Spine
Neck & Back Pain
Cervical, thoracic and lumbar pain arising from degenerative, disc, facet and other spinal conditions.
San Diego, California
Advanced care.
A better way forward.
Personalized, evidence-based treatment for spine, musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions — with a focus on restoring function and helping patients get back to what matters.
Seth M. Katzen, DO
Double Board-Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
Physician-led careFocused evaluation and individualized treatment planning.
Advanced optionsModern interventional, minimally invasive and neuromodulation therapies.
Function firstA multidisciplinary, opioid-sparing approach centered on quality of life.
FELLOWSHIP
Interventional Pain Management
UC San Diego School of Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology
RESIDENCY
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Meet Dr. Seth Katzen
Specialized expertise. Personalized care.
Seth M. Katzen, DO · Double Board-Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
Dr. Katzen is a fellowship-trained interventional spine and pain physician in San Diego, California. He completed subspecialty training at UC San Diego School of Medicine's ACGME-accredited Interventional Pain Management fellowship in the Department of Anesthesiology.
Prior to fellowship, Dr. Katzen completed residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. His approach emphasizes individualized, evidence-based and opioid-sparing care, with advanced interventional options selected around each patient's diagnosis, function and goals.
Conditions We Treat
Start with the right diagnosis.
Pain can come from many different structures and mechanisms. Daygo Medical Group focuses on identifying the source, understanding how it affects function, and building a treatment plan around the individual—not just the symptom.
Nerve
Radiculopathy & Sciatica
Radiating arm or leg pain related to irritation or compression of spinal nerve roots.
Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing within the spinal canal or neural foramina that may contribute to pain, weakness or limited walking tolerance.
Joints
Facet & SI Joint Pain
Axial spine and pelvic pain arising from the facet joints or sacroiliac joint.
Musculoskeletal
Joint & Soft-Tissue Pain
Selected musculoskeletal conditions involving joints, tendons and surrounding soft tissues.
Chronic Pain
Neuropathic & Persistent Pain
Complex or ongoing pain conditions that may benefit from a multidisciplinary and interventional approach.
Advanced Treatments
More options. More precision.
Treatment is selected around the diagnosis, the individual and the goal—not a one-size-fits-all pathway. Daygo Medical Group offers advanced interventional options designed to reduce pain, restore function and help patients move forward.
Image-Guided Procedures
Fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injections, diagnostic blocks and targeted interventions performed with precision.
Neuromodulation
Spinal cord stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation for appropriately selected neuropathic and chronic pain conditions.
Radiofrequency Treatments
Targeted radiofrequency treatments for selected spinal and peripheral joint pain generators.
Advanced Procedures
Advanced minimally invasive and interventional options for appropriately selected spine and musculoskeletal conditions when conventional treatments are not enough.
Regenerative Medicine
Selected orthobiologic and regenerative approaches designed to support healing and function in appropriate musculoskeletal conditions.
Musculoskeletal Procedures
Targeted joint, tendon and soft-tissue procedures selected according to the diagnosis, anatomy and functional goals.
Specific procedures and candidacy are determined after an individualized evaluation.
THE DAYGO APPROACH
Expertise matters.
So does the approach.
Effective pain care starts with understanding the diagnosis, the person and the goal. Daygo Medical Group pairs advanced interventional expertise with individualized decision-making focused on meaningful function.
Individualized Care
Treatment designed around the diagnosis, anatomy, goals and needs of the individual patient.
Advanced Expertise
Specialized care across interventional spine, pain medicine, neuromodulation and musculoskeletal medicine.
Function First
Success is measured by meaningful improvement in pain, function and quality of life—not by any single measure alone.
Thoughtful Intervention
Advanced procedures when appropriate, with an emphasis on avoiding unnecessary escalation.