- NEXGENESIS MEDICAL EXPERTS
Providers at NexGenEsis Healthcare and its Affiliates
Our team of doctors and medical staff have a wide range of expertise.
Dr. Emad M. Bishai, M.D.
Dr. E. M. Bishai, M.D. completed his medical education at University of Cairo KasrAlAiny School of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt and his Psychiatry residency in New York City, followed by a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management at the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Anesthesiology. He is currently one of a handful of physicians with dual training in interventional pain management and psychiatry with extensive experience in addiction and psychosomatic medicine.
Dr. Bishai held a Psychosomatic Medical Director position and became board certified in psychosomatic medicine at Pinnacle Health System and Hershey Medical Center. He also has additional training in orthopedic surgery and is an expert in minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Bishai’s unmatched expertise on chronic pain management procedures combine his vast experiences in pain management, psychological support, orthopedic training, and essential balance of anesthesia. The NexGenEsis Healthcare affiliate clinic in The Woodlands, TX is located in his medical center.Dr. Maryam “Meg” Qayum, M.D.
Dr. M. Qayum, M.D. completed her medical doctorate program at Louisiana State University Medical School, followed by an internship in Internal Medicine, and finished her residency with a specialty in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from Mississippi State University. Dr. Qayum is a board-certified physiatrist, a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and is a fellow in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine. She is also a member of the International Cell Surgical Society. She began her career in sports and musculoskeletal medicine, honing her skills in the use of techniques and procedures for pain management and healing of injuries.
Dr. Qayum served her Houston community as a Medical Director at a private medical facility for over 20 years and now continues to serve as an expert in emerging medicine therapies.Vi Chau-Tran, FNP-C
Nurse practitioner Vi Chau-Tran completed her Master’s degree in Nursing at Texas Woman’s University in Houston, TX, and her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She began her career as a nurse practitioner at Memorial Hermann at UT Health in the Orthopedics/Sports Medicine department, and then went on to practice and instruct at Baylor College of Medicine where she independently developed and implemented treatment regimens for orthopedic injuries and utilized her extensive training and experience with numerous methods of diagnostic imaging and interpretation for differential diagnoses. She is an expert in unassisted as well as image-guided injections.
Fielding Mercer, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Fielding Mercer received both his Bachelor of Science degree and Physician Assistant medical training at the University of Washington. He is board certified by the National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). He has practiced medicine in Hawaii since 1986, including 20 years of Emergency Medicine, having worked at both Straub Hospital and The Queen’s Medical Center Emergency Department. Additionally, he has practiced Primary Care Medicine at Kula Hospital, The Maui Medical Group, and at Pali Momi Medical Center. Additional experience working in Occupational Medicine clinics has given him a broad range of experience in treating orthopedic conditions.
Fielding brings his broad range of experience and skills to the patients of NexGenEsis Healthcare LLC.
Over the years, he has been an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants (HAPA). He was a Board Officer with HAPA for over ten years and participated for two terms on the Committee for Government Relations and Practice Advancement for the AAPA. Hobbies include sailing, cycling, golf, and photography.Dr. Gregory K. Picou, D.C.
Upon completing a doctorate program at Parker University in Dallas, TX, Dr. G. K. Picou, D.C., Became a Diplomate in Multidisciplinary Pain Management and obtained Board Certification in Integrative Medicine in 2013. An innovator, Dr. Picou has patented a procedural system involving vascular catheterization/IV tubing as well as a mechanism to reduce muscular pain. Dr. Picou has served countless communities across the U.S., addressing and preventing personal injuries for over 25 years.
His life-long passion for improving the quality of life of his patients fueled his dream project, which is now known as NexGenEsis Healthcare. As the founder and CEO, Dr. Picou is still driven by his passion and oversees the overall well-being and compliance of the company.Dr. Lawrence P. Bourgeois, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified Trigenics Therapist
Dr. L. P. Bourgeois III, D.C. completed his doctorate program at TC College in Pasadena, TX, and his training as a Certified Trigenics Therapist. Dr. Bourgeois is highly skilled in differential diagnostics and treatments of the shoulders and knees for which he treats many professional athletes. He is also certified in the diagnosis of cervical spine injuries for WPI ratings and serves as an expert witness.
His goal is to serve as many patients as possible by showing them an alternative to medications and surgeries to help them live their most optimal, pain-free lives. Dr. Bourgeois is a co-founder of NexGenEsis Healthcare and operates the affiliate clinic in Gulfport, MS.Dr. David Escalante, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified Trigenics Therapist
Dr. D. Escalante, D.C., obtained his doctorate degree from TC College in Pasadena, TX, and his Bachelor's in Science from Baylor University. Throughout his school years and professional career, he has efficiently upheld numerous leadership positions, including the Presidency of Sports Council and one he's particularly proud of, leading a team for an affiliated program with a non-profit organization serving domestic and sexual violence victims. Dr. Escalante has a strong research background in determining the efficacy of various treatments for patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
He is a Certified Trigenics Therapist with training in emerging medicine, allowing him to diagnose and treat a wide array of musculoskeletal conditions ranging from sports injuries to chronic disorders.Dr. Joseph R. Fuhrman, D.C.
Dr. J. Fuhrman, D.C. completed his doctorate program with magna cum laude honors at TC College in Pasadena, TX where he was a member of the Omega Psi honors society, and Bachelor of Science degree at University of Houston. Dr. Fuhrman has further education ion neurology and sports injuries, and he has treated athletes at all levels including Division I athletes and MLB players.
Dr. Fuhrman is an expert in treatment and rehabilitation of low back, shoulder, and knee disorders ranging from chronic degeneration to acute injury. He manages the NexGenEsis Healthcare affiliate clinics in The Woodlands, TX and Bellaire, TX.Dr. Charles H. Son, D.C.
Dr. C. H. Son, D.C., completed his doctorate program with magna cum laude honors at TC College in Pasadena, TX, where he was a member of the Omega Psi honors society, and a Bachelor of Science degree at Pennsylvania State University. He completed his preceptorship in Sports Orthopedics in Clear Lake, TX, and treated Division I athletes and athletics faculty at Rice University in Houston, TX. He has an extensive research background and was honored First Place at the ACA Rehabilitation Conference in 2016 for his authored research study on maximum vertical jump capacity.
Dr. Son takes particular interest in functional pain disorders, chronic degenerative disorders, and acute sports injuries. He manages the NexGenEsis Healthcare affiliate clinic in Honolulu, HI.