Philip J. Morgan, MD.
Dr. Morgan founded Southwest pain management in 1990 and has treated tens of thousands of patients with pain conditions.
Dr. Morgan has been practicing pain management for 29 years. He chose anesthesiology as a specialty specifically to practice pain management.
He completed a residency in Anesthesiology at Harbor-UCLA.
He completed a fellowship at UCLA in pain management as well as a fellowship in orthopedic rehabilitation at the world-renown Rancho Los Amigos Hospital in Los Angeles.
Philip J. Morgan, MD.
Philip J. Morgan, M.D.
Diplomate, American Board of Anesthesiology
Subspecialty Certification, Pain Management
Dr. Morgan chose anesthesiology as a specialty with plans to start practice in the then-new sub-specialty of pain management.
Dr. Morgan completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California San Diego and graduated from medical school at the USC School of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship and then went on to work at the renowned Rancho Los Amigos hospital in Los Angeles, completing a fellowship in orthopedic rehabilitation. This consisted of working with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex and difficult long-term management plans for stroke, head, trauma, spinal cord injury, and other conditions associated with chronic pain and disability. He completed his anesthesiology residency at UCLA and then a pain management fellowship at UCLA.
He started Southwest Pain Management after completing his fellowship. Southwest has grown to a practice serving the greater Los Angeles area and Ventura County for 29 years.
Bridgett Lerma, MSN APRN NP-C
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of California and board-certified by The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Specialized in pain management.
Highly adept at diagnosing and treating chronic pain conditions with skilled background in the emergency room settings to include Santa Paula, Ojai and Ventura.
Bridgett Lerma, MSN APRN NP-C
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of California and board-certified by The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Specialized in pain management.
Highly adept at diagnosing and treating chronic pain conditions with skilled background in the emergency room settings to include Santa Paula, Ojai and Ventura.
Solutions-oriented, caring and works one on one with patients to create individualized comprehensive treatment plans that provide positive outcomes.
Rachel Daling, MSN APRN NP-C
I am Rachel Daling, a pain management nurse practitioner at Southwest Pain Management who partners closely with Dr. Philip Morgan, MD. I have a Bachelor of Science in Information Management, then pursued my interest in nursing and graduated Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I have been a nurse for over 15 years.
Rachel Daling, MSN APRN NP-C
I am Rachel Daling, a pain management nurse practitioner at Southwest Pain Management who partners closely with Dr. Philip Morgan, MD. I have a Bachelor of Science in Information Management, then pursued my interest in nursing and graduated Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I have been a nurse for over 15 years. I completed my Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner program in 2021. I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive pain management to patients with chronic pain. I perform in-office pain assessments, minimally invasive pain interventions like trigger point injections and medication management. I previously practiced pain management in Orange County, California.
I am certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and a current American Association of Nurse Practitioners member. I am also certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
My experiences in Orthopedics and Occupational specialties help me understand the depth of chronic pain. I am passionate about helping patients manage their chronic pain, improve their functionality, and enhance their quality of life.
Misbah Akbar, MSN APRN NP-C
Missy is a board certified nurse practitioner with years of ER and women’s health experience. Originally from Connecticut, she moved to California and completed her masters degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is well versed in diagnosing and treating chronic pain conditions with the goal of improving health, wellness, and quality of life.
Misbah Akbar, MSN APRN NP-C
Missy is a board certified nurse practitioner with years of ER and women’s health experience. Originally from Connecticut, she moved to California and completed her masters degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is well versed in diagnosing and treating chronic pain conditions with the goal of improving health, wellness, and quality of life. Missy is on the Board of Directors at the Heart Touch Project, a nonprofit organization in Santa Monica and volunteers weekly at a local garden. She is proficient in trigger point injections and developing individualized treatment plans with her patients.