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Michael Sabia, MD, serves as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), where he holds dual leadership roles as Division Head of Pain Management and Fellowship Program Director at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ. His academic appointment and clinical responsibilities position him at the forefront of pain medicine education and practice.
Dr. Sabia's training pathway includes:
- Medical School: New York Medical College, Fifth Pathway Program (Valhalla, NY)
- Internship: Cooper University Hospital (Camden, NJ)
- Residency: Anesthesiology, Cooper University Hospital (Camden, NJ)
- Fellowship: Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, NY)
His research program centers on interventional solutions for intractable pain, with particular emphasis on spinal cord stimulation techniques, radiofrequency ablation protocols, and management of post-surgical pain syndromes. Clinical expertise extends to complex regional pain syndrome and urogenital pain disorders, informed by pharmacological research on ketamine mechanisms.
Publication trends reveal a strategic progression from foundational clinical research (2011 translational modeling study) toward educational leadership, culminating in two authoritative textbooks that establish standardized approaches to interventional pain procedures. This trajectory demonstrates growing influence in both clinical practice guidelines and pain medicine pedagogy.
Professional recognition includes multiple consecutive 'Top Physician' designations from South Jersey Magazine:
- South Jersey Magazine Top Physicians (2012, 2013, 2014)
- Top Docs designation (2012-2014)
- Medtronic Fellowship Award
- Marion Skriloff Scholarship Fund award
- Resident of the Quarter at Cooper University Hospital
As Fellowship Program Director, Dr. Sabia oversees comprehensive training that integrates clinical rotations, research participation, and educational development. His division maintains active collaborations with anesthesia, neurology, and physical medicine departments to deliver multidisciplinary pain care while advancing procedural techniques through ongoing clinical innovation.
Professional engagement spans society leadership roles including Treasurer of Camden County Medical Society and Executive Membership in the Society of Academic Anesthesiology Associations, reflecting commitment to both local practice standards and national specialty advancement through organizations like the American Society of Anesthesiologists and American Academy of Pain Management.