Health Connection 2016

YOUR GUIDE TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

A SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY

TAKING CONTROL Connect C onnectt with with the the right riight health health care care e provider provider to meet your specialized needs

L

ike never before, people have a dizzying number of options available to care for every aspect of their health.

Whether the problem is as serious as cancer treatment and maintaining a healthy heart, or as necessary as a dentist and an optometrist or ophthalmologist, the dilemma is not one of not enough, but too many specialists to choose from in any given field.

While having so many options available really is a great accomplishment for our society, for many choosing the right practitioner to address a specific medical condition can be a daunting task.

That’s where our annual Health Connection Magazine can help. Here, we’ve narrowed down your best options in a number of important categories.

In the world of dentistry, for instance, Dr. A.J. Boyajian of Elite Dentistry in Pasadena offers dental procedures that include preventative care, extractions, implants, root canal treatments, sedation and sleep dentistry, Invisalign® orthodontics and cosmetic smile makeovers.

Smiles are important. And so is your skin, the body’s largest organ. The board-certified dermatologists at Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena use the latest advances in medical and cosmetic dermatology to care for your skin. And CDCOP accepts most PPO insurance plans.

In the fight against cancer, few others like City of Hope have been able to claim so many success stories in treatments of leukemia and breast and lung cancer.

Much the same can be said for the physicians and technicians at the Heart Center at Dignity Health— Glendale Memorial Hospital, where advancements in the minimally invasive treatment of atrial fibrillation, or A-Fib, have led to many lives saved.

Likewise, Foothill Cardiology is a physician group practice that is proficient in treating all coronary syndromes. With three office locations and eight hospital affiliations, Foothill Cardiology offers cutting-edge treatments.

At Fair Oaks Women’s Health, Pasadena’s premier ob/gyn medical group, women are offered comprehensive and convenient health care options, ranging from routine prenatal care and highrisk pregnancy care to complete gynecology services, including minimally invasive surgery, robotic hysterectomy, well-woman exams with pap smears and HPV testing.

For people with joint and bone problems, Huntington Orthopedics in Pasadena works with patients to help them decide on the best treatment options available.

Eye care is another field with which many people may not be familiar. At the optometry office of Dr. Andrew Gore, patients are treated like family and offered thorough eye examinations and a host of designer frames to meet every need.

The ophthalmologists at Pasadena Eye Medical Group have also been serving the San Gabriel Valley for many years — 35 to be exact — with the fundamental understanding that sight is priceless.

At Retina Macula Consultants of California in Pasadena, Dr. Rizwan Bhatti and his staff treat retina, macula, and vitreous disease. As a sub-specialist within ophthalmology, Dr. Bhatti, who received retina training at the USC Keck School of Medicine/Doheny Eye Institute, has been serving the Pasadena and greater Los Angeles community for more than 10 years.

Of course, serious medical conditions can create mind-numbing pain. Dr. We-Ching Lee of Arc Motion Pain Rehab Clinic offers ways to fight and overcome pain through nonsurgical treatment options. Arc Motion also offers rehabilitative care for neurological conditions like stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury.

All of these professionals are local to our area and are committed to providing outstanding care and service to the readers of Pasadena Weekly and Arroyo Magazine.

As you peruse the following pages, it’s our sincere hope that you will make a worthwhile connection with one or more of these outstanding, highly qualified practitioners.

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

3

FULL BODY

YOUR GUIDE TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

EDITOR Kevin Uhrich DEPUTY EDITOR André Coleman ART DIRECTOR Carla Cortez ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Stephanie Torres PRODUCTION DESIGNERS Rochelle Bassarear, Richard Garcia ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Dina Stegon SALES AND MARKETING Lisa Chase, Brenda Clarke, Leslie Lamm OFFICE ASSISTANT Ann Turrietta HUMAN RESOURCES Andrea E. Baker BUSINESS MANAGER Linda Lam CONTROLLER Kacie Cobian ACCOUNTING Sharon Huie, Teni Keshishian PUBLISHER Jon Guynn SOUTHL AND PUBLISHING V. P. OF OPERATIONS David Comden PRESIDENT Bruce Bolkin

4

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

CONTACT US PHONE (626) 584-1500 FAX (626) 795-0149 MAILING ADDRESS 50 S. De Lacey Ave. Suite 200 Pasadena, CA 91105 ©2016 Southland Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.

CONTENTS 7 CITY OF HOPE

The Miracle of Science with Soul

9 OPHTHALMOLOGIST

Pasadena Eye Medical Group

11 RETINA SPECIALIST

Retina Macula / Consultants of California

13 OPTOMETRY

Andre Gore O.D. Optometry

15 FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY

17 CARDIOLOGY

Foothill Cardiology / California Heart Medical Group Inc.

FULL BODY

Elite Dentistry of Pasadena

19 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Fair Oaks Women’s Health

21 ORTHOPEDICS

Huntington Orthopedics / Restoring Motion for Life

23 DERMATOLOGY

Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena

25 PAIN REHABILITATION

Arc Motion Pain Rehab Clinic / Wei-Ching Lee, M.D.

27 DIGNITY HEALTHTM

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center ABOUT THE COVER: Graphic illustration by Carla Cortez HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

5

HOSPI HOSPITAL

CANCER 2016: MORE INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACHES

By City of Hope staff writer Cancer treatments are becoming more powerful, less toxic and increasingly individualized by patient and by tumor. Researchers are enlisting the immune system in the body’s fight against cancer’s many forms. And years-long research projects are maturing into human clinical trials of new drugs and new therapies.

City of Hope experts are enthusiastic about the impact of recent treatment advances, predicting better outcomes for people with many types of cancer. They’re even more optimistic about the advances to come, the ones currently in development in the lab and in the clinic.

Here, we offer a glimpse into the future for some of those cancers.

Breast cancer 2016: Dramatic advances create revolution in treatment “We’re seeing very promising advances in several directions, such as in systemic therapies, where the focus is moving to drugs that target abnormalities in the cancer cell that are unique to each patient.

We’re also looking to provide individualized treatment for breast cancer patients, which means less chemotherapy, less surgery and less radiation.”

–Joanne Mortimer, M.D., co-director of the Breast Cancer Program, and vice chair and professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research Leukemia 2016: More treatments will target leukemia by type “For acute leukemia in 2016, we anticipate seeing more targeted therapies that are more specific to the leukemia type. This includes immunotherapy; antibodies and immunoconjugates, which are antibodies that are attached to drugs; and molecularly-targeted small molecules – all of which will be specific to certain types of leukemia.”

–Stephen J. Forman M.D., leader of the Hematologic Malignancies and Stem Cell Transplantation Institute, and the Francis & Kathleen McNamara Distinguished Chair in Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation.

Arcadia 301 W. Huntington Dr., Ste 400 Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 218-9840

Glendora 412 W. Carroll Ave., Ste 200 Glendora, CA 91741 (626) 914-3921

Pasadena 630 S. Raymond Ave., Ste 220 Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 218-9500

South Pasadena 209 Fair Oaks South Pasadena, CA 91030 (877) 998-7546

Lung cancer 2016: New drugs, more screening point to a brighter new year “Each tumor is unique, and each immune system is unique, so we are working on the ultimate personalized therapy. We are moving toward being better able to have precision medicine for each tumor and each patient – very personal treatment with less toxicity and with improved outcomes.”

–Karen Reckamp, M.D., co-director of the Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology Program HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

7

OPHTHALMOLOGI OPHTHALMOLOGIST

WELCOME TO PASADENA EYE MEDICAL GROUP Providing Medical & Surgical Eye Care to the Community for over 35 years.

VISION FOR TODAY VISION FOR THE FUTURE

With advancements in modern medicine, the average lifespan in the United States has increased by ten percent over the last two decades. Needing to see an Ophthalmologist, is a normal and expected consequence of the aging process. Early detection and treatment of Cataracts, Age related Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma is key to keeping your eyesight. One of our most important assets is the ability to see. Sight is priceless. Good eye care 10 Congress St #340, can help to prolong one’s ability to see throughout life.

Pasadena, CA 91105 No one appreciates this better than the doctors and staff of Pasadena Eye Medical Group. With years of valuable experience (626) 796-5325 in the eye care profession, www.pasadenaeyemed.com our doctors strive to deliver personalized, quality, comprehensive eye care to our patients.

Our team of Board- Certified Ophthalmologists, have been providing comprehensive eye care to our patients for over 35 years. We are leaders in medical, surgical and laser treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal diseases. Pasadena Eye Medical Group offers a full range of eye examinations, including comprehensive, cataract, glaucoma, retina, and contact lenses. In addition, we treat eye diseases and disorders in pediatric patients. We perform advanced cataract surgery using the latest techniques including: multi-focal and astigmatism correcting intraocular lenses (IOLs), as well as laser assisted cataract surgery.

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

9

10

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

RETINA SPECIALIST

WHY A RETINA SPECIALIST? A retina specialist is a medical doctor who has over 10 years of extensive training through medical school, residency, and surgical fellowship in ophthalmology. Dr. Bhatti is board certified to operate and treat diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula.

“My goal is to treat each patient the way I would want my family to be treated.”

Why Choose Retina Macula Consultants of California?

Dr. Bhatti and his staff are uniquely qualified to provide the highest level of eye care to their patients by using the most sophisticated technology available. We offer a compassionate, professional, and personalized environment to ensure that your visit with us is pleasant and informative.

We strive to improve each patient’s quality of life through prevention and treatment of retina, vitreous, and macular diseases.

About the Doctor Dr. Bhatti has been serving the Pasadena area for over 10 years as a retina specialist. He completed his retina training at the USC School of Medicine – Doheny Eye Institute, and an additional year of research at the National Institute of Health (IH). Upon completion of his training, he was recruited to join the faculty at USC. In addition to teaching medical education, he was also building a busy clinical practice and volunteering at LA County Hospital. In 2013, he decided to start his own practice centered on his mission to provide outstanding medical and surgical care in a personalized, compassionate manner while educating patients about their conditions.

Rizwan A. Bhatti, MD 10 Congress St. Suite 502 Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 795-2020 www.retinaca.com

Our commitment to you: - Provide compassionate, patient-specific care using state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment - Offer the most effective and cost-efficient treatments available - Be available 24/7 in order to treat sudden vision-threatening problems that may occur - Treat you as we would our own parents and family members

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

11

12

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

OPTOMETR OPTOMETRY

OPTOMETRY OFFICE

CELEBRATING

52 YEARS Welcome to our optometry practice! 2016 is our 52nd year at this location and Dr. Gore’s 11th year in this office. For the past half-century, we have aimed to provide the highest quality and most thorough eye exams in Pasadena.

We do our best to answer all of your questions about eye health, glasses and contact lenses. Respecting your time, we do our best to keep to the appointment schedule and minimize your time spent in the waiting room. Above all, Dr. Gore opposes the factory mentality that is so common in optometry and health care in general. In our office, you are not a number – we treat each patient as if he or she were family.

In addition to typical eye exam equipment, we also have a retinal camera (which captures an image of the inner surface of the eye) and a corneal topographer (which maps the surface of the eye).

These devices help to detect various types of pathology; even things one wouldn’t think could be diagnosed from looking at the eyes!

301 E. Colorado Blvd.

Our knowledgeable staff looks forward to introducing you to our Suite 528, Pasadena classic and unique frame options. Two of our patients’ favorites are 626-796-5533 TOMS and ProDesign: Denmark. TOMS became famous for its “One for www.andrewgoreod.com One” charitable business model. For every pair of frames sold, TOMS provides an eye exam, plus a sight-saving surgery, a medical treatment, or a pair of glasses to a person in need. We are the only Pasadena office that carries TOMS Eyewear. ProDesign: Denmark balances classic, clean, and well-fitting styles for men and women, with bold and playful color combinations. Because we like to offer the widest selection, we often invite representatives to show their best at trunk shows.

Our office is located in the Citibank Building across from the Paseo Mall, and we provide free parking behind our building in the structure on Union. We are about two blocks from the Memorial Park Metro stop. Eye exams are by appointment only, but no appointment is necessary to stop by, say “Hi”, and see our styles. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit our website,www.andrewgoreod.com and view our yelp reviews at www.yelp.com/biz/ andrew-gore-od-pasadena. We are also on Facebook and Instagram!

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

13

DENTISTR DENTISTRY

ELITE DENTISTRY IS YOUR DENTIST A 1% DENTIST? DR. BOYAJIAN IS. Only 1% of dentists do all the treatments that Dr. Boyajian does. What that means for you is that you will not need to run around to different offices for braces, root canals or dental implants. Dr. Boyajian can do most cases right in his offices.

He and his staff handle all kinds of cases from implants to cosmetic dentistry. In fact he loves artistically combining complex implant surgeries with advanced esthetic dental treatment, to provide his patients with functional and beautiful restorations.

Dr. Boyajian has published in dental magazines and has received many awards including the prestigious Lifetime Learning Award from the University of Southern California (USC) for his dedication to staying on top of all state-of-the-art techniques and technologies.

Dr. Boyajian has achieved the respectable Implant Fellow status that only a few of his peers have from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists over 12 years ago. He is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. With this combination of skills, he can provide you with exceptional results with his “esthetic implants�.

With offices in Pasadena and Beverly Hills, Dr. Boyajian has two con482 N. Rosemead Blvd. Ste 201, venient locations to serve the greater Los Angeles area.

Pasadena, CA 91107 Dr. Boyajian is certified in real sleep dentistry and can put you at ease by putting you to sleep with IV Sedation. No pills. You can wake (626) 351-8444 www.Elitedentistryofpasadena.com up refreshed and restored with a new smile.

You expect a dental office to do cleanGallery Dental Arts ings, cosmetic dentistry, braces and even 9400 Brighton Way #309 implants. But did you know that Dr. Boyajian Beverly Hills, CA 90210 can do so much more? From IV sedation (310) 273-7397 and Sleep Apnea therapy, to Ozone therapy www.gallerydentalartsla.com to eliminate the bad bacteria in your mouth naturally, without the use of harsh chemicals.

Dr. Boyajian is a Graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine rated among the Top Dental schools in America and the world for the past 20 years!

They accept cash, indemnity plans and most PPO dental insurances. They also bill PPO medical insurance on select procedures for added benefit to their patients.

100 % Financing is available.

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

15

CARDIOLOG CARDIOLOGY

FOOTHILL CARDIOLOGY At Foothill Cardiology, we are a physician group practice of board certified cardiologists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Our physicians are proficient in treating all coronary syndromes, angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris and acute myocardial infarction. We have twenty-four hour availability for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction with primary angioplasty. Our cardiologists treat straightforward single vessel disease as well as complex coronary lesion and triple vessel disease. Other cutting-edge treatments include coronary stenting and rotational atherectomy.

Foothill Cardiology is Southern California’s Largest Network of Cardiovascular Practices, created through the Strength of Partnership.

Our Pasadena office has been serving the Pasadena and surrounding communities for over 19 years.

PERSONAL PHYSICIAN CARE Our cardiologists care for patients with heart attacks, high blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm disorders, and cardiac dysfunction (heart failure). Atherosclerotic disease of the heart and structural disease (valvular and congenital heart disorders) and peripheral circulatory disorders ( PAD, venous disease) are also among the disease processes treated by our cardiologists.

3 CONVENIENT OFFICE LOCATIONS The large geographic area our practice encompasses allows you easy access for physician consultation, diagnostic testing, and followup. Within each office, we offer services for ongoing care including pacemaker clinics, anticoagulation clinics, cholesterol reduction programs and educational support.

Pasadena Office 625 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #215 North Tower Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 793-4139

Arcadia Office 301 W. Huntington Drive #301 Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 254-0074

Covina Office 315 N. Third Ave. #207 Covina, CA 91723 (626) 915-4700

DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS Our in-office diagnostic centers provide accessible state of the art testing. Among our specialized services are full nuclear imaging, vascular flow studies, echocardiography and stress testing. When your cardiologist orders diagnostic testing, we are able to offer the convenience of appointment scheduling and transmitting test results quickly.

8 HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS Our physicians are affiliated with several hospitals in Southern California. This partnership enables us to provide inpatient services and a continuum of care in your local hospital.

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

17

18

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLO GYNECOLOGY

A WELLNESS

OASIS Fair Oaks Women’s Health is Pasadena’s premier ob/gyn medical group Located next door to Huntington Hospital in the Huntington Pavilion Medical Complex, Fair Oaks Women’s Health offers comprehensive and convenient women’s health care ranging from routine prenatal care and high-risk pregnancy care (our doctors have delivered over 200 sets of twins.) to complete gynecology services including minimally invasive surgery, robotic hysterectomy, well-women exams with pap smears and HPV testing, and everything in between.

We have a full-time ultrasound department for obstetric and gynecological ultrasound, including 3D and 4D ultrasound during pregnancy. We have a laboratory on site so you can have your routine lab tests performed here in our office. We proudly feature Marina’s Oasis, Pasadena’s very personal medical aesthetics boutique, offering Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm and Voluma fillers, Photo-facials, Laser Hair removal, and more.

We have an excellent hormone program in our offices called Pasadena Pellet Therapy. This unique program provides treatment of hormonal imbalance using bio-identical hormone therapy. We can provide relief for women suffering from menstrual migraines, horrible PMS, mood swings, low energy, problems sleeping, low sex drive, hot flashes, night sweats and more. It doesn’t matter if you are 50 and going through menopause or are 35 and having hormonal problems. We can help.

Last year, Fair Oaks Women’s Health introduced the Valayza™ Procedure, a new vaginal laser treatment for vaginal atrophy and painful sex. This brief and nearly painless procedure requires just three sessions, spaced about six weeks apart. This is the only laser currently FDA approved in the US for vaginal use. Due to thermal stimulation of the vaginal tissues by the laser, the body responds with a new growth of collagen and elastin in the vaginal walls, causing the vaginal lining to become thicker, similar to the lining seen when estrogen is present.

For years, we have known that laser treatments of the face can “turn back the clock,” and now we can use the same technology vaginally.

625 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Suite 255, Pasadena

(626) 304-2626 www.fowh.com www.pasadenapregnancy.com

Obstetrics and Gynecology

(626) 304-2626 Marina’s Oasis

(626) 696-2747 Pasadena Pellet Therapy

(855) 673-5538 Valayza™ Procedure Hotline

(844) 825-2992 HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

19

20

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

ORTHOPEDIC ORTHOPEDICS

A STEP ABOVE Huntington Orthopedics features the top medical talents in the field.

The physicians at Huntington Orthopedics are dedicated to helping patients understand their problem and guiding them through various non-operative and operative treatment options. Their team of physicians and surgeons include: Dr. Thomas T. Ackerson has been at the core of the Pasadena medical community for over 40 years. He practices general orthopedics at Huntington Orthopedics. He has touched the lives of thousands of Pasadena residents through his compassionate care balanced with intense humor and an incredibly colorful personality.

Dr. Walter Burnham is a board certified fellowship trained in spine surgery specializing in the treatment of adolescents and adults in disorders of the spine. Dr. Burnham has a particular interest on a holistic approach to spinal health including exercise, diet and lifestyle choices that affect one’s overall health.

Dr. Paul Choi is a board certified fellowship trained pediatric ortho10 Congress St., Suite.103, Pasadena, CA 91101 pedic surgeon. He is also an associate professor at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He has authored numerous publications connected (626) 795-0282 with pediatric orthopedics. His focus is in treating kids better. www.huntingtonorthopedics.com Dr. Mark Jo is a board certified fellowship trained orthopedic trauma surgeon. He specializes in fracture care as well as in treating complications of fractures. He also performs anterior hip replacements, knee replacements, and practices general orthopedics.

Dr. Vahe Panossian is a board certified and fellowship trained in sports medicine with a subspecialty in as shoulder and elbow surgery. Having been affiliated with sports teams for the University of Southern California, he has an intense interest in exploring the limits of the human body and how medicine helps his patient lead healthy, active lives Dr. James Reid is a board certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon. He performs joint replacement surgery and practices general orthopedics. Having been a former football player with USC, Dr. Reid has a keen interest in sports injuries about the foot and ankle.

Dr. Murtaza Rizvi is a board certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon and hand surgeon. He is the former director of hand trauma at Children’s Hospital of LA and USC. He is currently an adjunct professor of orthopedics at USC and the Department of Plastic Surgery at UC, Irvine.

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

21

22

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

DERMATOLO DERMATOLOGY

HEALTHY SKIN IS

BEAUTIFUL

SKIN Comprehensive Dermatology Center of Pasadena has answers to all your skin care questions

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It plays a vital role in protecting you from germs and the environment. It’s the medium of touch that connects you with those you love. And it shows your face to the world.

At Comprehensive Dermatology of Pasadena, we’re your partners in keeping your skin healthy and beautiful at every age. Our board-certified dermatologists, licensed physician assistants, registered laser nurse and licensed aesthetician are there to treat your skin from head-to-toe with the latest advances in medical and cosmetic dermatology. You can rely on our experienced cosmetic consultant and our friendly and efficient front-office staff to treat you as one-of-a-kind — the person you are, not just the skin you’re in.

625 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Suite 200, Pasadena

(626) 793-7790 www. compdermcenter.com info@compdermcenter.com

Here are just two of the many ways we’re here for you: Turn to us for the finest in skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.

Damage from lifelong exposure to UV rays makes all of us more vulnerable to skin cancer as we age. At CDCOP, specialists perform an annual full-body skin check, help you choose sun protection tailored to your needs, address pre-cancerous lesions before they progress, and — if need be — offer you the best skin cancer care, including Mohs surgery. CDCOP accepts most PPO insurance plans.

Explore the possibilities for turning back the clock.

Our cosmetic dermatology treatments — including BOTOX, injectable fillers, peels, laser rejuvenation and tissue tightening — help you lose the years and reclaim your natural, youthful beauty without the cost, risks, or downtime of traditional cosmetic surgery. Convenient payment plans may be tailored to your budget.

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

23

24

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

PAIN AIN REHABILITATIO REHABILITATION

WAYS TO COMBAT PAIN

By Wei-Ching Lee, M.D. When you’re in pain, you want something simple – you want relief. However, the causes of pain can be complex. You need help from someone who understands the underlying causes, not just the symptoms.

Pain is best diagnosed by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, an expert in muscles, nerves and bones, who can help provide non-surgical treatment options by restoring function and managing pain.

Many people with pain suffer from a common condition in which a problem with muscles in one part of your body can cause pain another area of the body. It can be caused by myofascial pain syndrome.

Myofascial pain syndrome affects 23 million people and can occur after a muscle has been through trauma or often after repeated use or stress related muscle tension in jobs or hobbies. Effective treatment focuses on the cause of the muscle pain by correcting shortened muscles by targeting stretching, strengthening of affected muscles, and correcting posture and other biomechanical problems. Treatment options include ice and heat, electrical nerve stimulation, spray and stretch technique by a physician, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, pain medications, and relaxation techniques.

Dr. Lee targets the source of your pain and offers a multitude of treatment options for pain conditions including specialized clinics in: • Pain relief using state of the art medicine ranging from natural methods including medical foods & exercises to prescription orthotics/braces, medications, myofascial release, spray and stretch technique, & injections to suit your needs.

• Myofascial pain syndrome offering

myofascial release, spray and stretch technique, trigger point therapy, kinesiotaping, and acupressure taping • Sciatica • Low back pain • Arthritis • Nerve pain • Heel/Foot pain (e.g. Plantar Fasciitis)

55 Huntington Dr. Suite 219, Arcadia, CA 91006

(626) 817-3422 www.arcmotionrehab.com

• Shoulder pain • Knee pain • Elbow pain • Fibromyalgia • Platelet Rich Plasma treatments like Kobe Bryant & Tiger Woods had for pain, tendon & cartilage injuries

Dr. Lee also offers rehabilitative care to help restore function for a multitude of conditions including neurological conditions like stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury.

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

25

HOSPI HOSPITAL

GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital Now Offers a Novel Hybrid Approach to A-Fib.

We know how scary Atrial Fibrillation or “A-Fib” can be for you and your loved ones. A-Fib is a leading cause of devastating stroke and heart failure.

Unfortunately, many patients continue to struggle managing A-Fib with medication alone.

Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital now offers a novel hybrid approach to A-Fib. With the combined approach of expert Electrophysiologists 1420 S. Central Ave. (Cardiologist with expertise in heart arrhythmias) and Cardiac Glendale, CA 91204 surgeons, we now offer a minimally invasive “mini-Maze” procedure that cures A-fib in up to 91% of patients.

(818) 502-4533 Using several small incisions and specialized instruments Cardiac surgeons perform a “maze” pattern of scars on the outside of the heart www.dignityhealth.org /glendalememorial which creates a path for stable electrical impulses rather than the erratic electrical impulses associated with A-Fib. Cardiologists then perform percutaneous catheter ablations on the inside of the heart to complete the “maze.” These procedures are performed on the beating heart, which eliminates the long recovery associated with traditional open heart surgery.

At The Heart Center located at Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital, we continue to find the right method to treat our patients, so you can get back to the life you love. To learn more about how you can cure your A-fib with the “mini-Maze” procedure, please call The Heart Center at Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital at 818.502.4533.

Let us help you love longer.

HEALTH CONNECTION 2016 PASADENA WEEKLY

27