Dr. Abdul-Jabbar seeks to provide individualized care to each of his patients, which is increasingly important with the wide variety of treatment options available. Each person comes into a spinal consultation with a unique constellation of personal, physical and medical backgrounds. Dr. Abdul-Jabbar will work to integrate all of these considerations in helping patients achieve their health-care goals. His personal interests include cycling, yoga and camping. Dr. Abdul-Jabbar uses the Swedish Digital Surgical Journey to guide his practice and maintain consistent communication with his patients throughout their care. This includes offering virtual visits to patients, timely access to information, and interactive messages, check-ins, and reminders, allowing patients to become custodians of their own care. Dr. Abdul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Neeti Mittal is an internist in Issaquah, Washington and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Overlake Medical Center and Swedish Medical Center-Cherry Hill. She received her medical degree from Gajra Raja Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, High Cholesterol, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Scoliosis.

Dr. Young has been caring for patients on Seattles Eastside since 2001. She enjoys treating adult and adolescents with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, non-surgical approach to musculoskeletal/sports and spine issues. She works to educate her patients about their health conditions, perform precise diagnostic tests and recommend appropriate treatment. She believes in giving patients ample information about their specific conditions and then allowing them to make the healthcare decisions that best fit their personal situation. Dr. Young was selected by Seattle Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, and Herniated Disk.

The practice of medicine is truly a labor of love and an awesome responsibility and privilege. I work with each of my patients to identify their unique strengths and challenges. Then, working together as partners, we formulate an individual plan to maintain and improve their health. I am interested in the screening and treatment for common health issues including high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, anxiety, depression and other conditions. I am also passionate about the assessment of risk for heart disease, stroke and cancer. Geriatric care is also something I am interested in. Dr. Sytman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Oral Herpes, and Varicocele.

I work to communicate the cause and solutions of each problem to help patients heal. Dr. Alexander's medical interests include: foot and ankle fractures, tendon problems, bunions, hammertoes and deformity reconstruction. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Dr. Kobayashi is a Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Kobayashi specializes in diagnosis and nonsurgical treatments of spine, musculoskeletal and nerve issues. He performs various therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including spine injections, ultrasound-guided joint and soft tissue injections, and nerve studies (EMG). Successful treatments rely on not only the proper diagnosis, but he also factors in your lifestyle, comorbidities and expectations. Dr. Kobayashi favors a conservative approach whenever feasible, and injections are not always the right option; many of his patients improve substantially without any invasive treatments. Physical therapy tends to play a big role for many patients and he aims to deliver the utmost in nonsurgical treatments, while always keeping in mind what is best for his patients. Dr. Kobayashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Dr. Heather Roehrs Galgon is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist in Issaquah, Washington. She graduated with honors from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medical in 2010. Having more than 8 years of diverse experiences, especially in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Galgon is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah. She was also selected by Seattle Met as a Top Doctor. Dr. Galgon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Dr. Dayne Mickelson is an orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine and complex arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He has a special interest in knee preservation procedures including cartilage repair and transplantation, complex shoulder pathology, multi-ligament reconstruction, as well as novel biologic treatments. He also focuses on general orthopaedics including acute or chronic knee, shoulder, and hip problems, pediatric injuries, and fracture care. Dr. Mickelson’s philosophy is based on education and individualized care plans. His practice, therefore, focuses on accessibility, convenience, and a friendly atmosphere where a patient is treated like family. Dr. Mickelson believes in a shared decision-making model, where the treatment plan is customized based on an individual’s aspirations and goals. He finds great satisfaction in helping patients return to the activities they enjoy and providing a truly outstanding experience from beginning to end. Dr. Mickelson was born the eldest of three boys outside of Milwaukee, WI. When he was young, he and his family moved to Woodinville, WA, where his family still resides. Dr. Mickelson graduated magna cum laude from Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA) with a degree in computer engineering. He went on to attend medical school at the University of Washington (Seattle, WA) and graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (highest honors). Dr. Mickelson subsequently completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Washington before completing subspecialty training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Duke University (Durham, NC). Dr. Mickelson has authored over a dozen papers on orthopaedics, education, and technology as well as written textbook chapters on advanced techniques in sports medicine. He has published in Orthopedics, the Journal of Surgical Education, The Journal of Hand Surgery, and The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Mickelson has a passion for sports. He was a four-year letter winner on the Lehigh University men’s basketball team, winning the Patriot League championship and playing in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament (“March Madness”) his junior year. Dr. Mickelson previously served as team physician for Duke University’s football, basketball, and lacrosse teams, as well as for North Carolina Central University’s football team. He is currently the team doctor for Redmond High School and Bellevue College. Dayne and his family are excited to be back home in the Pacific Northwest. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their two sons. He also enjoys basketball, skiing, cooking, reading and keeping up to date with the latest technology. Dr. Mickelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Melissa enjoys caring for kids of all ages and is dedicated to working with them and their families to establish healthy life skills. She believes the importance of youth sports and activities goes beyond physical health by improving self-confidence, academics, and mental health. An active healthy childhood promotes lifelong health and wellness. Her goal is to keep children as involved in their hobbies as possible through education and active recovery. Melissa’s experience as an athletic trainer allows her to gear treatment towards specific sports. As a former collegiate soccer player, she understands the physical demands of sports and the academic and mental stress athletes face. Dr. Stearns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rickets, Compartment Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Osteonecrosis.

Dr. Ryan Nathe is a fellowship-trained joint replacement orthopaedic surgeon. His practice focuses on arthritis of the hip and knee, as well as initial joint replacements, and his training includes complex revision of failed joint replacements. Dr. Nathe genuinely enjoys helping his patients return to a more active lifestyle. Dr. Ryan Nathe received his B.S. in Neurobiology and minor in Microbiology from the University of Washington. Following his undergraduate studies, he earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. After medical school, he then completed an Orthopaedic residency at UC Davis in Sacramento, California. Dr. Nathe attended the Otto E. Aufranc Adult Reconstructive Fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the top fellowships in the country. During his residency, Dr. Nathe was elected Administrative Chief Resident by his peers. He has been published on diverse topics in Orthopaedics including ankle injury repair techniques, Talus OCD lesions, multi-modal analgesia, and hand injuries in collegiate baseball players. Additionally, Dr. Nathe has lectured on outpatient total joint arthroplasty as well as pre-operative templating techniques in total joint arthroplasty. Dr. Nathe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Alexander H. Arzeno is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in comprehensive spinal surgical care. He treats all spinal conditions, from the neck through the lower back, and specializes in less invasive and motion-sparing techniques. Dr. Arzeno attended medical school at Yale University. He is passionate about helping patients regain mobility and decided to pursue training in Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Stanford University where he published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters in spine surgery. He also presented his original work at national and international conferences. He then completed additional fellowship training in complex spine surgery at the world-renowned Emory University Spine Center. Dr. Arzeno is trained in surgical interventions, but strongly believes that surgery should be undergone only after all non-operative measures have failed. Dr. Arzeno understands that each patient’s specific condition is unique and will work with each patient to create tailored treatments in the least invasive manner possible. He will work collaboratively with you on an individualized treatment plan based on your specific goals to get you back to the activities you enjoy. Dr. Arzeno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Christopher Boone is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex fracture care as well as disorders of the hip and pelvis. Dr. Boone has strong ties to the Northwest. After playing two years of collegiate basketball, he finished his undergraduate degree in Biology at Western Washington University in Bellingham. He attended medical school at the University of Washington in Seattle and then completed his orthopedic residency at Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. After residency, Dr. Boone went on to complete subspecialty training in Traumatology and Hip and Pelvic Reconstruction at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Boone has notable experience in the care of all types of fractures as well as treatment of complex hip disorders such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), and labral tears. He has extensive training in complex hip surgery including peri-acetabular osteotomies, hip arthroscopy and labral repair, surgical hip dislocations, and minimally invasive anterior hip replacement surgery. He is also experienced in treating difficult nonunions and malunions as well as osteomyelitis or post-operative infections. Dr. Boone has also been a productive research scientist, presenting his work at national meetings and publishing articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Boone’s outside interests include skiing and the occasional basketball pickup game. He and his wife Carmen Betz-Boone, also a native Washingtonian and longtime member of the Washington wine community, live in Redmond and spend much of their free time playing with their two boys. Special interests: Fractures of the upper extremity and lower extremity as well as fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, non-unions, mal-unions, and bone infections, as well as disorders of the hip including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), dysplasia, labral pathology, and treatment of hip arthritis with the minimally invasive anterior approach. Dr. Boone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Coccydynia, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Katherine values and enjoys people. She feels that each child and family is unique and has a special story.. She brings that perspective to her medical practice, understanding that each orthopedic patient visit is individual and each diagnosis deserves a collaborative plan. She loves helping people understand their body, injury and healing process. Patients do the hard work of healing, she just gives guidance and expertise along the way. Dr. Kathleen Moen is her Supervising Clinician. When not at work she loves doing anything outdoors, running, gardening, downhill skiing, camping, travel, church and hospitality. She shares life with her fantastic husband and two enthusiastic and creative sons. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rickets, Compartment Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Osteonecrosis.

Dr. Laurel H Saliman is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Seattle, Washington. She graduated with honors in 1997. Having more than 21 years of diverse experiences, especially in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, Dr. Laurel H Saliman affiliates with Swedish Medical Center- Cherry Hill/Issaquah. Dr. Saliman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Small Patella Syndrome, Macrodactyly of the Foot, and Trochlear Dysplasia.

Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

"""To provide compassion, education, and understanding to the patient. With a focus on interventional and regenerative medicine, our goal is to help repair and strengthen damaged tissues, provide improved pain control, and recover function for all the patents we see.""". Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

"Dr. Phillip ""Troy"" Henning is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist in Seattle, Washington. He graduated with honors from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004, and has more than 14 years of diverse experiences, especially in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Henning affiliates with Swedish Medical Center-Cherry Hill campus. Dr. Henning was selected by Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr Henning is also the Head Team Physician for the MLS Seattle Sounders.". Dr. Henning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Rhizarthrosis, Tenotomy, and Fasciotomy.

Dr. Michael S. Erickson is the director of the Swedish Sports Medicine Program Fellowship in Seattle and a sports medicine physician who cares for children and adults. Dr. Erickson is trained to diagnose and treat all musculoskeletal injuries, orthopedic conditions and Sports Concussion. He received his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Rush University. Dr. Erickson is the Head Team Physician for the WNBA Seattle Storm and the NCAA Div. I Seattle University Redhawk’s. He was also selected by Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Concussion.

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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Central Pain Syndrome.

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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, and Spinal Stenosis.