Radiculopathy near Newcastle, WA

Biography: Rajiv Sethi, MD, currently serves as the executive medical director of the Center of Neurosciences and Spine at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This includes leadership of the spine program, which employs spinal surgeons across five hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Sethi has trained complex spine fellows from America's best neurosurgery and orthopedic programs. He is also a clinical professor at the University of Washington, specializing in health systems research in the Program of Health Economics and Outcomes Methodology in the schools of medicine and public health. Prior to beginning medical school at Harvard, Dr. Sethi was a Fulbright Scholar in the field of public health.Dr. Sethi has been actively involved in the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), serving on its Board of Directors, as past chair of the Safety and Value committee and recent chair of the Program committee, as well as on the adult deformity, research grant, IMAST, website and worldwide conference committees and multiple task forces. His research around team strategies and multidisciplinary protocols to enhance safety in spinal deformity surgery has led to numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and podium presentations as well invited visiting professorships in the US and abroad. He has published two textbooks focusing on value-based care in spine care delivery and spine safety protocols.Dr. Sethi's research has been awarded major nominations including the Whitecloud Award by the SRS for best research paper and the Mary McClinton Award for Patient Safety in the United States. His work on the Seattle Spine Team approach and the use of the Toyota Production System to model safety and appropriateness in spine care have led to the designation of ``centers of excellence`` by American purchasers of health care and the introduction of value-based principles to American spine care.Dr. Sethi is fluent in several languages and enjoys cycling, music and spending time with family.

Biography: Zori Stoilova, MD, a board-certified general neurologist. Dr. Stoilova sees many patients with headaches, epilepsy, neuropathy, nerve complaints, and stroke symptoms, and she considers the treatment of these complaints to be her strength. Many neurological conditions are felt but not seen, which is why she considers it very important to listen to what a patient has experienced and create a comprehensive patient history of all of the external and internal factors that have contributed to their presenting difficulties.Dr. Stoilova is highly invested in finding an answer for each of her patients. This often takes both time and trust. Through successive patient interactions, a better understanding of each patient's condition emerges, leading to optimized treatments.Dr. Stoilova is married with two children. She enjoys experiencing the beauty of the region with her family.

Care Philosophy: To meet some serious and immediate challenges to the conventional methodology of patient care, acupuncture has been incorporated into our regular medical practice. We have seen that acupuncture has the potential to treat a variety of neurological and medical disorders, help maintain overall well-being, and play and important role in preventative care, beyond its regular use for pain control and tension release. Our integrated solution has produced positive clinical results.

Biography: John Roberts, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in movement disorders such as Parkinson's Disease, essential tremor, dystonia, spasmodic torticollis, Huntington's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, tic disorders, progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple systems atrophy and Shy-Drager Syndrome. He also has expertise in the administration of botulinum toxin injections for dystonia and other movement disorders.In neurology, many disorders can be diagnosed simply by understanding a patient's story, which is why Dr. Roberts emphasizes listening to each patient and talking with them in a way they can understand. He enjoys helping his patients overcome difficulties and heal.Away from work, Dr. Roberts enjoys cycling and skiing.

Biography: Dr. Ye Hu, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 38 years old. Dr. Ye Hu, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Leah Concannon, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 46 years old. Dr. Leah Concannon, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine and Harborview Medical Center.