Dr. Annu Navani
M.D.
Dr. Navani completed her Anesthesiology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and a fellowship in Pain Management from the University of California, Davis. Thereafter, she joined as a faculty at the Department of Anesthesiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. At Stanford, she served as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Pain Medicine, where she provided care to acute, chronic and cancer pain patients. While at Stanford, Dr. Navani initiated and developed a Spine Care program in collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery. This program manages spine patients in a structured medical setting with cutting-edge pharmacological and interventional technology. She is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management by American Board of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Navani is actively involved with several Pain and Medical societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiology, American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Pain Society, International Spine Intervention Society and International Association for the Study of Pain. She currently serves as the member of the board of directors at the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery, a delegate to Califonia Medical Association EMOS and also as the member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Cancer Pain. She is a founding member of California Consortium to Promote Stay at Work/Return to Work as well as the immediate Past President of The American Association of Physicians of Indian origin. She has authored several publications and has been an invited speaker at many regional and national Pain meetings. Dr. Navani was awarded the 2001 "Honorable Mention Award" from The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists for her work with use and development of ultrasound technology for interventional procedures. She is currently involved in monthly medical educational programs that focus on awareness of physicians, allied medical professionals and community towards common pain and health related problems.
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Why Our Practice?
We are Leaders in Spine, Joint & Orthopedic Care
- Highly-Qualified, Board-Certified Physicians
- Minimally Invasive, Integrated Treatment Approach
- Patient-Centric, Compassionate Care
- Cutting-Edge Technology & Treatment
- Convenient Locations Throughout Northern California
We work together to provide comprehensive treatment and get you back to living the life you deserve!
Testimonials
My primary physician referred me to Dr. Navani several years ago. Those of us who have the misfortune of experiencing chronic pain without any escape from it’s misery are beyond speech at the prospect of relief from it’s torture. After several years...
P.K, Homemaker“Living with chronic pain is quite a challenge. Some days my lower back feels like a knife is jabbing into me. Other days my legs and feet will spasm, ache, and burn. There are times when medication and exercise do not completely help. These are the...
L.L, Retired Executive SecretaryDr Annu Navani at Comprehensive Pain Management was highly recommended to me by my podiatrist. I am so elated to have found such a great doctor. Dr. Navani is so knowledgeable, caring and up to date on the latest technology. I had a nerve block injec...
S.F, Flight AttendantDr. Diana Abovsky is very professional and knowledgeable. Her expertise and perseverance guide her in the genuine care and treatment of her patients. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is living with chronic conditions and/or pain....
R.F, Flight AttendentI am a Registered Nurse, who was injured severely at work, and suffered debilitating, and systemic pain for over four years. I was giving up, until I met Dr. Navani. She took personal interest, listened to me, and determined the best plan of care. Dr...
D. B. RN“I have had neck pain and severe migraine headaches and I haven’t had much success with migraine medications. I wanted to be more proactive, so I chose to go see Dr. Navani. My first initial experience was outstanding service. The treatment that work...
S.M, Secretary