General Practitioners

• Headaches
• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
  €œThe Role of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome†-2005 Michael Kuchera D.O., Peggy Stewart PhD, and Jessica Yahnart, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
• Pediatric Care
• Primary Care
• Family Practice
• Emergency Care
  Jaime Klefeker grew up in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology in 2018. Afterward, she worked as a medical scribe at Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute and Baptist Medical Center emergency department for almost two years. She then attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL where she graduated with honors with a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. Her clinical experience consisted of nine medical rotations including Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
• Obstetrics

Internists

• Internal Medicine
• Gastroenterology

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Daniel Rafie is a physician specializing in Sports Neurology and Traumatic Brain Injury. He completed his medical schooling at the American University of the Caribbean and his Neurology residency training at Hackensack – JFK Medical Center in New Jersey. He then went on to complete a 2-year Sports Neurology and Traumatic Brain Injury fellowship at the prestigious UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT program. During this fellowship, he gained expertise in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury and the performance of interventional spine procedures in order to comprehensively treat post-traumatic patients and athletes. He has also gained proficiency in the optimization of brain health and athletic neurological performance through non-invasive modalities.
• Epilepsy
  Retrospective“Herpes Encephalitis Presenting as New Onset Status Epilepticus with MRI Suggestive of Acute Stroke.” Poster presented at: American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting; December 2020; Seattle, WA

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
• Psychiatry
• Behavioral Health

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Endocrinology
  He joined a private practice in Endocrinology where he focused primarily on preventative medicine and the treatment of endocrine disorders. His interest in preventative medicine lead him to join Dr. Moelleken’s practice. Ken currently focuses on the treatment of spinal disorders. He medically manages care through conservative means and assists Dr. Moelleken in surgery.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
• MRI
  Todos los pacientes: Observe por favor, pedimos que los pacientes traigan cualquier placas disponible (incluyendo radiografia, las exploraciones de MRI y del CT) con en ustedes a su cita. Si las placas no estan disponibles, aceptaremos imagenes en disco.
• Radiology
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  Myelography (Myelogram) is a diagnostic test of the spine and its nerves. A special x-ray -sensitive dye or “tint” material is injected into the fluid space surrounding the spine and nerves. X-rays and CT scans (“CAT-scans”) following this procedure can help allow your doctor to identify problems within the spine, spinal cord, and spinal nerves.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Sheila Azhand is a Board Certified and State of California licensed Physician Assistant with a background in Public Health. She completed her undergraduate studies at San Diego State University majoring in Public Health with a minor in Cellular Molecular Biology. She went on to receive her Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Albany Medical College in 2022 where she completed twelve medical rotations including orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine and general surgery. Sheila enjoys developing close relationships with her patients and is passionate about enhancing their quality of life through evidence based medicine. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking and reading.Â
• Orthopedics
  Well established and busy private orthopedic, spine and pain management practice in California is seeking to add a Physician Assistant to our team. We are interested in applicants with orthopedic, spine, and /or pain management experience, as well as recent graduates. Our practice utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach along with the latest treatment and surgical techniques. You will be part of a growing and successful practice with world renowned doctors and locations throughout Southern California (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Oxnard, and Bakersfield). This position entails working in a very fast-paced/busy office and will involve travel to all clinic locations. All interested applicants must be willing to travel to our various clinic locations. Applicants must possess a current Physician Assistant license from the State of California. Attention to detail and excellent communication are a must. A Masters in Physician Assistant studies is preferred. Experience in orthopedics and/or pain management preferred. All interested applicants are requested to e-mail their resume to employment@spineandorthocenter.com Please visit our website for additional information about our clinic, current providers and locations www.spineandorthocenter.com
• Sciatica
  Similar to the cervical epidural injections described above, a lumbar epidural steroid injection places a steroid medicine around the spinal nerves of the low back. These nerves can often get “pinched” by a bulging disc or other spine problems, and may cause lower back pain and/or leg pain (sciatica).
• Arthroscopy
  Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy - Minimally invasive technique for cleaning out and removing the torn part of the meniscus. Typically, Dr uses the Single Portal technique for this (see Single Portal Arthroscopy). www.singleportalarthroscopy.com (Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy)
• Pinched Nerve
  Cervical transforaminal epidural steroid injections are often for the same reasons as above, except the injections a specially targeted toward a specific pinched nerve or nerves.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair - Minimally invasive surgery repairing torn rotator cuff tendons anchoring them in place so they can heal.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  He subsequently enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, where he received his medical training and graduated with an M. D. degree in 1987. He then performed a year of orthopedic surgery research at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
• Neurosurgery
  After completion of his residency, he attended New York University (NYU), New York, for special fellowship training in neurosurgery and orthopedic spine surgery. His mentors included some of the most famous neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, and experts in scoliosis. While at NYU, he served as an assistant professor and an attending physician teaching neurosurgery and orthopedic residents at Bellevue Hospital Medical Center in New York and at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center in New York (affiliated with NYU Medical Center).
• Arthroscopy
  HIP ARTHROSCOPY/ FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT IN ATHLETES/ DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS: SPINE PAIN VERSUS HIP PAIN/ LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS: AN UPDATE ON THE EPIDEMIOLOGY DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Emily Walwood, PA-C, MSPAS, Stephanie Thiriot, PA-C, MSPAS, Alan Moelleken, M.D.
• Knee Replacement

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
• Plastic Surgery

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
• Dermatology
• Lesions
  Subchondroplasty - Treatment for chronic bone marrow lesions that have been shown to be a source of joint pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. www.subchondroplasty.com (Subchondroplasty)

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  The causes of traumatic brain injuries are diverse; some of the common causes include vehicle accidents, sports injuries, falls, domestic violence, and gunshot wounds.
• Physical Therapy
  Jesse is a Physician Assistant who joined Dr. Moelleken´s practice in 2008. After graduating from high school, Jesse attended a junior college in Hutchinson, Kansas where he participated in baseball. He later graduated in 2001 from California State University of Fullerton with a B.S. in Kinesiology. Following graduation, he assisted a research team at the Center for Successful Aging in Fullerton studying the efficacy of a balance program for older adults with disability. Jesse also worked as a sports trainer and physical therapy aide at athletic performance and physical therapy facilities in Southern and Northern California. He completed his Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies at Loma Linda University 2008. Jesse completed orthopedic rotations at Gustafson Orthopedic Clinic, Loma Linda Medical Center, and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center while attending Loma Linda. He assists Dr. Moelleken in surgery at both Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and the Carrillo Surgery Center.
• Occupational Therapy
• Frozen Shoulder
• Tennis Elbow
• Ankle Sprain
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Geriatrics

Podiatrists

• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprain