Radiculopathy near Tacoma, WA

Care Philosophy: Katie Krause, MD, specializes in degenerative spinal conditions; complex and minimally invasive spine surgery; spine and brain tumors; and general cranial neurosurgery. Away from work, Dr. Krause enjoys hiking, skiing, football, and finding good cheese and wine.

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: Joseph Duong, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who welcomes the opportunity to help people and the quest for lifelong learning that his profession provides. Dr. Duong's mission is to inform and educate his patients about the condition(s) causing their symptoms, to provide choices for treatment and management, and, in a partnership facilitating shared decision-making, to arrive at the best course of management. _x000D_ Dr. Duong is a member of the American Academy of Neurology; American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine; and American Medical Association. _x000D_ Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.

Biography: Dr. Mark Tomas, DO is a Hospitalist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 47 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Mark Tomas, DO is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.