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Office
2811 Wilshire Blvd
Ste 850
Santa Monica, CA 90403Phone+1 310-828-7757Fax+1 310-828-6687
Summary
- Dr. Daniel Fung MD is the Research Director of Orthopedic Pain Specialists. He is double board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (also known as Physiatry) and Interventional Pain Medicine. He specializes in non-surgical care for musculoskeletal, spinal and pain disorders.
Dr. Fung began his studies at the University of California, Berkeley where he graduated with a major in Biochemistry and minor in Business Administration. He then went on to earn his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Fung completed his surgical internship at UCSD, residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UCLA, and fellowship training in Pain Medicine at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Fung has specialized training in interventional spine and pain procedures including joint and soft tissue injections, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, nerve blocks, intradiscal treatments, neuromodulation, and intrathecal drug delivery. Dr. Fung is also trained in electrodiagnostic studies and intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring.
In his spare time, Dr. Fung is a competitive age group endurance athlete. Yearly he competes in multiple Ironman and half Ironman distance triathlon races, marathons and open water swimming events. He has ran the Boston Marathon and is the 192nd person in history to swim across the 21 mile Catalina Channel.
Dr Fung is an “In Network” provider for most insurance providers.
Education & Training
- University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Pain Medicine, 2011 - 2012
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare SystemResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008 - 2011
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare SystemResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010
- Hahnemann Medical College of the PacificClass of 2007
- University of California, BerkeleyBachelor, Major in Molecular Cell Biology/Biochemistry, Minor in Business Administration, 1999 - 2003
- Keck Hospital of USC
- University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Surgery
Certifications & Licensure
- AZ State Medical License 2022 - 2026
- CA State Medical License 2009 - 2026
- IL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
- WA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
- CO State Medical License 2021 - 2025
- IN State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- KS State Medical License 2021 - 2025
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Outstanding Service Award WCSMF: Team to Win, 2009-2010
- National Pathology Honor Society 2007
- Medical Scholars Drexel University College of Medicine, 2004
Clinical Trials
- The STEPS - Totalis™ Trial Start of enrollment: 2014 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 18 citationsBilateral symptomatic snapping biceps femoris tendon due to fibular exostosis.Daniel A. Fung, Steven Frey, Lance Markbreiter
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2010-01-14 - 22 citationsRare case of upper arm compartment syndrome following biceps tendon rupture.Daniel A. Fung, Steven Frey, Robert B. Grossman
Orthopedics. 2008-05-01 - 5 citationsEpidural Lipomatosis as a Cause for High Impedance Values During a Spinal Cord Stimulator TrialCarolyn F. Schulz, Timothy T. Davis, Daniel A. Fung
PM & R. 2013-08-01
Journal Articles
- Asymmetric Bilateral Shoulder Dislocation Involving a Luxatio Errecta DislocationFung DA., Menkowitz M., Chern K, The American Journal of Orthopedics, 5/1/2008
- Outcomes of Isolated Glenoid Labral Injuries in Professional Baseball PitchersCerynik DL., Ewald TJ., Sastry A., Amin NH., Liao JG., Tom JA. Acknowledgment: Fung DA, Clin J Sport Med, 5/1/2008
- Bilateral Symptomatic Snapping Biceps Femoris Tendon due to Fibular ExostosisFung DA., Frey S., Markbreiter L, Journal of Knee Surgery, 1/1/2008
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Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
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