Radiculopathy near Gig Harbor, WA

Biography: Michael Oliver Roxas, MD, is an internal medicine physician who offers comprehensive primary care for adults, with special medical interest in gastroenterology and endocrinology. _x000D_ Dr. Roxas believes medical care should always be patient-centered. As such, he ``thinks like a patient, acts like a doctor.`` His role is to coach and motivate, helping patients make the right decisions for themselves. He serves not only as a patient's physician, but also their partner in health. _x000D_ Dr. Roxas is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Medical Association.

Care Philosophy: Geoffrey McNicoll, MD, provides personalized, compassionate care for the whole family ? from well-child exams, to sports physicals for teens, to adult preventive care. He has a special interest in pediatric and adolescent medicine, childhood obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disorders and preventive care. For Dr. McNicoll, open communication, thorough information, and patient involvement in the decision-making process are the hallmarks of quality care. Dr. McNicoll is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association.

Care Philosophy: Jay Casino, Jr., MD, provides comprehensive care for adults. He is committed to educating his patients about their health and empowering them to make well-informed decisions about their own care. His medical interests include the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, anemia and problems related to high cholesterol.

Biography: Oanh Nguyen, DO is a board-certified neurologist who focuses on adult general neurology and sleep medicine. Dr. Nguyen fosters open, honest relationships with her patients. She strives to understand the goals of each patient, and to provide the essential tools and information a patient needs to stay fit, healthy and happy. Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Osteopathic Association. In her off-hours, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with her family, tennis, yoga and cooking.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Vercio is passionate about patient education and partnering with patients, working together to help them make the best treatment decisions. He is skilled in ultrasound of the upper extremity for diagnosis and treatments and is co-author of a textbook to assist other physicians with these useful exams and techniques. Dr. Vercio has also spent time in developing countries from Nepal to Haiti and plans to continue helping those in need.

Care Philosophy: John Smoots, MD, provides complete care for adults. He is here to treat you when you are ill, and to help you achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through ongoing preventive care and education. Dr. Smoots believes that the doctor and patient are a team, and that a commitment to patient education helps maximize the benefits of treatment.

Biography: Alma Glamzi, MD, provides comprehensive primary care for the whole family. Dr. Glamzi seeks to build lasting relationships with her patients through open communication. She stresses prevention, along with patient education and involvement, as vital to ensuring good health. Helping each patient achieve and maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit is her goal.

Care Philosophy: Rachelle Guinto, MD, provides complete family medical care for all ages, with special interest in women's health and geriatric care. Dr. Guinto believes in the value of listening to her patients and building relationships with them to provide the best care possible.

Biography: Dr. Keyi Yang M.D., Ph.D. Our founder and medical director, Dr. Keyi Yang is an American Psychiatry and Neurology Board certified Neurologist. He received his medical degree from the Shanghai No.2 Medical College in Shanghai, China, and a Ph.D. in Physiology/Neuroscience at the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Yang completed his residency training in neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and he also received additional training in electrophysiological studies (EMG), Botulism Toxin Therapy, and sleep studies at the VA Medical Center Houston and the Institute of Sleep Medicine in Houston, Texas. Before moving to Tacoma, Dr. Yang was an assistant Professor of Neurology and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Dr. Yang was actively involved in research in developing new therapy for brain injury and Parkinson's disease while simultaneously teaching at the neurology resident program of Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Yang was an attending physician and staff neurologist at the VA Medical Center Houston. Dr. Yang has developed 12 years of academic neuroscience research experience in the world renowned Houston Texas Medical Center. He is the principal investigator for the National Institute of Stroke and Neurological Disorder with funded research programs for the development of neurotrophic gene therapy for treatment of brain injury. In addition, Dr. Yang functioned as the principal investigator for the Department of Veteran Affairs gene therapy study of treatment for Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Yang has published 40 medical research papers in prestigious medical journals, received numerous grants and rewards from the National Institute of Health, Department of Veteran Affairs and Texas High Education Committee. After many neuroscience medical research achievements, Dr. Yang decided to apply his research and teaching experience to the neurology clinical private practice. In 2004, Dr. Yang opened the Mount Rainier Neurology Clinic and focused on serving his patients. In the last 8 years, Dr. Yang has efficiently diagnosed and kindly treated the various difficult neurological diseases of patients in the Puget Sound area. From 2012, Dr. Yang added a satellite weekend clinic in the city of Bellevue, to better serve the patient needs. Dr. Yang's unique training and considerable experience in clinical neurology and neurosciences research provides him an advantage in diagnosing difficult neurological disorders. His expertise in both current Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine equips him with a broad spectrum of evaluation and treatment modalities for difficult-to-treat neurological disorders.

Biography: Ivy Corro-Casio, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults. She holds special medical interest in the care of elderly patients and enjoys getting to know her patients as individuals. _x000D_ Ivy works hard to build trust with each and every patient, which she believes is critical to a successful treatment plan. She also stresses ongoing collaboration with her colleagues.

Biography: Dr. Stacie Donion, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. She is 56 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Stacie Donion, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Lawrence Tsai, MD, provides care for the whole family, with a special focus on prevention. Dr. Tsai treats the whole person, considering mind, body and spirit along with evidence-based medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and board certified by the Americal Board of Family Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Brendon Hutchinson, MD, is a family practitioner with special medical interests in cholesterol and hypertension management, diabetes management, routine and preventive medicine, and travel counseling. An ambassador of good health, Dr. Hutchinson is passionate about providing personalized, compassionate care for the whole family.

Biography: Dr. Michael Wukelic, MD is an Internist who practices in Gig Harbor, WA. He is 66 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Michael Wukelic, MD is affiliated with St. Anthony Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Robyn Brand, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Gig Harbor, WA. She is 51 years old. Dr. Robyn Brand, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Karen Schowalter, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who sees patients of all ages. Dr. Schowalter focuses on treating the whole person and family. She believes each person is the expert on their own life, and she works in partnership with them to prevent disease through healthy living. She loves genetics and offers osteopathic manipulation. Dr. Schowalter is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association and American Osteopathic Association. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, gardening and walking her two golden retrievers, Jig and Rodney.

Biography: Dr. Jennifer Smith, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Gig Harbor, WA. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Jennifer Smith, MD is affiliated with St. Anthony Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Charles Weatherby, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 73 years old and has been practicing for 47 years. Dr. Charles Weatherby, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.