Overview
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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kobayashi 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hisashi Kobayashi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hisashi Kobayashi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hisashi Kobayashi by calling their office at 425-498-2272. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hisashi Kobayashi a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hisashi Kobayashi is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Hisashi Kobayashi specialize in?
While Dr. Hisashi Kobayashi is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Chronic Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Hisashi Kobayashi accept my insurance?
Dr. Hisashi Kobayashi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-498-2272 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- ScoliosisDr. Kobayashi isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
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- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Kobayashi isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Kobayashi isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic PainDr. Kobayashi isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Kobayashi isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Kobayashi isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- Myotonia CongenitaDr. Kobayashi isExperienced. Learn about Myotonia Congenita.