20 May 2026, 02:34 PM
Dr. Andrew H. Messiha is a highly respected double board-certified physician specializing in anesthesiology and pain medicine, dedicated to providing advanced and patient-centered care for individuals suffering from acute, chronic, and complex pain conditions. With a strong commitment to improving quality of life, Dr. Messiha focuses on delivering personalized treatment plans designed to reduce pain, restore mobility, improve physical function, and help patients return to their daily activities with greater comfort and confidence. His approach combines evidence-based medicine, advanced interventional procedures, and compassionate care to treat the whole person rather than simply addressing symptoms alone.
Dr. Messiha earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his general surgery internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He then pursued specialized anesthesiology residency training at Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, where he developed extensive expertise in pain control, anesthesia care, and complex medical management. To further advance his specialization in pain medicine, Dr. Messiha completed a prestigious pain medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, gaining advanced training in minimally invasive and multimodal pain management techniques.
With extensive clinical experience in interventional pain medicine, Dr. Messiha provides comprehensive treatment options for a wide range of pain conditions, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, nerve pain, sciatica, sports injuries, arthritis, cancer-related pain, migraines, and other chronic musculoskeletal disorders. His treatment approach integrates minimally invasive procedures, regenerative medicine, medical therapies, rehabilitation strategies, and long-term pain management solutions tailored to each patient’s specific condition and goals.
Dr. Messiha specializes in advanced procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, trigger point injections, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral joint injections, regenerative medicine therapies, and Botox treatment for migraines and dystonia. By utilizing modern diagnostic techniques and innovative therapies, he helps patients achieve effective pain relief while minimizing the need for invasive surgery whenever possible.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Messiha remains actively involved in professional medical organizations and hospital leadership committees focused on advancing pain management practices and improving patient outcomes. His dedication to clinical excellence, education, and compassionate care has made him a trusted pain management specialist for patients throughout Southern California. Through individualized care and a comprehensive treatment philosophy, Dr. Messiha continues to help patients regain function, restore mobility, and achieve long-term improvement in their overall quality of life.
Dr. Messiha earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his general surgery internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He then pursued specialized anesthesiology residency training at Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, where he developed extensive expertise in pain control, anesthesia care, and complex medical management. To further advance his specialization in pain medicine, Dr. Messiha completed a prestigious pain medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, gaining advanced training in minimally invasive and multimodal pain management techniques.
With extensive clinical experience in interventional pain medicine, Dr. Messiha provides comprehensive treatment options for a wide range of pain conditions, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, nerve pain, sciatica, sports injuries, arthritis, cancer-related pain, migraines, and other chronic musculoskeletal disorders. His treatment approach integrates minimally invasive procedures, regenerative medicine, medical therapies, rehabilitation strategies, and long-term pain management solutions tailored to each patient’s specific condition and goals.
Dr. Messiha specializes in advanced procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, trigger point injections, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral joint injections, regenerative medicine therapies, and Botox treatment for migraines and dystonia. By utilizing modern diagnostic techniques and innovative therapies, he helps patients achieve effective pain relief while minimizing the need for invasive surgery whenever possible.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Messiha remains actively involved in professional medical organizations and hospital leadership committees focused on advancing pain management practices and improving patient outcomes. His dedication to clinical excellence, education, and compassionate care has made him a trusted pain management specialist for patients throughout Southern California. Through individualized care and a comprehensive treatment philosophy, Dr. Messiha continues to help patients regain function, restore mobility, and achieve long-term improvement in their overall quality of life.