About Us

Advanced Pain Medical Group was founded by Drs. Paul B. Johnson and Vimal S. Lala. Anesthesiologists and pain medicine physicians, Drs. Johnson and Lala were fellowship trained at the premier pain medicine program in the country – the University of California, Los Angeles.

As interventional pain medicine specialists, our goal is to replace weakness, pain and limitation with knowledge, relief and hope. We’re pain management doctors who specialize in spine, neck, back and joint pain. We provide pain solutions using the latest advancements in the medical field. Pain relief comes from treating each patient’s unique symptoms after thorough consultation and proper diagnosis.

We treat athletes with sports injuries, car accident patients, patients with painful conditions, injuries and disabilities, those with migraine and chronic headaches, and personal injury clients. Some of our treatment options include Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, Stem Cell Therapy, Epidural Steroid Injections and various other interventional procedures.

Now accepting new patients at our several Los Angeles and Bakersfield area locations. We invite you to come in for a consultation to get started. Call to schedule at one of our Los Angeles or Kern County locations that is closest to you.

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Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Paul Johnson

Dr. Paul B. Johnson

Santa Monica-born Dr. Paul B. Johnson moved as a boy with his family to Reno, Nevada, where he would eventually enroll in…

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Dr. Vimal Lala

Dr. Vimal S. Lala

Born in London, England, Dr. Vimal S. Lala moved with his family to California in 1978. After receiving his Undergraduate Degree…

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Dr. Goonjan Shah

Dr. Goonjan Shah

Dr. Goonjan Shah grew up in Michigan. He obtained a degree in chemical engineering from Columbia University in New York…

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Headshot Of Anesthesiologist And Pain Medicine Physician Dr. George Pan

Dr. George Pan

Dr. George Pan is an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine…

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Dr. Paul Johnson

Dr. Paul B. Johnson

Santa Monica-born Dr. Paul B. Johnson moved as a boy with his family to Reno, Nevada, where he would eventually enroll in…

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Dr. Vimal Lala

Dr. Vimal S. Lala

Born in London, England, Dr. Vimal S. Lala moved with his family to California in 1978. After receiving his Undergraduate Degree…

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Dr. Goonjan Shah

Dr. Goonjan Shah

Dr. Goonjan Shah grew up in Michigan. He obtained a degree in chemical engineering from Columbia University in New York. From there…

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Headshot Of Anesthesiologist And Pain Medicine Physician Dr. George Pan

Dr. George Pan

Dr. George Pan is an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician. He is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine…

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Advanced Pain Medical Group - Pain Management Clinic In Los Angeles, Ca

Advanced Pain Medical Group offers comprehensive pain management solutions for conditions such as back and spine pain, sciatic nerve pain, joint pain, neck pain, migraines, and neuropathy. Get expert care in West Hills, CA, or at one of our locations in Southern California.