Dr.
Navani completed her
Anesthesiology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
and a
fellowship in Pain Management from the University of California, Davis.
Thereafter,
she joined as a faculty at the Department of Anesthesiology at Stanford
University School of Medicine. At Stanford, she served as Clinical
Assistant
Professor in the Division of Pain Medicine, where she provided care to
acute,
chronic and cancer pain patients. While at Stanford, Dr. Navani
initiated and
developed a Spine Care program in collaboration with the Department of
Neurosurgery. This program manages spine patients in a structured
medical
setting with cutting-edge pharmacological and interventional
technology. She is
board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management by American Board
of
Anesthesiology.
Dr.
Navani is actively
involved with several Pain and Medical societies, including the
American
Society of Anesthesiology, American Academy of Pain Medicine, American
Pain
Society, International Spine Intervention Society and International
Association
for the Study of Pain. She currently serves as the member of the board
of
directors at the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery,
a delegate
to Califonia Medical Association EMOS and also as the member of the
Editorial
Board for the Journal of Cancer Pain. She is a founding member of
California
Consortium to Promote Stay at Work/Return to Work as well as the
immediate Past
President of The American Association of Physicians of Indian origin.
She has
authored several publications and has been an invited speaker at many
regional
and national Pain meetings. Dr. Navani was awarded the 2001 "Honorable
Mention Award" from The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists for
her work with use and development of ultrasound technology for
interventional
procedures. She is currently involved in monthly medical educational
programs
that focus on awareness of physicians, allied medical professionals and
community towards common pain and health related problems.
John Tang, M.D. QME, is
a board certified physiatrist who specializes in musculoskeletal
disorders, spinal disorders, work related injuries, and
electrodiagnostic medicine. His emphasis is on the nonsurgical
management of these conditions involving the proper education of
biomechanics, physical rehabilitation, and peripheral and
intra-articular injections to improve function and outcome. Dr. Tang is
a fellow of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
He received his training at Stanford University. He also completed 3
years of internal medicine at Kaiser Foundation in Santa Clara. Before
completing his specialties, he graduated from Tufts University for his
medical degree. For his undergraduate studies, he attended UC Irvine
and received his bachelor of science in Biological Sciences and minor
in psychology.
John Tang, M.D., Q.M.E
Maliheh Massih, M.D.,
Q.M.E.
Dr.
Molly Massih graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor
of Science with major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. She then
traveled abroad and obtained her medical degree from American
University in Plymouth, Montserrat. She went on to perform her clinical
training in London, England and Los Angeles, California. Dr. Massih has
been a Clinical Research Assistant in the Department of Psychiatry at
Stanford University. Her internship was at the Medical University of
South Carolina in the combined fields of Internal Medicine, Neurology
and Psychiatry. She performed her residency at UCLA/WLAVA in Los
Angeles. During her residency she also participated in a research study
with Spinal Cord Injury patients and their chronic, long term problems.
As a physiatrist and special interest in pain management, she ensures
that psychological, social and behavioral factors are not ignored. Dr.
Massih is currently board certified in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation and is a Qualified Medical Evaluator. She specifically
concentrates on treating spine conditions and musculoskeletal and sport
injuries. Her practice also includes electrodiagnostic studies
such as EMG and NCS in relation to spine injuries or sport injuries
involving major joints, muscles and nerves in the body. She
belongs to the California Society of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, American Iranian Medical Association, and American
Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Massih is fluent
in Farsi.
Diana Abovsky, LAc,
Q.M.E
Dr. Diana Abovsky received
a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis
and a Master of Science degree from the American College of Traditional
Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. She then completed a doctorate in
Pain Management at the Five Branches University in San Jose. She is
licensed by the California State Board of Acupuncture and has extensive
experience in biomedical research. She serves as a lecturer on
alternative medicine at the University of California, San Francisco
School of Medicine. Her specialty is chronic pain management and
conditions aggravated by stress.
Marina
Zyskina, N.P.
Marina
Zyskina MSN, FNP is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Marina
received her Bachelors in Nursing from San Francisco State University,
graduating top of her class. She worked as a staff nurse at Kaiser
Permanente and as a clinical nurse at UC Hastings. Marina completed her
Masters program in Nursing with concentration in Family Nurse
Practitioner at San Francisco State University in 2007. Recently she
served as adjunct clinical instructor at Samuel Merritt University.
Marina emphasizes a holistic approach in caring for her patients
concentrating on their physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
Our Staff
Erin is our Front Office
Lead. She works with our patients during every aspect of their office
visit. From check in to check out, she delivers personalized service.
Her friendly face and personality will make you feel comfortable
throughout your appointment.
Erin Grannis
Yvonne is our Medical
Assistant and New Patient Coordinator. If you are a new patient looking
to schedule your first appointment or an existing patient with
questions about your current care, Yvonne is the right person to talk
to. Yvonne's cheerful attitude will make you feel right at home.
Yvonne Avila
Lucia is our Operations Manager. She is also
your personal advocate for getting your treatment authorized.Whether
you are already our patient, a potential patient or an attorney’s or
doctor’s office, Lucia is your contact for any questions or concerns
about our practice. Lucia is fluent in Spanish.
Lucia Galindo
Jen is our Liaison to
referring providers and insurance companies. If you are looking to
schedule a QME, she is the one you want to talk to. She
encompasses the skills to assist with both the front and back office
and is eager to help. Jen is fluent in Mien
Jen
Saechao
Farah’s vibrant persona will brighten up
anyone’s day. She is our receptionist and Medical Records Coordinator.
Farah speaks Farsi, Dari, Persian Farsi and understands Spanish
fluently.
Farah Yawary
Chelsea’s smiling face
will make you feel comfortable from check in to check out. She will
assist you in scheduling appointments for all of our providers and is
the first person you will talk to when calling our office. Her bubbly
attitude will ensure you will always have a pleasant experience with
our office.
