Rheumatology near Tacoma, WA

Biography: Dr. Natalya Markoff, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. She is 55 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Natalya Markoff, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Yuko Yamada, ARNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in rheumatology. Yuko is a strong patient advocate with a passion for quality improvement and patient safety. She strives to build strong patient-provider relationships in order to deliver exceptional, individualized care. Yuko has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and she is dedicated to serving her local community.

Care Philosophy: Jennifer Lundgren, PA-C, specializes in rheumatology. Her areas of expertise include joint injections, soft tissue injections, osteoarthritis, gout and autoimmune diseases. Jennifer strives to improve her patients' quality of life using evidence-based medicine. She treats the whole person, acknowledging each patient as more than their disease or condition and seeking to understand how their condition affects their life. Jennifer is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys hiking, skiing, cooking, trying new foods, and spending time with friends and family.

Biography: Dr. Daniel Ene-Stroescu, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 57 years old. Dr. Daniel Ene-Stroescu, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I strive to build a strong collegial relationship with my patients. My goal is to foster an atmosphere of empowerment that allows each of my patients to take responsibility and control for the disease.

Care Philosophy: I strive to foster a partnership with the patient where I am the resource that provides the knowledge the patient needs to clearly understand the disease and how it can be treated. I also provide a sympathetic and compassionate ear for them to share their concerns. I believe that once the patient has this knowledge and has established a trusting relationship with me, the patient will feel comfortable and empowered to pursue a treatment strategy that will achieve a maximum level of wellness.