Radiculopathy near Westlake Village, CA

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Care Philosophy: At PMIR Medical Center we are committed to helping our patients achieve lasting freedom from pain. We believe that optimal pain relief is attained when patients take an active role in their pain management. Using a team approach, our doctors and specialists collaborate with our patients throughout the treatment process, increasing their sense of control over their pain while helping to decrease the feelings of isolation that often accompany chronic pain.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Kiumars Arfai is a board certified, fellowship trained Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist graduated from Stanford Medical Center, who is dedicated in providing the best level of care to his patients. He combines years of experience with multiple modalities including interventional procedures, medication trials, physical therapy, chiropractics and psychotherapy to restore patient's function, reduce their pain and suffering.

Biography: Kevin M. Deitel, MD, FRCS(C) was born in New York City and grew up in Toronto, Canada. During his childhood, he was active in athletics along with fascinated by the study of medicine, dreaming of one day becoming a physician. The fulfillment of that dream started by earning his medical degree at Medical College of Wisconsin. He went on to complete an internship in Comprehensive Surgery at the University of Toronto prior to being accepted into the prestigious Gallie Program for Surgery. From there, Dr. Deitel completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Toronto. During his studies, Dr. Deitel was awarded the Canadian Back Institute Award in Spinal Surgery. He passed the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada qualifying examinations in Orthopedic Surgery and was awarded the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada [FRCS(C)] degree. He pursued a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the University of California, San Diego, specializing in the management of spinal disorders in adults and children. Dr. Deitel obtained Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery, followed by Board Certification in Spine Surgery. Prior to joining Ventura Orthopedics, he was practicing in San Diego for nine years specializing in the evaluation and management of spinal disorders. Dr. Deitel has additional training and expertise in pain management and minimally invasive spine surgery. He lives in Newbury Park and is married with three children.