Radiculopathy near Snoqualmie, WA

Biography: Dr. Brian Liem, MD is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 43 years old. Dr. Brian Liem, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine and UW Medical Center-Montlake.

Biography: Pegah Safaeian, DO, specializes in spinal disorders, fluoroscopically-guided spine injections, musculoskeletal conditions, interventional spine, joint procedures and peripheral joint injections.

Care Philosophy: I strive to help patients understand the complexities of brain and spine surgery so they can be fully empowered to choose and participate in the care of their disease.

Biography: Dr. Melinda Loveless, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Bellevue, WA. She is 40 years old. Dr. Melinda Loveless, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine and Harborview Medical Center.

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.

Care Philosophy: He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Care Philosophy: I believe that patients have to take an active role in their care. Because the medical terminology can be quite confusing, difficult, and scary, I try to make sure that patients have a full understanding of their condition and the various options that might be available to them. As a surgeon, many of those options may include surgical procedures, but in many cases patients can be helped without surgery, which is also quite satisfying for me.