SomaticNerveBlock near Carlsbad, CA

Biography: Dr. Daniel Barba grew up in Detroit area of Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI in 2007. After completing his internship and residency at the University of Buffalo, NY in 2012 Dr. Barba moved to La Jolla, CA to complete his fellowship at the Scripps Clinic/San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders in 2013. Dr. Barba joined Arch Health Partners in 2013, bringing his philosophy of treating patients as individuals will always foster good outcomes. Dr. Barba became a doctor to have the opportunity to serve his community and found the practice intellectually and emotionally gratifying. He specializes in Spine Surgery and is proficient in medical Spanish. In his free time Dr. Barba enjoys running, soccer, martial arts, traveling and cooking.

Care Philosophy: Thank you for choosing Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery for your health care needs! At SCINS, your health is our number one priority! We strive to provide the highest quality neurosurgical care possible, emphasizing the importance of education while providing a thorough assessment of your condition. Our physicians and staff make every effort to ensure you and your family have a full understanding of your condition and the treatment process, so we encourage you to ask any questions that you may have. If you have not made an appointment yet, please make sure your referral has been faxed to us by your primary care physician or your referring physician before calling to schedule. You should plan to be in our office for at least one and a half hours. This amount of time is needed for a thorough assessment of all records and radiology studies, a comprehensive evaluation, coordination of tests, and ordering of tests and/or referrals.

Biography: Dr. Nielsen is a board-certified member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Prior to practicing in San Diego, Dr. Nielsen completed her medical internship and residency training in neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. She continued at the Mayo Clinic with a fellowship in neurophysiology. Dr. Nielsen received her medical degree from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she graduated with honors in the top 5 percent of her class. She also graduated with high honors from UC Santa Barbara while earning her bachelor of arts in physiology. As a general neurologist, Dr. Nielsen treats a variety of neurological conditions, including epilepsy, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and nerve and spinal cord issues. She has a special interest in helping patients with migraines and stroke. As a board-certified neurophysiologist, she performs nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) testing to help diagnose disorders of muscles and peripheral nerves. Dr. Nielsen believes that every patient relationship is a partnership developed by trust and communication. By encouraging her patients to play an active role in their health, she helps ensure each patient is involved in the decision-making process. A native of southern California, Dr. Nielsen enjoys hiking, snowboarding and spending time with her husband and two kids.

Biography: Dr. Timothy Chong, MD is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in San Diego, CA. He is 48 years old. Dr. Timothy Chong, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.