SomaticNerveBlock near Gig Harbor, WA

Care Philosophy: He strives to partner with his patients and assist them to take a critical role in their own care and well-being. For the control of acute and chronic pain, he draws from multiple modalities ranging from physical therapy and injections, to complementary medicine and surgery. Each program is tailored to the patient, not to the diagnosis. Dr. Swedarsky has a strong formal education in electrodiagnostic testing and the use of ultrasound. He also has training in the neurophysiology of pain and practices osteopathic manipulation. Dr. Swedarsky is a veteran who served as a physician for wounded warriors, family members and veterans. After completing his residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he was transferred to Joint-Base Lewis McChord, where he completed his military service obligation as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service.

Biography: Marcus Ponce de Leon, MD, FAAN, is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders. He loves providing excellent, compassionate, evidence-based care to his patients and believes they should have a strong input into their care. Patient education and patient satisfaction are his priorities. _x000D_ Dr. Ponce de Leon is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a member of the Movement Disorder Society. He most recently served as the director of the TBI Clinic/Intrepid Center at Madigan Army Medical Center and as an assistant professor of neurology with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. _x000D_ Away from work he enjoys hiking.

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.

Care Philosophy: Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D., F.A.C.S., is an attending surgeon at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children's and UW Medical Center - Montlake.Dr. Ellenbogen is also a professor and chair of the UW Department of Neurological Surgery.Dr. Ellenbogen's clinical interests include pediatric and adult brain tumors, craniofacial developmental abnormalities and trauma, Chiari malformations, minimally invasive brain surgery, neuro-trauma surgery and concussion.

Biography: Dr. C Keith Fujisaki, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 43 years. Dr. C Keith Fujisaki, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Matthew Brown, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist specializing in the treatment of spine pain and pinched nerves, including the use of interventional, fluoroscopically-guided procedures like epidural steroid injections and other joint injections. Dr. Brown partners with his patients to give them the information they need to make informed decisions about their health. Using a multidisciplinary approach, his goal is to guide his patients to maximize their function. His advice is evidence-based and acknowledges patient preferences. Dr. Brown is a member of the North American Spine Society. Away from work, Dr. Brown enjoys going for walks and bike rides, swimming, exploring parks and neighborhoods, reading and cooking.

Biography: Dr. Peters Otlans, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. He is 42 years old. Dr. Peters Otlans, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Joshua Shatsky, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon whose primary focus is spinal pathology, including degenerative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine pathology, adult spinal deformity, spine tumor, and cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine trauma. _x000D_ Dr. Shatsky completed one of the most competitive orthopedic traumatology fellowships in the country at Harborview Medical Center and followed that with an intensive interdisciplinary orthopedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship at Harborview Medical Center/University of Washington. Combining the two orthopedic disciplines has given him a unique perspective and skills, allowing him to address many challenging spinal and traumatic pathologies. _x000D_ Dr. Shatsky is a member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), a candidate member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) and a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Biography: Dr. Wesley San, MD is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in Puyallup, WA. He is 48 years old. Dr. Wesley San, MD is affiliated with St. Clare Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Samuel Holmes, MD, is double board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and pain management. His goal is to provide comprehensive, integrative, multidisciplinary care to include medication management, interventional procedures, education and guidance to better understand and transcend the complexities of chronic pain. He fully believes the patient-provider relationship is central to this endeavor. Dr. Holmes is a member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Medical Association, and Society of Medical Consultants to the Armed Forces. Dr. Holmes is the former Chief of the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, where he and Dr. Adam Olsson developed and implemented multiple systems and programs of health for service members, retirees, veterans and their family members.

Biography: E. Owen Martinez, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with special medical interest in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy. _x000D_ Dr. Martinez understands that neurologic diseases are complex, often affecting the physical, mental and emotional aspects of one's life. As such, his goal is to always give world-class, compassionate care, treating not only the underlying pathology but also the whole person. _x000D_ Dr. Martinez is a Diplomate of the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and holds an added qualification in VEEG monitoring through the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology. He is a member of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, American Academy of Neurology and American Medical Association.

Biography: Dr. Robert Dunbar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Robert Dunbar, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine and Harborview Medical Center.