Sean Li, MD

Education

Fellowship
Johns Hopkins University United States Baltimore, MD 2011
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD 2011

Internship
Mayo Clinic United States Rochester, MN 2004
Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus United States Rochester, MN 2007
Michigan Medicine-University of Michigan United States Ann Arbor, MI 2010

Medical School
State University of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine Stony Brook, NY 2003

Residency
Mayo Clinic United States Rochester, MN 2007
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine United States Rochester, MN 2007
Michigan Medicine-University of Michigan United States Ann Arbor, MI 2010

Undergraduate
SUNY at Stony Brook University United States Stony Brook, NY 1999

About

Primary Specialty: Anesthesiology

Sean Li, M.D. specializes in interventional pain management. His clinical interest is in neuromodulation therapy such as spinal cord stimulation, high-frequency stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation. “Advancements in neuromodulation therapy is offering new hope and freedom to patients who have been imprisoned by their pain,” Dr. Li said.

Prior to joining National Spine & Pain Centers, Dr. Li served as the medical director of Premier Pain Centers LLC. In addition to his work at National Spine & Pain Centers, Dr. Li continues to serve as an attending physician at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ. He has published numerous professional articles and written textbook chapters on the topic of pain and is actively involved in clinical research that will help advance the field of interventional pain medicine.

Dr. Li serves on the Ethics Committee at the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the Education Committee and Young Neuromodulators Committee at the International Neuromodulation Committee, on the Mentoring Committee for the North American Neuromodulation Society, and is secretary of the New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

Dr. Li earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and underwent residency training in general surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and later in anesthesiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. He completed his fellowship in interventional pain medicine at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.

“Having trained in general surgery and anesthesiology, interventional pain medicine is a perfect career choice for me to apply my surgical skills and understanding of pain pathophysiology to treat patients suffering from chronic pain,” he said. “It is my job to help patients find a clear diagnosis or cause of their pain and advocate for the best treatment with the most evidence and least risk.”

In his free time, Dr. Li enjoys traveling, playing with his sons and pretending to be a foodie.

Awards

American Society of Anesthesiology
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
International Neuromodulation Society
New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
North American Neuromodulation Society
Phi Beta Kappa

Reviews

06/05/2025

Everyone was courteous, and I had seen Dr. Li previously 4 years ago, and had appreciated his compassion and time he took explaining my issues. Although I still have faith in his expertise & underlying compassion, […] Will reserve final thoughts until after that appointment.
06/03/2025

Upon entering the woman at the desk was courteous and efficient. I didn’t feel rushed I was moving a little slow due to the pain I have. The young lady that escorted me to the exam room was friendly and informative. When Dr Li came in he had already reviewed my MRI disk and report. He explained throughly what course of treatment we would start with. And touched upon some of the various options that are available.
06/02/2025

Very easy to get an appointment. The staff at the front the front desk is very courteous and friendly and was very pleased with Dr Li.
06/01/2025

The staff is pleasant and courteous. My appointment was prompt and informative. Dr. Sean Li takes the time to listen and makes you comfortable. Dr Li’s approach is professional and direct. Overall, I had a great experience. Much respect to Dr. Li.