Dr. Andrew Manuel Nava, MD

Dr. Nava created a treatment plan for debilitating back pain that I endured for more than 15 years. He is brilliant, compassionate, and efficient at resolving complex issues and identifying core problems without the use of risky medications that only address symptoms. He recently left the practice where I was lucky to work with him. I'm hoping he's still in the area so I can work with him again.

Gives what you suggest just to get you out the door. Good if you're prepared and want something specific. Bad if you want him to give you any thought. Sent to him to discuss meds for fibromyalgia. Briefly discussed my condition. He had nothing to say to me and wanted to leave the room with no suggestions. I wanted to try med X for fibro that I hadn't tried yet. I asked about it before he could run out the door. He said "oh you wanna try X? Ok, we'll go with 12.5mg for 30 days". I said "that's not what I read." He said annoyed "oh, what have you read?" I said the drug guidance says to start with the low dose briefly, but to quickly increase to 50mg as standard maintenance dose. He said he'd prefer to take it slower. Ok, fine. Another time, I asked about piriformis syndrome. He quickly gave the diagnosis with little physical exam, and offered injections. I was kinda happy because I wanted to try SOMETHING, but had little confidence that he had really considered the diagnosis.