Dr. Jason John Wei DO

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Get to know Physiatrist Dr. Jason J. Wei, who serves patients throughout the State of California.

A physiatrist and spine pain specialist at FullRange Spine & Ortho, Dr. Wei specializes in treating pain with a passion for helping his patients maximize their function and rediscover their strengths. His expertise lies in diagnosing and managing pain with non-surgical as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques, with special interests in regenerative biologics and neuromodulation.

In his line of work, Dr. Wei offers a range of treatments, including ultrasound-guided peripheral joint and spine injections, fluoroscopically-guided spine injections including epidurals and radiofrequency ablation, spasticity management, CRPS treatment, peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, platelet rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and Vertiflex interspinous spacer placement.

A Los Angeles native, Dr. Wei earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information and Computer Science from UC Irvine and worked as a software engineer before deciding to change careers into the field of medicine. He completed medical school at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and finished his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Casa Colina Hospital, where he was chief resident. 

His educational journey continued with fellowship training at UCLA Interventional Spine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wei then attained board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, accredited by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR). The ABPMR is an organization that provides board certification to qualified doctors who specialize in the treatment of patients with physical impairments or disabilities.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry and physiatrics, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. 

In his free time, Dr. Wei enjoys 3D modeling and printing, building/fixing/modifying random things, working on cars, watching Formula 1 racing, and traveling with his wife.

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