Dr. Sherry N. Fanous is an Interventional Pain Consultant, academic educator, and international faculty member dedicated to advancing excellence in pain medicine through education, research, and clinical innovation. As Program Director and Lead Faculty of EEMENA Pain Camp, she leads the strategic development of educational programs designed to elevate physician competency, procedural precision, and evidence-based clinical practice across the East- Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and beyond.
With more than 15 years of experience in Interventional Pain Medicine, Dr. Fanous has established a distinguished career that integrates advanced clinical practice with academic leadership and faculty development. She has trained hundreds of physicians through international congresses, hands-on workshops, and structured educational initiatives, contributing to the advancement of interventional pain practice across diverse healthcare systems.
Her academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications, scientific peer review, editorial engagement, and international faculty appointments with leading professional organizations. Through these roles, she actively contributes to the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the development of contemporary standards in pain medicine.
Dr. Fanous's clinical expertise encompasses image-guided interventional procedures for complex spinal, musculoskeletal, neuropathic, and cancer-related pain conditions. Her commitment to integrating evidence-based medicine with procedural excellence has earned recognition as an educator, clinician, and collaborator within the international pain community.
As the academic leader of EEMENA Pain Camp, Dr. Fanous is committed to building sustainable educational ecosystems that foster clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lifelong professional development. Her vision is to create a globally connected platform where education, innovation, and research converge to shape the future of Interventional Pain Medicine.
Dr. Sofia Nistor is a neurosurgeon and Interventional Pain Specialist with extensive international clinical and academic experience in neurosurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and advanced interventional pain management. She has trained and practiced across Romania, Switzerland, France, Serbia, and Hungary, developing particular expertise in peripheral nerve disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, functional neurosurgery, and minimally invasive pain interventions.
Throughout her career, Dr. Nistor has remained actively engaged in medical education, serving as a faculty member, speaker, and hands-on workshop instructor at numerous national and international scientific meetings dedicated to pain medicine and neurosurgery.
As Chair of the Scientific & Academic Committee at EEMENA Pain Camp, Dr. Nistor leads the development of the program's academic standards, scientific governance, and clinical case review process. She oversees the design of competency-based educational activities, ensuring that every clinical case, lecture, and hands-on workshop reflects the highest standards of scientific rigor, evidence-based practice, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Passionate about advancing pain medicine through education, mentorship, and international collaboration, Dr. Nistor is committed to building a vibrant academic community that connects physicians across specialties and countries while promoting excellence in interventional pain management.