25 of the Best Physiatrists Near Me in Sun Valley, CA

Dr. Root is the Founder of Innovative Pain and Spine Center, whose mission is finding the root cause of your pain and treating it appropriately with compassion in order to reduce your pain and maximize your functional capacity. The best of both worlds, Dr. Root is both a physician and a physical therapist. As a result, he is able to integrate his comprehensive knowledge of the kinesiology, anatomy, and musculoskeletal medicine to help reduce your pain and restore your function. Dr. Root is a fellow of the American Academy of PM&R, and specializes in performing Electrodiagnostic (EMG/NCS) studies, which is a diagnostic tool for the following conditions: radiculopathies (pinched nerves in the back & neck), compression neuropathies, and peripheral neuropathies. In addition, Dr. Root is skilled in joint injection therapies, and fluoroscopic spine injection therapies including epidural, facet, and nerve blocks, as well as disrupting the nerve's ability to send pain signals through a radiofrequency ablation or neuromodulation (spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulation).After graduating with honors with a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, Dr. Root went on to obtain his medical degree at the Western University of the Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. Dr. Root completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency in Philadelphia, PA at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, a US News & World top ranked hospital in Rehabilitation Medicine and Model Systems Spinal Cord Injury Center.Dr. Root then completed his fellowship training in Santa Barbara, specializing in Interventional Pain and Spine procedures. Following fellowship, he stayed on as faculty and Assistant Director of their fellowship program, where he is respected as a sound clinician and teacher of musculoskeletal medicine, ultrasound-guided peripheral injections, and fluoroscopic-guided spine procedures. He also has been recognized by the Thomas Jefferson University faculty during residency with numerous awards in scholarly work and teaching medical students. He has published in nationally recognized medical journals in the field of PM&R and has presented his research at national meetings, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine.Dr. Root's work in pain management and injection therapy helps provide relief to those suffering from complicated and debilitating conditions without invasive back or neck surgery. He utilizes treatments that are easy for his patients to manage and fit into their lifestyle and daily activities. Dr. Root is well known for his caring, helpful bedside manner and willingness to help his patients feel relief from painful and sometimes debilitating conditions. He takes the time needed to learn about his patients' goals for recovery and finds the solution to each patient's unique medical condition. Dr. Root is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Root is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Os Bd Physical Med & Rehab (Sub: Pain Medicine), and American Os Bd Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Root is currently accepting new patients.

Pejman Shirazy is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Shirazy is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

Sharwin Tafazoli is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Tafazoli is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Contracture Deformity, Protein Deficiency, and Painful Swallowing.

Michael Lupo is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Lupo is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

Todd Molnar is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Molnar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Sungchan Song is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Song is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Foot Drop, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Brachial Plexopathy. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

Marco Masci is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Masci is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Masci is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Gazmarian is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Gazmarian is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Herniated Disk, and Osteoarthritis.

John Villanueva is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Villanueva is currently accepting new patients.

Provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and professional setting. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Jagodowicz is currently accepting new patients.

Shantanu Thakur is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in North Hollywood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain and Stroke.

La Williams is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Kyphosis, Foot Drop, and Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Shirin Ardeshirzadeh is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Chronic Pain, Foot Drop, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Ardeshirzadeh is currently accepting new patients.

Steve Martinez is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Van Nuys, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain and Thyroidectomy.

Sofia Cardenas is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pacoima, California. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression.

Daniel Paveloff is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Acute Pain.

Jonathan Droessler is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Encino, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Benjamin Leshin is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Leshin is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Sciatica, and Scoliosis.

Kenith Paresa is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Paresa is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Notalgia Paresthetica.

Aaron Selzer is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Selzer is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Spinal Stenosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Payam Vahedifar is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Vahedifar is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Myositis.

Nouriel Niamehr is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Reseda, California. Dr. Niamehr is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Emily Iker is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Iker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

Ryan Kotton is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kotton is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

Jason Rhee is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rhee is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.