Mary A. Ambach, M.D., Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Mary A. Ambach, M.D.

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine

4/5(40)
10780 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 401 San Diego California, 90025
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About

Dr. Mary Ambach is a physiatrist practicing in Los angeles, CA. Dr. Ambach is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ambach focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Ambach can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan. Dr Ambach also specializes in alternative solutions to healing orthopedic injections and performs PRP and stem cell injections to the extremities and spine.

Education and Training

University of the Philippines B.S. - Psychology

Louisiana State University M.D.

Board Certification

American Board of Pain Medicine

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pain Medicine

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Instructor of Medicine David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 2015 - 2018

Awards

  • Top Physiatrist in Los Angeles, CA  International Association of Healthcare Professionals 
  • 2018 Orthopedic Honoree  Arthritis Foundation 

Treatments

  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Knee Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Ankle/Foot Pain
  • Wrist/Hand Pain
  • Elbow Pain
  • Treatments
  • Cell-Based Therapy
  • LIPOGEMS
  • Bone Marrow Aspiration Concentrate (BMAC)
  • Platelet Rich Plasma
  • Master Protease Inhibitor (A2M)
  • Prolotherapy
  • ENDORET (PRGF)
  • Interventional Spine Procedures
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Injury
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Joint & Soft Tissue Injections
  • Spine Interventions
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging And Guided Injections

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Member American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
  • Professional Member American College of Sports Medicine 2017 
  • Professional Member Spine Intervention Society  2007  - 2010 
  • Professional Member American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians  2010 
  • Professional Member Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians  2007  - 2010 
  • Board Certified Pain Medicine 

Fellowships

  • The Orthohealing Center - Los Angeles, California Orthobiologic and Regenerative Medicine  2015

Mary A. Ambach, M.D.'s Practice location

10780 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 401 -
San Diego, California 90025
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Mary A. Ambach, M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 40 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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