The Spine and Wellness Centers of America team is comprised of qualified health specialists ready to put their energy and skills towards helping you reach your goals. Spine and Wellness Centers of America is proud to be home to world recognized spine experts, who use a multidisciplinary approach to offer an efficient and effective healthcare. We specialize in minimally-invasive treatments and have been recognized as a center of excellence.
Dr. González stands as one of the most influential Latin American physicians in America. He is a Harvard graduate, Massachusetts General Hospital Fellow, past Division Chief at the University of Massachusetts and is the past President Elect and VP of the American Academy of Pain Management. In 2013, 2014 and 2015 he has been recognized as one of Miami's Best Doctors. Read More
DR. MICHELLE WEINER, DO, MPH
University of Miami Graduate
University of Miami Fellowship
Dr. Michelle Weiner is an Interventional Pain Management Physician board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of Miami. Dr. Weiner is certified by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and is an active member of the American Academy of Anti Aging. Read More
DR. SANDEE J. BRISTOW, M.D.
Washington Medical Center Graduate Washington Medical Center Fellowship
Dr. Sandee Bristow serves as the Director of the Miami Spine and Wellness Center. She trained at the renowned Washington Medical Center in Seattle, WA. She firmly believes that every patient is a story that needs to be understood and given a multi-disciplinary approach for pain management and restoring a good quality of life. Her focus is on spinal musculoskeletal pain and providing interventional pain management. Read More
DR. MARÍA ALEJANDRA DE LA PEÑA, M.D.
University of Miami Graduate
Beth Israel Deconess Medical Center
Dr. María Alejandra De La Peña is a board-certified Anesthesiologist with sub specialty certification in Pain Medicine. Her residency in Anesthesiology was done at the University of Miami. She completed her fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School. After completing her training, she returned to South Florida and joined Spine and Wellness Center where she currently serves as Director of the Fort Lauderdale office. Read More
DR. JEFFREY CARA, D.O.
Mayo Clinic and University of Chicago Graduate
Mayo Clinic Fellowship
Dr. Jeffrey R. Cara is an Interventional Pain Management Physician and Physiatrist who believes that everyone deserves a life free of pain. Having grown up on four continents and spent a third of his life abroad, Dr. Cara welcomes a diverse patient population. Double board certified, Dr. Cara trained at the nation’s leading, ACGME-accredited programs: Mayo Clinic, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine NorthShore. Read More