David Lanzkowsky, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist with nearly four decades of experience. The founder of Centennial Spine and Pain in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Lanzkowsky is passionate about helping those in his care find lasting relief from acute and chronic pain. Education has always played a central role in Dr. Lanzkowsky’s life.
David Lanzkowsky, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist with nearly four decades of experience. The founder of Centennial Spine and Pain in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Lanzkowsky is passionate about helping those in his care find lasting relief from acute and chronic pain. Education has always played a central role in Dr. Lanzkowsky’s life. He completed his medical degree at Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico. He went on to refine his skills and training through an internship at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in Maryland and residencies at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, and Stony Brook Medicine in New York. In addition to years of hands-on medical care in the field of anesthesiology, Dr. Lanzkowsky has extensive experience in the med-legal field. He’s provided medical expertise for both plaintiffs and defendants during litigation, an experience that gives him a unique perspective when it comes to patient care. Dr. Lanzkowsky also provides in-depth second-opinion reports to give patients deeper insight into their treatment options. Extensive review of an individual’s medical record combined with a thorough diagnostic work-up can give patients a wider scope with which to view their treatment planning. Staying abreast of advancements in interventional pain relief is important to Dr. Lanzkowsky. He spends considerable time and effort researching the tools and techniques used to enhance his patients’ lives. Dr. Lanzkowsky can deliver services in both English and Spanish. When not working with patients, he enjoys spending time with his family. They especially enjoy exploring all of the outdoor adventures available in Park City, Utah.
Dr. Baumgartl has a rare background combining Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, and Medicine. After receiving a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Engineering from Virginia Tech, Dr. Baumgartl went to medical school at the University of Florida. Following this, he did training in orthopedic surgery, and completed his Residency in Anesthesiology, and a Fellowship in Pain Management at UC San Francisco.
He also completed training in Acupuncture through the UCLA Medical School, and was in the A4M Fellowship program for Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional medicine. Dr. William Baumgartl is the former director of Stem Cell Therapies at Nevada Spine Center, where he led the Second Opinion/Consult program for Advanced Pain Diagnosis and Treatment, and specializes in treating many unusual problems. He continues to consult for Regenerative procedures at Sage Pain and Wellness in San Diego. Prior to that, Dr. Baumgartl was the previous director of Interventional Pain Management at UC Davis in California, and was an advanced instructor of interventional pain treatment techniques. Dr. Baumgartl is triple-boarded in Anesthesiology, Addiction Medicine, and Pain Medicine by the American board of Anesthesiology.
Prior to coming to Las Vegas, Dr. Baumgartl had a 20 year career in San Francisco Bay area in California, where he was known for developing innovative techniques for pain control. Following this, he moved to Las Vegas to Direct a Functional medicine program while expanding his implant pain technologies, followed by being lead implanter for pump and stimulator technologies. Using his engineering background approach for problem solving, many new treatments for unusual pain problems were developed, with great success. Dr. Baumgartl has particular expertise in the use of Botox to treat a variety of pain problems, and in implantable pump and stimulator technology. He also worked with Elan Pharmaceuticals in the development of the protocol used for trialing Prialt, the newest implanted-pump pain medication. Dr. Baumgartl has a patent pending for a new advanced arthritis treatment, the I-O Core Procedure ® which uses stem cell technologies, and has been an innovator in stem cell therapies. More than half of Dr. Baumgartl’s current work and research is using advanced regenerative and stem cell technologies to reverse degeneration and pain.
Recognizing that more than 80% of pain patients develop significant hormone/endocrine dysfunction, Dr. Baumgartl went on to receive further training in Hormone restoration and Functional Metabolic Medicine. This important new area of Pain Management focuses on how to improve how patients feel, and to restore their energy and sleep in conjunction with their pain care. This more recently augmented with the use of Peptide therapies, which further enhance the stem cell repairs and healing in the body. Adapting these technologies, Dr. Baumgartl also became certified in hyperbaric medicine, and uses stem cell techniques to heal wounds which often have been present for years. Dr. Baumgartl takes a very holistic approach to correcting both the patients physical pain problems, as well as restoring their sense of well-being. Dr. Baumgartl has extensive expertise in Endocrine and Pain Pharmacology, and in the medical management of pain. His goal is to relieve you of your pain, and to help you to finally feel normal and well again.
Education
Bachelor’s and Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, with a Minor in Piano Performance/Music.
University of Florida Medical School, Gainsville, FL
Residency in Anesthesiology University of California, San Francisco
Fellow in Comprehensive and Interventional Pain Management, University of California San Francisco
Diplomat, American Board of Anesthesiology in Pain Management
Board Certified, American Board of Anesthesiology
Board-Certified in Addiction Medicine
Medical Acupuncture for Physicians, UCLA School of Medicine
Addiction and Metabolic Medicine Fellow, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
After earning a bachelor’s degree with honors in microbiology from Oregon State University, he completed his Doctor of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
A surgery internship at the University of Colorado at Anschutz followed. The University of Southern California served as the site for his anesthesiology residency and interventional pain management fellowship.
Dr. Alvarado was drawn to the pain management field through his desire to concisely target a specific point of anatomy or physiology without having to drastically alter the anatomy in order to improve someone’s life and functionality. “Any unknown pain condition that people don’t know how to treat, I want to see what I can do,” he said.
When approaching medication management as part of developing treatment plans, Dr. Alvarado tailors every aspect to each patient. “Pathology is diverse and varies among patients,” he said. “I will do my utmost to help my patients to the best of my ability and constantly search out other solutions if needed.”
When looking toward the future of pain management, there are a number of treatments and technologies Dr. Alvarado is excited about to help his patients. Some of the methods include advancements in spinal cord stimulators, SI fusions, endoscopic rhizotomies and dorsal root ganglion stimulation.
Away from the office, Dr. Alvarado may be found on the golf course, lifting weights, walking his chihuahua, and spending time with his wife and daughter.
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Dr. Abbasi was born in Tehran/Iran. He and his family moved to Germany when he was a teenager. After obtaining his high school diploma in Germany, he migrated to the United States in his early 20s. He pursued a bachelors of science in Civil Engineering at University of California, Fresno and completed it in 2009. He then pursued graduate education and in 2013, he obtained a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in human Biomechanics at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque. Shortly after, he started his medical education at UNM and received his MD degree in 2018. He chose Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as his medical specialty and completed his residency in 2022. Based on his engineering background and his interest in human Biomechanics, he pursued a fellowship in Interventional Spine Medicine and completed it in 2023 at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. He then joined Centennial Management Group to serve the patients in the greater Las Vegas area.
On a personal note, Dr. Abbasi is happily married. He and his wife have four lovely children. In his spare time, he likes to work out, spend time with his family and travel.
Latasha Davis is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her master’s degree from South University, receiving her Nurse Practitioner degree in 2016. Her passion for becoming a nurse started when she was a young girl watching her grandmother provide exceptional care as a nurse.
Latasha Davis is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her master’s degree from South University, receiving her Nurse Practitioner degree in 2016. Her passion for becoming a nurse started when she was a young girl watching her grandmother provide exceptional care as a nurse. Latasha was able to observe her Grandmother care for family members and neighbors over the years and her passion to follow in her footsteps was ignited. Her career in the medical field began as a unit secretary in the emergency department in Los Angeles, California. She followed her heart and completed her calling to become a nurse and serve those in the emergency department for 16 years. She relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2007 and served as an emergency nurse serving our community until she decided to further her education to become a Nurse Practitioner. In Latasha’s spare time, she loves to enjoy her two children, watch movies, and read fictional books
Gerald Gibbs is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. Gerald served in the United States Air Force for 22 years and is proud to be recognized as a veteran for serving this great country. After retiring from the United States Air Force, Gerald pursued his BSN and MSN from Grand Canyon University.
Gerald Gibbs is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. Gerald served in the United States Air Force for 22 years and is proud to be recognized as a veteran for serving this great country. After retiring from the United States Air Force, Gerald pursued his BSN and MSN from Grand Canyon University. His nursing career has consisted of serving in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Home Health, and Geriatric Medicine. His well-rounded career has aligned him to serve as an exceptional additional to Centennial Spine and Pain’s team to allow him to continue his commitment to serving the community of Las Vegas and surrounding areas. In Gerald’s spare time, he enjoys fitness, movies, cooking, and traveling.
Dar Stone is a board-certified physician assistant. She did her PA studies at the University of Washington, finishing in 1982. Before that she obtained a BS in Nursing in 1978 from the University of California at San Francisco.
Dar Stone is a board-certified physician assistant. She did her PA studies at the University of Washington, finishing in 1982. Before that she obtained a BS in Nursing in 1978 from the University of California at San Francisco. Dar is a veteran, having served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service, working with the Navajo in Arizona, and then with indigenous peoples in Alaska. She has lived and worked in Southern Nevada for 28 years now and calls it her forever home. Dar has worked in family practice, women’s health, and neurosurgery. In her spare time, Dar enjoys spending time with her husband, grown children, and grandchildren.
