Radiculopathy near Escondido, CA

Care Philosophy: Dr. Patel prides himself on providing individualized attention on each patient he treats.

Biography: Dr. Thomas Knutson is a board-certified physician specializing in the treatment of knee, shoulder and hip injuries. He attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine where he completed his Medical Degree and Residency in Orthopedics. Upon finishing his residency, Dr. Knutson went on to complete a fellowship in Major Joint Reconstruction at the University of California San Diego. Over his 30 years of experience practicing medicine, Dr. Knutson has helped countless patients heal musculoskeletal injuries. He finds great satisfaction in stabilizing broken bones and restoring worn-out joints allowing his patients to get back to their normal activities. Dr. Knutson grew up in Columbus, Wisconsin and moved to California to complete his medical education. He enjoys being a part of the San Diego community and in his spare time takes advantage of the California sun by participating in scuba diving and water sports. Some of Dr. Knutson's other hobbies include traveling, snow skiing, hiking, maintaining his salt-water aquarium and spending time with his lovely wife, three sons and six grandchildren.

Biography: Dr. Brad Cohen is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports related injuries and joint replacement surgery. In addition to his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Cohen has advanced Fellowships in both arthroscopy and sports medicine, with an emphasis on minimally invasive procedures. (His fellowship emphasized arthroscopic cases involving predominantly knees and shoulders. ) Dr. Cohen also served as a Chief Resident at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston performing joint replacement surgery. Dr. Cohen has been practicing Orthopedic Surgery in San Diego since 1998. He serves as an active faculty member of the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship. During his career, Dr. Cohen has been involved in the training of over 45 fellows and has extensive experience teaching post graduate surgeons to perform complex procedures including ligament reconstructions of the knees, rotator cuff surgeries, as well as hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Dr. Cohen is proud to have received many awards over the past several years, including excellence in patient satisfaction at Palomar Pomerado Hospital and within Sharp Community Medical Group. He was recently a Nationally Rated Top Physician. Dr. Cohen is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated with top academic honors and special recognition in Orthopedic Surgery from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Dr. Cohen completed his internship and residency at New England Medical Center, Tufts University, in Boston. He moved to San Diego in 1997 for his fellowship at UCSD, following which he was invited to remain on clinical faculty. Dr. Cohen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and is an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Cohen lives in Poway with his wife and four children. He is active in the local little league and tennis communities.

Care Philosophy: Providing care to patients from birth to adulthood is very rewarding for me.

Care Philosophy: As an orthopedic surgeon, my goal is to provide personalized care to my patients, utilizing leading edge techniques to treat musculoskeletal conditions, improve function, and help them return to the activities they enjoy.

Biography: Dr. Bilal Choudry, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Escondido, CA. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Bilal Choudry, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.

Care Philosophy: My mission is to provide high quality, patient focused care to trauma and fracture patients with compassion from time of injury to point of maximum post-injury function. I emphasize specialty care and aim to serve my patients above the community standard. A special emphasis is placed on education and patient participation in the recovery phase to empower each individual to achieve the best outcome possible

Biography: Jose Veliz, MD received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed a residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Southern California Medical Center. Dr. Veliz holds the honor of being a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine. He remains active in his field and holds professional memberships with the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the American Academy of Pain Medicine and the International Cellular Medicine Society - just to name a few. He is dedicated to maintaining a reputation for excellence in the field while providing his patients with the best medical treatments available. Dr. Veliz specializes in performing minimally invasive procedures for pain diagnosis and treatment. During an average week, Dr. Veliz performs well over fifty interventional pain management procedures. He is well versed in the latest techniques and highly experienced in performing these procedures. Dr. Veliz utilizes fluoroscopy to perform his interventional pain management procedures with precision. This enables him to diagnose and treat each patient with extreme accuracy. Palomar Spine & Pain employs a collaborative and comprehensive patient-centered approach to the diagnosis and alleviation of pain without opiates or narcotics. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized and quality care to those suffering from pain. Although we strive to eliminate pain, this is not always possible. Therefore, we try to reduce each patient's pain and suffering. Our goal is to allow the patient to return to a productive and fulfilling lifestyle and to improve his or her overall quality of life. At Palomar Spine & Pain, we employ the newest technologies and progressive treatment modalities in our efforts to diagnose and mitigate pain. Each patient is an individual, and Dr. Veliz reviews each case to create a customized treatment plan. Our goal is to ensure that every person receives the best diagnostic and treatment options available. Away from the office, Dr. Veliz enjoys reading, classical music, and chess. However, his favorite enjoyments are his wife and son.

Care Philosophy: All patients can benefit from some form of regular physical activity and better nutrition, from those already in good health to people with chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure, to geriatric patients with complex medical needs.

Biography: Dr. Kimberly Davis, MD is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in Escondido, CA. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Kimberly Davis, MD is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Biography: Dr. Harrison Robinson, MD is an Internist who practices in Escondido, CA. He is 66 years old. Dr. Harrison Robinson, MD is affiliated with Palomar Health, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Care Philosophy: ``Practicing internal medicine is a great challenge, but it's also very rewarding. I actually feel as though my work makes a difference in the world.``

Biography: Dr. Stephanie Iem, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in Escondido, CA. She is 50 years old. Dr. Stephanie Iem, DO is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Health and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

Care Philosophy: Family medicine means providing quality care for the individual patient as part of the whole family unit.

Care Philosophy: I believe in treating the whole patient

Biography: Dr. Gualberto is a board-certified member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is triple board certified in Neurology, Neurocritical Care and Epilepsy. He did undergrad at University of Missouri-Kansas City. He completed his internship at West Virginia University Hospital and fulfilled his residency training in Neurology at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He completed a Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship focusing on epilepsy also at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. After fellowship he moved back to where he was born and raised, St. Louis, Missouri and practiced seeing general neurology and stroke. In addition, he had a special interest in treating patients with intractable epilepsy. He also ran a dedicated multidisciplinary sports concussion clinic with Cardinal Glennon Children's hospital which was St. Louis University School of Medicine's primary pediatric teaching hospital. He was the primary sports concussion physician for elite soccer clubs around St. Louis area. Since his move to San Diego, his primary focus is Neurohospitalist/Stroke Director at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas where he treats neurological emergencies and continues to manage patients with epilepsy. He has been published and has presented numerous papers. He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Epilepsy Society. In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball, tennis, skateboarding, cycling, attempting to surf, listening to music and watching all sports.

Biography: Dr. Lorra Sharp is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. She received her medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC; finished her residency at the University Medical Group of Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, SC; and completed a fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.