Overview
Originally from upstate New York, Dr. Saam graduated first in her class at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia and went on to complete an additional three years of specialty residency training at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Interests include sports medicine, biomechanics, and pediatric foot problems. Through years of competitive running and Nordic skiing, Dr. Saam has first-hand knowledge of the aches and pains experienced by athletes. She races regularly and competes on the women’s 50’s national cross-country running team for Club Northwest. During the winter she is an avid nordic skier and enjoys racing in ski marathons as well as enjoying the snowy trails at Snoqualmie Pass. Personal athletic highlights include: - Eleven marathons (including three Boston Marathons…soon to be four!) - Nine-time Boston Marathon qualifier - Numerous half-marathons, 10Ks and 5Ks - 3rd place Women’s 40’s team at USATF Club Cross Country Nationals, 2021 - 2nd place Women’s 50’s team at USATF Club Cross Country Nationals, 2024 - Six 50K American Birkebeiner ski marathons (“Birkies”) - One Norwegian Birken 55K ski marathon from Rena to Lillehammer - One of the few athletes who has the honor of doing “Birkie to Boston” twice, which is when you do both the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon and the Boston Marathon in the same season. Dr. Saam joined Pacific Medical Centers in 2024 after nearly two decades in private practice. She looks forward to continuing her focus on high-quality patient care, while being part of a team at PacMed. In this new role, she looks forward to seeing patients of all ages, focusing on non-surgical care of the foot and ankle. Custom orthotics are one of the many services that she provides, where a thorough biomechanical exam and a 3D scan of your feet are obtained in order to make a custom device for your feet. When necessary, a treadmill is available in the Renton location for a walking or running exam. Other services include onsite X-rays, and whenever possible, many in-office procedures including wart treatment and ingrown toenail removal can be performed on the same day as your visit. Dr. Saam's goal for every patient is to relieve their symptoms by giving practical advice, always starting with the simplest, most straightforward conservative treatment first. “I have a passion for working with runners. As a lifelong competitive runner and Nordic skier, I draw on my extensive personal experience when talking with patients.” You may schedule an appointment with her in Issaquah or Renton by calling (888) 472-2633. Visit Dr. Saam's website. Listen to a podcast episode where Dr. Saam discusses injury prevention for runners. Listen to a podcast episode where Dr. Saam discusses Posterior Tibial Tendinitis.
Dr. Saam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Morton Neuroma.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Floor 4, Issaquah, WA
1801 Lind Avenue Southwest, Building D, Renton, WA 98057
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Saam has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Issaquah Foot & Ankle Specialists
Dr. Brandon Nelson was born and raised in the Northwest and attended school in Edmonds before graduating from the University of Washington. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Des Moines University and completed his three year residency training at Tacoma General Hospital in functional reconstruction of the foot and ankle. Dr. Nelson has a special interest in foot and ankle surgical repair techniques that minimize down time and help patients return to activities more quickly. He attends numerous foot and ankle conferences annually to learn the latest techniques for foot and ankle surgery. He is one of the foremost experts on bunions and has pioneered new techniques that create better outcomes. He has cutting edge techniques allow his the patients to walk after bunion surgery and minimizes scar appearance with plastic surgery type closure. He currently performs bunion surgeries every Monday and is happy to provide consultations for bunions. Additionally, he also has an interest in heel pain and its causes. He is in avid exercises and has struggled with heel pain in the past and so had a special interest in plantar fasciitis. He is one of the founding doctors for a clinic that specializes in heel pain. He lives in the local area with his wife and two children. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Nelson enjoys traveling with his family, fishing and snowboarding. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.
Issaquah Foot & Ankle Specialists
Dr. Timothy Young, a native of the Puget Sound area, has lived near Issaquah since 1964 and attended Issaquah schools before going on to the University of Washington. He received his DPM degree at the California College of Podiatric Medicine, and continued on with his foot surgical training and residency training at New Berlin Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin. Having returned to Issaquah to open his clinic in 1986, Dr. Young lives in the local area with his wife Kari and their three children. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his family and activities which include snowboarding, boating, wake boarding and fishing. He keeps fit by jogging, mountain biking, hiking and walking. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis.
Swedish Bellevue Imaging & Specialty Care
I strive to set obtainable goals, meet patient expectations and deliver predictable outcomes. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, and Metatarsalgia.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Corns and CallusesDr. Saam isExperienced. Learn about Corns and Calluses.
- Foot DropDr. Saam isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Saam isExperienced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.