Dr. Monica Lavian, DO

Dr. Monica Lavian is a neurologist with dual board certification in neurology and internal medicine, bringing 14 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Western University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed her residency training through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Her osteopathic training emphasizes a whole-person approach to patient care, combining traditional medical practices with hands-on diagnostic and treatment techniques. Dr. Lavian is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Lavian practices at multiple locations throughout Long Beach and Torrance, California, with affiliations at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center and MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. Her neurological expertise includes treating complex conditions such as ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and managing neurological complications related to bone and breast …cancers. She incorporates comprehensive rehabilitation approaches into patient care, offering physical medicine and rehabilitation services alongside traditional neurological treatments. Her practice also emphasizes therapeutic exercise programs, including medically supervised strength training designed to help patients maintain function and improve quality of life.