Dr. Gregory Vassilev MD
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
421 N Rodeo Dr Terrace Level 7 Beverly Hills CA, 90210Rating
4/5
About
Gregory Vassilev, MD, is a pain management physician with his own private practice in Beverly Hills, California and is also affiliated with the California Rehabilitation Institute. With over 16 years of experience, he specializes in interventional and regenerative pain management. Dr. Vassilev was educated at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he also completed his internship and residency; he also studied regenerative medicine in Germany. Dr. Vassilev is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and is a professional member of the California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Pain Society, American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the American Medical Association, as well as a recipient of a Compassionate Doctor Award.
Education and Training
University of California
Los Angeles
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1995
Board Certification
The American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
Provider Details
Dr. Gregory Vassilev MD's Expert Contributions
Please recommend something for my back pain
The periodic nature is concerning. Attempt to speak with your OB/GYN. It could be Endometriosis. READ MORE
Fibromyalgia question
TCA, NASAIDs, Triggerpoint Injections, Biofeedback..... READ MORE
Could frequent headaches indicate something serious?
New onset HA should be treated as serious. MRI to r/o main concerns. Treatment is to follow. There are many different types of HAs. Each has a different treatment. I would consult a Neurologist or Pain MD READ MORE
Long term narcotic use
RELISTOR 150mg for a few days works great! READ MORE
What is causing my chronic back pain?
Only with food and you should get over the counter Prilosec to protect your stomach if you are planning on using it for more than 14 days. READ MORE
What is the possible treatment for back pain followed by lifting heavy weight?
Before you can treat a cause of pain, one needs to understand the underlying pathology. Is it muscle strain, a ruptured disc, facet degeneration, SI joint arthropathy? Is the pain radiating or just confined to your back? If it persists, always go and be seen by a qualified pain medicine specialist. READ MORE
For a sprain what is more advisable a hot pack or a cold pack?
ICE, ICE, ICE. Heat only for extreme muscle use, in order to relieve lactate build up. Cristiano Ronaldo has a 200K cryogenic chamber to help him with his sprains. NSAIDS; Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE) is a great start. If pain is persistent or you cannot put your weight on your ankle after a few days, go see your PMD. READ MORE
Is my mother's leg pain sciatica or something else?
Sciatica is an inflammation of the L4, L5 and S1 rootles. It can span all tree BUT it is unusual. In other words one would see L5, S1 or just L5 on one side only rarely all three. If your mother is of advanced age and has cardiovascular risk factors a number of other causes of pain should be ruled out. Doing ankle/ brachial blood pressure measurements et. I always recommend scheduling an appointment with a Pain Medicine specialist or your PMD. Best of Luck! READ MORE
My shoulder hurts when I raise my arm. What should I do?
Ice, rest and Advil for 7-14 days. If not better go be seen by ortho. Make sure non surgical issue. PRP works great on shoulder, it helps decrease healing time and acts as anti inflammatory. I hope you get better fast and if not come see me READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Compassionate Doctor Award
- 3 Best Rated 2017 Los Angeles Search Engine
- TOP DOC 2018 2018 Los angeles Magazine
- Top Pain Doctor in California 2017 International Society of Doctors
Internships
- University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Society Memberships
- California Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, American Pain Society, American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Genuinely caring about making people better. He finds it a privilege, not a business, to help people and to see them reach their goals.
Hobbies / Sports
- Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Snowboarding, Race Cars
Dr. Gregory Vassilev MD's Practice location
Conservative Care Specialists Medical Group IN
5901 W Olympic Blvd 204 -Los Angeles, CA 90036Get Direction
Dr. Gregory Vassilev MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Vassilev
- Geoffrey
What I really appreciate about Dr. Vassilev is his vast understanding of the human body and mind, and that he treats them as one. I was injured away from home. Dr. Vassilev’s availability and responsiveness in times of crisis have been priceless.
- Susan
Exceptional Care! Not a pill factory, so refreshing to have the doctor actually examine you and explain why I was in pain. Fantastic Interventional Care, great Staff! Thanks Dr.V.
- Giovanni
Suffered from back pain for years. Had been to other doctors, got injections. Dr. V really bothered to figure out what was wrong and then treated me with one injection. Pain is gone! I am so thankful.
- Susan
Extremely helpful and concerned about pain levels, but what makes him truly stand out is his quick and personal responsiveness to calls.
- John
He is always helpful and is willing to go out of his way to explain what's going on and provide you with the best solution!
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