About
Dr. Alan Ho is a board certified, fellowship trained anesthesiologist who specializes in pain medicine. Dr. Ho grew up in Cupertino, CA, and earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley. Having decided his true passion was treating pain, he went on to complete his medical education at the University of California, San Diego. His outstanding achievements were recognized by many top institutions and he was accepted at the prestigious Columbia University to complete his anesthesiology residency. He then returned to Southern California and completed his pain medicine fellowship at the renowned Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ho has believed that to successfully minimize pain and improve quality of life, it is imperative to understand what the patient is experiencing and to listen to how patients’ lives and functions are being affected in a multifactorial manner. He also believes in empowering his patients by educating them about their conditions. It is not uncommon to see Dr. Ho bringing in models, drawings and electronic resources to help his patients understand their source of pain and treatment options.
Dr. Ho is highly skilled in the most advanced interventional pain procedures. He is committed to bringing these skills to make a difference in our patients’ lives. We are very honored that Dr. Ho has chosen to practice pain medicine with us. He looks forward to seeing our patients and work together to achieve a productive lifestyle.
Languages
English, Chinese
Provider Specialty
Pain Medicine, Pain Management, Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine
Education
Medical School
University of California San Diego - School of Medicine
2009
Internship Program - Anesthesiology
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia/Cornell
2010
Residency Program - Anesthesiology
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia/Cornell
2013
Fellowship Program - Pain Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2014
Locations
Pain Medicine Associates - Newport Beach
520 Superior Ave, Suite 340
Newport Beach, CA
Office: 714-963-7240
Pain Medicine Associates - Laguna Hills
24411 Health Center Drive., Suite 610
Laguna Hills, CA
Office: 714-963-7240
Insurance
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