Joshua P. Prager, MD, MS
About Joshua P. Prager, MD, MS
California Pain Medicine Center in Santa Monica, California, delivers an interdisciplinary, evidence‑based approach to pain care. The practice begins every patient interaction with a comprehensive evaluation that integrates medical history, imaging, and functional assessments, allowing physicians to craft individualized treatment plans that balance conservative therapies with advanced interventions when needed. A core philosophy is active patient participation, ensuring that each plan is tailored to the patient’s goals, lifestyle, and functional needs. The center’s services span the full spectrum of pain management, from acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions to complex regional pain syndrome. Cutting‑edge modalities such as spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation, intrathecal drug delivery, and ketamine infusions are offered alongside regenerative treatments like platelet‑rich plasma injections. Complementary therapies—including physical therapy, neuro‑biofeedback, psychotherapy, and intensive functional restoration programs—provide a holistic pathway to recovery and improved quality of life. Leadership is provided by board‑certified physicians Dr. Joshua P. Prager, Dr. Conor Fowler, and Dr. Gabriel Barnard, supported by clinical psychologist Dr. Marilyn S. Jacobs and a multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, and specialists. Together they maintain a collaborative environment that emphasizes cutting‑edge technology, rigorous clinical research, and compassionate patient care.