Lakewood, CA
Advanced Pain Specialists in Lakewood
Board-certified pain management physicians serving Lakewood, Long Beach, Downey, Bellflower, and surrounding communities.
Office Information
Hours of Operation
- Monday – Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday – SundayClosed
About Our Lakewood Clinic
Our Lakewood office brings Advanced Pain Specialists' full range of interventional and integrative pain management services to the South Bay and greater Long Beach area. Whether you're managing chronic back pain, recovering from an injury, or seeking a second opinion, our team is here to help.
We accept most major insurance plans and workers' compensation cases. New patients are welcome — call us or submit the new patient form online to get started.
Your Care Team at Lakewood
Our Lakewood clinic is staffed by the same board-certified physicians and experienced clinicians who serve patients across all four of our Southern California locations.
Board-Certified Pain Management
Dr. Gary Baker
M.D.
Dr. Gary Baker is a board-certified pain management specialist with extensive experience in interventional procedures including spinal cord stimulation, epidural steroid injections, and intrathecal pump implants. He is dedicated to developing individualized treatment plans that restore function and improve quality of life.
Physician Assistant, Pain Management
Dean X. Nghiem
PA-C
Dean Nghiem is a certified physician assistant specializing in pain management. He works closely with Dr. Baker to provide comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care for patients at the Lakewood location.
Licensed Acupuncturist & Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Amy Fleetman
LAc, OMD, DipNBAO
Amy Fleetman holds a Doctorate in Oriental Medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist with national board certification. She provides acupuncture and integrative therapies as a drug-free complement to the practice's interventional pain management services.
What Our Patients Say
Real feedback from patients who have found relief at our Lakewood clinic.
"Dr. Baker and his team changed my life. After years of chronic back pain I was finally able to get back to doing the things I love. The staff at the Lakewood office are incredibly caring and professional."
Maria L.
Long Beach, CA
"I was skeptical about pain management at first, but the team here took the time to really listen and explain every option. The epidural injections gave me relief I hadn't felt in years."
Robert T.
Downey, CA
"Dean Nghiem is fantastic — thorough, patient, and genuinely invested in your recovery. I've recommended this office to several friends and family members."
Sandra K.
Bellflower, CA
Ready to Take the First Step?
New patients are welcome. Download our intake forms, call our Lakewood office, or request an appointment online.
Advanced Pain Specialists has four convenient Southern California locations.
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