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Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD

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Specializes in: Integrative Medicine, Pain Medicine and Family Medicine

University of Nevada School of Medicine

Professional interests include: complementary or alternative therapy, headache, pain management

10820 N TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

(858) 295-1608

Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD is an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA specializing in integrative medicine, pain medicine and family medicine. He graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD is affiliated with Scripps Clinic and Scripps Health.

Office Locations

10820 N TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

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Some issues Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2024

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acupuncture treatment

In 2024, Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD performed more acupuncture treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

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By Volume:

complementary or alternative therapy

In 2012, Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD performed more complementary or alternative therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	164

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	168

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated as an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA during 2014 were complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	71
doctor visit	209

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated as an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA during 2015 were complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	55
doctor visit	227

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	87

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated as an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA during 2017 were complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	74
doctor visit	118

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated as an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA during 2018 were complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	94
doctor visit	110

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated as an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA during 2019 were complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	44
doctor visit	97

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	32
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated as an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA during 2021 were complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	162
doctor visit	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated as an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA during 2022 were complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	493
doctor visit	76

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated as an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA during 2023 were complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	522
doctor visit	91

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2023

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated as an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA during 2024 were complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	685
doctor visit	74

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD in 2024

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated as an integrative medicine physician in LA JOLLA, CA were complementary or alternative therapy.

complementary or alternative therapy	244
doctor visit	124

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	72
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	19
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine. He completed residency at Sharp HealthCare. He is certified by the Board Certification: United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, Headache Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine

Residency: Sharp HealthCare (2001)

Board Certification: Board Certification: United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, Headache Medicine (2014)

Licensed In: California

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$178 NURTEC ODT $127	LYRICA $20	$31
Boston Scientific Corporation	$87 Watchman Device $60	WATCHMAN $27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$79 LEQVIO $57	ENTRESTO $22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$78 PRALUENT $39	PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION $39
Amarin Pharma Inc.	$57 Vascepa $57
Other	$440 Lexiscan $55	CHATTANOOGA $47	Gralise $43	Arcalyst $35	AJOVY $32	Other $228

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$895
Education	$26

Biography

A member of the Division of Integrative Medicine, Dr Bonakdar received his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine and his undergraduate degree in psychobiology from Occidental College in Los Angeles. He received the Richter Fellowship for Independent International Research in the field of Southeast Asian heath practices and studied in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, and Indonesia. He completed a clinical and research fellowship in integrative medicine at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla and a residency in family practice at the Sharp Grossmont Family Practice Residency Program in San Diego.