Meet our Providers
Meet the Team That Makes a Difference
Dr. Nailesh D. Dave
MD
Neurology | Pain Medicine | Sleep Medicine
Dr. Nailesh D. Dave founded Neurology & Pain Management Center, PLLC in 2005 with a commitment to providing comprehensive care for patients with neurological and complex pain conditions. As the practice has grown, Dr. Dave has continued to advance his clinical expertise and is now triple board-certified in Neurology, Pain Medicine, and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Dave earned his medical degree from the Medical College at Gujarat University and completed his Neurology Residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill, followed by a fellowship in Neurorehabilitation at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Dave personally trains and mentors the advanced practice providers who join NPMC. He remains actively involved in patient care, seeing patients daily, evaluating new patients, managing complex cases, and performing procedures when clinically appropriate.
Dr. Dave believes that effective care begins with listening and understanding how a patient's condition affects their daily life. His approach combines decades of experience with a commitment to helping patients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care.
Dr. Scott Frieary
DO
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Dr. Scott Frieary joined Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2025 and focuses primarily on interventional pain management procedures. His role complements the practice's comprehensive pain management program by providing procedural treatment options for appropriately selected patients.
Dr. Frieary is board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He completed his Anesthesiology Residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and, after 11 years in private practice, completed a Pain Medicine Fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. He also completed fellowship training in Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.
His extensive background in anesthesiology and pain medicine brings additional interventional expertise to NPMC's multidisciplinary approach to pain care.
Dr. Michael Mueller
MD
Dr. Michael Mueller, MD is a pain medicine physician in Pinehurst, NC. He is affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Meena Dave
PA-C
Physician Assistant | Administrator
Meena Dave, PA-C co-founded Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2005 and has played an integral role in its growth from a single clinic to five locations. Throughout that growth, she has continued to serve in both clinical and administrative roles, helping guide the development of the practice while remaining actively involved in patient care.
Mrs. Dave earned her Physician Assistant degree from the Touro College Physician Assistant Program in New York and completed a Postgraduate Surgical Residency at Montefiore Medical Center. While her clinical background includes Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Sickle Cell Management, and Cardiac Surgery, her primary clinical focus for more than 20 years has been Neurology and Pain Management. During that time, she has developed extensive experience caring for patients with neurological and chronic pain conditions.
Much of her current role is focused on practice administration, however she continues to see patients on a regular basis. Her surgical background and procedural expertise are particular strengths, with significant experience performing joint procedures.
Mrs. Dave remains committed to the continued growth of NPMC and to ensuring patients have access to comprehensive, high-quality care.
Neema Dave
PA-C
Physician Assistant
Neema Dave, PA-C joined Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2018. Since joining the practice, she has continued to expand her clinical knowledge and skill set while caring for patients with neurological and pain-related conditions.
Neema earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion from East Carolina University and graduated from the Methodist University Physician Assistant Program in 2017. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Neema has taken on an expanding administrative role focused on practice innovation and growth. She dedicates a portion of her time to evaluating and implementing new tools and technologies designed to improve clinical and operational efficiency, while also supporting the continued development and growth of NPMC’s interventional procedure services.
Neema remains actively involved in patient care while continuing to grow as both a clinician and contributor to the future development of the practice.
Misty White
AGNP
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Misty White, AGNP joined Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2018, bringing extensive nursing experience in critical care, neurology, orthopedics, and surgical care. During her time at NPMC, she has developed particular strengths in pain management and migraine care.
Misty earned her Master of Science in Nursing in Adult-Gerontology from Vanderbilt University and previously worked in the Medical ICU at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and on a Neurology, Orthopedic, and Surgical unit at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Known for the strong relationships she builds with her patients, Misty combines clinical experience with a compassionate, individualized approach to care.
Bianca Goo
PA-C
Physician Assistant
Bianca Goo, PA-C began her relationship with Neurology & Pain Management Center as a Physician Assistant student completing a clinical rotation with the practice. After graduating from the Methodist University Physician Assistant Program, she joined NPMC in 2010 and has remained an important part of the clinical team ever since.
Over the years, Bianca has developed a strong focus on the long-term management of chronic pain. Many of the patients she cares for today have been with her since the early years of her career at NPMC, allowing her to build lasting relationships and provide exceptional continuity of care.
Bianca is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Associates. Her longstanding commitment to NPMC and her patients reflects the value she places on consistency, trust, and individualized care.
Samta Bhakta
MSN
ANP-BC
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Samta Bhakta, MSN, ANP-BC joined Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2019, bringing more than 25 years of healthcare experience. During her time at NPMC, she has continued to expand her clinical knowledge, with a growing focus and strength in the management of neurological disorders.
Samta earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of New Mexico and her Master of Science in Nursing from UCLA. Her previous experience includes critical care, post-anesthesia care, family medicine, nephrology, and pain management.
Her diverse clinical background, combined with her continued growth in neurology, allows Samta to bring a comprehensive perspective to the care of her patients.
Mark Jularbal
FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mark Jularbal, FNP joined Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2020. During his time with NPMC, he has expanded his clinical experience across both neurology and pain management, allowing him to care for patients with a broad range of conditions.
Mark earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Queens University of Charlotte and his Master of Science in Nursing from Duke University. His clinical background includes medical intensive care, emergency medicine, and orthopedic surgery.
Known for his patience and willingness to listen, Mark takes the time to understand his patients’ concerns and incorporates their individual needs into their plan of care.
Anmol Clairmont
PA-C
Physician Assistant
Anmol Clairmont, PA-C joined Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2022. During her time with NPMC, she has continued to grow her clinical experience with a primary focus on the evaluation and management of chronic pain.
Anmol earned her undergraduate degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience from Montana State University as a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholar and later earned her Physician Assistant degree from Bethel University in Minnesota.
Anmol takes a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to pain management, with an emphasis on listening to her patients, understanding how pain affects their daily lives, and helping them feel heard throughout their care.
Ko Kim
DNP
FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ko Kim, DNP, FNP joined Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2022 and primarily focuses on the evaluation and management of patients with chronic pain. During her time at NPMC, she has continued to expand her clinical knowledge and experience in pain management.
Ko earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Hawaii Pacific University and later earned her Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice. Her diverse nursing background includes endoscopy, perioperative care, and surgical services.
Board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through both the AANP and ANCC, Ko emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care with a focus on improving function and quality of life.
Emily Hale
FNP
Emily Hale is a West Virginia native by way of San Diego, CA. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2013 from Northern Kentucky University and went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing in Family Medicine in 2019 at Indiana Wesleyan University. She worked for nine years as a cardiac step down travel nurse until she landed in San Diego, CA and began her career as a nurse practitioner in interventional pain management. She finds fulfilment in caring for patients to improve their functionality and quality of life. She received her Family Nurse Practitioner certification from American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in 2019. She enjoys spending her time away from work with her fiance, two dogs and one cat.
Valerie Kivuti
PA-C
Physician Assistant
Valerie Kivuti, PA-C joined Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2025 and focuses primarily on the evaluation and management of patients with chronic pain and spine-related conditions.
She earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Western Carolina University and completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Franklin Pierce University.
Valerie takes a patient-centered approach to pain management, emphasizing comprehensive evaluation, evidence-based treatment, thoughtful medication management, and improving long-term function and quality of life.
Jessica Haines
FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jessica Haines, FNP joined Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2026 and provides care to patients with both neurological and pain-related conditions. She brings a patient-centered approach to advanced practice that is grounded in her extensive nursing background.
Jessica’s nursing experience spans critical care, oncology, case management, and clinical leadership, giving her a broad perspective on the needs of patients with complex and chronic conditions. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and completed her Family Nurse Practitioner education at South University in 2026.
Jessica emphasizes listening to her patients, understanding their individual needs, and incorporating the compassion and advocacy of bedside nursing into her role as a Nurse Practitioner.
Princy Paul
MSN
AGPCNP
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Princy Paul, MSN, AGPCNP joined Neurology & Pain Management Center in 2025, bringing more than 20 years of nursing experience and an established background in chronic pain management. Her primary focus at NPMC is caring for patients with chronic pain and developing individualized treatment plans to support function and quality of life.
Princy earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and later completed her Master of Science in Nursing as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Walden University. Prior to joining NPMC, she spent several years practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in chronic pain management and also served as a clinical preceptor and nursing educator.
Princy brings her years of clinical experience to a patient-centered approach focused on thoughtful, evidence-based pain management.
More About Us
Top-ranked Center for Neurological Wellness, Pain Relief & Restful Sleep
What Makes Us Stand Out?
Compassion That Leads to Results
Our doctors have years of experience treating neurological, pain, and sleep conditions with skill and care. They listen to your concerns and take time to understand your needs. You're treated like a person, not just a patient.
You can get help for multiple conditions in one place, with coordinated care from different specialists. This makes your treatment easier and more effective. You don't have to visit other clinics for answers.
We aim to improve your daily life, not just manage symptoms. Our team works with you to find treatments that reduce pain, improve sleep, and support brain health. Your progress is always our goal.
