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Newport Orthopedic Institute (NOI) in Newport Beach, CA, is the region’s largest orthopedic and musculoskeletal group, offering a full continuum of care from non-operative treatments to surgical options. Their Interventional Pain Management and Non-Operative Spine services are provided by a team of Board-certified specialists across specialties such as Sports Medicine, Pain Management, and Spine. NOI emphasizes conservative care for spine and pain conditions (non-surgical injections, physical medicine, and non-operative spine care) with access to advanced imaging and comprehensive orthopedic services. Multiple offices in Orange County, including the HQ in Newport Beach, support these services. If you’re seeking non-surgical spine care or interventional pain management in Newport Beach, NOI is a primary local option.

Clinic Type

Pain Management

Address

22 Corporate Plaza Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92610, US

Phone

949-722-7038

Email

JAyres@newportortho.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Non-Operative Spine Care
  • Interventional Pain Management
  • Physiatry
  • Non-operative spine care
  • Injections
  • Physical Therapy
  • Medication management
  • Spinal injections
  • Epidural injections
  • Facet injections
  • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
  • Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)
  • Pain management

Team

  • Dr. Balaji (Bobby) S Charlu, MD — Physiatrist / pain management physician

Insurance & Payment

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FAQs

What conditions are treated by Physiatrists?

Common conditions treated include nerve, muscle or bone pain and disorders producing chronic pain, impairment and disability; focus on treating injuries, restoring function, and improving quality of life.

What treatments are used?

Noninvasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, injections, physical therapy, and medication management; non-operative spine care with a range of interventional options.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Orange County Spine and Sports Physicians: 4.93/5 stars (92 reviews) (92)
  • Vitals (Dr. Lestar S. Stoney): 4.5/5 stars (92 ratings) (92)
  • Birdeye (Dr. Rojeh Melikian): 5/5 stars (145 reviews) (145)
  • Advanced Orthopedic Pain Management & Wellness Center: Not specified (136)

Patients praise

  • Compassionate and attentive bedside manner
  • Effective non-surgical treatment plans and pain relief outcomes
  • Expertise in avoiding surgery through interventional procedures
  • Clear communication during procedures
  • Successful long-term management of chronic spine and musculoskeletal pain

Common complaints

  • Unresponsive or difficult-to-reach office staff
  • Long wait times for appointments
  • Concerns regarding dismissive or impersonal physician communication
  • Issues with insurance billing policies and administrative procedures

"Dr. Safman is caring and communicates well. The discomfort from the spinal injection is very minor. She makes it an easy procedure."

Newport Orthopedic Institute Patient Testimonial

"After waiting 2 hours for an appointment I was on time for, this man was the WORST experience I have ever had with a doctor. He was dismissive, disrespectful and blatantly rude."

Healthgrades Patient Review

"The complete lack of regard that this entire office... have for patients is a disgrace. AVOID NEWPORT CARE MEDICAL GROUP AND KASRA ROWSHAN AT ALL COSTS."

WebMD Patient Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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