Larry C. Ho, M.D.                Diplomate, American Board of Pain Medicine

Diplomate American Board of Anesthesiology

Khang Lai, D.O.                Diplomate American Board of Pain Medicine

Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation                  

Specializing in Non-Invasive and Minimally-Invasive treatment of the spine, Dr. Ho is dual Fellowship trained at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Washington. Dr. Ho is also double Board Certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management.  

With a background in Engineering, Dr. Ho oversees technological development of PainCare. 

“Even as we incorporate the most advanced technology such as GE’s image guidance system and the IDD non-surgical decompression treatment, we remain focused on our patients’ needs. Nothing we do will be of much value unless we treat each patient as an individual.”

Dr. Ho, his wife Stephanie and their four children are active in the community. Besides soccer games and school activities their children study music and foreign languages. They have traveled to many parts of the world learning about cultures and the needs of our world.

Dr. Lai has built his entire career around pain management.  He is a graduate of UC-Irvine and Western University of Health Sciences. He is educated as a doctor of osteopathy with emphasis on the nerves, muscles and bones under the philosophy of treating the whole person to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, diseases and injuries.

Dr. Lai received his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency training from UCLA, and Pain Management Fellowship training at Integrated Pain Management in Concord, California.

Dr. Lai had many offers of opportunity to practice elsewhere, but in the end, he chose to return to Orange County and join PainCare’s truly integrated practice. He brings with him sophisticated diagnostic
and interventional skills including ability to
perform electrodiagnostic studies.

Dr. Lai plays tennis and volleyball. He also enjoys conversation, especially over a nice cup of coffee.

Yousef Beshqoy, D.C.           

Doctor of Chiropractic

Kristen Pitts      BS, MS                Licensed Physical Therapist                  

Caucasus in ancestry, Dr. Beshqoy was born in Jordan but immigrated to the United States at an early age. He has been in Southern California ever since.

Dr. Beshqoy received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. 

Dr. Beshqoy enjoyed a busy practice in Beverly Hills before moving to Orange County – preferring the area’s calmer and more orderly environment. 

Chiropractic is the largest form of alternative medicine in the nation and is increasingly accepted as an important adjunct to mainstream medicine. Dr. Beshqoy utilizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself while minimizing the use of drugs and surgery. 

“PainCare offers an unique opportunity for integrating mainstream medicine with chiropractic, focusing on the common goal of best patient care.”

Kristen is an experienced physical therapist dedicated to work only in pain management.

A graduate of UC Santa Barbara with High Honors, Kristen received her Master of Science degree in PT from the University of the Pacific.

Since 1996 Kristen has become well known for her pain management expertise, having developed and worked closely with patients and physicians at Hoag Hospital’s Pain Program in Newport Beach. She joined PainCare in 2003.

She is a frequent invited speaker at local and national conferences. Her extensive credentials include certifications in fibromyalgia treatment, myofascial release and Pilates.

Kristen, her husband Mike and their two children enjoy the outdoors. They spend much of their spare time hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and skiing. Kristen has also competed in half-marathons and triathlons.