Physician

Ryan Aschenbrener is a welcomed addition to the Carolina Spine team. He is originally from Wisconsin, completed his Interventional Spine fellowship in Washington, D.C., and joined CSC in 2022. Dr. Aschenbrener enhances our positive culture with his upbeat and easygoing demeanor. His skilled training in evolving interventional therapies including PRP, intradiscal therapy, and peripheral nerve stimulation can improve the function and quality of life for our patients. He enjoys basketball, cycling, playing guitar, and watching the Packers.

Education

Undergraduate – University of Wisconsin
Medical School – University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency – University of Virginia
Fellowship – International Spine, Pain and Performance Center, Washington D.C.

Paul G. Singh is originally from Indiana. He and his family moved to Cary, NC in 2007, and he practiced in Cary and Raleigh for 2 years before starting Carolina Spine Center in Richmond County at the end of 2009. He then returned to Cary at the end of 2011 and is thankful for the journey that allows him to continue to practice in both Richmond County and Wake County. His goal is to connect to people, make them feel at ease, and deliver high level technical spine care.

“It is very fulfilling to see the friendships and trust we have as a group that enable us to provide excellent care.” – Paul Singh, MD

Education

Undergraduate – University of Notre Dame

Medical School – RFUMS/The Chicago Medical School

Residency – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rush University Medical Center – Chicago, Illinois

Fellowship – Interventional Spine Medicine, The Penn Spine Center / Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Louis A. Torres is originally from Illinois. He and his family moved to Cary, NC and joined Carolina Spine Center in July 2016. A former collegiate swimmer, he has a comprehensive understanding of musculoskeletal disorders and brings additional technical expertise and compassion to the Carolina Spine team. He and Dr. Singh’s friendship and support for each other enhances their care for their patients.

Education

Undergraduate – Northwestern University

Medical School – Ross University School of Medicine

Residency – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Fellowship – Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine, Orthopedic and Spine Specialists, York, PA

John M. Schmidt is originally from Tennessee.  After completing his fellowship training in Interventional Spine, he and his wife moved to Raleigh, and he joined Carolina Spine Center in October of 2019.  Dr. Schmidt has meshed exceptionally well with Carolina Spine’s family demeanor.  This positive synergy as well as his background is evident in the earnest and technically skilled care he provides for our patients.
 
Education
 
Undergraduate – University of Pittsburgh
Medical School – University of Tennessee
Residency – Carolinas Rehabilitation/Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
Fellowship – Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Peng Bai is originally from Ohio. He and his wife moved to Cary from Winston Salem, NC where he had been practicing with Ortho Carolina for over three years. Interested in moving to the Triangle area to be closer to family, he felt fortunate to be able to join Carolina Spine Center in November of 2018. Dr. Bai’s friendship with Dr. Singh and Dr. Torres as well as similar styles of practice have strengthened the group’s ability to deliver positive and team-oriented care to improve function and quality of life to patients.

Education

Undergraduate – Grinnell College
Medical School – Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency – Michigan State University
Fellowship – OrthoCarolina
Attending – OrthoCarolina