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Paul M. Kitei, MD

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Dr. Kitei is a board certified and fellowship trained specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.  He completed his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and went on to complete a fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY, where he concentrated on an interventional approach to painful disorders of the spine.  He was selected as Chief Resident and Chief Fellow at these institutions.
 
Dr. Kitei currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and is actively involved in physician education.  He has received both the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education and the Award for Mentorship.
 
Dr. Kitei is a published physician and serves on the prestigious International Pain and Spine Intervention Society’s (IPSIS) Patient Safety Committee.  His practice focuses on fluoroscopically-guided spinal procedures, including epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation.

 

 

Professional Profile

Education
Titles & Certifications
Professional Associations

Education

  • Fellowship, ACGME-Accredited Pain Medicine Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center , Bronx, NY
  • Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College (currently Sidney Kimmel Medical College), Philadelphia, PA
  • BS, Schreyer Honors College of the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Titles & Certifications

  • Board Certified, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Board Certified, Pain Medicine
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • International Pain and Spine Intervention Society

Education

  • Fellowship, ACGME-Accredited Pain Medicine Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center , Bronx, NY
  • Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College (currently Sidney Kimmel Medical College), Philadelphia, PA
  • BS, Schreyer Honors College of the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Titles & Certifications

  • Board Certified, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Board Certified, Pain Medicine
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • International Pain and Spine Intervention Society
Publications

Publications, peer-reviewed
•    Kitei PM, Say EA, Shields CL, Regillo CD, Shields JA. Management of retinal vasoproliferative tumor associated with ROP by plaque brachytherapy. Journal of Pediatrics and Strabismus. 2012;48,e10-2.
•    Simon J, Conliffe T, Kitei P. (Lumbar disc herniation) Non-operative management: An evidence-based approach. Seminars in Spine Surgery. 2016;28(1),8-13.
•    Zhou L, Kitei P, & Zhou C. (2016, April 19). PM&R Knowledge NOW: Osteoporosis in Rehabilitation. http://me.aapmr.org/kn/article.html?id=90.
•    Awuor SO, Kitei PM, Nawaz Y, Ahnert AM. Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal: A rare cause of reversible cardiomyopathy. Acute Cardiac Care. 2016;18(1),13-17.
•    Simon JI, Surrey DB, Kitei P, Sonagere M, Gehret J, Young G, Smoger D. Successful repeat sacroplasty in a patient with recurrent sacral insufficiency fracture: A case presentation. PM R. 2017;9(11):1171-1174. doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.04.002.
•    Wahezi SE, Kohan LR, Spektor B, Brancolini S, Emerick T, Fronterhouse JM, Luedi MM, Colon MA, Kitei PM, Anitescu M, Goeders NE, Patil S, Siddaiah H, Cornett EM, Urman RD, Kaye AD. Telemedicine and current clinical practice trends in the COVID-19 pandemic. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2021 Oct;35(3):307-319. doi: 10.1016/j.bpa.2020.11.005. Epub 2020 Nov 16. PMID: 34511221.
•    Simon JI, Gehret J, Larsen ES, Hummerston KS, Koehler PJ, Kitei PM. Caudal epidural steroid injections in the setting of remaining on antithrombotics: A retrospective study. Pain Physician. 2021 Sep;24(6):E821-E828. PMID: 34554702.
•    Kitei PM, Bresnahan JJ, Surrey DE, Simon JI. When clinical diagnosis differs from advanced imaging: A case series of disc herniations causing radiculopathy and review of aberrant nerve root innervation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Nov 1;100(11):e168-e171. PMID: 34673710.
•    Kitei PM, Surrey DE, Simon JI, Stolzenberg DS. The Fluoroscopic-Guided Cervical Transarticular Epidural Steroid Injection. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Jan 1;102(1):e3-e6. doi:10.1097/PHM.0000000000002086
•    Kitei PM, Surrey DE, Stolzenberg DS, Simon JI. Assessment of epidural fat at C7-T1 with image review prior to cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injections. Pain Med. 2023;24(9):1114-1115. doi:10.1093/pm/pnad050
•    Stolzenberg D, Kitei PM, Tran D, Pfeifer R. Intracept technique at adjacent levels to fusions with pedicle screws. Interventional Pain Medicine. 2023; 2(2). doi.org/10.1016/j.inpm.2023.100261
•    Haber DB, Kitei PM, Oboudiyat S, Surrey DE. Complete Resolution of Refractory Axial Low Back Pain After Myomectomy. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Nov 1;102(11):e147-e148. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002253. Epub 2023 Mar 29. PMID: 37026850.
•    Stolzenberg D, Issa TZ, Boyd J, Boctor MJ, Tran D, Kitei PM, Schroeder GD. Basivertebral Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation (Intracept): Procedural Technique. Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Jun 1;37(5):223-229. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001622. Epub 2024 Apr 8. PMID: 38832706.
•    Koehler PJ 3rd, Kitei PM, Stolzenberg DS, Hatch EH. Concomitant epidural and longitudinal anterior spinal artery contrast spread in a lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI). Interv Pain Med. 2024 Dec 2;3(4):100523. doi: 10.1016/j.inpm.2024.100523. PMID: 39691752.

Publications, non peer-reviewed
•    Kitei P, Ballenger JF. Medical imaging and the doctor-patient relationship. Thesis, Schreyer Honors College of The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2009.
•    Kitei PM, Wahezi SE, Thomas MA. (2020, July 9). Chapter 17: Electrodiagnosis in spinal disorders In Spine Secrets Plus. Devlin VJ (3rd Edition). (pp. 169-176). St. Louis City, MO: Elsevier.
•    Caparo MA, Kitei PM, Wahezi SE. (2023 Jul 6). Chapter 5: Cervical medial branches In Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques: Atlas of Interventional Pain Management Series. Abd-Elsayed A (1st Edition). (pp. 18-27). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.

Poster Presentations
•    Lee DY, Spaulding JM, Kitei PM, Goulet RJ, Vander JF, Fudemberg, SJ. “Sustained Intraocular Pressure Elevation Following Intravitreal Injection of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors in Age-Related Macular Degeneration.” Poster session presented at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting on May 9, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
•    Chou H, Zhou L, Kitei P. “Treatment of Occipital Neuralgia with Radiofrequency Ablation.” Poster session presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) annual meeting on February 18-21, 2016 in Palm Springs, CA.
•    Nguyen K, Kitei PM, Hascalovici JR, Wahezi SE. “Combined Spinal Cord and Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuromodulation for the Treatment of Super-Refractory Groin Pain.” Poster session presented at the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) on January 11-14, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.
•    Stammers J, Cooper AM, Plusch K, Xu C, Kitei P, Parvizi J, Lonner JH. “Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Are Associated with Increased Bleeding Related Complications Following Primary Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty.” Poster session presented at American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) annual meeting on November 7-10, 2019 in Dallas, TX.
•    Simon JI, Gehret J, Larsen ES, Kitei PM, Koehler PJ, Hummerston KS. “Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections in the Setting of Remaining on Antithrombotics: A Retrospective Study.” Poster session presented at the Spine Intervention Society (SIS) annual meeting on August 6-8, 2020 (Virtual Meeting).
•    Chec T, Petrera J, Madison B, Simon JI, Gehret J, Stolzenberg DS, Surrey DE, Young GW, Boyd JB, Kitei PM. “Antithrombotic Risk for Cervical Medial Branch Blocks and Facet Joint Injections: A Retrospective Cohort.” Poster session presented at the Spine Intervention Society (SIS) annual meeting on August 18-20, 2021 in Washington D.C.
•    De Allie CB, Dhesi M, Marshall S, Gehret JA, Stolzenberg DS, Kitei PM, Simon JI. “Efficacy and Complication Rate of Repeat Lumbar Interlaminar and Transforaminal Injections within Two-Month Period: A Retrospective Review.” Poster session presented at the Spine Intervention Society (SIS) annual meeting on September 20-23, 2023 in Chicago, IL.
•    Millhouse PW, Koehler PJ, Triglia R, Kitei PM, Stolzenberg DS. “Large Symptomatic Paraspinal Hematoma after Basivertebral Nerve Ablation: A Case Report.” Podium presentation at the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR) annual meeting on November Intervention Society (SIS) annual meeting on November 9, 2024 in San Diego, CA.
•    Walrond AC, Triglia RJ, Wagner JD, Kitei PM, Boyd JM, Simon JI. “Lumbar Epidural Variability Between Interventionalists in Different Clinical Scenarios.” Poster session presented at the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) annual meeting on November 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV.
•    Triglia R, Koehler P, Walrond A, Stolzenberg D, Kitei P. “The Treatment of Unilateral Vertebrogenic Pain in a Patient with Lumbar Dextroscoliosis with Unilateral Modic Type I Change via Basivertebral Nerve Ablation.” Poster session presented at Eastern Pain Association annual meeting on December 14, 2024 in New York, NY.

 

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Publications

Publications, peer-reviewed
•    Kitei PM, Say EA, Shields CL, Regillo CD, Shields JA. Management of retinal vasoproliferative tumor associated with ROP by plaque brachytherapy. Journal of Pediatrics and Strabismus. 2012;48,e10-2.
•    Simon J, Conliffe T, Kitei P. (Lumbar disc herniation) Non-operative management: An evidence-based approach. Seminars in Spine Surgery. 2016;28(1),8-13.
•    Zhou L, Kitei P, & Zhou C. (2016, April 19). PM&R Knowledge NOW: Osteoporosis in Rehabilitation. http://me.aapmr.org/kn/article.html?id=90.
•    Awuor SO, Kitei PM, Nawaz Y, Ahnert AM. Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal: A rare cause of reversible cardiomyopathy. Acute Cardiac Care. 2016;18(1),13-17.
•    Simon JI, Surrey DB, Kitei P, Sonagere M, Gehret J, Young G, Smoger D. Successful repeat sacroplasty in a patient with recurrent sacral insufficiency fracture: A case presentation. PM R. 2017;9(11):1171-1174. doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.04.002.
•    Wahezi SE, Kohan LR, Spektor B, Brancolini S, Emerick T, Fronterhouse JM, Luedi MM, Colon MA, Kitei PM, Anitescu M, Goeders NE, Patil S, Siddaiah H, Cornett EM, Urman RD, Kaye AD. Telemedicine and current clinical practice trends in the COVID-19 pandemic. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2021 Oct;35(3):307-319. doi: 10.1016/j.bpa.2020.11.005. Epub 2020 Nov 16. PMID: 34511221.
•    Simon JI, Gehret J, Larsen ES, Hummerston KS, Koehler PJ, Kitei PM. Caudal epidural steroid injections in the setting of remaining on antithrombotics: A retrospective study. Pain Physician. 2021 Sep;24(6):E821-E828. PMID: 34554702.
•    Kitei PM, Bresnahan JJ, Surrey DE, Simon JI. When clinical diagnosis differs from advanced imaging: A case series of disc herniations causing radiculopathy and review of aberrant nerve root innervation. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Nov 1;100(11):e168-e171. PMID: 34673710.
•    Kitei PM, Surrey DE, Simon JI, Stolzenberg DS. The Fluoroscopic-Guided Cervical Transarticular Epidural Steroid Injection. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Jan 1;102(1):e3-e6. doi:10.1097/PHM.0000000000002086
•    Kitei PM, Surrey DE, Stolzenberg DS, Simon JI. Assessment of epidural fat at C7-T1 with image review prior to cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injections. Pain Med. 2023;24(9):1114-1115. doi:10.1093/pm/pnad050
•    Stolzenberg D, Kitei PM, Tran D, Pfeifer R. Intracept technique at adjacent levels to fusions with pedicle screws. Interventional Pain Medicine. 2023; 2(2). doi.org/10.1016/j.inpm.2023.100261
•    Haber DB, Kitei PM, Oboudiyat S, Surrey DE. Complete Resolution of Refractory Axial Low Back Pain After Myomectomy. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Nov 1;102(11):e147-e148. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002253. Epub 2023 Mar 29. PMID: 37026850.
•    Stolzenberg D, Issa TZ, Boyd J, Boctor MJ, Tran D, Kitei PM, Schroeder GD. Basivertebral Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation (Intracept): Procedural Technique. Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Jun 1;37(5):223-229. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001622. Epub 2024 Apr 8. PMID: 38832706.
•    Koehler PJ 3rd, Kitei PM, Stolzenberg DS, Hatch EH. Concomitant epidural and longitudinal anterior spinal artery contrast spread in a lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI). Interv Pain Med. 2024 Dec 2;3(4):100523. doi: 10.1016/j.inpm.2024.100523. PMID: 39691752.

Publications, non peer-reviewed
•    Kitei P, Ballenger JF. Medical imaging and the doctor-patient relationship. Thesis, Schreyer Honors College of The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. 2009.
•    Kitei PM, Wahezi SE, Thomas MA. (2020, July 9). Chapter 17: Electrodiagnosis in spinal disorders In Spine Secrets Plus. Devlin VJ (3rd Edition). (pp. 169-176). St. Louis City, MO: Elsevier.
•    Caparo MA, Kitei PM, Wahezi SE. (2023 Jul 6). Chapter 5: Cervical medial branches In Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques: Atlas of Interventional Pain Management Series. Abd-Elsayed A (1st Edition). (pp. 18-27). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.

Poster Presentations
•    Lee DY, Spaulding JM, Kitei PM, Goulet RJ, Vander JF, Fudemberg, SJ. “Sustained Intraocular Pressure Elevation Following Intravitreal Injection of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors in Age-Related Macular Degeneration.” Poster session presented at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting on May 9, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
•    Chou H, Zhou L, Kitei P. “Treatment of Occipital Neuralgia with Radiofrequency Ablation.” Poster session presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) annual meeting on February 18-21, 2016 in Palm Springs, CA.
•    Nguyen K, Kitei PM, Hascalovici JR, Wahezi SE. “Combined Spinal Cord and Dorsal Root Ganglion Neuromodulation for the Treatment of Super-Refractory Groin Pain.” Poster session presented at the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) on January 11-14, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.
•    Stammers J, Cooper AM, Plusch K, Xu C, Kitei P, Parvizi J, Lonner JH. “Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Are Associated with Increased Bleeding Related Complications Following Primary Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty.” Poster session presented at American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) annual meeting on November 7-10, 2019 in Dallas, TX.
•    Simon JI, Gehret J, Larsen ES, Kitei PM, Koehler PJ, Hummerston KS. “Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections in the Setting of Remaining on Antithrombotics: A Retrospective Study.” Poster session presented at the Spine Intervention Society (SIS) annual meeting on August 6-8, 2020 (Virtual Meeting).
•    Chec T, Petrera J, Madison B, Simon JI, Gehret J, Stolzenberg DS, Surrey DE, Young GW, Boyd JB, Kitei PM. “Antithrombotic Risk for Cervical Medial Branch Blocks and Facet Joint Injections: A Retrospective Cohort.” Poster session presented at the Spine Intervention Society (SIS) annual meeting on August 18-20, 2021 in Washington D.C.
•    De Allie CB, Dhesi M, Marshall S, Gehret JA, Stolzenberg DS, Kitei PM, Simon JI. “Efficacy and Complication Rate of Repeat Lumbar Interlaminar and Transforaminal Injections within Two-Month Period: A Retrospective Review.” Poster session presented at the Spine Intervention Society (SIS) annual meeting on September 20-23, 2023 in Chicago, IL.
•    Millhouse PW, Koehler PJ, Triglia R, Kitei PM, Stolzenberg DS. “Large Symptomatic Paraspinal Hematoma after Basivertebral Nerve Ablation: A Case Report.” Podium presentation at the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR) annual meeting on November Intervention Society (SIS) annual meeting on November 9, 2024 in San Diego, CA.
•    Walrond AC, Triglia RJ, Wagner JD, Kitei PM, Boyd JM, Simon JI. “Lumbar Epidural Variability Between Interventionalists in Different Clinical Scenarios.” Poster session presented at the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) annual meeting on November 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV.
•    Triglia R, Koehler P, Walrond A, Stolzenberg D, Kitei P. “The Treatment of Unilateral Vertebrogenic Pain in a Patient with Lumbar Dextroscoliosis with Unilateral Modic Type I Change via Basivertebral Nerve Ablation.” Poster session presented at Eastern Pain Association annual meeting on December 14, 2024 in New York, NY.

 

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