My goal is to help individuals improve their quality of life by helping them regain function and decrease pain through non-surgical management of spine and musculoskeletal disorders. My practice focuses on optimizing exercise and physical therapy, spinal and joint injections, and medication management as well as electrodiagnostic medicine to diagnose and treat painful and debilitating conditions of muscles, joints, and nerves. Whether the patient wants to get back into sports or exercise--or just wants to be able to take a walk or make a meal with less discomfort, I will work with them to develop a treatment plan to help them reach those goals. Dr. Young is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Scoliosis.

Dr. Mayadev enjoys caring for people with neurologic diseases; her goal is to help empower patients to reach their rehabilitation goals and live as well as possible with their condition. Dr. Mayadev specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with fellowship training in Multiple Sclerosis. She sees patients in multiple clinics at Swedish including: Multiple Sclerosis, Movement Disorders, ALS, and Neuromuscular Medicine. Dr. Mayadev was selected by Seattle Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Mayadev is a certified Ayurvedic Medicine Counselor and has an interest in integrative medicine. She is an Associate Professor at WSU College of Medicine and serves as the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clerkship Director/Clinical Faculty Lead. Her current research projects include spasticity in MS, the effects of rehabilitation on progressive MS, and clinical trials in neurologic disease. Dr. Mayadev is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Opisthotonos.

"""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 highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Dr. Herbert was selected by Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor in 2022. Dr. Herbert is a cancer rehabilitation physiatrist, which means she believes in supporting cancer patients to live well, maintain or increase independence, and achieve personalized, patient-centered goals from work to social interactions to recreation. She sees patients across the continuum of their cancer journey: from shortly following diagnosis to beyond treatment and at all points in between, focusing on prevention of debility and increase in function. Dr. Herbert is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Lymphedema, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

Dr. Lim believes in providing his patients with rehabilitation services in a compassionate manner, to promote maximum levels of functional independence as well as optimal psychological and social adjustment to disabling conditions. He is committed to listening to his patients and their loved ones to optimize integration back into the community while addressing physiological complications. His passion is seeing patients achieve the highest quality of life after a life changing event. Dr. Lim is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Paraplegia.

I strive to know my patients beyond their diagnoses and help them return to their usual activities. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

Dr. Lloyd is a board-certified physiatrist specializing in sports medicine. He cares for athletes of all levels and abilities and has a particular interest in running, cycling, swimming, Crossfit, and adaptive athletes. He believes the right treatment plan can facilitate the body’s ability to heal itself and often works with physical therapists to create customized treatment plans. He focuses on understanding and explaining the underlying causes of injuries to empower patients to take an active role in their healing. He often uses ultrasound to confirm diagnoses and to guide interventions when needed. Dr. Lloyd has an interest in nerve injuries and performs EMGs as well as targeted nerve treatments. He is an avid multisport athlete and enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Serotonin Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Brachial Plexopathy.

My specialty reminds me daily that people are resilient and able to recover and accomplish great things with boundless energy despite grave injuries and illnesses. I am constantly inspired by those with whom I work. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Stroke, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

Kirsten Gage, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist who specializes in neurorehabilitation and spasticity management. She sees patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and movement disorders. Dr. Gage works with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.Dr. Gage enjoys interacting with patients and can't imagine doing anything else. By getting to know her patients and their families, she is able to focus her treatment plan toward their specific goals. She is inspired by her patients daily and enjoys their victories, large and small.Dr. Gage is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Away from work, Dr. Gage enjoys cooking, hiking, rowing and gardening. Dr. Gage is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Spasticity, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

Dr. Snitily is a physiatrist and sports medicine specialist. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and spine injuries. He is particularly interested in maximizing functional outcomes in his patients. He is fellowship trained in sports medicine and has worked with athletes of all levels, from youth sports to Olympians. He also has extensive training in spine and joint procedures, both with fluoroscopy and ultrasound. Dr. Snitily’s goal is to manage his patients’ non-operative spine and musculoskeletal needs from initial diagnosis up to the point of surgery. He is interested in maintaining the activity level and quality of life through conservative and rehabilitation measures whenever possible. When needed, he is able to provide his patients with diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic interventions. Dr. Snitily is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Spinal Stenosis.

Dr. Steven Stanos is a Pain Specialist in Seattle, Washington. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Stanos was selected by Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Stanos is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Shingles, and Neuralgia.

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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, and Herniated Disk.

Janna Friedly is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Friedly is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Phantom Limb Pain, Chronic Pain, Myelomeningocele, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Friedly is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Czerniecki is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Czerniecki is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Leg or Foot Amputation.

David Morgenroth is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Morgenroth is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Leg or Foot Amputation.

As rehabilitation specialists, we are in the privileged position of encountering wonderful people during the course of our practice. The courage and fortitude that they show during recovery from some very difficult situations is inspiring. The prospect of new research and advances in our field over the next several years adds further excitement to our practice. My objective is to use evidence-based best practices in our field to help guide each of my patients toward maximizing their overall health and well-being. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia, and Spinal Stenosis.

Patients are the center of my medical practice. To provide high quality and compassionate care to them is my daily goal of practicing physical medicine, spine care and interventional pain management. I strive to educate patients to help them understand the basis, consequences and treatment of neck and back pain. I believe that through an understanding of spine disease, pain generators and treatment options, patients are empowered to be advocates of their own health which leads to improve their daily function and quality of life. Dr. Ren is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Thomas Curtis, MD, specializes in preventive care, exercises to delay the natural aging process, chronic pain management, musculoskeletal medicine, and spine and back pain. Dr. Curtis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Stenosis.

Martin Childers is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Childers is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion, Tubular Aggregate Myopathy, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.

Michele Arnold is a Physiatrist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Arnold has been practicing medicine for over 27 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

Ileana Howard is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Howard is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spasticity.

Jeffrey Heckman is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Heckman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Leg or Foot Amputation.

Jelena Svircev is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Svircev is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autonomic Dysreflexia, Paraplegia, Cervical Spondylosis, and Colonoscopy.

Robert Chinnapongse is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chinnapongse is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Spasticity.

Jason Attaman is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Neuralgia, Poliomyelitis, and Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Attaman is currently accepting new patients.