Radiculopathy near Lakewood, WA

Biography: Colin Rock, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pain management specialist who cares for patients age 18 and older. Dr. Rock addresses a spectrum of pain conditions, from amputations to fibromyalgia to trigeminal neuralgia. All along the way, he treats his patients as he would wish to be treated, with an emphasis on attentively listening to each patient. Away from work, he enjoys fine art, running and hiking.

Care Philosophy: ``Being a physician is a not prestige, but a privilege``. How true it is. ``Medicine is 70% art and 30% science``. Let not get our head too big as a physician.

Care Philosophy: John Hatheway, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pain management specialist who cares for patients age 18 and older. Dr. Hatheway offers a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of patients with chronic pain, with an emphasis on formulating an individualized plan of care based on the patient's history, physical exam and imaging studies. He utilizes many minimally invasive interventional pain procedures to treat chronic pain. Dr. Hatheway is a member of the North American Neuromodulation Society, and American Society of Pain and Neuroscience. He has been engaged in clinical research and has authored many scientific articles on pain medicine. Away from work, Dr. Hatheway enjoys flyfishing, boating, hunting and traveling.

Biography: Dr. Mohammad Saeed, MD is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 80 years old and has been practicing for 55 years. Dr. Mohammad Saeed, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Joshua A. Johnston, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, reconstructive surgery and trauma, treatment of athletic injuries, and fracture care. He enjoys caring for patients from all walks of life and strives to provide his patients with efficient, thorough and compassionate care. Dr. Johnston completed a fellowship at the Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, a FIFA Centre of Medical Excellence, where he served as the team physician for the L.A. Galaxy and Chivas USA Major League Soccer teams, the U.S. Men's and Women's National Soccer Teams and the Pepperdine University and Santa Monica Community College athletic departments. Dr. Johnston is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine.

Care Philosophy: ``Puget Sound Orthopaedics' surgeons have been in the forefront of the transition to arthroscopic surgery. We use the most advanced techniques to help patients return to a normal lifestyle more quickly, and with fewer complications.`` - Dr. Julian Arroyo

Care Philosophy: Our goal is to help people maintain their quality of life. We hope to educate our patients on their conditions and the options that are available to them. Together we then develop a plan that will help each individual maximize their potential outcome.

Care Philosophy: ``I strive to connect with every patient personally so that we – together – can restore their former quality of life.`` - Albert M. d'Heurle, MD

Care Philosophy: Jacob Gorbaty, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports and shoulder surgery. Dr. Gorbaty provides personalized, compassionate and high-quality treatment to meet the needs of each patient. This includes combining time-tested treatments with modern techniques and technologies to deliver the best possible outcomes. Patients can trust that he will collaborate with them to create a treatment plan tailored to their goals, always prioritizing education and shared decision-making. His goal is to restore mobility and function, empowering his patients to return to the activities they love. Dr. Gorbaty is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and American Medical Association. He provides team coverage for a number of school sports programs. Away from work, Dr. Gorbaty enjoys surfing, snowboarding, pickup basketball, Pacific Northwest sports teams, podcasts, cooking with his wife, restaurants, traveling and reading.

Care Philosophy: I am an old fashion physician. I like to spend time get a complete history, perform a physical examination and come up with a clinical diagnosis before ordering tests. I like my patients to be part of the decision making process as far as further diagnostic testing and treatment options.

Biography: I enjoy the challenges of restoring people to health through my practice. The work I did in biochemistry opened up new approaches for treating complex problems and made me a more detailed clinician.

Biography: Once management short of surgery has failed, Dr. Ghidella tries to speed recovery and improve function surgically with a combination of traditional techniques that have proven reliable and the latest techniques that depend on current technology. His goal is to restore function to his patients and get them back to their daily activities as quickly as possible by solving their orthopedic problem, big or small.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Vercio is passionate about patient education and partnering with patients, working together to help them make the best treatment decisions. He is skilled in ultrasound of the upper extremity for diagnosis and treatments and is co-author of a textbook to assist other physicians with these useful exams and techniques. Dr. Vercio has also spent time in developing countries from Nepal to Haiti and plans to continue helping those in need.

Care Philosophy: Paul Schmidt, DO, provides primary care for families with special interest in pediatrics, sports medicine, women's health and osteopathic medicine. Drawn to medicine by the desire to help others, Dr. Schmidt pursues every avenue necessary to help each patient achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Schmidt also serves as the Peninsula High School team physician.