Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu, MD
Balaji (Bobby) S. Charlu, M.D. is an Interventional Physiatrist who specializes in the non-operative management of orthopedic injury and minimally invasive spine care. As an avid tennis and soccer player growing up in Michigan, Dr. Charlu was naturally drawn to sports medicine when choosing his medical specialty. “Physiatrists are experts in the rehabilitation of nerve, muscle, and bone injury. Treating injury, improving pain, and enhancing performance is the cornerstone of changing our daily movement and function. My goal is to offer any and all minimally invasive treatments to the spine outside of surgery.” In addition to basic spinal procedures, of which Dr. Charlu has performed more than 2000 epidurals and 300 EMG’s last year alone, Dr. Charlu brings a variety of advanced pain management techniques to Newport Orthopedics including radiofrequency ablation, discography, percutaneous discectomy, and spinal cord neuromodulation. He is currently active in Interventional Spine research, and has given numerous lectures at Mercy Hospital and the University of Iowa Medical Center during his association with the Steindler Orthopedic Clinic in Iowa City.
Dr. Charlu is Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with sub-specialty Boards in Pain Management. Dr. Charlu attended Michigan State medical school and completed his residency in PM&R at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Texas where he was Chief resident. He completed his fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2006.
In his spare time, Dr. Charlu enjoys spending time with his wife and new daughter in Newport Beach in addition to his active participation in sports including tennis, running, biking and a newfound passion for triathlons.
Dr. Charlu’s Team
Appointment Scheduler – Jenna Torres
Phone: (949) 722-5025
Fax: (949) 630-4955
E-mail: JTorres@NewportOrtho.com
Jenna is the appointment scheduler for Dr. Charlu. She is responsible for scheduling office appointments for the doctor. If you have a question about your visit to the office or new-patient paperwork, please contact Jenna directly.
Triage Medical Assistant – Karen Fraser and Felisa Sandoval
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3582
Fax: (949) 630-4931
E-mail: KFraser@NewportOrtho.com
E-mail: FSandoval@NewportOrtho.com
Karen and Felisa are the Triage Medical Assistants for Dr. Charlu. If you have a clinical question about your care, medication, or follow-up needs, please contact Karen or Felisa directly.
Procedure Scheduler – Ivette Garcia
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3586
Fax: (949) 630-4943
E-mail: IGarcia@NewportOrtho.com
Ivette is the Procedure Scheduler for Dr. Charlu. She is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all out-patient procedures for the doctor. If you have any questions about your procedure, please contact Ivette directly.
Primary Specialty
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Secondary Specialty
Pain Management
Medical Education
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine : 2001
Internships
Internal Medicine – University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School : 2002
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chief Resident – Baylor College of Medicine : 2005
Fellowship
Interventional Pain Management – University of Michigan : 2006
Board Certifications
- Pain Medicine Subspecialty Board
- American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
In Practice Since
2006
Affiliations
- Member of International Spine Intervention Society
- Member of American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- Member of Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
- Diplomat of American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Fellow of American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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