About the Author Navid Alem, MD Dr. Navid Alem is a UCI Health anesthesiologist and member of the UCI Health Center for Pain and Wellness team. He has advanced training in providing anesthesia for neurosurgical cases. Alem received his medical degree from the UC Irvine School of Medicine, and completed his residency in anesthesiology and fellowship in pain medicine at the University of Southern California (USC). To make an appointment with Dr. Navid Alem, call 949-UCI-PAIN (949-824-7246), or request an appointment online ›
Why don’t people believe I have chronic pain? November 05, 2015 | Navid Alem, MD Coping with perceptions of chronic pain can be difficult. As part of your pain management strategy, find a doctor who treats you as a whole, and... Read More Tags pain stress mental health
