Michael Ghermezi, MD
Pain Management · Emergency Medicine
Fellowship-trained in pain medicine and emergency medicine, serving patients throughout Southern and Northern California.
Care available in English, Farsi and Spanish
Physician
About Dr. Michael Ghermezi, M.D.
Dr. Michael Ghermezi, MD, is a fellowship-trained physician in pain management and emergency medicine. A native of Los Angeles, Dr. Ghermezi completed his Master's degree at Columbia University before earning his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine.
Dr. Ghermezi went on to complete his residency training at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in pain medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He practices Pain Management and Emergency Medicine throughout California.
Read the full biographyFellowship-trained in Pain Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Board Certified · Emergency Medicine · Accepting New Patients
Our Services
How we help you find relief
Care available in English, Farsi and Spanish
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive pain care, tailored to you
Dr. Michael Ghermezi, M.D. provides expert evaluation and treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, with a focus on interventional techniques. He develops individualized treatment plans grounded in each patient's diagnosis, history, and goals, with an emphasis on identifying the true source of pain rather than simply managing symptoms.
Approach to Care
Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, with a focus on accurate diagnosis, evidence-based therapies, and compassionate care.
Dr. Michael Ghermezi, MD
Pain Management · Emergency Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about pain management
An interventional pain management physician specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that cause chronic or complex pain. Unlike approaches that focus only on symptom relief, interventional pain specialists evaluate the underlying source of pain and develop individualized treatment plans. Dr. Michael Ghermezi treats a wide range of conditions involving the spine, nerves, joints, and musculoskeletal system. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include conservative strategies, minimally invasive procedures, rehabilitation recommendations, or coordination with other specialists.
Patients may benefit from seeing a pain management specialist when pain persists despite conservative treatments, interferes with daily activities, affects sleep or mobility, or has not been clearly diagnosed. A pain specialist can help evaluate conditions such as chronic neck and back pain, sciatica, nerve pain, arthritis-related pain, spinal conditions, and other musculoskeletal disorders. Early evaluation may help identify the source of symptoms and provide a more targeted approach to treatment.
Pain management physicians treat a wide variety of conditions affecting the spine, nerves, joints, and musculoskeletal system. Common conditions include chronic neck and back pain, herniated discs, sciatica, lumbar and cervical radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, facet joint pain, arthritis-related pain, peripheral neuropathy, and complex regional pain syndrome. Treatment recommendations depend on the specific diagnosis, severity of symptoms, previous treatments, and the patient's individual goals.
The first visit focuses on understanding your symptoms and identifying the potential source of your pain. Dr. Ghermezi will review your medical history, previous treatments, imaging studies when available, and how your pain affects your daily activities. A physical examination is performed to evaluate movement, strength, sensation, and other findings that may help determine the cause of symptoms. After the evaluation, treatment options are discussed and a personalized care plan is developed.
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