Dr. Jennifer A. Saam

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.

Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Morton Neuroma.