I have been in pain management for 12 years, and doctor Sun is by far the best doctor I have had…read more The staff and doctor treat you with respect, and I have never felt like I was not being heard, like a-lot of places do. (Revolving door). I have multiple smashed vertebrae, and have struggled for many years, just getting to work, with the pain and constant muscle spasms, along with inflammatory arthritis. He has always listened and made me feel like a patient. Always seen within 15 minutes of appointment, and usually on exactly on time...

Dr. Zhong is a great doctor who knows symptoms and root causes to pain. Dr. Zhong diagnosed the…read moreroot cause of my balance issues which led to referring a CT scan of my brain and neck which revealed Spinal Stenosis of the C4/C5 Verts !! She is thorough and very professional in her approach to help patients manage their pain while providing diagnoses to help cure the pain and root causes of the pain !!

Doctor Zhong I am 78, female. I have been seeing the doctor for years now. She is through, and…read morealways goes over current medication, takes BP, listens to heart, does strength tests. She is conservative with prescribed pain medication, and gives urine analysis.

Dr. Karmali is the best doctor I've ever had, and I've had great doctors in the past. I visited her…read moretowards the end of last year as a new patient and she spent about 30 minutes getting to know me before checking everything that I asked her to. She made me feel comfortable and relaxed every step of the way, talking me through everything. Dr. Karmali is extremely kind, attentive, gentle, humble, and calming. She went to UW Med School, so extra points for that! Another cool thing is that Swedish uses MyChart, an online personal health record system where you can see your medical history, appointments, messages from your doctor, etc. Strangely, when I called to make an appointment, the receptionist said that Dr. Karmali did not have any openings until January 2015. However, when I went online to MyChart, I saw multiple openings between now and the end of the year. I ended up making an online appointment with Dr. Karmali for early December and cancelling my phone-made appointment with another doctor at Swedish. I am so excited to go see Dr. Karmali again soon!

Dr. Karmali is by far the best doctor I have ever had. I found her at Swedish Downtown on 4th Ave…read more(she's still there) when I first moved to Capitol Hill in 2008 and even when I moved down to Puyallup, out of state, and then back again (now live in Tukwila) I continue to keep her as my primary care physician. After my motorcycle accident in 2009 Dr. Karmali checked up on me and worked with my medical records from Harborview to continue with my pain management care. To this day she still works closely with me on this care and has been very good at keeping an eye out for my health and well being and continues to work with my pain management doctor at Harborview. Dr. Karmali set me up with MyChart (available to all Swedish patients) when I moved back to WA and through that I am able to discuss issues with her without having to make an appointment to go into the clinic (I'm already there enough as it is!) and she is quick to get back to me usually same day but definitely within 24 hours. She even responds on her days off and to me, that is complete dedication and proves just how much she cares about her patients. I have recommended her to a couple of friends and they love her as well. Dr. Karmali is very knowledgeable and caring. If she is unsure of something she will investigate the issue to ensure that you get the best possible care. She is just an amazing doctor and an even more amazing person.

Mr. Shreedron is the best doctor I've ever met. He has provided high quality pain relief without…read morepain medication. I wish to stay with him and have him as my Back and neck Doctor. Mark Raymond Bartman.

I was a patient of Dr Sreedharan years ago in San Rafael,CA and was trying to get a hold of my…read morefile, I can't seem to find what happened to this office.It seems like they just disappeared from the face of the earth. Any chance I can get a hold of this doctor? I need my files so I can prove I completed the 3month pain program that Kaiser is demanding of me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Suzanne Lohmann

Horrible experience, drove over 45 miles for an appt 8 weeks in advance and Thomas Yang said we…read moredont have any records, so sorry...schedule another appt and see of any records come in. He is very arrogant and talked about his $500K machine most of the time. Please save time and read reviews... Not Veteran friendly!

Ok look, if you're looking for pills.. you're not going to get them in Washington. But that…read moredoesn't mean he can't help you. They have different meds that are long lasting and safer. They provide quality care for a ton of different issues. They get you in fast and I've not waited long at all.

I saw a great fellow in the clinic a few months ago. I just called to make an appointment with…read moresomeone else, knowing he had already gone back to CA. I was told because I saw a fellow the first time that I can only see a fellow for future appointments. When I expressed surprise and frustration by this, I was accused by the person on the phone that I was being "uncooperative" and "yelling" despite the fact that I was only trying to understand. I asked to speak to her manager. The manager confirmed this is their practice and said in order to see someone other than a fellow, approval would have to come from higher up. She said this is the practice in the UW system. I've never had this experience in any other UW Medicine specialty. The manager was helpful. But quite disappointed the practice of pigeon-holing someone with a particular type of provider based on who they saw first in clinic.

Treatment for disabling foot pain that has left me unable to walk more than 200 feet each day for…read moremore than 20 years. Approximately 15 years of treatment from podiatrist(s) was ineffective and only provided temporary relief for a day or two. I had 4 treatments at the Center for Pain Relief beginning on or about July 15, 2023. The first treatment was an injection into my foot (heel) to address the disabling nerve pain I was experiencing. I have had absolutely NO NERVE PAIN in my right foot since the July 2023 injection. The injection was immediately effective. The next 3 treatments which I received every 2 weeks, addressed the other type of burning pain in my feet. Pain patches were applied to each foot for exactly one hour and then removed. It took about 2 more weeks after the last pain patch was removed on August 15, 2023, for me to receive complete pain relief in both feet. I have received total pain relief in both feet since the first week of September 2023. I am so grateful to these two doctors: Dr. Curatolo and Dr. Soulakvelitze. Thank you, doctors, you have changed my life!

Over two decades I have been to various traditional and alternative practitioners for back pain;…read morechiro's, massage, acupuncture, etc.. I was referred to her by a PT that had seen her and had found complete relief of his symtoms after a handful of visits. Everyone will be different with how they respond... I have been seeing her since Dec '10 somewhat regularly. Dr Lindsay has put me on a path to recovery from my issues in a way that none of my other doctors ever have (I have had neck pain for 20 years that was relieved after the first visit- it still comes back but the frequency is dramatically decreased). She has a very gentle touch but dramatic results. I really don't know how she does it or how to explain it to other people. After having chiro's twist your body unnaturally into painful positions what she does is incredibly subtle. I can do things now that I haven't been able to do in a long time, and without injuring myself every time. I swear she is magic... I also sent my teenaged son to her for curvature in his back and stiffness in his hips (he couldn't bend over at the waist). After one visit he increased his mobility significantly and grew an inch! He has seen her a handful of times- his physique is completely different- and normal now. He thinks she is magic too... She is a very kind person, a great listener, amazing healer, and fosterer of holistic care. She makes great referrals to other doctors when she believes it may benefit your overall health. In other words, an active member of your "health" team. P.s. I haven't been back to any of the other providers since (including massage). :)

I've been seeing Cathy Lindsay as needed for several years now. She has helped me with hip pain so…read morebad I could barely walk, has fixed me up after a car accident, and has helped relieve my chronic migraines. My son loves having her treat him, and always leaves with a big smile on his face. Cathy has a grounded and easy manner, is a wonderful listener, and the relief I feel after seeing her is nothing short of miraculous. I can't recommend her highly enough.

No other doctor would deal with my trigeminal nerve ailments with sensitive teeth to hot and cold…read morecheeks hurting and occipital in the back of the neck. He recommended doing a procedure that has greatly reduced my symptoms and I see him regularly. Dr.Nago listens and is very kind and sympathetic. He is very good about referring out to other doctors to help with any neurological symptoms. I am very happy that I have met him. I feel very safe in his care. I highly recommend this doctor.

A close friend referred me to Dr. Nago about seven years ago, after I was misdiagnosed/receiving…read moreineffective treatment. He quite possibly saved my life and has given me a much better quality of life than I had. I owe him a debt of gratitude. He is one of the smartest, most caring, and thorough providers I've ever seen. Even when I have stupid questions, he makes sure that I am satisfied with his work-up, diagnosis, and treatment. Wherever he goes, so will I. Sorry, Nago, you're stuck with me. Until death do we part. (Mary J., Renton)

Dr. Matthews is my go-to guy when my fused back acts up on me. He literally cures or drastically…read morelessens my pain using his holistic healing methods. It's seemingly miraculous. I am very grateful for his services.

Dr. Matthews was "there" for me when every other physician gave up. He listens with compassion and…read morehe responds with helpful suggestions and natural solutions. I had pain in my body that no pharmaceutical could touch. To my amazement, Dr. Matthews techniques of natural care resolved my pain. He is "the best" of them all!

Dr.Bowers helped me when no one else would. He is professional, caring,…read moreand most of all actually listens to his patients as well as not rushing you in and out the door. I am very fortunate to have found a doctor of his caliber !

All I have to say about Dr. Bowers: BEST DOCTOR IN THE WORLD! I went in to see him and he asked how…read moreI was doing, as he always does. I mentioned that I was worried about an elderly parent that had taken a fall and he was very empathetic and gave me excellent advice on how to deal with a parent who still wants their independence. When I apologized to him for taking up all his time for something that was not even part of my reason for being there, he stated it was part of the doctor/patient relationship! I have never heard any doctor make that statement before! Deep down many of us wish that we could have a relationship with a doctor who knows all his patients by their first name but It's not realistic. Just imagine my surprise when Dr. Bower stated he treats the whole patient, including any outside worries that they may be dealing with. AGAIN! BEST DOCTOR IN THE WORLD!