PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Everett, WA

Care Philosophy: 'Understanding your medical condition is a key to getting better; providing that understanding is part of my job.'

Care Philosophy: Carlos E. Moravek, MD, is a board certified physiatrist with special interest in acute and sub-acute spine disorders from trauma to degeneration; spinal injections and electrodiagnosis. Dr. Moravek provides comprehensive care of the spine in a conservative manner including medication, physical therapy and spinal injections. Dr. Moravek is a member of Pierce County Medical Society and Washington State Medical Society; American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, International Spine Interventional Society and the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Moravek is fluent in Spanish. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities such as tennis and skiing.

Biography: 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._x000D_ 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._x000D_ Dr. Gage is a member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Gage enjoys cooking, hiking, rowing and gardening.