About Dr. Charles Gruver
Dr. Charles Gruver is a fellowship trained and double board certified Pain Medicine Physician whose compassionate, patient-oriented approach to treatment is enhanced by his strong analytical and problem-solving skills. He joined LA Pain with a strong knowledge base and a comprehensive understanding of a wide spectrum of treatment modalities. From traditional pain management options to cutting-edge services like PRP injections and neuromodulation, Dr. Gruver enjoys tailoring a treatment plan optimized to each patient’s individual needs.
Dr. Gruver earned his medical degree from The Boston University School of Medicine in Massachusetts. Upon graduating, Dr. Gruver returned home to California and completed his Anesthesiology Residency at the University of Southern California, which included The Keck Hospital of USC and The Los Angeles County Hospital. While at USC, Dr. Gruver authored and published multiple papers in the field of Pain Management. Dr. Gruver then went on to complete a Fellowship in Pain Medicine at the world-renowned Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including The American Society of Anesthesiologists, The California Society of Anesthesiologists, and The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience.
Dr. Gruver is fluent in both English and Spanish.