Dr. John Mak in Freehold NJ, Toms River NJ
  • Offices in
  • Freehold
  • Toms River
  • Areas of Practice:
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Management

Dr. John Mak

About Us

Dr. Mak is a dedicated pain management specialist who combines advanced medical expertise with a compassionate approach. He takes the time to understand each patient’s unique experience and is committed to helping them regain comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

 

Our Doctor

John Mak, MD

John Mak, M.D., takes a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to pain management—because no two patients experience pain the same way. By combining physical therapy, medication management, ultrasound-guided injections, and advanced interventional procedures, Dr. Mak develops highly personalized treatment plans designed to restore comfort and function.

Board-certified in pain management and anesthesiology, Dr. Mak brings exceptional diagnostic precision, a deep understanding of human physiology, and advanced procedural expertise to every case. He is also at the forefront of innovative pain therapies, including spinal cord and targeted nerve stimulation—cutting-edge technologies designed to interrupt pain at its source.

But what truly sets Dr. Mak apart is his philosophy:

“The first step in trying to treat a patient, is to listen to the patient” he says. By taking the time to fully understand each patient’s experience, he can accurately diagnose the root cause and tailor a treatment plan that provides meaningful, lasting relief.

For Dr. Mak, nothing is more rewarding than helping patients regain control of their lives—without pain holding them back.

Education & Training
  • St. Elizabeth’s Medical Cetner- Tufts University School of Medicine: Pain Management Fellowship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Harvard Medical School: Anesthesia and Critical Care Residency
  • St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons: Medicine Internship
  • SUNY at Buffalo-School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Medical School
  • University of Michigan–Ann Arbor: Undergraduate
Board Certifications
  • American board of Anesthesiology
Honors and Awards
  • NJ Top Doctor
Professional Memberships
  • New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
  • American Society of Pain Physicians
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Pain Society
  • American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Our Services

Dr. Mak offers a full range of advanced procedures and therapies to target pain at its source and help patients regain comfort and mobility.

  • Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections
  • Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Facet Blocks
  • Disc Decompression
  • Discography
  • Joint Injections
  • Lumbar Sympathetic Injections
  • Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD procedure)
  • Percutaneous Disc Decompression
  • Radiofrequency Ablations
  • Root Blocks
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Stellate Ganglion Blocks
  • Medication management
Freehold Location
Phone: (732) 431-9544
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Toms River Location
Phone: (732) 458-0322
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Dr. John Mak is truly a consummate professional. His affable nature and reassuring bedside manner offer the patient maximum attention. He is both academically and intellectually astute. It’s obvious he keeps up with professional reading. Recently, Dr. Mak performed a guided aspiration of a cyst on my lower spine. The entire procedure was performed with skill and aptitude. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. John Mak.
Michael O'Connell
Dr. Mak and the entire Premier staff are simply wonderful. Hanna, the physicians assistant is a pleasure to see on visits too.
Anonymous