The CORE Institute Interventional Spine/Pain Medicine Fellowship 

Program Director:  Anuj Daftari, MD  

Faculty:   

  Eric Feldman, MD  

  Kurt (Adam) Lundberg, DO  

Fellowship Description: 

This 12-month clinical fellowship primarily focuses on non-operative spine care and interventional pain medicine. The fellow collaborates with physicians who have completed fellowships and are actively practicing within a large, highly active, multidisciplinary group in Phoenix, Arizona. Proficiency in various interventional spine procedures is a key aspect, encompassing lumbar/thoracic/cervical epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks and radiofrequency neurotomy, sympathetic blocks, peripheral joint and nerve injections, spinal cord stimulator trials, dorsal root ganglion stimulator trials, spinal cord stimulator implants, disc stimulation procedures, and kyphoplasty. 

The fellowship includes comprehensive training in medication management, fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injections, and electrodiagnostic. Fellows will also have the opportunity for elective rotations in orthopedic spine surgery and neuroradiology. The program offers a multitude of research opportunities. Successful completion of the fellowship makes fellows eligible to seek board certification through the American Board of Pain Medicine. 

Anuj Daftari, MD – Program Director 

Fellowship: Wayne State University – Henry Ford Hospital 

Residency: Case Western Reserve University  

– Double Board-certified physician in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 

– Minimally invasive techniques to help diagnose and treat various painful conditions. 

Eric Feldman, MD  

Fellowship: Ahwatukee Sports and Spine Center  

Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital  

– Double Board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Pain Management and Spinal Intervention  

– Specializes in electromyography and nerve conduction testing for diagnosing neuromuscular disorders  

Kurt (Adam) Lundberg, DO  

Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital  

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital  

– Board-certified and fellowship-trained in Pain Medicine  

Phoenix is one of the fastest growing cities in America, with 300+ days of sun per year, a celebrated food scene, world class outdoor activities, including prestigious golf courses, hiking and more. Phoenix is well located for travel, with a large, centrally located airport that serves as a hub for multiple airlines, and is just a few hours’ drive from many scenic destinations including Sedona, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Moab, Monuments Valley, Antelope Canyon and more. 

Applicants must have completed an accredited residency program in the Unites States or Canada, be board-eligible or board-certified, and be able to obtain an Arizona state medical license before the fellowship begins. 

Application Process:   

  • Requirements:   
  • CV 
  • Personal Statement  
  • Three Reference Letters  
  • Photo of Yourself  
  • Deadline:  July 15  
  • Interviews:  Held in August  

Duration: 1 year (August 1 to July 31) 

Number of Fellows: 1 fellow per year 

Contacts:   

Senior Fellowship Coordinator: Susie Redell, susie.redell@thecoreinstitute.com      

Fellowship Coordinator:  Sydney Schmidt, sydney.schmidt@thecoreinstitute.com  

18444 N 25th Ave, Phoenix, Az 85023 

Phone: 602-883-6008