Overview
Robert Namba is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California.
Dr. Namba is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles.
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6670 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92618
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar is a Professor of Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at University of California, Irvine. He is the Director of the UC Irvine-MDA ALS and Neuromuscular Center and the Director of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases. Dr. Mozaffar serves as chair of one of the biomedical committees and the institutional liaison for Trials Innovation Hub for the Center for Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) at University of California, Irvine. He is the Principal Investigator for UCI-NEXT, the NeuroNEXT award to the University of California, Irvine, one of 25 such NeuroNEXT sites funded by the NINDS/NIH.. Dr. Mozaffar is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mozaffar is board certified in Board Certification In Neurology, 1996-2026, Board Certification In Neuromuscular Medicine, 2008-2028, and Board Certification In Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, 2015 - 2025. Dr. Mozaffar is currently accepting new patients.
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Namita Goyal is a UCI Health neurologist with board certifications in neurology, electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Goyal is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Goyal is board certified in CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024 and MA State Medical License 2006 - 2023.
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Ali A. Habib is a board-certified UCI Health neurologist who specializes in neuromuscular disorders including muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myopathies and myasthenia gravis.He earned his medical degree at Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed an internal medicine internship at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, where he also completed a residency in neurology. He received fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine and neurophysiology at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Irving Medical Center, also in New York City. He received additional fellowship training in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the Eleanor & Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Habib's research interests include studying treatments for myasthenia gravis, ALS, myositis, myopathy, neuropathy and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Dr. Habib is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Inclusion Body Myositis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Habib is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert S. Namba
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert S. Namba?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert S. Namba by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert S. Namba a top-rated expert for Knee Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert S. Namba is classified as an Distinguished expert for Knee Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Robert S. Namba specialize in?
While Dr. Robert S. Namba is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, and Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
Does Dr. Robert S. Namba participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert S. Namba has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Knee Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Robert S. Namba's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Hip ReplacementDr. Namba isDistinguished. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Namba isDistinguished. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Namba isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Namba isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Namba isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Namba isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.

