PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Poulsbo, WA

Biography: Juliet Bliss, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who also offers obstetrics. She is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, and enjoys partnering with diverse populations to provide equitable and exceptional care to all. _x000D_ Dr. Bliss practices compassionate, full-spectrum primary care, treating newborn infants to elders and everyone in between. Her approach is holistic and osteopathic, encompassing the mind, body and spirit. She uses osteopathic (hands-on) techniques to treat many conditions, including headaches, sprains, sinus and upper respiratory infections, joint pain and chronic body pain. She feels that getting to know everyone in the family is important for the best partnership in care, and she especially loves working with new parents. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Bliss enjoys camping, reading, family game night and bicycling.

Care Philosophy: Claire Bovet, MD, is a board-certified family physician offering full-spectrum primary care for patients and families, including obstetrics. She also serves as a faculty member with the Northwest Washington Family Medicine Residency program. Beyond family medicine and obstetrics, her other special interests include dermatologic procedures, family planning, office gynecologic procedures, and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Bovet is passionate about bringing communities together through whole-family care. She prioritizes active listening and works with patients to develop a shared, comprehensive, evidence-based plan to promote health and well-being. Dr. Bovet is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Away from work, Dr. Bovet enjoys cooking, travel, reading, painting and spending time with family.

Biography: Dr. Sean Nork, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Sean Nork, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine and Harborview Medical Center.

Biography: Paul Kassab, MD, FACP, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who handles the spectrum of illnesses that affect adults. He diagnoses and helps treat chronic illness. He promotes health, helps prevent disease and handles whatever problems a patient brings, no matter how common or rare. He especially enjoys solving puzzling diagnostic situations where severe illnesses strike at the same time. His other medical interests include teaching resident physicians, bioethics and exploring how the Mediterranean diet affects general health.As part of the Virginia Mason Concierge Medicine program, Dr. Kassab loves the connections he makes with his patients and enjoys being able to give his all to each patient, every day.Dr. Kassab is a former executive council member with the Washington chapter of the American College of Physicians. He was named a Top Doctor by Seattle Metropolitan magazine.Away from work, Dr. Kassab enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, skiing, hiking, biking and swimming in the Mediterranean sea, which he visits every year. He loves the arts, especially the opera, ballet and musical theater.

Biography: Dr. Christine Romascan, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in Port Orchard, WA. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Christine Romascan, DO is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Care Philosophy: The best method of achieving relief from pain comes from routine exercise, dieting and a focus on lifestyle change. I offer a variety of procedures that provide windows of pain relief, from a few months to a few years. During that time, I will help patients focus on diet and exercise so they can change their lives for the better and become more independent.

Care Philosophy: My goal is early diagnosis of the type of Arthritis and initiation of treatment to prevent further damage to the joints. I believe in empowering my patients with the latest knowledge and research about different disease states, which helps in medical decision-making and keeping them functional to enjoy life to the fullest.

Biography: Dr. Sarah Rice, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Bainbridge Island, WA. She is 56 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Sarah Rice, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Klaus Mergener is a gastroenterologist based in Edmonds, WA, specializing in colon cancer prevention and the management of biliary and pancreatic diseases. He offers a wide range of general and interventional endoscopic procedures and is now accepting new patients.