Performance Sports and Spine Dr. Raj Desai, MDInterventional Pain Management
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Expert care for your spine, joints & sports injuries

We find the root cause of your pain and treat it without surgery whenever possible, so you can move freely again.

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Led by Dr. Raj Desai, double board-certified in Pain Medicine and PM&R
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Trained & affiliated
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians American Academy of Pain Medicine American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Northwestern Medicine University of Wisconsin-Madison Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation
10+Years of experience
2Board certifications
4Southern California clinics
PRP & BMACRegenerative options

Why patients choose us

All-in-one treatment & health solution

We treat the source of your pain, not just the symptoms. Precise diagnosis, image-guided procedures and regenerative medicine help you avoid surgery and get back to what you love.

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  • Individualized treatment

    No one-size-fits-all plans. Your care is built around your body, history and goals.

  • Expertise and training

    Specialized training and years of experience treating complex spine and joint pain.

  • Positive patient reviews

    Patients consistently say they felt heard, supported and cared for.

  • Patient satisfaction

    We work with you until you're back to optimal, pain-free movement.

Your path back to pain-free movement

Three clear steps, with one physician guiding you from the first visit to full recovery.

Image-guided spinal injection being performed
Image-guided procedures deliver treatment to the exact source of pain.
  1. 1

    Diagnose

    A thorough exam and imaging review to find where your pain starts.

  2. 2

    Treat

    Targeted injections, nerve procedures or regenerative medicine matched to the cause.

  3. 3

    Recover

    A rehabilitation plan that rebuilds strength so the pain stays away.

Helping you return to an active life

Whether it's a new injury or pain you've lived with for years, we treat the whole body.

We also treat arthritis, compression fractures, elbow and hand pain, and men's health. Ask about your condition

Advanced care, minimally invasive

Find the right treatment

  • Regenerative medicine

    PRP and BMAC use your body's own healing cells to repair joints and tendons.

  • Epidural injections

    Calm irritated nerves to relieve back, neck and leg pain.

  • Nerve blocks & ablation

    Pinpoint and quiet the nerves behind arthritic joint pain for lasting relief.

  • Spinal cord stimulation

    A small implanted device that eases chronic pain when other care hasn't.

  • Kyphoplasty

    Stabilizes painful spinal compression fractures through a tiny incision.

  • Rehab & men's health

    Physiatrist-led rehabilitation, plus testosterone replacement therapy.

Patient stories

“Great doctor! Very concerned about what I had to say. Not only did he listen, but heard me and addressed my issues.”
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Meet your physician

Dr. Raj Desai, MD Passionate about medicine. Compassionate about people.

Double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, Dr. Desai has spent more than 10 years helping patients move without pain. He listens first, then builds a plan around your goals.

  • Board certified, Pain Medicine
  • Board certified, PM&R
  • Cedars-Sinai affiliated
  • 10+ years experience

Four clinics, close to home

The same physician and the same plan at every location.

  • Marina Del Rey

    4553 Glencoe Ave #140
    Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
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  • Tarzana

    5225 Lindley Avenue, 2nd Floor
    Tarzana, CA 91356
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  • Valencia

    23929 McBean Parkway, Suite 215
    Valencia, CA 91355
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  • Santa Barbara

    2323 De La Vina Street, Suite 205
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMPhone (424) 301-7090

Frequently asked questions

Can't find your answer? Call us at (424) 301-7090.

Neck and back pain, joint pain in the hips, knees, shoulders, elbows and hands, arthritis, compression fractures, sports injuries and men's health concerns.

Yes. Our focus is minimally invasive care: image-guided injections, nerve procedures, regenerative medicine and rehabilitation.

Regenerative treatments made from your own blood (platelet-rich plasma) or bone marrow (bone marrow aspirate concentrate) to support healing in joints and tendons.

Yes. From strains and tendon injuries to overuse pain, we build a plan to get you back to training and competing.

Marina Del Rey, Tarzana, Valencia and Santa Barbara, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Send a request with the form below or call (424) 301-7090. Our team will confirm a time at the clinic closest to you.

Ready to move without pain?

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