PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Snoqualmie, WA

Biography: Nasima Vira, MD, specializes in women's health, osteoporosis, menopause, family planning, cardiology, respiratory medicine and pulmonology.

Care Philosophy: Donna Smith, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex hand/wrist/elbow trauma, carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren's disease. Dr. Smith strives to get to know her patients and develop treatment plans tailored to their needs. She encourages patients to ask questions to ensure they understand their condition and the options for treatment, and she assists them to make educated decisions about their health. Her goal is to help patients improve function and quality of life. Dr. Smith is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS). She is a member of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association and American Medical Association. Away from work, Dr. Smith enjoys ice hockey, golf and spending time with family.

Biography: Dr. Andrew Thurman, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Monroe, WA. He is 55 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Andrew Thurman, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Minori Yoshioka, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with particular medical interest in preventive medicine, especially risk reduction of stroke and heart attack.Dr. Yoshioka loves to get to know her patients, both when they are ill or in need of urgent care, and when they are well and come in for preventive care. She approaches each patient as an individual with unique experiences, family life and needs, developing a treatment plan that takes these differences and their personal preferences into account. When her patients get better or achieve a health goal, it makes her day.Dr. Yoshioka is a member of the American College of Physicians.

Care Philosophy: I think that it's important for patients to understand their what is happening with their health and how they can actively participate in becoming and staying as healthy as possible. I have a good sense of humor which I think helps to put people at ease and makes it easier for them to ask questions. I enjoy taking care of the whole spectrum on family medicine including pediatrics, obstetrics, womens health, preventative medicine, and acute and chronic illness. My care is not just focused on medications, but more on my patients overall quality of life. I like to form a partnership with my patients to achieve this.

Biography: Dr. Malia Cranmer, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. She is 47 years old and has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Malia Cranmer, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Shivesh Verma, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who cares for patients age 11 and older. He strives to be a compassionate listener who delivers evidence-based care while educating and engaging patients in their own health maintenance.