What is UnitedHealthcare (UHC) 2023 United Hero Award?

To earn this esteemed accolade, our providers had to meet specific targets in three key categories on their patient experience surveys.

These targets are equivalent to achieving a 4-STAR rating on a 5-STAR scale and include:

• Getting Needed Care: Achieving a satisfaction rate of 92% or higher.
• Care Coordination: Exceeding an 88% satisfaction rate.
• Doctor-Patient Conversations: Surpassing a 58% satisfaction rate.

Join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to our United Hero recipient Dr. Nasser! His dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring, and we're incredibly grateful for his invaluable contributions to our healthcare community.

Who is award winning Physician Dr. Thomas Nasser, DO?



Dr. Thomas S. Nasser is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), and highly-rated in Pain Management. He is currently one of two AVORS Pain Management physicians in the entire Antelope Valley making regular hospital and nursing home rounds. 

Dr. Nasser is specially-trained as a Physiatrist who treats injuries and illnesses, both of which have the potential to affect how you move, compromising activities of daily living. Treatment focuses on nerves, muscles, and bones. He’s also an expert at diagnosing and treating pain and/or dysfunction with the objective of restoring maximum health and quality of life to patients of all ages, whether they have difficulty functioning at home, at school, in the workplace, or during recreational activities.

As one of only a few Physiatrists in the area, Dr. Nasser brings passion, energy, and a fresh approach to the treatment of:

• Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
• Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
• Interventional Pain Management
• Amputee Care
• Orthopedic-Musculoskeletal Problems
• Sports Medicine
• Work Related Injuries
• Arthritis
• Neck and Back Pain

He focuses on the development of a comprehensive program for putting the pieces of the patient’s life back together after injury or disease, avoiding surgery whenever possible, providing the most conservative treatment possible.

Dr. Nasser is certified to perform a variety of procedures, including:

• Epidural Injections
• Trigger Point Injections
• Electro-Diagnostics (EMG/NCVs)
• Botox for Treatment of Spasticity
• Pain Pumps, including replacements and revisions
• Facet Joint Injections
• Major Joint Injections
• Peripheral Nerve Blocks
• The Mild Procedure
• PRP/Stem Cell Injections
• Vertiflex Procedure for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
• Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain Control
• Minimally Invasive Implantable Pain Therapy
• Pain Pumps
• Spinal Cord Stimulator
• Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment

Dr. Nasser utilizes a comprehensive approach — with the primary focus being the patient — to determine his diagnosis.

“We take care of people, not pictures.” ~ Dr. Nasser 

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Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as physiatry or rehabilitation medicine, aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physic al impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. A physician having completed training in this field is referred to as a physiatrist. 

Physiatrists are experts in designing comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans, and are integral members of the care team. They utilize cutting-edge as well as time-tested treatments to maximize function and quality of life for their patients.

AVORS Medical Group has a singular focus on "From Injury To Independence" meaning our providers will place you as their focus to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and achieve results after facing an acute or disabling injury or illness. These may include a stroke, a brain injury, a neurological disease, such as multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord dysfunction. If you need to gain more independence, in function or cognition, our care team can help.

Who benefits from this Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program in the Antelope Valley?

We care for adults and children, ages 18 and up, who are facing an acute or disabling injury or illness. These may include a stroke, a brain injury, a neurological disease, such as multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord dysfunction. If you need to gain more independence, in function or cognition, our care team can help.

Locations for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services

Our team of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists provide treatment at:

Inpatient - Palmdale Regional Medical Center Inpatient Institute for Acute Rehabilitation.

Outpatient - Antelope Valley Care Center Sub Acute Rehab, Wellsprings Sub Acute Rehab, Ellison John Sub Acute Rehab and Skilled Nursing, and Desert Canyon Post Acute.

As a patient at AVORS Medical Group we will personally tailor a Rehabilitation Program specifically targeted to your needs using the least invasive yet highly-effective techniques and services.

To learn more about our Antelope Valley Best Award Winning Provider, click on the following Link 

https://www.avorsmedgroup.com/thomas-s-nasser

https://www.avorsmedgroup.com/orlando-pena

https://www.avorsmedgroup.com/ramon-godoy

Call AVORS Medical Group at 661-726-5005 to schedule with our team.