I came to EvergreenHealth S&N for complaints of back pain after covid, and exacerbation of a…read morebulging disc. They did order X-ray and mri, but didn't offer anything for pain or mobility as my condition was worsening after I returned to work. I did ask for something so that I wouldn't continue to have problems, but staying ahead of pain wasn't in their best interest. A week later, I ended up in the hospital for two days trying to get back spasms under control so I could actually sit up and be able to walk. When I went for a follow up, all they offered was steroid injections. I was not interested in something so invasive as a first treatment so I told them to prescribe oral steroids to calm the inflammation in my L5-S1 area. After that, I went back to my PCP and I'm not interested in going back to Evergreen. I've been out of work for 4 weeks, which could have been avoided if my pain had been managed more conservatively with pain medication or muscle relaxers (??) as I was already going to physical therapy and was working on a strengthening program to stabilize my back. I wanted to heal and maintain my back, but they didn't seem to want to get involved until it was so severe they thought I didn't have a choice but to seek some kind of invasive/ potentially damaging treatment with them. It worries me to think about how many people deal with unnecessary pain due to this type of practice. I can't recommend this facility based on my experience.

I wish I could give Dr Freeborn's office zero stars. I have a number of problems with my spine and…read moream in serious pain. Jan 10th I had an mri and I had been waiting for surgery. It's March 1 and first the Dr went on sabbatical - I was told) then they said they hadn't got authorization . No surgery plan from the doctor and no Medicare approval meant I had to wait. I am in serious pain. So I called Medicare today and they said no Doctor (none) has submitted any request for approval of any surgery. I finally moved on in disgust after 5-6 phone calls and no action or explanation. It looks like I was just being shined on. I am looking for someone else Now to do my surgery. Dr Freeborn and Evergreen Health have really shown a lack of caring, I slipped throuhh the cracks.

I recently moved to the area. Needed to find a spinal specialist. I was very pleased with Dr Price…read more He spent a lot of time with me and was very helpful and kind.

I was recommended by my long term PCP to Dr. Price. I was at pain level 8 on a daily basis and had…read morebeen on oxycodone for 8 years after my first surgery at VM. Dr. Price gave me options and did not push surgery. After a day I had my surgery scheduled. One day after the surgery only pain was the surgery site, no 8 level pain. Also, off oxycodone within 2 weeks. Recently went back for other issues and he was very attentive and spent time talking about the Marines (I had on Marine hoodie). Then scheduled neurologic tests and MRI. Waiting for my follow-up appt.

Dr. Jung is an outstanding neurosurgeon and an exceptional physician. From my very first…read moreappointment, he was personable, compassionate, and took the time to explain everything thoroughly, which gave me complete confidence in my care. He was meticulous in every detail and made sure all of my questions were answered. His follow-up care was equally impressive--attentive, professional, and genuinely caring throughout the recovery process. Thanks to Dr. Jung's remarkable skill and dedication, I am now pain free and feeling better than I have in a long time. I highly recommend Dr. Jung to anyone seeking a highly talented neurosurgeon who truly cares about his patients.

Dr Jung is a compassionate, patient, extremely knowledgeable, gifted surgeon…read more He did a 7 hour surgery on my 70 year old husband who was completely dependent on a walker due to an extensive impingement in his back and lower spine. Tom is back to life and doing so amazing. He's gardening, walking, helping our daughters and grandchildren again. I am so grateful to Dr. Jung for sharing his gift and talents of surgery and restoring Tom back to life. Please do not hesitate to reach out to this wonderful doctor for help. He is so knowledgeable, yet empathetic to the patients need. Thank you Dr Jung from a very grateful family.

Olga took the time to look at my images and was prepared for my first appointment. She took the…read moretime to listen and give her opinion on my spinal cord condition. I would easily recommend anyone with a neurological issue to seek her advice. I also saw Dr. Leveque at the same time. They were both on the same page and worked quite well together. A very good team!

Dr. Mark Freeborn is one miracle worker. I have have 2 procedures with him and both of them were…read morealways successful and his professionalism and attention to detail makes him such an amazing surgeon. Freeborn is very very smart and so selfless. He makes sure he does his best to make you feel comfortable during the whole process from beginning to end. I came in with a severe herniation on my L2-L3 in my spine and it caused numbness/paralysis from my knee down and severe back pain. I waited about a month to see Freeborn because of insurances and the steps to take before seeing him. And the day finally came to consult with him and schedule something in then near future to get a procedure done because I wanted to get something done asap. He looks at my MRI'S and x Ray's and comes in and tells me I should of came in a lot sooner and asked me if I was free today because he would not let me leave today without a proceudre. He made calls to the ER next door and he cleared his Friday schedule for me so he could proceed to provide me with his services. I felt a huge amount of gratitude and aprriciate his consideration to do the procedure immediately. I was very happy Once surgery was done he made sure I was all good to go before sending me home. And now I am on the road to recovery. This is also my second procedure with Freeborn and both times he had made me feel comfortable about everything and assured I was going to be okay, which I was and am very satisfied. I would recommend Dr. Mark Freeborn to anyone that is need of a spinal procedures.5 stars!

This doctor operated on my neck two years and a few months ago, and the result of this operation is…read morethat now I suffer from severe pain in my neck and hands, which was not so severe before the operation. I thought the pain would get better with time, but now it hurts so much. My pain increased and my mistake was that this doctor operated on my neck. Yesterday after dealing with this pain for so long and this severe pain was disrupting my life, I went to his office to tell him. After the operation, my condition worsened, his secretary treated us badly, and the doctor came after waiting for me and my husband for an hour and ten minutes and said that I don't need surgery anymore and I should see another doctor. Of course, if I need surgery from now on, I won't come to them and I won't repeat this mistake, but they should answer right now that after all this time, my condition became much worse and finally he left. Disrespectfully left the room without saying goodbye. While he was very respectful when trying to convince me to do the surgery, I think this doctor is after money rather than caring about your treatment. I used to go to work before the surgery, but for two years. I am at home and I could not go back to work and I have mental and emotional problems. Before the surgery, I used to reduce my pain with painkillers, but now even with painkillers, my pain does not decrease and I spend every day with arm and neck pain. My advice to you is to go to this doctor if you want to have the worst surgery of your life.

An absolute godsend. I've had intermittent (yet semi chronic) neck issues for a couple of years and…read moreZach was so helpful in giving me the proper tools to work that out. I haven't had much, if any, neck issues since then. And even if I get some flare ups, I feel confident to resolve that with the exercises he's given me, and it resolves within a week (usually less). I recently started having really bad lower back pain for about the last 1-2 months and I finally made an appt to see him today. Zach gave me such an informative rundown on the root issues and the assessment was spot-on to my bad [posture] habits. He assured me in the way I needed it and again gave me the proper tools and exercises to feel confident that I can tackle this. I left feeling much less stiffness and tension in my lower back bc he spent some time loosening it up and adjusting my back. Can't say enough wonderful things about the guy and his knowledge. I already recommended him to some of my gfs.

I cannot recommend Performance Sport and Spine enough. Zach is incredibly kind, adaptable, and most…read moreimportantly, extremely effective. I suffered from chronic lower back pain for years. I spent time and money on traditional physical therapy and was prescribed painkillers, repeating the same cycle for almost 7 years with no real relief. Within just one month of working with Zach, my lower back pain was gone. He took the time to properly assess my condition and his adjustments gave me my life back, pain-free. If you have been struggling with long-term pain and feel stuck, do yourself a favor and see Zach. I only wish I had found him sooner.

Dr. Nelson is a kind and caring surgeon who spends the time…read moreto explain options and procedures thoroughly! I highly recommend him! His staff is great, also!

Dr Dan Nelson is the ultimate professional. He is caring, thoughtful, and explains the procedure…read morethoroughly. His training and skill level is the highest in the region. As a former board certified anesthesiologist, he entered the field of pain management to provide multiple relief modalities to patients, depending on their individual needs and physical condition. I sought his care to extend my hiking years--degenerative changes in my knees 5 and 17 years after 2 routine orthoscopic meniscus surgeries had left me unable to hike more than a mile without pain. After review of MRIs and discussion of possible differential Dr Nelson almost painlessly extracted bone marrow from my hips and injected the specially spun down stem cells into both of my knees. 30 days later his PA, Sarah injected platelet rich plasma into both knees. That procedure was absolutely painless--thanks Sarah, you are amazing. The results have been phenomenal. Hiking, vagaries of weather affecting my knees, early morning stiffness have improved significantly. I can hike several miles now, and at 73 that works quite well for me.

Dr Lee was the only doctor who ever validated my herniated / torn disc in my L3 L4. She had been…read moreadvocating for me to get ablation treatment done because I have not been able to bend over for over 3 and 1/2 years now I have numbness and burning shooting throbbing pains in my hands my arms radiating down for my neck where I have multiple bulging discs and canal stenosis and degenerative disc disease in my neck and back and I was diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy. And my lower lumbar area I currently have a torn / herniated disc in my L3 L4 lower back lumbar area. I also have multiple other bulging discs like I mentioned previously in my back and my next spines. I cannot bend over I cannot take care of my basic needs anymore I have become fully disabled and fully unable to work. Doctor Lee was the only person who ever took my treatment seriously and the only reason I had to stop seeing her was because my work for one didn't file my work injury claim properly, I work at the shipyard in Seattle as a longshoreman and marine machinist and marine heavy diesel mechanic working on all of the Washington State ferry boat machinist and mechanical repairs and all of the US Navy military warship destroyer projects department of Defense projects and contract jobs. My employer never filed my work injury claim at all and cut off my health insurance over a year ago. I haven't even been able to continue with the basic care that I need. I really really need to get back in to see Dr Lee if there's any way Dr Lee you could contact me I would really appreciate it. My phone # 3608996352

Jennifer Lee has been nothing but awesome. After being with Washington Center for Pain Management…read morefor 2 years and dealing with being lied to and other very unprofessional and unethical practices, a friend referred me to her. Within just a few weeks I was scheduled for a trial SCS device. She had no problem with continuing the meds I was on and she has personally called me to see how I am doing. I am so grateful to have changed providers. The first 2 appointments averaged just over 40 minutes. She listens and explains what is going on and why. I highly recommend her!

I had a bad broken wrist and needed additional surgery. I was referred to Dr. Guyettes office…read more Connor was the first to greet me. He introduced himself and explained the process. After surgery I did my physical therapy with Kristin who was also so friendly and nice. She too took the time to explain the process and what to expect throughout the rehab process. Dr. Guyette work is fantastic. I needed a plate and screws put in. 10 weeks later, I have my complete motion back. The healing process was far better than I could have ever expected. What a great team!

Dr. Guyette is AMAZING! I have osteoarthritis in both hands in the CMC (thumb) joint. I had…read moresurgery (not by Dr. Guyette) on the left hand a few years ago and after a horrendous recovery of 6 months I swore I'd never have surgery on my right thumb. My right hand became so painful surgery was the only option. Dr. Guyette did the surgery on my right hand and there was no comparision with the surgery and recovery. Just 8 weeks later I'm using my right hand again and the pain is gone. I cannot reccomend Dr. Guyette enough. He is an excellent surgeon, explains everything very well and has a great personality!