My role is to be an advocate and educator for my patients so they can be more active in their health care. Dr. Maddox's medical interests include: pediatrics and adolescent care and diabetes management. Dr. Maddox is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for delivering high-quality Diabetes care. Dr. Maddox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Delayed Growth, GAPO Syndrome, and Delirium.

Pain is a vital human experience but a source of suffering and impairment to those living with it daily. Dr. Xing believes that each patient deserves individualized attention to develop the highest quality treatment plan. He completed his medical training at Harvard and is double board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology. Together with Swedish comprehensive pain services, Dr. Xing is committed to using the best of modern medicine to improve the quality of life, well-being, and functioning of his patients. Dr. Xing was selected by Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Xing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, and Spinal Stenosis.

Dr. Cong Yu was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Yu practices Pain Medicine in Seattle, WA. Dr. Yu graduated from Shanghai School of Medicine in 1984 and has been in practice for 34 years. He completed a residency at University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Yu also specializes in Anesthesiology. He currently practices at Swedish Pain Services-First Hill and is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus and Swedish Medical Center Issaquah. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Central Pain Syndrome.

Larisa Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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.

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.

I strive to set obtainable goals, meet patient expectations and deliver predictable outcomes. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, and Metatarsalgia.

Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Dr. Lopez originally graduated with a MD from the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo in 1996. After a short time in practice Dr. Lopez made a choice to move to the United States to pursue a career as a Podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle surgery.After completion of a three year Podiatric Medicine and surgery residency at Jackson North/ University of Miami, Dr. Lopez decided to relocate along with her husband, Dr. Grabowski, to be closer to family. From diabetic care, to complex reconstruction of the foot and ankle, Dr. Lopez’s goal is to always provide her patients with the best possible care. She is very proud to say that her ultimate ambition of giving back to the Dominican Republic was realized with she was able to start a charity in 2004 , which provides foot and ankle reconstruction to the Dominican people with severe foot and ankle deformities. Also note Dr. Lopez has hospital privileges at Swedish Medical Center & Overlake Medical Center, and surgical privileges at Overlake Surgical Center. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

I like to think of the patient-doctor relationship as a partnership, with both of us working together toward a common goal of optimum health. I strive to get to know my patients as individuals, so that we can find the approach that is right for them. The long term relationships that result are what make medicine rewarding for me. Dr. Leahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Neuropathy.

To paraphrase the German philosopher Goethe He (or she) who does not take time for health will soon make time for sickness. My goal is to help patients stay healthy using as little medicine as possible by using appropriate screening to find diseases early when they are easier to treat, and by helping patients identify which behaviors they can change to improve their health. Dr. Efird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Dr. Davies is a 2019 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Every patient has a story leading to their need for medical care. My role is to interpret that story into an explanation of cause and effect and to help the patient understand how to improve their health. Dr. Davies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Membranous Nephropathy, Melasma, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

Leslie Klaff is an Endocrinologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Klaff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Grace Gamponia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Gamponia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Shingles, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Gamponia is currently accepting new patients.

Long Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

Dominick Toulouse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Toulouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Michael Kaminski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Kaminski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kaminski is currently accepting new patients.

Crenguta Stepan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Newcastle, Washington. Dr. Stepan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Stepan is currently accepting new patients.

Liza Perpuse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seatac, Washington. Dr. Perpuse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Perpuse is currently accepting new patients.

Linda Petter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Petter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Rotor Syndrome, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Macroamylasemia, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Petter is currently accepting new patients.