He feels your pain
NJ State PBA tours MedWell to see how Dr. Maz
is helping so many law enforcement officers
n BY MITCHELL KRUGEL
n PHOTOS BY JOHN HULSE
NJ State PBA President Pat Colligan and Executive Vice-President Marc Kovar had to see what was going on at MedWell Non
Surgical Orthopedic Spine, Knee & Leg Pain Center in Midland
Park. They had heard about the many members who had come
to this all-purpose medical treatment oasis Dr. Ali Mazandarani,
DAAIM, DC, CCRD, CCPCP, – the famed Dr. Maz – has built to get
pain relief they couldn’t find elsewhere.
“Usually, upon entering this office, they are impressed by seeing other officers in here,” Dr. Maz explains about his growing
number of law enforcement patients. “They are coming in here in
pain and leaving with relief after the first or second visit.”
MedWell provides a desirable option for law enforcement officers dealing with chronic spine, knee and leg pain, mainly from
the wear-and-tear of the job and/or suffering injuries. The approach that has proven successful for so many PBA members
is non-surgical, orthopedic treatment that is non-invasive and
drug-free, and it also has worked very effectively for treatment of
multiple chronic conditions, such as sleep difficulty, hormonal
imbalance, weight gain, loss of memory, cloudy thinking, lack of
energy, fatigue and much more.
The emphasis here is on “Well” more than “Med” as in medicine. Dr. Maz has been attracting officers from South Jersey and
even Maryland with his drug-free treatments. The fact that officers can get relief without taking any medication is one of the biggest factors that motivates them to come – and come back.
“In this day and age when our cops are being treated for drug
and alcohol addictions, it’s nice to see somebody like Dr. Maz
willing to take a more natural and holistic approach,” President
Colligan remarked following his visit to MedWell. “He is dealing
with the cause of the pain and trying to get well naturally, rather
than just handing out pills.”
Even before treatment, Dr Maz has found that his law enforcement patients are impressed by the multiple benefits his facility
offers, including being open six days a week with weekday hours
from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and a no-waiting policy for officers. Usually
the first visit begins with a visit with one of the medical doctors
followed by a series of in house hi-tech, cutting-edge, sophisticated diagnostics and same day, treatment.
When Colligan and Kovar visited the MedWell facility that
looks like a basic building on the outside but NASA Flight Control
combined with the busiest trauma center on the inside, they had
one overwhelming reaction. “Oh my God,” President Colligan exclaimed. “What an impressive operation.”
MedWell, under the direction of M.T. Shahab, M.D., features
doctors and facilities that allow patients to see a medical doctor
then move to a chiropractor, physical therapist and even massage
therapist. Specialized diagnostic tools do sleep studies, heart testing, X-rays, vascular testing, allergy testing, food-sensitivity testing and brain-health testing, among others, to allow for finding
the true cause of a patient’s symptoms, whether they are metabolic, structural, neurological or a combination thereof.
MedWell also has a department devoted to handling all the
insurance needs that is staffed with more personnel than some
dispatch units.
“Your departments are giving you health insurance, but most of
Dr. Maz explains to NJ State PBA President Pat Colligan and Executive
Vice-President Marc Kovar that law enforcement officers come to MedWell
Spine, Osteoarthritis & Neuropathy Center because they are experiencing
pain relief during their first or second visit.
Dr. Maz begins the tour of the MedWell facility by explaining one of the
first steps for all patients is to educate them about the causes of their pain
and their treatment options.
Dr. Maz shows how one of MedWell’s cutting-edge diagnostic tools works.
the time you are using it as sickness insurance,” Dr. Maz asserts.
“When officers get sick, that’s when they want to do something
about it, which takes a lot longer. Most health insurance covers
the preventative maintenance to stay healthy.”
So Dr. Maz is advising the preventative route, and not just to
deal with your pains resulting from the wear-and-tear or the injuries.
“You’re not only responsible for yourself, but your family, your
job and your community,” he continues. “You have a lot of responsibility, so let’s take care of it.” d
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