Radiculopathy near University Place, WA

Care Philosophy: Dr. John Sashko provides health care for the whole family, from preventive care to acute and chronic conditions. He encourages his patients to take an active role in their health care, and strives to see patients the same day they call for an appointment. As a former pharmacist, Dr. Sashko embarked on his medical career in order to have a more active role in caring for patients. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the Pierce County Medical Society. A long-time resident of the Pacific hobbies include fly fishing and fly tying.

Biography: Dr. Ulrich Birlenbach, MD is an Internist who practices in Lakewood, WA. He is 73 years old and has been practicing for 45 years. Dr. Ulrich Birlenbach, MD is affiliated with St. Clare Hospital.

Biography: Dr. David Kennel, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Lakewood, WA. He is 73 years old and has been practicing for 46 years. Dr. David Kennel, MD is affiliated with St. Clare Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Yilei Gu, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Gu strives to provide comprehensive and compassionate care guided by the latest medical guidelines. Dr. Gu is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Outside of work, Dr. Gu enjoys piano, cycling, traveling and cooking.

Biography: Dr. Kenneth Scherbarth, DO is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 74 years old and has been practicing for 46 years. Dr. Kenneth Scherbarth, DO is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Marse McNaughton, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 77 years old and has been practicing for 49 years. Dr. Marse McNaughton, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Amara Gill, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician providing compassionate primary care for adults. Dr. Gill's passion for medicine can be traced back to her childhood, when she witnessed the excellent care and compassion doctors provided to her father after a sudden illness. A firm believer in the power of medicine, she is here to help her patients and their families through health challenges, as well as to provide the guidance necessary for them to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles. She believes that developing a long-term, trusting relationship with each patient and his or her family is key to effectively managing each patient's health over time. In addition to English, Dr. Gill is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi.

Care Philosophy: David Zhang, MD, PhD, FACP, FACC, offers personalized, state-of-the-art cardiac care for adult patients. He specializes in advanced heart failure treatment, heart disease prevention, focusing on educating patients to take a proactive approach in minimizing cardiac risk factors. Dr. Zhang employs cardiac catheterization, cardiac imaging, cardiac therapy optimization and a variety of other tactics to manage heart disease. He has published articles on heart health research and has written books on heart failure. Dr. Zhang establishes a one-to-one relationship with each patient, ensuring their comfort and keeping them informed about their care in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding.

Care Philosophy: Amanda Wolf, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician offering comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. She especially enjoys working with families and with pregnant women struggling with addiction who are intensely motivated to change. She is a buprenorphine prescriber and treats opiate use disorder in pregnancy. Dr. Wolf is an appointed Clinical Instructor with the University of Washington School of Medicine and a faculty member of Northwest Washington Family Medicine Residency. She is a member of the American Board of Family Medicine and American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Born and raised in the Northwest, Dr. Wolf enjoys rock climbing, skiing, improve comedy and classical piano.