Why Choose The Northern California Functional Restoration Program?

Medical Directors, Dr. Robert Jamasbi and Dr. Brendan Morley, Treating Physician Dr. Timothy Lo, and Behavioral Medicine / Health Psychiatry Director Dr. Jess Ghannam Ph.D. have been in practice for over 10 years in Northern California. They have cared for a variety of different patients with complex pain problems.

Dr. Jamasbi, Dr. Morley, Dr. Lo and Dr. Ghannam, Ph.D. have assembled a dedicated staff all of whom have extensive backgrounds working with and treating chronic pain patients. The Northern California Functional Restoration team is dedicated to successful outcomes for our patients and committed to a productive relationship with referring physicians, care managers, attorneys and third-party payors.

All are experienced with the worker’s compensation system, and will work with patients, employers and insurance carriers to develop a unique plan of care for optimal outcomes for patients. Our team will provide the coping tools patients need to succeed, and attempt to remove any barriers to the successful completion of our program.

Other advantages to our program include:

Our central location in Berkley/Emeryville, CA with easy access by car from the East and North Bay, and San Francisco. Excellent parking is available as well as mass transit on BART and the Emery-Go-Round.
Our experience with and commitment to our patients focusing on optimal outcomes for the patient, employer and insurance carrier.
Our commitment to functional restoration with minimization of medication and medical care usage.
Comprehensive Initial Evaluations focusing on patient ability and motivation.
On site weekly progress meetings, MD’s, claims administrators, and case managers are welcome to attend. Teleconferences can be accommodated upon request.
Weekly progress reports faxed to all parties.
Our focus on return to work and reduced disability.
Final reports with recommendations for projected future medical needs at the end of our program
A formal rating report can be completed upon your request and authorization. (Not included in program costs).
Cost savings due to standard cost of initial evaluations; our central location with public transportation available from anywhere in the Bay area. No need for hotel accommodations in most instances, (if needed we have negotiated reduced rates at local hotels for our patients we will work out arrangements with the claims examiner). Lunches are included in the program.
Our Spanish Program allowing us to help Spanish-speaking patients who may not be fluent in English.