David Lessman
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Proliance Surgeons
150 Andover Park W., 
Tukwila, WA 

Overview

David Lessman, MD, is fellowship-trained in non-operative sports medicine for patients of all ages. Though he enjoys seeing all active patients from weekend warriors to professionals, Dr. Lessman specializes in acute and overuse injuries of the adolescent athlete. He also has specific training in ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections used for the treatment of arthritis and tendon injuries. He recently moved from Chicago, where he developed a thriving concussion clinic for the largest medical system in Illinois. He prides himself on communication, from explaining the diagnosis to involving the patient in their treatment plan. He is passionate about returning his patients to what they love doing as quickly and safely as possible.Dr. Lessman is a team physician for the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team and works with athletes from high schools and colleges throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. Outside of medicine, Dr. Lessman enjoys spending time with his wife and three young boys. He's been active his whole life and loves baseball, dance, watching all sports, and being in and on the water.

Dr. Lessman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Hypermobile Joints.

Graduate Institution

Rosalind Franklin University, 2008

Residency

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Licenses

Pediatrics in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics

Fellowships

Fellowship in Pediatric Sports Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera
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  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Regence
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  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Proliance Surgeons
150 Andover Park W., Tukwila, WA 98188
Other Locations
Proliance Surgeons
4011 Talbot Road S., Suite 300, Renton, WA 98055
Proliance Surgeons
27005 168th Pl Suite #201, Covington, WA 98042
Proliance Surgeons
24060 SE Kent Kangley Rd, Suite D 100, Maple Valley, WA 98038
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While Dr. David Lessman is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.

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Dr. David Lessman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-979-2663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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