NVCPC has World Class trained Pain Management Physicians, Physican Assistants and administrative staff

Our Doctors are trained at Johns Hopkins

Alain Coppel - Pain Management

Alain Coppel, M.D.

Founder - Board Certified in Pain Management - Anesthesiology

Dr. Coppel is Board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialist in both the field of Anesthesiology with Critical Care and Pain Medicine. Since establishing his practice in Las Vegas in 2006, Dr. Coppel has been proud to be one of the first physicians that utilized a multidisciplinary approach to the management of painful medical conditions. This multidisciplinary approach has allowed him…

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Andrew Kelner, M.D.

Andrew Kelner, M.D.

Residency in Anesthesiology - Interventional Pain Management Specialist

Dr. Andrew Kelner has joined NVCPC to practice at our North Las Vegas location. He originates from the East Coast, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology, and worked for a preclinical research organization assisting in pharmaceutical research and development. Incorporating a multidisciplinary approach to managing pain, which includes medications, interventions, complementary therapies, and partnering with other specialists, is at the foundation of Dr. Kelner’s approach to creating a thorough treatment plan.

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Dennis Nguyen

Dennis Nguyen, D.O.

Board Certified in Pain Management – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Dr. Dennis Nguyen has joined NVCPC to practice at our Henderson location. He originates from Los Angeles, California where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences at University of California Irvine. His passion for patient care led him to medical school, where he attended Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.

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Grant Karno

Grant Karno, M.D.

Board Certified in Pain Management – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Dr. Grant Karno was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated from the University of California, Davis, (UC Davis), followed by completion of preliminary training in General and Trauma Surgery at a UCLA affiliated hospital. Dr Karno’s resume includes serving as an attending physician at SUNY Upstate University Hospital, and Syracuse VA Medical Hospital in New York.

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Leon Perel, M.D.

Leon Perel, M.D.

Board Certified in Pain Management - Anesthesiology

Leon Perel, MD has resided in Las Vegas since 2013. Dr. Perel was born in Brazil and moved to New York City in 1996 with his family. He then attended medical school at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. He completed his Residency in Anesthesia and Critical Care at George Washington University, in Washington, DC and obtained his Fellowship training in Interventional Pain Medicine from Johns Hopkins University.

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Shawna Tibbetts PA-C

Shawna Reid, PA-C

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Shawna Tibbetts graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in pre-med and Health Education. She received her post graduate physician assistant training at Western University of Health Sciences graduating at the top of her class. Since graduating from PA School, she has worked many years in Internal Medicine, Family Practice and Orthopedics before joining…

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Our Management Staff is here to support our Doctors

Melissa Dowding

Melissa Dowding

Chief Financial Officer

Melissa is an experienced health care leader, with over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in human capital, insurance contract negations, capital acquisitions, and clinical operations.  Her leadership has directly contributed to NVCPC becoming largest pain management group in the state of Nevada.

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Dr. Carolina Issa

Dr. Carolina Issa

Director of Clinical Operations

Dr. Carolina Issa joined Nevada Comprehensive Pain Center in 2015, as the Director of Clinical Operations. Originally trained as a medical doctor and clinical researcher, she brings significant operational experience to the Executive Team.

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Dr. Julie Woodward

Dr. Julie Woodward

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Julie Woodward was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2016, with oversight of the company’s end-to-end operational delivery. In her role, she ensures succinct organization management, performance enhancement, strategic vision, and companywide business growth efforts.

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