Radiculopathy near Seattle, WA

Care Philosophy: My goal is to treat every patient like they are my own family. That means I will walk them through everything I know about their concern and let them know what I'm thinking and why I'm thinking that. But at the end of the day; I ask myself, what would I recommend if you were my family member?

Biography: Dr. Venu M. Nemani, MD, PhD is a spinal surgeon at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA. His practices includes both the routine surgical treatment of degenerative spinal conditions, as well as complex spinal reconstructions and revision spinal surgery for scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumors, trauma, and infections.

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.

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

Biography: Dr. Melinda Loveless, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Seattle, 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: 'Understanding your medical condition is a key to getting better; providing that understanding is part of my job.'

Care Philosophy: His favorite aspect of patient care is surgery, but he thinks it is of utmost importance that patients have an adequate understanding of their issues, expected outcome and prognosis.

Care Philosophy: He believes in creating active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.