Pain Specialists of Orange County

Dr. Justin Yanuck, MD is a board-certified Pain Management physician, dually trained in Interventional Pain Management and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Yanuck pursued his Pain Medicine training at the Harvard Massachusetts General Hospital Pain Medicine Fellowship where he learned from world leaders in the field of Pain Medicine and garnered the most up to date knowledge and skills to help his future patients with any of the their pain needs. With this training and experience at H...arvard, Dr. Yanuck provides his patients with the most cutting edge and comprehensive pain care possible. . . . Dr. Justin Yanuck is currently accepting NEW patients

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Meet Dr. Michael Shahbazian! Dr. Shahbazian is a University of Southern California trained Anesthesiologist and Pain management specialist dedicated to providing you with the skillful and compassionate care that you should look for in any pain specialist in Orange County. He is a former UCI graduate who received his B.S. degree in Biology before attending Ross University School of Medicine where he obtained his medical degree. He then completed his Anesthesiology residency at... the prestigious Keck School of Medicine at USC. After completing his residency he became a full time anesthesiologist at a large and busy local Orange County hospital for several years before going back to USC to successfully complete an accredited pain management fellowship. He joins Pain Specialists of Orange County with expertise in implantable devices and recently published a paper in Practical Pain Management on Spinal Cord Stimulation, Intrathecal Pain Pumps and Peripheral Nerve Stimulators. . . . Dr. Michael Shahbazian is currently accepting NEW patients

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Meet Dr. Shahryar Mousavi! Dr. Mousavi is originally from Iran where he attended a top national medical school, Tehran and Isfahan Universities of Medical Sciences, and received his Medical Doctor degree in 2001. He began his practice as an Internal Medicine Physician where he provided care for underprivileged neighborhoods and participated in a national vaccination program. In 2005, he relocated to the United States. He initially worked as a researcher in the United Medical... Center, for 3 years, before beginning his residency in General Medicine in Syracuse, NY. He completed 2 years of General Surgery Residency followed by 3 years of training in Anesthesiology at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Upon completing his Residency, he joined the Fellowship Training Program in Interventional Pain Management under the supervision of nationally known and pioneer of Pain Medicine, Dr. Sebastian Thomas. During his Fellowship, he was a primary researcher in multiple IRB approved projects. Dr. Mousavi has participated in numerous scientific presentations and publications in NY State and national conferences. He served as President of the NY State Society of Anesthesiologist Resident and Fellow sections functioning as a team leader to improve the education and practice of anesthesiology in New York State. Dr. Mousavi relocated with his family to the Orange County area. He is dedicated to providing his patients with compassionate care utilizing a number of treatment options to reduce or eliminate their pain. He specializes in non-invasive and minimally invasive pain management procedures such as peripheral nerve blocks and spinal cord stimulation. His training in medicine and surgery allow him to apply multi-modal treatments to his patients to improve their function and quality of life. . . . Dr. Shahryar Mousavi is currently accepting NEW patients

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Meet Dr. Afshin Gerayli, he has been ranked in top 224 pain management specialists on the list of U.S. News Top Doctors! Double board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Dr. Gerayli began his private practice in South Orange County in 1999. His training in internal medicine, anesthesiology, and pain management has positioned him to provide the highest quality pain management to his patients. He specializes in difficult cases where other pain doctors have given up.... He is resolute in his pursuit of the most advanced, cutting edge techniques for pain treatments and utilizes state of the art equipment in providing specialized services for treatment of various pain syndromes. With his knowledge and the use of advanced medicine, he has been able to help many patients who had little hope of a functional life. . . . Dr. Afshin Gerayli is currently accepting NEW patients

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Make an appointment to see a doctor if you: 1. Feel intense or constant pain Develop pain that extends down one or both legs 2. Have weakness, numbness, or tingling in one or both legs 3. Experience swelling, redness, or unintentional weight loss... 4. Can't work, sleep, or perform daily. Try these suggestions: 1. Keep moving. It's natural to want to avoid using your back when it hurts. ... 2. Find a comfortable position. When you do rest, you may have to experiment with positions to relieve your pain. ... 3. Try heat or ice. Ice can lessen your pain, while heat can loosen tight muscles. ... 4. Call us @ (949)297-3838 to make an appointment to see one of our board certified pain management physicians.

Pain specialists of Orange County is proudly taking part in Blackout Tuesday and muting all social posts and campaigns tomorrow to create space and amplify the voices of those who are hurting and must be heard. We are using this time to make space for meaningful conversations about how we can and should move forward in solidarity and give our teams time to reflect, connect and mobilize. We continue to stand with the Black community. ... #blacklivesmatter See more

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Get help when you need it Anxiety or Depression during COVID-19 You can expect your current strong feelings to fade when the pandemic is over, but stress won't disappear from your life when the health crisis of COVID-19 ends. ... Continue self-care practices to take care of your mental health and increase your ability to cope with life's ongoing challenges. mental health problems such as anxiety or depression will go away on their own can lead to worsening symptoms. If you have concerns or if you experience worsening of mental health symptoms, ask for help when you need it, and be upfront about how you're doing. To get help you may want to: Call or use social media to contact a close friend or loved one even though it may be hard to talk about your feelings. Contact a minister, spiritual leader or someone in your faith community. Contact your employee assistance program, if your employer has one, and get counseling or ask for a referral to a mental health professional. Call your primary care provider or mental health professional to ask about appointment options to talk about your anxiety or depression and get advice and guidance. Some may provide the option of phone, video or online appointments. Contact organizations such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for help and guidance. If you're feeling suicidal or thinking of hurting yourself, seek help. Contact your primary care provider or a mental health professional. Or call a suicide hotline. In the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or use its webchat at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat.

Medical appointments are available virtually and in-person. For your convenience, telehealth appointments can now be scheduled by video or phone with your provider. These virtual appointments will allow you to continue receiving the best care without leaving your home If you’d like to make a virtual or in-office appointment, or if you’re unsure of whether you need one, just give us a call @ 949-297-3838. We will help you get the care you need and tell you of any special policies or procedures you should know about if you come in for a visit.

**COVID-19 Update ** 5/6/20** DON'T WAIT TO GET THE CARE YOU NEED. When asked to stay home and help us stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), you responded. We could not be more grateful for the response and outpouring of support. Together, we have started to flatten the curve. As we continue to treat Our patients, please know our doctors are still here, virtually and in-person, to address your medical needs. We are available and delivering high-quality care... when you need it. Please don’t wait to get the medical care you need. Maintaining your health now is just as important as ever. Pain specialists of Orange country is ready to see you. Call us @ 949-297-3838 to schedule your appointment.

A Troubleshooting Guide to Morning Aches and Pains: Do you leap out of bed excited at the thought of experiencing another morning or do you just lie there, afraid to move because of the pain you’re likely to feel? Aches and pains are never welcome, but they can really dash your spirits when they plague you from your first waking moments. It helps to understand why these discomforts are occurring in various parts of your body, and how you can put a stop to them through safe,... drug-free method. Where Does It Hurt? Each area of the body has its own particular vulnerabilities to different kinds of morning pain. Here’s a quick troubleshooting guide to help you figure out what’s going on. Jaw pain Does your jaw feel stiff and achy when you wake up in the morning? You may be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw as you sleep, a problem known as bruxism. This habit is associated with emotional and physical stress. Neck pain If you feel like someone tried to twist your head off during the night, you may have the wrong kind of pillow for your individual needs. Incorrect head and neck support can leave you with agonizing stiffness. Back pain Pain can afflict any part of your back first thing in the morning. If you can barely move in the morning or never get quite comfortable at night, you may be using the wrong kind of mattress for your back. Hip pain If you experience hip pain that feels like it’s coming from within the joint and is at its worst upon awakening, suspect osteoarthritis. If the pain feels like it’s on the outside of the hip and bother you more at night, suspect bursitis. Heel pain If taking those first steps in the morning are torture for your heels, but the pain then recedes as you walk around, you probably have a chronic inflammation of the arches called plantar fasciitis.