Radiculopathy near Thousand Oaks, CA

Biography: Timothy Rearick, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders and sports related injuries. Born and raised in Ventura County, he attended college at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors degree in biology. While in attendance, Dr. Rearick participated in the UCLA Sports Medicine Internship Program working as an integral part of the athletic training staff for the mens basketball team. Through this experience, he became passionate about treating musculoskeletal injuries which started his pursuit of a career in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Rearick attended medical school in Florida at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine where he graduated at the top of his class and was selected for the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. He then went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Medical Center. Dr. Rearick concluded his training with an additional fellowship year specializing in foot and ankle surgery with nationally recognized mentors at the renowned Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Throughout his training, Dr. Rearick has collaborated on numerous research projects and has published peer reviewed research in Foot and Ankle International. He has presented foot and ankle topics at the national level and his research has earned award winning recognition within his residency department. He is an Active Member Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Dr. Rearick returned home to Ventura County in 2016 to join the doctors of Ventura Orthopedics. His clinical interests include trauma, foot and ankle injuries in the athlete, foot and ankle arthritis, osteochondral lesions of the talus, flatfoot deformity, bunion deformity and Achilles and peroneal tendon disorders. Dr. Rearick offers both conservative and contemporary surgical options, including minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures, as well as total ankle replacement surgery. He is committed to maximizing non-operative management and only proceeding with surgery when absolutely necessary, with personalized care for each patient in mind. Dr. Rearick and his wife live in Ventura County with their three young children and two dogs. He enjoys spectator and adventure sports, finding the best cheeseburger in America and world travel when possible.

Care Philosophy: I provide patient-centered care, both operative and nonoperative in the Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks area. My emphasis is to restore function and get people back to their pre-injury activity level.

Care Philosophy: Kam Assil, MD focuses on targeting the source of pain and works closely with other medical specialists and physical therapy to treat everything from severe headaches, neck pain and nerve damage to herniated disks and lower back pain. He aims to focus on each individual from a physical, mental and spiritual level so his patients can ultimately function in normal day-to-day life.

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Care Philosophy: Striving to deliver personalized, thoughtful and thorough care for her patients, Dr. Wang is committed to providing her patients with the most effective treatment options, whether those options are surgical or non-surgical.

Biography: Dr. Ha Son Nguyen graduated from the University of California, Davis with a bachelor's of science in Biochemical Engineering and a minor in English. Subsequently, he went to medical school at Indiana University, and was inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He received neurosurgical training from the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Nguyen is a strong advocate for the advancement of neurological surgery. He has authored and co-authored more than 100 scientific abstracts and posters. When not working, he enjoys time with his wife and son. Hobbies also include tennis and basketball. The key details to know:1. Dr. Nguyen will treat vascular disorders and degenerative diseases of the brain and spine. 2. He is the author of over 70 medical journal articles, and has published 41 abstracts. 3. Dr. Nguyen earned his medical degree at the Indianapolis-based Indiana University School of Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Idowu goal for his patients is to focus on the cause of pain and to find a treatment that is both effective and least invasive for the patient. This also includes focusing on non-operative techniques and referrals if appropriate for his patients.

Biography: Joseph P. Turk, MD, a native Californian, was raised on the San Francisco Peninsula. He travelled south to the University of California, Los Angeles for his undergraduate studies where he received his bachelor's degree in biological sciences. Before pursuing his graduate and medical education, Dr. Turk travelled to West Africa where he worked for UNICEF. He received his master's degree with honors in medical imaging sciences from the Chicago Medical School and continued at CMS for his medical degree, also with honors. From there, Dr. Turk went to Philadelphia, Pa. where he completed his General Surgery internship and Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania. There, he was fortunate enough to work with multiple adult hip and knee reconstruction innovators and gained experience in a busy trauma center. Dr. Turk's efforts brought him distinguished recognition when he received the residency program's Leonard Marmor Excellence in Arthritis Surgery award. Having found joint replacement surgery of particular interest, Dr. Turk pursued an additional year of adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery in the fellowship program at the esteemed Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic in Alexandria, Va. His mentors were recognized globally as leaders in joint replacement innovation. With his training behind him, Dr. Turk returned to California and joined the doctors of Ventura Orthopedics in 2005. Along with his expertise in hip and knee replacement as well as complex revision surgery, his practice also includes both adult and pediatric trauma and fractures as well as arthroscopy and general orthopedic surgery. Dr. Turk has contributed to chapters in textbooks and multiple orthopedic journals, made presentations at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has spoken regularly at community educational programs. He also acts as assistant team physician to two Simi Valley high school football teams. Dr. Turk is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He maintains office hours at the Thousand Oaks location and is on staff at multiple hospitals in Ventura County. Dr. Turk makes his home in Ventura County with his wife and two sons.

Care Philosophy: I have a patient first philosophy and believe in shared decision making. I personalize my treatment recommendation for patients' based on their personal health needs and goals.

Biography: Daniel K. Davis, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon that specializes in advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques involving the shoulder, elbow and knee. As a sports medicine physician, Dr. Davis' minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques minimize perioperative morbidity and, in most cases, results in a superior outcome and quicker recovery when compared with traditional techniques. He also excels in the application of the latest technologies in joint replacement surgery of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Davis also has extensive experience in the treatment of traumatic conditions of the skeleton utilizing the latest advances in intramedullary devices as well as locked compression plating techniques. These devices have revolutionized the treatment of complex periarticular fractures allowing stable fixation despite less invasive techniques, ultimately minimizing co-morbidities, and enhancing functional recovery from injuries. Dr. Davis is also the team doctor for Moorpark High School football.

Care Philosophy: Combining caring and compassion with a high level of expertise in musculoskeletal disease.