Dr. Vartanian is a physiatrist who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation and sub-specializes in pain medicine.
Dr. Vartanian is double board certified in physical medicine, rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), and Pain Medicine.
Dr. Vartanian offers patient-specific, comprehensive, and minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and alleviate pain utilizing both fluoroscopy (X-ray) and ultrasound.
Dr. Vartanian is well-versed in both basic (epidural, facet joint, sacroiliac joint, medial branch, geniculate nerve, radiofrequency nerve ablation) and advanced interventional spine procedures (including lumbar decompressive procedures like MILD/Vertiflex, and neuromodulation), peripheral nerve/musculoskeletal procedures, and many regenerative medicine treatments. As a physiatrist, Dr. Vartanian also performs electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS) to help evaluate for nerve and/or muscle disorders.
Dr. Vartanian received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences, graduating in the top five percent of his class.
Dr. Vartanian completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of California, Irvine, where he served as a chief resident.
Dr. Vartanian completed a fellowship in interventional pain medicine at the UC San Diego Center for Pain Management. He was trained under distinguished faculty with multi-specialty backgrounds, allowing him to perfect his skills and gain expertise in managing complex pain conditions.