Pacific Center for Optimum Health
20280 SW Acacia St., Ste. 120 Newport Beach, CA 92663 | 949-873-5886
Integrating the best of Eastern and Western Medicine
Services
Acupuncture
While acupuncture is often associated with pain control, it has much broader applications. Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment used, or as the adjunct or support to other medical treatment forms in many medical and surgical disorders.
Herbal Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbal medicines and various mind and body practices, such as acupuncture and tai chi, to treat or prevent health problems.
Allergy Treatment
Dr. Karaba will obtain a detailed medical history, examine you and evaluate your symptoms. Tests will be performed to find out the type of your allergic disease. Skin tests or allergy blood tests may be needed to find out the precise causes of your allergic symptoms.
ABOUT
David Karaba, O.M.D., is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a California Board Certified Acupuncturist, and the founder of the Pacific Center for Optimum Health. He treats a wide variety of conditions including: musculoskeletal pain, allergies, infertility, metabolic and hormonal deficiencies and imbalances, hypothyroidism, chronic illnesses, weight loss, athletic sport injuries, stress reduction, neuropathy, past emotional trauma, and stroke related issues. He utilizes a variety of modalities including acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, allergy elimination, cupping, herbs, nutrition, lifestyle counseling, bodywork, and therapeutic exercises.
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Dr. Karaba’s specialization in acupuncture arose out of a love of sports and personal experience with the healing benefits of acupuncture. Playing football, soccer, baseball, and running track in high school and further playing collegiate soccer provided extensive personal experience for sports enhancement and rehabilitation through integrative medicine.
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Dr. Karaba received his Masters and Doctorate degrees from South Baylo University School of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Karaba is a founding member of the National Guild of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ngaom.org), former commissioner for National Oriental Medicine Accreditation Agency, and an active member of the Foundation for Acupuncture Research. He has also contributed to several books and publications including Chinese Herbal Medicine and Pharmacology, Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications, and the nationally recognized Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture Evidenced Based Guidelines.
Testimonials
Coordinating Western medicine with cutting edge integrative medicine. This physician is brilliant and up for any challenge. He is great with anything that isn't getting results from Western medicine alone. Anything that deals with pain, IC, IBS, eczema... call and inquire. Chances are if you aren't getting results, he will be able to help! Comforting, supportive, hope filled office environment! Dr. Karaba saved my life!
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CJ G., Newport Beach, CA
Dr. David Karaba is a miracle worker. He literally turned my son's life around. My son had early diagnosis of ADHD and ADD with developmental learning problems and was well below the standards for reading. After steady treatments once a week my son, now going into 6th grade, is reading above grade level and has no problems with ADD or ADHD. Dr. Karaba is the best.
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Tracy F., Huntington Beach, CA
Dr. Karaba is an excellent acupuncturist. He is very knowledgeable and took time to explain how acupuncture and Chinese medicine works before he started. A few sessions of treatment my headache and neck pain were gone. He also offered me great advice on diet and what herbal supplements to take. Thank you Dr Karaba!
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Y T., Walnut, CA
CONTACT
Location
20280 SW Acacia St.
Ste. 120
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Call for an Appointment or Phone/Online Consultation
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949-873-5886
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Office Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm
Evenings & weekends by appointment
In-Home visits by appointment