Dr. Frank King, MD

Dr. Frank King, MD

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Dr. Frank King, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Mission Viejo, CA and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Baja California, Mexicali, Facultad De Medicina Mexicali in 1987 and specializes in pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation.
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Mission Pain and Spine

26932 Oso Pkwy Ste 275

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Net of California
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan
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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. King's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Neck Muscle Strain
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Dr. King treats Neck Muscle Strain more than 100% of his peers

Dr. King treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Low Back Pain
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. King treats Low Back Pain more than 98% of his peers

Dr. King treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Back Pain
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. King treats Back Pain more than 98% of his peers

Dr. King treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

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Dr. King's conditions and procedures:

  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Autonomic Disorders
  • Back Pain
  • Baker’s Cyst
  • Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
  • Bone Disorders
  • Botox® Injection
  • Brain Disorders
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cell Based Therapy
  • Cervical Disc Degeneration
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Coccygeal Pain
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
  • Elbow Injuries
  • EMG (Electromyography)
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
  • Epidural Steroid Injections
  • Facet Block
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Foot Conditions
  • Fracture
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Hand Conditions
  • Headache
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Arthritis
  • Hip Pain
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Drainage
  • Joint Injection
  • Knee Arthritis
  • Knee Disorders
  • Knee Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Disc Degeneration
  • Migraine
  • Myelopathy
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
  • Neck Muscle Strain
  • Neck Pain
  • Nerve Block, Somatic
  • Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
  • Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Pathological Spine Fracture
  • Peripheral Nerve Block
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Runner's Knee
  • Sacrum Disorders
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Disorders
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Spasticity
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Nerve Block
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Disorders
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Steroid Injection
  • Trigger Finger
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

About Me

Care Philosophy

As a Physiatrist ( physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist) with a subspecialty in pain medicine and background in orthopedic surgery, I use a holistic, whole person approach to treat the individual person not the individual sign or symptom of disease.

Specialties

  • Pain Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Board Certifications

  • Pain Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Education

2002
Ga. Pain Physicians/Emory PM&R
Fellowship Hospital
2001
Temple University Hospital Pm&r
Residency Hospital
1998
Abington Mem Hospital
Residency Hospital
1997
University Penn Presbyterian Med Center
Internship Hospital
1987
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California, Mexicali, Facultad De Medicina Mexicali
Medical School
1986
Autonomous University of Baja California / School of Medicine
Undergraduate School
2002
2001
1998
1997
1987
1986

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. King's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. King

4.3

Based on 27 reviews

5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
14.814814814814815%
(4)

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I have been seeing Dr. King on the recommendation of my neurosurgeon. I have to lose a large amount of weight before I can have needed surgery for severe spinal stenosis. Dr. King has helped me to control my pain and to become more active, which is essential for weight loss. He listens, he is kind,...Read More
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I was referred to Dr King by another Dr., a spine specialist, for ongoing back and joint pain(chronic pain syndrome). I found Dr. King to be quite knowledgeable in his field of expertise. He took the time to examine any and all MRI’s and X-rays that I had sent over in advance. As well, he did a...Read More
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Dr. King has been my dr. for over 5 years trying to cure years of back pain without hacing major surgery. I have a spinal cord stimulator, it helps a lot, and when I can't take the pain he works with me to make me as comfotable as possible. He's very patient, a great listener, and overall a great...Read More
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Just met Dr.King....very easy to talk with...listened and has a quirky sense of humor that made me feel relaxed. Appreciated being treated like a person, not rushed out the door or judged. Would recommend him to others living with pain. Toni
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I've been seeing Dr King for about two years as he was referred to me by my back surgeon. Having had two back operations I'm now at the point (after multiple outside opinions) where any further operations would be too risky, thus, Dr King has been my last resort and I can't thank him (and his...Read More
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