James Babington, MD
Edmonds, WA 98026
Edmonds, WA 98026
Swedish Edmonds Specialty Clinic
21616 76th Avenue West, Suite 212, Edmonds, WA 98026
Insurances Accepted
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- Providence Health Plan
- Health Net - TriCare
- HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
- United Healthcare PPO
- Providence Health Plan PPO
- Carelon Medicare Advantage
- United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- Premera Medicare Advantage
- Humana
- Community Health Plan Of WA Medicaid
- Community Health Plan Of WA Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Humana PPO
- Pacific Medical Center TRICARE
- Molina Medicaid
- Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
- Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Molina Medicare Advantage
- Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
- Carelon PPO
- Humana HMO
- Humana Medicaid
- Kaiser
- First Choice PPO
- Seven Corners
- Premera
- First Health-Coventry PPO
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage
- United Behavioral Health PPO
- Evernorth PPO
- Coordinated Care Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicaid
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Cigna PPO
- Aetna PPO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
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About James Babington
Almost all of us experience pain at some time in our lives and many suffer from persistent pain which can disrupt life. Dr. Babington is passionate about providing the highest quality of patient focused care. His collaborative approach relies on a thorough assessment of what is causing the pain and then developing a multidimensional treatment plan with a focus on improving function. Treatments he often recommends include therapies, injections, medications, and as a last resort surgery. Dr. Babington's research interests center around improving delivery of health services as well as patient reported outcomes and their integration into clinical care. Dr. Babington was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met as a Top Doctor in multiple years.
University of Washington
2006
Virginia Mason Medical Center
2007
University of Washington
2010
Virginia Mason Anesthesiology Pain Management Fellowship
2011
Seattle Magazine Top Doctor, Seattle Met Top Doctor, Benaroya Neuroscience Research Chair, AOA Medical Honor Society
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine
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Outside the office, Dr. Babington keeps busy with his children, hiking, gardening, and has recently developed an interest in woodworking.
Community Reviews
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I appreciate Dr,Babington's ease and good "bedside" manner. He answers questions directly without being too blunt or too vague. I get answers to my questions without being made to feel like just another number or patient...
Swedish Patient
I've always gotten excellent care from the dr & his team. I will continue to see this Dr because he is so great
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He listened to me
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I have been a patient of Dr.Babington for nearly four
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My care provider was wonderful, the system didn't get a question to him that I needed answered that would have reduced my pain in the months preceding my visit.
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Dr Babington is very caring and listens yo what you want. I would come back to him for all my back needs before a surgery
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Dr Babington is always helpful and supportive
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I have had so many "bad" pain mgmt providers. Dr. Abington is "a breath of fresh air"! He is kind and consistent. He asks for your opinion and really listens. He doesn't make you feel bad for needing/taking a pain medication. He is definitely a 10/10 provider and I appreciate his care!
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I feel that Dr babington is a exceptional man and doctor. I have a lot of doctors but I trust Dr babington more than any other doctor I have ever known.
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Very good first meeting
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I value my relationship with Dr.Babyington.He is very considerate and responsive to my health care needs. He never makes you feel rushed.
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Dr Babington is a great listener and empathetic and is on my side to finding help for my painful condition . I believe he truly cares for his patients and for that I am very thankful.
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I've seen Dr. Babington several times over the past couple of years. He listens well and doesn't seem rushed (although I know he's very busy) and has been very helpful with my pain issues. I'm glad to have found him.
Swedish Patient
Skill, knowledge and competence are always important but I think the primary reasons I feel confident in seeing dr. Babington are that he listens to me and I trust him.
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I am just happy that Dr. Babington is sticking around for pain management. Before him the pain management doctors did not stay around very long. They changed frequently.
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I was extremely happy with this visit and the care I received
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He's just the best doctor.
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I really like Dr Babbington. He's very kind and soft spoken and has great bedside manner. I'm glad I was referred to him.
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Dr. Babington is GREAT.
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Always have great care from Dr Babington. He cares about his patients.
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Dr. Babington always listens and takes time to understand and help me with any questions I have.
Swedish Patient
He was very informative and helpful.
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The good experience is to have care from professionals, thanks to old the time at SWEDISH.
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This was my first appointment and it went very well. We communicated very easily and I left the appointment with a clear path ahead of me.
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Very good and very professional
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Dr Babington always listens to my concerns and addresses them.
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Dr Babington is literally the best!
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Dr. Babington has always been professional, knowledgeable and shows he cares about my treatment and concerns. He has always gone out of his way to help me. I cannot always say this about other doctors. He is one of the rare ones that actually cares about his patients.
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Dr Babington appears to a well deserved reputation for being an expert in the field of pain management
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Meeting Dr Babington has changed my life !!"
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Very professional
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Dr Babington is the best - caring and knowledgeable about what is best treatment for me.
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Excellent medical care and everything. Thank you so much.
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No complaints
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Love this doctor
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I've had a wonderful experience with Dr. Babington and his team.
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I think that Dr Babington gave the best care possible.
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Dr. Babington has been my pain doctor for about 10 years. It is important to stay with a doctor long enough for each of you to know the other,
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Dr. Babington is best pain doc ive ever had in over 20 years seeing these specialists
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Dr. Babington has dealt with individuals having the same back issues and neuropathy. He knows his stuff and I look forward to working toward easing my present pain and discomfort.
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Dr. Badington was very helpful, thorough, & tied everything together.
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I trust Dr Babbington the advice he gives me and the treatment he recommends & provides. No matter how busy he is he always takes the time for you & never once makes me feel rushed or judged.
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Dr. Babington is an excellent communicator who inspires confidence.
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Always great care from dr Babington and staff there, thank you.
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Dr Babington's explanations and treatment suggestion made good sense to me.
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I am glad that I can see Dr. Babington. The last pain doctors did not last very long.
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My doctor was excellent in every aspect.
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It's always a good experience
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I have the utmost respect for Dr babington. I trust him more than any other doctor that I have ever had. I feel that I can come to him with any medical issue and get honest feedback. He is extremely intelligent and is always willing to take the time to explain.
Swedish Patient
Both providers that I see at this office are wonderful, as is the rest of the staff.
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Thoracic Injection was great. This was a follow up to discuss the effectiveness and results. I'm very happy with this provider and would choose Dr Babbington for any future injections.
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He listened carefully
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Dr. Babington is always very good at listening and explaining things.
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Dr. Babington listens to my concerns and recommends a course of action for those concerns.
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I really like Dr babington and his team. They were all kind and understanding
Swedish Patient
Is a very caring. Nice people.
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Dr. Babington is an amazing doctor! Been seeing him for years now. He listens and is very respectful. Best doctor I have ever had!
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Dr. Babington is an excellent pain management provider. I appreciate the attentive, thoughtful and professionalism as a service provider.
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All good
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He is kind and he explained everything in a understandable manner.
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Dr. Babington is a great Dr with an amazing "bed side manner" and I have recommended him to friends and neighbors who have given the same opinion of him after receiving treatment.Dr. Babington always provides detailed explanations regarding procedures and treatment options in a way that I can easily understand.
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It was very good
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Dr Babington was so caring and encouraging. Front staff very pleasant.
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It took 3 months to get to see Dr. Babington but once I saw him, he was great!
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I have had all good experiences with Dr. Babington. He is comfortable to approach with questions and very re-assuring. He's proven to be advanced In his knowledge and approach In his field. I'm thankful and grateful to be his patient!
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Dr Babbington gives me confidence that he is aware of my medical needs and is a person that has great critical thinking to respond to my medical needs.
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Dr. Babington is always professional and thorough.
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Have always gotten excellent care.
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I wish Babington was my regular doc not just my pain doc--he's great and I've been seeing him for back and knee pain for many years.
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Dr Babington has always listened to my issues, I truly believe he cares for his patients, I wish there were more doctors like him, good doctors are so hard to find. I'm so thankful to have him as a doctor.
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This is a good provider
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Dr. Babington is a fantastic Doctor. What else can I say? I appreciate his care.
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I was very happy with how my questions were taken seriously and answered accordingly.
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The provider listened to my description of symptoms and was able to Explain the results of tests in an easy to understand manner. He also laid out an understanding of what he thought was going on, what would most likely happen in the next few weeks and months and provided a clear path forward for treatment options
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Easy to talk to, straight forward, respectful and thoughtful.
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I absolutely love the nurses and doctor at this practice. They always make sure to accurately measure my blood pressure by measuring it by hand. They always make sure to have masks where I can read their lips due to my hearing condition I always have to worry about this at other doctors office's but Dr.Babbington and his nurses always make sure this is stocked and I amTre with the utmost respect and for this I am truly grateful. Dr.B always makes sure to truly discuss all aspects of new treatments, procedures and medications with me and lets me decide whether I want this or not. Always discussing the benefits and possible challenges with any of them. I always feel informed and safe in all decisions that are made. He always responds to messages and makes sure that he understands what my problems are and works with me to solve them. The front desk staff is always impolite but I love everything else about this practice so I will always be willing to deal with them. Dr.B is a truly wonderful, thoughtful and caring doctor who is always update on my case and always gives me the confidence to push forward and get to the best health I can possibly be in.
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Dr Babington always cares about my questions and concerns and answers them in a clear and concise manner.
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Very easy to work with
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I have a good experience from all the providers at this clinic. From the front desk back to the clinicians I had good care.
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Great Dr. Getting appointments and follow-up information is a challenge.
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I learn a lot from Dr Babington every visit!
Swedish Patient
I had a great appointment with Dr. Babington. He was one only a few doctors I have seen who did not not make feel silly or stupid about what I have been experiencing. He came across as a very knowledgeable but caring doctor.
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I appreciate that my provider knows my family member's names and asks about them.
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Great bedside manner listened to my concerns and answered questions
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Listens and treats me as a unique person with unique problems. Kind and likeable and professional.
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Dr Babington and his staff provide excellent care. I am always seen on time, the staff is professional and courteous, and Dr. Babington gives me easy to understand instructions, reviews my medications on each visit, is also professional and courteous. I highly recommend this practice and Dr. Babington.
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Provider was kind and explained what to do next, visit was very short and almost felt like a waste of time though because nothing was done. Just ordered for X-ray and mri
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Dr. Babington diagnosed the problem correctly and provided treatment that left me pain free. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome.
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Dr.Babington is always a good listener. He provides any requested information and offers suggestions. The office provides a welcome and professional setting.
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Don't wait long to see Dr. All Dr's on my team seem very knowledgeable about my conditions. They all are pleasant and helpful.
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My care was extremely good.
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Dr. Babington is a good listener and respected my comments on my own body. He is very knowledgeable and brought out thoughts about my condition that had not been addressed by my precious physiatrist and was able to give me a new way to look at my condition. He then recommended Physical therapist who works on my specific condition and gave me a referral.
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Very good experience
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Excellent
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I have seen Dr. Babington for pain management for about 10 years. He always listens closely to anything I have to say and acts on it.
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Dr. Babington seems to always have an open mind and about treatment and professional care for my overall health
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Dr. Babbington has consistently provided me with exceptional courtesy, professionalism, kindness, and all-around care. I am truly delighted with the level of service I have received.
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Very caring, good listener.
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Good
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Excellent experience.
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Dr. Babington has been extremely helpful and makes it easy for me to understand my conditions.
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Dr. Babington was amazing and answered my questions.
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Dr. Babington made sure I understood all he told me and was very good at answering my questions and putting me at ease.
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Dr. Babington is kind and he listened to my concerns. He recommended someone to me after I asked. I trust him completely and I wish he could be my PCP, but he's only pain management.
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Provider was a credit to your organization! His demeanor and care were beyond perfect. Mix of professional and caring with an obvious plan and clear expectations.
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I have been seeing this provider for several years because of complicated injuries and surgeries. Every step along the way he has helped me improve.
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Very satisfied
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Was a great experience for a new patient experience !
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Conditions and Procedures
- Acute Back Pain
- Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (Amps)
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Baclofen Therapy
- Brachial Plexopathy
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Caudal Injection
- Celiac Plexus Nerve Block
- Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Cervical Spine Evaluation
- Cervical Spine Injection
- Cervical Spine Injection Evaluation
- Cervical Spine Injury
- Cervical Spine Steroid Injection
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Tendinosis Of The Ankle
- Chronic Tendinosis Of The Foot
- Complex Spine Deformities
- Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Deconditioned Knee
- Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Cervical Spine
- Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Lumbar Spine
- Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Spine
- Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Thoracic Spine
- Degenerative Spine Pain
- Epidural Blood Patch
- Epidural Injection
- Erythromelalgia
- Facet Injection
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Functional Pain Disorders
- Gait Analysis
- Geriatric Pain Management
- Headache
- Herpes Zoster
- Hip Preservation
- Hip Sprain
- Interventional Pain Management
- Intractable Abdominal Pain
- Intractable Pain
- Intrathecal Drug Delivery
- Intrathecal Pump
- Joint Injection
- Kyphosis
- Lesions Of Sciatic Nerve
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spine Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Spine Evaluation
- Lumbar Spine Injection
- Lumbar Spine Injection Evaluation
- Lumbar Spine Injury
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Medial Branch Blocks
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Neck Arthritis
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Nerve Block
- Nerve Compression Syndrome
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Neuromodulation
- Neuropathic Arthritis
- Neuropathy
- Non Surgical Treatment For Disc Herniation
- Non Surgical Treatment Of Back Pain
- Opioid Issues
- Orthotics
- Pain Clinic
- Pain Disorder
- Pain Management
- Paresthesia
- Patella Injury
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (Pns)
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Peroneal Neuropathy
- Persistent Pain After Orthopedic Surgery
- Phantom Limb
- Pinched Nerve
- Post Laminectomy Syndrome
- Post Radiation Pain
- Post Thoracotomy Chest Pain
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Tear
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Primary Spine Care
- Radial Nerve Neuropathy
- Radiculopathy
- Radiofrequency Rhizotomy
- Reflex Neurovascular Dystrophy
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Repetitive Stress Injury
- Rib Pain
- Sacroiliac (Si) Joint Injection
- Sacroiliac Joint Block
- Sciatica
- Severe Pain
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
- Spinal Cord Stimulator
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Arthritis
- Spine Injection
- Spondylosis
- Sports Injury Rehabilitation
- Sports Related Injury
- Sympathetic Nerve Block
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendon Injury
- Tens Therapy
- Thoracic Spinal Stenosis
- Thoracic Spine Evaluation
- Thoracic Spine Injection
- Thoracic Spine Injection Evaluation
- Thoracic Spondylosis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Trigger Point Injection
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Upper Back Pain
- Virtual Care
- Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
On time and good care
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