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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 (1998)

Professional interests include: headache

10820 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 554-3300

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 in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD is affiliated with Scripps Health.

Office Locations

Address:

10820 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

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.

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“"Dr. Robert Bonakdar, a specialist in integrative pain management, from The Scripps Center for Integrative Health in California, will serve as our keynote speaker.”—"Optimize Your Well-Being Community Wellness Symposium focusing on non-pharmacological approaches to pain management", City Beat Cincinnati, December 2023

“Robert Bonakdar is a family physician, a director of pain management at a San Diego-based medical facility, and an assistant clinical professor, University of California San Diego School of Medicine.”—"Medical care was never intended to be daily fights against insurance companies", KevinMD, March 2019

“Americans are often nutritionally deprived in a land of plenty, said Robert Bonakdar, M.D., director of pain management at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine at Scripps Health.”—"Focus: Do we really need all these vitamins, minerals and other supplements?", The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 2017

doctor visit	164

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	69

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

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

complementary or alternative therapy	68
doctor visit	205

**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

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

complementary or alternative therapy	52
doctor visit	223

**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

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

doctor visit	163

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	87

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

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

complementary or alternative therapy	71
doctor visit	114

**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

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

complementary or alternative therapy	91
doctor visit	106

**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

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

complementary or alternative therapy	41
doctor visit	93

**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

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

doctor visit	62

**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

complementary or alternative therapy	652
doctor visit	117

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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	164
doctor visit	140

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	62
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	22
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD From 2013 - 2021

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	32
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine in 1998. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine (1998)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert A. Bonakdar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Health

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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**
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
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$55 Lexiscan $55
Other	$420 CHATTANOOGA $47	Gralise $43	AJOVY $32	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $28	Repatha $24	Other $245

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$751
Education	$26

Biography

Dr. Robert Bonakdar practices pain medicine, family medicine, and integrative medicine. He has indicated that his clinical interests include headache. He is affiliated with Scripps Health. Dr. Bonakdar attended medical school at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.

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