Dr. Rahul Sood, D.O.
Dr. Rahul Sood founded Metro Pain Centers with a clear mission: deliver expert pain relief through compassion, communication, and cutting-edge treatments. As Chairman of Anesthesiology at New Bridge Medical Centers, he sets the clinical standard across all 12 locations.
Double Board-Certified in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine | Chairman of Anesthesiology, New Bridge Medical Centers
Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiology
Double board-certified
Certified in Pain Medicine
Subspecialty certification in interventional pain management
Specialist in Venous Medicine
Qualified in varicose and spider vein treatment
Chairman of Anesthesiology
New Bridge Medical Centers
Education & Training
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency in Anesthesiology
Rutgers University / Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine
Rutgers University / Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Specialties
Interventional Pain Management
Nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation. Image-guided techniques for targeted relief.
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Nerve-Related Pain & Sports Injuries
From sciatica and radiculopathy to sports-related joint injuries, treating nerve compression, inflammation, and musculoskeletal damage.
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Cancer Pain Management
Compassionate pain management for patients living with cancer-related pain using advanced interventional approaches.
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PRP & Stem Cell Therapy
Regenerative medicine treatments that harness the body's own healing mechanisms to repair damaged tissue.
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Treatment Philosophy
Dr. Sood believes that effective pain management starts with open communication. He takes the time to understand each patient's unique experience — the way pain affects their daily life, their goals for recovery, and their concerns about treatment. His approach is built on honesty and partnership. Rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all solution, he works with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that address the root cause of pain.
Practice Locations
What Our Patients Say
The doctors actually listen to you and take time to explain everything. I finally found relief after years of back pain.
From my first visit, I felt like they genuinely cared about helping me get better. The staff is wonderful and the treatments changed my life.
After seeing multiple doctors with no improvement, Metro Pain Centers finally gave me a treatment plan that works. I can't recommend them enough.
Schedule with Rahul Sood
Take the first step toward lasting relief. Same-day appointments are available at the Metro Pain Centers location nearest you.
Meet Our Other Physicians

Dr. Alvin Micabalo, D.O.
Dr. Alvin Micabalo brings more than two decades of anesthesia and pain management experience to Metro Pain Centers. His extensive clinical background in Northern New Jersey hospitals and surgical centers gives him the depth of expertise that complex pain cases demand.

Dr. Anjali Patel, D.O.
Dr. Anjali Patel brings a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management, combining board-certified expertise in anesthesiology with deep compassion for her patients. Her training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Boston University laid the foundation for an evidence-based, patient-first practice.

Dr. Roy Liu, MD
Dr. Roy Liu brings a multimodal approach to pain management, combining interventional procedures with regenerative medicine, physical therapy, and lifestyle modification. His Mount Sinai training and published research inform every treatment plan.

Dr. Sumeet Arora, D.O.
Dr. Sumeet Arora combines Mount Sinai fellowship training with a genuine passion for helping patients find relief. His expertise spans interventional pain management, venous medicine, and cutting-edge regenerative therapies.