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    2700 Neilson Way
    Santa Monica, CA 90405

Summary

  • Babak Bina, DO, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist based in Santa Monica, CA. His medical education includes a DO degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and a residency at Johns Hopkins University, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Bina has held numerous leadership roles, including Chief of Pain Rehabilitation & Management at Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center and Medical Director at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. His expertise encompasses stroke, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, pain management, and spinal cord injuries. Dr. Bina's research covers topics related to glucocorticoid metabolism and its effects on renal and vascular functions. He has been recognized with several honors, including Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityChief Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005 - 2006
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2003 - 2006
  • Roger Williams Medical Center
    Roger Williams Medical CenterInternship, Preliminary Year, 2002 - 2003
  • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2002
  • Rhode Island College
    Rhode Island CollegeB.A, Philosophy & Chemistry, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2006 - 2026
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges 2001-2002, 2002
  • General Education Honors Bacon Ballinger Honors Scholarship, 1988-1992, 1992
  • Cum Laude Honors in Biology

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Glucocorticoid metabolism in the newborn ratheart.  
    Brem, A.S., Bina, R.B., Klinger, J.R., King, T., and Werner, J.C, Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine 209:146-151
  • Vascular contractile responses are enhanced in the presence of inhibitors of vascular 11ß hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.  
    Brem, A.S., Bina, R., King, T., Morris, D.J, American Society of Nephrology, New Orleans, LA
  • Glucocorticoid metabolism in vascular smooth muscle: A possible mediator of hypertension.  
    Brem, A.S., Bina, R. B, Pediatric Research 35:361A
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Identification of two isoforms of 11ß-OH steroid dehydrogenase in vascular endothelial cells.
    Brem, A.S., Bina, R., King, T., Morris, D.J, 51st Annual Council for High Blood Pressure Research meeting, Washington DC
  • Unique features of 11ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11ß-OHSD) activity in renal proximal tubules.
    Brem, A.S., Bina, R.B., Rubin, L.P., Chobanian, M.C, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 4:435
  • Effect of local glucocorticoid metabolism on canine renal proximal tubule function.
    Brem, A.S., Bina, B., Chobanian, M.C, Pediatric Research 33:353A
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Other Languages

  • Farsi