The 20 Best Sciatica Doctors Near Me in Mission Viejo, CA

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The 20 Best Sciatica Doctors near Mission Viejo, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 243 doctor with experience in Sciatica near Mission Viejo, CA. Of these, 221 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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243 providers found
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica
    26401 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Burdi is an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Burdi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Burdi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kais Alsharif is a Pain Medicine provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Alsharif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Sciatica, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Alsharif is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenneth P. Martinez
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica

    Neurology And Pain Specialty Center

    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Martinez is a Neurologist in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Sciatica
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Sciatica
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    16405 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 210, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfred Beshai is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Beshai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Beshai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine
    26932 Oso Parkway, Suite 275, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank King is a Pain Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Sciatica. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine
    26932 Oso Parkway, Suite 275, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamid Fadavi is a Pain Medicine provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Fadavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Fadavi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Mission Viejo

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saghi Rokhshadfar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rokhshadfar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency. Dr. Rokhshadfar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica
    26691 Plaza, Suite 235, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Teacher is a Neurologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Teacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. Dr. Teacher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    26401 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Tocci is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Tocci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Tocci is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica
    26401 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Marandola is an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Marandola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Marandola is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica
    26401 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Gardner is an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gardner has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Physiatry
    26401 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tiva Hanjan is a Physiatrist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hanjan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Hanjan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics
    26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 200, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Wang is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Wang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 540, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nader Noorian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Noorian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Noorian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Experienced in Sciatica
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chiedozie Nwagwu is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nwagwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Nwagwu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sciatica
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group 55+ (Laguna Woods)

    24268 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kien-an Duong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica

    Community Orthopaedic Medical Group

    26401 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 101, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmund Evangelista is a Physiatrist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Evangelista is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Advanced in Sciatica

    Michael W Shen MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shen is a Neurologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Shen has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Pain Medicine

    Saddleback Pain And Surgical Center

    23521 Paseo De Valencia Ste 204, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Messiha is a Pain Medicine provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Messiha has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, and Wallerian Degeneration.

    Advanced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Sciatica
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Richmond is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Richmond has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sciatica, Insomnia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Richmond is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Sciatica?

    Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of a medical problem. It is not a medical condition by itself.

    When should I see a Sciatica doctor near Mission Viejo, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Sciatica doctor near Mission Viejo, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Sciatica doctors near Mission Viejo, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Sciatica doctors near Mission Viejo, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Sciatica doctor near Mission Viejo, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Sciatica doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sciatica doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Sciatica doctor near Mission Viejo, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Sciatica doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Sciatica doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Sciatica doctors near Mission Viejo, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sciatica doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Sciatica doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sciatica doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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