Higuera Health Center
Higuera Health Center is multi-specialty clinic for patient care. We believe that each doctor and patient become a team and work together in finding the best treatment plan. Our health center offers treatment for conditions related to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. We also offer services for Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat).
Meet our Expert Team
Abraham Rasul Jr, MD
Dr. Abraham T. Rasul, Jr is a board certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or a physiatrist with additional training in interventional pain procedures. He also trained in orthopedic surgery with fellowship in joint replacement and sports medicine. His practice is limited to nonsurgical treatment and rehabilitation of spine and joint related pain and injuries.
Although a physician by training he is involved in charitable work overseas and is recognized by several organizations including the University of the Philippines as a Distinguished Alumni for Overseas HealthCare in 2021. He has a Harvard Online Certificate in Healthcare Economics. He had lobbied and promoted Overseas Medicare Portability for Medicare beneficiaries living abroad. He is a published author in both orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation medicine publications, and speaker in various medical symposia.
He had moved from the Metro Washington DC area to practice in the Central Coast with his wife, Dr. Maria Cecilia A. Rasul, an OB-GYN at French Hospital.
Higuera Health Center
Our office is located on the Northern end of Higuera Street and our major cross street is California Blvd.
- Joint and Spine Pain
- Disorders of the neck and back
- Sports Medicine related injuries
- Nerve Conduction Study
- Ultrasound guided spine and joint injections as well as peripheral nerve blocks to control pain together with focused exercises and activity modifications to achieve pain control and improve functional mobility
Pacific Central Coast Health Centers contracts with most health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, and provides health care services that fit your health plan benefits. If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, contact the office where you would like to be seen and our staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- CenCal
- Cigna
- Coventry – First Health
- Health Net
- Healthsmart – Interplan
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Multiplan – Beech Street
- Networks by Design
- Tricare
- TriWest
- United Healthcare
- Western Growers
What makes our Expert Team at Higuera Health Center stand out?
Here at Higuera Health Center we strive to provide an exceptional patient experience. Our specialty providers work to find the best treatment options for your specific needs and our staff constantly go above and beyond to ensure you have all the information you need regarding your treatment plan.
Dr. Abraham Rasul Jr. provides non-surgical orthopedic and musculoskeletal services utilizing conservative and minimally-invasive techniques.
Video: Leg Pain
Dr. Abraham Rasul, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation