About California Joint Pain Institute

Welcoming waiting room at California Joint Pain Institute in Irvine, CA, offering minimally invasive joint pain treatments including embolization for knee osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, and frozen shoulder.

Advanced Joint Pain Treatment in Irvine, CA

At California Joint Pain Institute, our team focuses on helping patients find relief from chronic joint pain through minimally invasive, image-guided treatments. Our physicians specialize in modern embolization procedures designed to target inflammation and abnormal blood flow that can contribute to conditions such as knee osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, and frozen shoulder.

Located in Irvine, California, our outpatient center serves patients throughout Orange County, including Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Santa Ana, and surrounding communities. Our goal is to provide patients with access to advanced joint pain treatment options in a comfortable and supportive clinical environment.

Joint pain can affect daily activities, mobility, and overall quality of life. At California Joint Pain Institute, we focus on personalized care plans and minimally invasive procedures that may help reduce pain and improve movement while avoiding more extensive surgical interventions when appropriate.

With advanced imaging technology, specialized embolization procedures, and an experienced clinical team, our practice is dedicated to helping patients explore effective treatment options for chronic joint conditions.

Our Approach to Joint Pain Care

At California Joint Pain Institute, our approach to joint pain treatment is centered around three guiding principles: Education, Communication, and Continuity of Care. These values help ensure that each patient receives thoughtful, personalized support throughout their treatment journey.

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Education

We believe that understanding a condition is an important part of finding the right treatment path. During consultations, our physicians take time to explain joint pain conditions, imaging results, and minimally invasive treatment options in clear and patient-friendly language.

Patients are guided through every step of the evaluation and treatment process so they can make informed decisions about their care. Our educational resources also help patients learn more about conditions such as knee osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, and frozen shoulder, as well as treatment options like genicular artery embolization (GAE), elbow artery embolization (EAE), and shoulder artery embolization (SAE).

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Communication

Open communication helps create a more supportive healthcare experience. Our physicians and staff encourage patients to ask questions and discuss concerns throughout their care.

We also maintain communication with referring physicians and other healthcare providers involved in each patient’s treatment. This collaborative approach helps ensure coordinated care and consistent treatment planning.

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Continuity of Care

Managing joint pain often involves more than a single visit or procedure. Our team supports patients through consultation, treatment, and follow-up care, helping monitor progress and adjust treatment plans when needed.

Follow-up appointments allow our physicians to evaluate improvements in comfort, mobility, and joint function while ensuring patients continue to move toward their long-term health goals.

Our Mission to Joint Health

The mission of California Joint Pain Institute is to provide advanced, minimally invasive treatment for chronic joint pain while delivering compassionate, patient-focused care.

By combining modern imaging technology, targeted embolization procedures, and personalized treatment planning, we aim to help patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and return to the activities that matter most to them.

Our team is committed to ensuring that every patient feels informed, supported, and confident throughout their treatment experience.

Clean and modern treatment room at California Joint Pain Institute in Irvine, CA, equipped for minimally invasive, image-guided joint pain procedures including targeted embolization therapy.

Meet Our Team

The physicians and staff at California Joint Pain Institute are dedicated to providing specialized care for patients experiencing chronic joint pain. Our clinical team works together to create personalized treatment plans designed to address each patient’s condition and goals.

Our team is experienced in performing minimally invasive embolization procedures for joint pain, helping patients explore alternatives to more invasive surgical treatments.

Dr. J. Joseph Hewett, M.D., Vascular Specialist at California Joint Pain Institute in Irvine, CA, specializing in minimally invasive joint pain treatments.

J. Joseph Hewett, M.D.

Vascular specialist

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Dr. Neil K. Goldstein, M.D., Vascular Specialist at California Joint Pain Institute in Irvine, CA, specializing in minimally invasive joint pain treatments.

Neil K. Goldstein, M.D.

Vascular specialist

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Dr. Derrick Tran, MD, Vascular Specialist at California Joint Pain Institute in Irvine, CA, specializing in minimally invasive joint pain treatments.

Derrick Tran, MD

Vascular specialist

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Our Joint Pain Treatment Facility

Alongside its sister companies California Prostate Institute, California Vein Institute, Pedes Vascular, and California Joint Pain Institute operate from a modern outpatient treatment center in Irvine, CA, designed to provide patients with a comfortable and efficient care experience.

Our clinic environment was designed with patient comfort in mind, offering a welcoming setting where individuals can receive advanced joint pain care in Orange County with streamlined scheduling and attentive support.