.O. - Staff Physician – Dallas, Texas

Dr. Yun achieved her medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center of Ft. Worth, Texas, College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete her internship and residency in Family Practice at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, OH. After completing her residency in 1998, she then joined the Family Health Partners group practice in Richardson, TX, which is a broad spectrum Family Practice, focusing on preventative medicine. During her tenure at Family Health Partners, Dr. Yun also worked as a physician at Churchill Evaluation Center evaluating worker’s compensation patients and at the Anti-Aging and Vitality Center of Dallas where she focused on anti-aging medicine, wellness, and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

Licensed in Texas, Dr. Yun is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice and is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine

Deborah Sainer, MD - Denver, Colorado

Dr. Sainer attended medical school at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, and served her internship and residency in internal medicine and emergency medicine at George Washington University in Washington D.C. As a Board Certified Emergency and Internal Medicine Physician, she specialized in emergency medicine for 17 years; 10 of which were spent at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. In the last several years, her focus shifted towards anti-aging and longevity medicine including bio-identical hormone replacement.

Dr. Sainer is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and American College of Anti-Aging Medicine. She is professionally certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and various aspects of Medical Aesthetics including Botox, Derma Fillers and Mesotherapy.

Jill Pitcher, D.O. - Denver, Colorado

Dr. Pitcher earned her bachelor degree from Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, CO. and Doctor of Osteopathy at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. Shortly thereafter she completed her Internship and Residency in Osteopathic Family Medicine at St. Lukes Medical Center in Denver, CO.

Dr. Pitcher has spent several years in Private Practice and practices focused on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Natural Hormone use and Nutrient Therapy. In addition, Dr. Pitcher has been on staff at Faculty HealthOne Family Medicine Residency where she was a Faculty trainer for Family Medical Residents.

Most recently Dr. Pitcher has worked as a full time Medical Director for Arapahoe County Detention Center in Centennial, CO. She is associated with several Hospital associations including Medical Center of Aurora and McKee Medical Center.

In addition, Dr. Pitcher is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine, Society of Correctional Physicians, Academy of Correctional Health Professionals, American Board of Osteopathic Medicine, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, and the past President of the Board of Directors of the Denver Osteopathic Foundation.

Passionate and dedicated, Dr Jill Pitcher comes to Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers with many years of clinical experience.

Sultana Mustafa, D.O. - Detroit, Michigan

Dr. Sultana Mustafa, born in Athens, Greece earned and graduated from both Wayne State University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981. After serving her internship at Olympia Fields and Chicago Osteopathic Medical Centers, she completed one year surgical residency training, followed by a year of emergency medicine and family practice at Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center in Detroit. It was during that time Dr. Mustafa shifted her attention to Family Medicine. Using holistic treatment approaches, she mixes traditional and alternative medicine, promotes preventative care and nutritional support and believes that patient education is critical.

She has practiced medicine at various medical clinics in the surrounding Detroit Metropolitan areas, as well as practicing at Zion International Medical Center, Louise Berg General Hospital and has taught at Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center. Prior to coming on board at FFC Dr. Mustafa was at Warren Medical Center in Dearborn, Michigan.

Passionate and dedicated, Dr. Mustafa brings over 25 years of clinical experience to the Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Center in Detroit.

Kelly Boulden, MD - Fort Worth, Texas

Dr. Kelly Boulden achieved a Bachelor of Science degree at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Upon obtaining her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of New Mexico, she completed her internship and residency in family practice at the University of New Mexico - Department of Family and Community Medicine.

Since 1999, Dr. Boulden has worked at the Southwest Family Health Care Associates and more recently at the Dallas Methodist Family Health Center.  Dr. Boulden also established a private practice, the Boulden Family Practice Center in Deming, NM where she practiced for a brief time.  Having practiced Family medicine for the last day decade, Dr. Boulden began noticing many of her patients were experiencing fatigue, achiness, and an inability to sleep. Realizing that her training had left her with no answers, she began researching other treatment options.  After researching various treatments and protocols, Dr. Boulden made the decision to leave family practice and devote herself full time to the treatment of patients suffering from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Dr. Kelly Boulden has served on many professional advisory committees, more recently as the Vice President of Southwest Family Health Care Association and President of the Medical Executive Committee. She has also been an active sponsor in establishing a school based health clinic in Albuquerque, NM; as well as, teaching violence prevention curriculum at Albuquerque High School.

Alina D. Garcia, MD - Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Garcia received her medical degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago and completed her residency in obstetrics, gynecology and family practice. Her subsequent years of clinical experience are in urgent care and emergency training. She was serving as the Medical Director of a wellness center for women in suburban Chicago when her interest in FM/CFIDS began after a family member was diagnosed. Dr. Garcia's expertise also extends to sports medicine and musculoskeletal conditions, bio-identical hormones and anti-aging.

Most recently, she has been working closely with a certified physical therapist developing a therapeutic program uniquely designed to address the musculoskeletal concerns and pain issues of the FM patient. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice and the Nevada Academy of Family Practice and various community and church organizations. Dr. Garcia brings more than 15 years of diverse clinical experience to FFC.

Dr. Raymond Mondora, D.O. - Staff Physician – Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Mondora received a degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. He completed his internship at St. Johns Hospital Medical Center in Madison Heights, MI and residency at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington, MI. Upon graduation, he spent the next several years as Medical Director – Geriatric Medicine for Applewood Nursing Center in Michigan. He then opened up his private practice, Motor City Medical Center, where he acted as family practitioner specializing in Occupational Medicine. In 1990, Dr. Mondora moved to Las Vegas where he opened up his current private practice as family practitioner specializing in Occupational Medicine. He also acts as Team Physician for the Detroit Pistons, National Basketball Association.

Dr. Mondora is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and is a member of the House of Delegates, Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association and Michigan Osteopathic Association. He currently holds licenses in the state of Nevada, California, and Ohio.

Dr. Mondora joins Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers of Las Vegas with a passion for treating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue sufferers and brings with him years of experience and knowledge.

Dr. Ricki Mitchell, M.D. - Staff Physician – Long Island, NY

Dr. Mitchell received her medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine/New York State Program in Tel Aviv, Israel. She then completed her residency in Pediatrics at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. Upon graduation, Dr. Mitchell practiced both traditional and alternative medicine in a private practice in New York overseeing all aspects of the practice and patient care. She then spent the next few years at New York State County Health Review Organization where she assessed patients’ medical needs required for home care. In 1990, she began her private practice treating patients in both New York City, NY and Long Island, NY, where she currently specializes in the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Vulvodynia and Candida.

Licensed in New York, Dr. Mitchell is Board Certified and is a member of the Chronic Fatigue Society. She has specialized training in Botanical Medicine - Modern Clinical Practice, Lifestyle Heart Program, Obesity Research Program, and Environmental Medicine and Allergy.

Dr. Mitchell has over 20 years experience in treating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue patients utilizing both traditional and alternative therapies, such as dietary manipulation, oral, injectable and intravenous vitamins, herbs, and sublingual immunotherapy for allergies.

Edgar S. Caro, MD - Norwalk, Connecticut

Dr. Edgar Caro is a board certified Family Physician who received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed his residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Yonkers, New York which included rotations at several New York City hospitals. Upon completing residency, he spent 2 years as an emergency room attending physician at St. Joseph's Medical Center. He then went on to private practice for over 16 years and has served as medical director at St. John's Riverside Hospital Park Care Health Center in Yonkers, New York.

Dr. Caro has vast clinical experience and believes that in order to heal one must treat the whole person incorporating physical, spiritual, and psychological wellness.

J. Andre Garabedian, MD - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Assistant Medical Director

Dr. Garabedian graduated with Honors from Damascus University's Faculty of Medicine in Syria. He completed a rotating internship of medical, pediatric and surgical training at Mercy Catholic Medical Center followed by a two year residency at Sacred Heart Hospital in Norristown, both in Pennsylvania. For over 20 years, Dr. Garabedian was the Medical House Officer at Montgomery Hospital while simultaneously holding the positions of emergency room physician and medical director of the Ambulatory Care Clinics at the same facility. After he served as associate medical director of the Montgomery County Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Center in Royersford, Pennsylvania, he taught educational courses at universities and community centers, specializing in Neurological Assessment and Examination, Hypertension and its Complications, Allergy and Immunology, and Diabetes and Stress Management for Alzheimer Patient Caregivers.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, American Association of Physician Specialists and American College of Occupational Environmental Medicine. Dr. Garabedian brings over 30 years of medical experience to the FFC team of medical doctors.

Steven Lipschutz, MD - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Lipschutz earned a Bachelors degree at the University of Pennsylvania and Medical Degree at Hahnemann Medical College in 1977. After receiving his Medical Degree, Dr. Lipschutz completed an Internship and Family Medicine Residency at Hahnemann Medical College and became Chief Resident in 1980. After his Residency in 1983, he went into private practice in Philadelphia where he practiced Family Medicine until recently joining the Philadelphia Center so he could focus on patients suffering from FM/CFIDS. Dr. Lipschutz was also a Medical Consultant for the Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry for three years and a Clinical Consultant for Woods Services in Langhorne, PA for two.

Other staff appointments included hospitals such as, John F Kennedy Memorial, Rolling Hill and Albert Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Lipschutz is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Pennsylvania Medical Society.

Gretchen Bybel, MD - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Bybel received her medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie, PA. Upon graduation, she was a member of Corry Memorial Hospital for over 3 years as an Emergency Medicine Physician. She then spent several years in a variety medical centers specializing in Family Medicine and Occupational Medicine. In 1998, she ran a private general practice treating patients in Reading, PA. She also served as Medical Director and Independent Contractor in Family Medicine for Community Medical Services in Uniontown, PA.

Dr. Bybel is Board Certified and is a member of the AAFP and FAAFP. She is also a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Bybel is also recognized in the Consumers Research Council of America’s “Guide to America’s Top Family Doctors” 2002-2003, 2004-2005, and 2009 Editions.

Dr. Bybel is an experienced physician specializing in family medicine with specific interests in disease prevention and women’s health.

Lauren Loya, MD - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dr. Lauren Loya received her Medical Doctorate from Northwestern University Medical School and completed her residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Loya is a member of several professional societies that include the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Loya joins the Pittsburgh Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Center with over ten years of experience and has worked as a Faculty Physician in Family Practice in several Hospitals along with private practice. She most recently worked as a Faculty Physician at UPMC Shadyside Family Medicine, as well as the Medical Director for a Medical Spa in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Loya is Board Certified in Family Practice, along with having a Pennsylvania Medical License, and DEA License. With several awards in teaching, Dr. Loya has taught medical students throughout her 10 year career and truly enjoys working with patients to restore their health.

Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers of Pittsburgh is excited to have Dr. Loya join the team and invites you to call today and schedule an appointment to meet with her.

Werner Vosloo, N.D. MHom - Portland, Oregon

Werner Vosloo received his Doctorate of Natural Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon and Masters Degree in Homeopathic Medicine from Technikon Natal in Durban, South Africa. Dr. Vosloo is a Naturopathic and Homeopathic Physician that has worked in numerous positions within the Portland area and in British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Vosloo also completed a residency and further training in biological medicine, the clinical application of bio-identical hormones, treating chronic infections and immune dysfunction in a holistic multi-body systems approach.

In the state of Oregon, Naturopathic Physicians are licensed as primary care providers with prescriptive privileges. Dr. Vosloo uses a holistic approach combining conventional diagnostic and treatment options in addition to natural medicine. A holistic approach gives effective symptom relief while focusing on diagnosing and correcting the multi-system imbalance at the core of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue syndrome. This process restores cellular and organ vitality and function, improving overall health and well-being. Integrated and restorative medicine bridges the gap between conventional medicine and nature cure, offering you the best of the medical sciences. When applied with diligence and attention to the nuances of dynamic symptom assessment with relevant laboratory investigations, integrated medicine offer very effective solutions with improvement in pain and other symptoms, energy levels and quality of life to people living with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Dr. Vosloo is a highly motivated and conscientious physician committed to providing a very high level of restorative health care to the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Center of Portland patients.

Joanne Pizzino Raleigh, NC Staff Physician - Raleigh, NC

Joanne Pizzino, MD, MPH, FACOEM, is a graduate of Ohio State Medical School. She completed residency training with the Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas. Dr. Pizzino is board-certified in Preventive/Occupational Medicine and Family Practice.

Since 1983 she has been involved with virtually every aspect of occupational and environmental health including extensive background in medical toxicology, ergonomics, indoor air quality, workers' compensation, disability management, and medical surveillance. Dr. Pizzino has worked with the National Toxicology Program and has been Medical Director for the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as, Medical Director and Consultant for numerous corporations.

Dr. Pizzino approaches healthcare from a holistic paradigm that integrates mind, body and spirit in healing. In addition to over 20 years of clinical experience in teaching and treating environmental/occupational health concerns and other ambulatory problems, Dr. Pizzino now practices utilizing a variety of complementary and alternative therapies.

Boyd Vereen, D.O. - Seattle, WA

Dr. Vereen received a degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his residency and internship in family practice at HCA Doctors Hospital in Tucker Georgia a suburb of Atlanta, GA. Upon graduation, he spent the next several years in family practice for clinics in both Kansas and Illinois. In 1993 Dr. Vereen moved to Spokane, Washington where he utilized his experience in a six Physician family medical practice before moving to a solo practice where most recently he specializes in treating chronic pain disorders and musculoskeletal issues.

Dr. Vereen is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Washington Osteopathic Medical Association, and the American Academy of Osteopathy.

Dr. Vereen joins Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers with several years of diverse clinical experience and looks forward to treating patients who suffer from Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fatigue related conditions.