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Behzad Emad, M.D. Biography • Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation • Diplomate, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine • Certified, Subspecialty of Pain Medicine • Qualified Medical Evaluator Dr. Emad is currently in private practice at his clinics, Southland Injury Medical Center, Inc., located in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry), Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Pain Medicine and Neurorehabilitation. He is an instructor at the UCLA VA Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program. He has admission privileges at multiple hospitals in Los Angeles region such as Cedars Sinai Medical Center andOlympia (formerly Midway) Medical Center . Dr. Emad believes that "with the advancement in technology today, no one should suffer from pain." He believes that accurate diagnosis is essential for specific treatment, to achieve optimal outcome for each individual patient. He believes in a comprehensive, integrated, team approach for treatment of the whole person, with emphasis on non-surgical treatment and functional restoration. He focuses on minimizing the impact of illness or injury upon function, such as the ability to move, communicate, care for oneself and work. Patients are guided through their individual therapy programs. Dr. Emad is a supporter of Wheels for Humanity and the Institute of Individual and World Peace (IIWP). He provides educational scholarships for underprivileged Iranian college students. He enjoys volunteering his time for therapeutic horseback riding for the disabled children. EDUCATION: Dr. Behzad Emad is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oneonta with an honors degree in chemistry. Dr. Emad received his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn. He served an internship at the University of California, Irvine. He completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of California, Los Angeles where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Emad is triple board certified: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Pain Medicine. BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Emad brings the specialized principals of Physiatry, Electrodiagnostic and Pain Medicine together to effectively analyze and treat a diverse spectrum of injuries and illnesses. His evaluation is a comprehensive inventory of the whole person in the context of their physical injury and the disabilities related to the injury. Dr. Emad is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry). As a physiatrist he diagnoses and treats acute and chronic disorders of muscles, bones and nerves non-surgically, with emphasis on functional restoration. He treats injuries related to work, auto accident, sports, arthritis and nerve damage involving the extremities and the spinal column. He also treats patients with stroke, brain injury and spinal cord injury. Dr. Emad is board certified in Pain Medicine and performs procedures such as injections of cortisone, prolotherapy, Synvisc/hyalgan, epidurals, as well as special procedures for lumbar spine disc herniation (discography, Nucleoplasty, Decompressor and IDET). Dr. Emad is board certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine (NERVE, Inc.) which is a special testing of the nerves to assess for injury to diagnose conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Sciatica (Electromyography, Nerve Conduction Study). Whether an injury is mechanical or neuropathic is the critical consideration to effectively minimize further injury and disability. Expert electrodiagnostic testing assures an accurate, evidence based diagnosis that fosters an appropriate treatment protocol. Dr. Emad is a Qualified Medical Evaluator for the state of California. He performs med-legal evaluation for assessment of disability, as well as serving as an expert witness for personal injury cases. MISSION STATEMENT We are dedicated to each patient achieving his or her maximum functional capacity and highest quality of life. We strive to provide clinical excellence, exceptional rehabilitation and compassionate care with the highest predictable outcome. We assure each patient benefits from the advancing scientific breakthroughs in rehabilitation medicine. We believe that when illness or injury result in a decrease in function -disability- consequences can have a significant impact on every aspect of a patient's life. TREATMENT PLAN The spectrum of our treatment plan begins with the most conservative first, prior to proceeding to more invasive techniques. This kind of treatment plan emphasizes a team approach and functional restoration. Ergonomic assessment and injury prevention programs (ErgoMedical Consultants) are implemented. Each patient is evaluated by Dr. Emad who then designs and implements an individualized care plan. This level of individual attention is necessary to ensure the best possible treatment for patients with a broad range of disabilities. Following is a list of some of the conditions treated by SIMC: • Disorders of Muscles, Nerves & • Lower Back Pain • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome • Tendinitis & Bursitis • Whiplash & Neck Pain • Strains & Sprains • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Arthritic Conditions • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy • Cancer Pain • Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue • Myofascial Pain • Osteoporosis • Acute & Chronic Pain • Congenital Disorders • Multiple Trauma • Headache • Amputations • Stroke • Spinal Cord Injury • Brain Injury • Computer-Related Injury • Sport Injury • Work Injury • Personal Injury • Equestrian-Related Injury • Auto-Accident-Related Injury • Nerve Entrapment • Repetitive Trauma Disorders SERVICES As many acute and chronic painful conditions are related to psychosocial imbalances, cognitive behavioral interventions, biofeedback and neuromuscular re-eductaion by pain psychologists are implemented. Our Los Angeles office is equipped with acupunture, physiotherapy, massage and pain psychology. Following is a list of the services provided by SIMC: • Physical Medicine & • Pain Medicine • Spinal Procedures • Physiotherapy Massage • Acupuncture • Neurorehabilitation • Qualified Medical Evaluation • Electrodiagnostic Medicine • Ergonomic Evaluation • Sports Medicine • Industrial Medicine • Injury Prevention and Wellness • Med-Legal Evaluation • Prolotherapy • Outpatient Opiod Detox Program 5757 Wilshire Blvd Suite 500 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: (323) 932-9880 www.southlandinjurymedicalcenter.org Back to Top