Stamford Health Medical Group Pain Management

Dr. Wellisch began his career in Pain Medicine at The Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, CA. Following his training, he continued to practice clinically and serve as teaching faculty at Stanford. Dr. Wellisch takes pride in educating and mentoring his medical students, residents and fellows. He also conducted research in Molecular Neuroscience as well as on the “patient experience.” He has published numerous articles and medical reviews and has been invited to serve as guest reviewer for various medical specialty journals. After returning home to the East Coast with his wife and three children, Dr. Wellisch has set out to establish a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary pain center at Stamford Health to serve our community and beyond. Dr. Wellisch has been recognized as “Top Doctor,” and has previously led a pain management program to #1 ranking by Castle Connolly.

Paula Forbes is a board-certified nurse practitioner. Having a history of managing patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Paula understands the limitations and lifestyle disturbances that patients with chronic pain may suffer from. She understands that treating pain also encompasses ensuring that the patients can have a normal as possible lifestyle with their current ailments. Paula believes in patient-centered care. With the patient and their individual chronic pain condition at the center, she believes that a multidisciplinary approach is best to treat patients and their pain. In her free time, Paula enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Angelica Arteaga-Blasio is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Sacred Heart University in 2017. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with a graduate program focus as a family nurse practitioner at Chamberlain University in Addison, Illinois in 2020. She has worked at Stamford Hospital for over 10 years, initially as a registered nurse, and then as a nurse practitioner for the Heart and Vascular Institute. She is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Angelica is a health care professional with a strong commitment to promoting high-quality care for her patients, focusing on patient’s specific needs and patient education.