Extremely attentive at first visit. Scheduled surgery and was told on the way to the operating room…read morethat he may not be able to help with one of the vertebraes that was broken. I wish he would have told me that at the preop. I would have gotten another opinion. I asked him to do his best but it still isn't right. The cement also leaked out during surgery! When I asked about what could go wrong at the preop, leakage was his answer. When I asked how often this happens, he replied that he's done over 3,000 and never had it happen. Hard to believe I was his first of over 3,000. The other vertebrae hasn't caused any problem since the surgery. Rather than seeing the doctor for my post op he sent me to his assistant. I never saw him after surgery or since.

My new neurosurgeon spoke to me very frankly and told me he wanted to speak to me as a person and…read morenot a surgeon; that Keem most likely implanted my artificial disc in the wrong place in my cervical spine, then claimed it migrated to shirk personal responsibility. (My new neurosurgeon had presented my case to a team of his cohorts, and they came to this conclusion together.) Keem's office consistently fails to provide pre-op and intra-operative photos to members of my care team who request them; multiple neurosurgeons have tried. No one except Keem's office has seen them. Context is included in my two reviews below this one. Keem allowed me to feel like it was hopeless, that the disc would "continue" slipping indefinitely due to the default of my own body. Keem looked me in the eyes and lied to my face the two times he had the courage to show his face to me after his failed surgery (and one of these was a presumably forced meeting facilitated by the Polyclinic's risk management department). He's unscrupulous, which a surgeon should never be. I wouldn't trust him with a houseplant. I've had innumerable complications as a result of this failed surgery. My career as a dancer is over. I've chipped multiple teeth from my post-op convulsions. I've gotten a diagnosis of PTSD. I'm going to be different for the rest of my life. I'm moving forward with a lawsuit.

Saw another reviewer mention a failed surgery with Keem and that "complications occur," as if this…read moreisn't what so often happens with Keem (I've met people who've known physical therapists who work with numerous butchered Keem patients at a time) - so I'm back to update my review. This is a placeholder until I type out another banger lambasting Keem for being a terrible surgeon. Keem told me my artificial disc migrated - in actuality, a team of Virginia Mason neurosurgeons investigated, and found the disc was installed in the wrong place (which took a while to diagnose, as Keem refused to release intra-operative imaging for close to a year). Entire steps of my surgery were skipped. And he lied to my face about it - and to the Polyclinic ... just before mysteriously leaving his cushy position as their sole spinal surgeon. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Keem is a lazy, incompetent butcher. I still experience daily pain and take daily pain medications after what he did to me as a young athlete. He mysteriously vanished from the Polyclinic after multiple government investigations of my surgery, including a winning ruling by the Washington state AG's office because Keem was double-paid by both me and my insurance, and his office said I'd have to sue him directly to be reimbursed. He's corrupt, and a liar. After some time floating around, it appears he's been hired by Swedish. They should be ashamed of themselves - I reached out directly to share the results of my surgery. Clearly, Swedish doesn't care about the longevity of their patients, or keeping them safe, functional, and pain-free. Keep in mind that this man has a long and extensive history of "complicated" surgeries, as well as kickbacks into the millions from the manufacturer of the only artificial disc he installs. (They also cover fusion equipment, etc.) I could find no other surgeon who only uses equipment from one company ... let alone ones paid by them on the side. More corruption to the absolute core. More coming. I have other reviews for him in my profile, including one in which I caught him leaving himself a fake positive review. Don't be fooled by this slimy, unctuous guy who has a long history of leaving his patients immediately post-op to go get paid by Medtronic while they suffer through permanent and life-changing complications. Expect a PA to see you for your first post-op appointment (dangerous and insidious scope creep, going against all advice of the American Medical Association), and expect them to misread your imaging and gaslight you about your pain because they have no idea what they're talking about. This is an established pattern of Keem's. If Keem has 5,000 haters, I'm one of them. If Keem has 1 hater, it's me. If Keem has 0 haters, it's because his rotten surgery finally killed me Lmaoooo. If Shakespeare knew this guy, he'd call him an egg.

In July, I had an anterior fusion surgery performed by Sean Keem. My surgery did not go as…read moreexpected and there were complications that kept me in the hospital for 14 days as opposed to the 2 that was anticipated. I'm 52 and totally understand the complications and risks with this type of surgery. I felt what could go wrong went wrong. The problem with a lot of people is they do not understand that when something goes wrong, almost all of the time it has nothing to do with the surgeon performing the procedure. Things just happen. Dr. Keem has always been professional and straight forward with me as well as the staff that works around him. I knew the risks and accepted what happened as part of that but Dr. Keem is great. I'd go to him again (this was my second procedure with him...the first being 7 years ago). The staff at the surgery center was amazing. All of them were great compared to my previous visit. I'd like to give a huge shout out to all of those who cared for me but the one that stood out the most was Morgan. She seemed so much of a real person than a robotic nurse that i had experienced with my previous surgery. She was easy to talk to and seemed relatable to my life experiences. Again...all of the nursing staff was amazing this visit but Morgan stands out the most. Thanks again.

I am a year over due in posting this - I would never go to Dr Reed. without my consent it what I…read morethought to be a routine bunion surgery, Dr. Reed broke my foot in 2 places. This alone now puts me with two additional foot issues that I did not have before. I came in with a bunion and concerns over flexion in my toe as I am a very active athlete. My concerns were so as not to cause on going other issues with gait, structure and balance. I came out of the first surgery with him recommending a second surgery to improve the flexion that he had made worse after the first... well after 2 surgeries and over a year to 'recover' I have basically NO flexion, swelling and chronic pain... I had to get rid of a substantial portion of my shoes - may pairs of which were comfortable as my foot is so swollen that I will not fit into the toe of several pair. I spent thousands of dollars *(not reimbursed by insurance) on Sound therapy and acupuncture at his suggestion that it could help - it DID NOT. Frustrated everyday since & now left with a lifetime of issues.

He fixed me up after another surgeon tried his damndest to mess me up. Dr.Reed prefers modern…read moreimagery and techniques, and listens to his patients even if they are women! He is not a glorified podiatrist, but a surgeon. And if someone is cutting your feet open, demand a surgeon. Trust me.

Working with Dr. Cobbs during a really scary medical event made the process so much more bearable!…read moreHe is kind, listens well, explains things simply, and made time to answer myself and my family's questions. Not only did he do a great job on my craniotomy (no small feat!), he made me feel human and was so compassionate. I cannot recommend him and his team enough! After surgery he explained well what happened and his office answered my questions quickly via MyChart. No one else I'd trust with my actual brain! And the research work he does is incredibly inspiring, going above simply working with patients to advance care for others. Thank you Dr. Cobbs and team!

Dr Cobbs is supposed to be a brain tumor expert. His first question was "So why are you here to see…read moreme today?" He didn't pick up on my sarcasm, when I chuckled, told him it was a worry when a specialist doesn't know why a patient is there to see them, then I said, "Well, we could start with the brain tumor." He told me that my chronic headaches, which sometimes feel like my eye is being pushed out, was unrelated to my tumor, that my vision changes were unrelated to my tumor, the frontal lobe where my brain tumor is has nothing to do with higher level math or communication. He told me that he could be 100% certain it was a benign meningioma from imaging. He said he could be certain the other tumors were unrelated: three breast tumors with discordant pathology/radiology, a contrast enhanced extradural spinal mass, and Drs trying to determine if I have a single adrenal tumor or bilateral, and others. He didn't ask me about any other symptoms - such as the toe twitching that recently started. My husband started worrying when he started to repeatedly beat me at Carcassonne, which used to be 1/6 games. My son thought the tumor explained some of my personality changes. The worst, Dr Cobbs claimed that 10% of all women have this type of brain tumor! My husband joined us (via FB messenger). Afterwards, he said, "Did he just say that 10% of all women have meningioma brain tumors? I'll have to look that up." Both my husband and I have done scientific research. I even wrote to Dr Cobbs to make sure we got his message right (attached). In the communication, he then said that higher level math was in the area of concern. I'm an applied mathematician. Women beware!!!!

Saw the dr for first time and was honestly one of the best possible experiences in the medical…read morefield I've ever had, compares to #MD Anderson in Houston honestly, compassionate, patient, accommodating , care facilities I've had the opportunity to to use, met Dr Joe and his assistant and felt like I was in safe secure hands have second apt soon so follow if interested yall!

My first surgery was one done at UW... It gave me two excellent years. I have degenerative spinal…read morestenosis and so 5 years later I needed a second surgery. This was done at harbor view and 3 months after having the surgery I am back to having even worse symptoms than those that caused me to have the first surgery. This place is definitely two thumbs down.

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.

She left me partially paralyzed and inserted pedicle screws into my central nervous system. I have…read morehad 3 repair surgeries and a Neuro stimulator put into my back. The pain is horrific. Imagine the worst abscessed tooth...that is what it is like everyday of my life. I don't know how she sleeps at night. I sued her and she has very little malpractice insurance. They offered my $20,000 to go away and I said no. In the end she paid off my attorneys and I walked away with nothing. Run....don't walk...from her care. And I am not the first one to file a lawsuit against her. Shame on you Dr Srinivasan.

Exactly 8 years ago today at 5 am, I entered Swedish Hospital in Seattle to undergo brain surgery…read morefor Chiari Malformation. It was the single most petrifying thing I have ever done in my life. I entered the hospital with the following symptoms that thousands of people around the world also have, but cannot find doctors to give them answers for because most doctors are not trained in Chiari. My symptoms were... a chronic cough that made my head feel like someone had shot a gun through it at point blank lasting about 30 seconds each time; with each cough also came an electrical zapping that felt like bolts of lightning or a taser shooting out the top of my head and fingers and toes; I had complete dizziness that never stopped, causing it to be hard to think, see, concentrate, walk, shower, cook, shop, drive, fall asleep, pretty much do anything; upper and lower extremities would constantly fall asleep randomly; I would choke on nothing without warning, and also while eating and drinking without warning, my swallowing function would randomly just stop; I also felt like I had a golf ball in my throat even though a scope said I was fine; my vision was off; my gait felt choppy and uncoordinated, my memory was non-existent; I was unable to think of words when talking; I would say sentences that didn't make sense... And more! Thankfully God led me to a surgeon who was up to date on the latest Chiari research and she knew about all my symptoms and what my imaging meant. I will be forever grateful to Dr Jayashree Srinivasen, because I was on the very edge and she saved my life. Two weeks after my surgery, the lightening bolts and the gunshot head pain just disappeared. Many of the other symptoms continued to disappear over time. It has taken a long time to heal. At about 4 to 5 years post op, I stopped improving, but I am extremely grateful for as far as I have come in this journey. Thank you to those who have read this far. And thank you for my friends and family who have carried me through this. You know who you are and you are priceless to me. God bless you for being there for me! And I love all of you! Praying the surgery continues to hold and I never need a second one! Happy Zipperversary to Me! Lol Tammi Davie, 6/30/24

I got sciatica some time in January of last year. I tried everyting like PT, injections,…read moredecompression. It did not help much until I got an appointment with Dr. Leveque. He recommended laminectomy at L4. The surgery went well and in 3 months I was good enough to work summer soccer tournaments. I'm a soccer ref. I can't be more grateful to Dr. Leveque. He gave me my life back.

I have dealt with low back issues for decades, but recently the pain became something different,…read moreintense, unstable & intolerable. After my MRI showed significant deterioration in my low back, including a 10mm disc herniation, 2 cysts, and serious narrowing of the spinal canals impinging the nerves, I was given a referral for Neurosurgery. While I knew I had to do something, I wanted a Neurosurgeon whose perspective matched mine: bias toward the LEAST invasive approach. I researched Neurosurgeons: education, experience, Patient ratings & reviews, Top Doctors (reviews by peers), and personal statements of interest. Dr. Leveque checked all my boxes. He didn't disappoint. He made room in his calendar to see me THE VERY NEXT DAY. At our appointment, he was fully informed re the history of my spine, current reports, & had clearly thought through his recommendations. He walked me through the MRI, showing me exactly what was going on, & his recommended approach, which matched my goal of least invasive solution. He got me scheduled for surgery 9 days later. His incredible Scheduler, Ben, got all my pre surgery consults scheduled in the next 6 business days. Post care communication w/RN Jamie was timely, friendly, & helpful. 2 weeks post surgery, I feel SO much better. I cannot praise Dr. Leveque & his team enough. I would highly recommend him to friends, and insist my spouse & children go to him for anything related to their spine.

I'm always baffled when I see horrible bedside manner. Please act professional and help your…read morepatients to feel seen and heard. Dr. Herbie Yung and his "assistant" talking sports and bantering about players' stats while undergoing a procedure with a fully awake patient. Not one question about how the patient is doing or whether the injection is painful. It doesn't matter if the procedure is "standard" or "routine," it's still scary for the patient getting it for the first time. Do better.

From the owner: The Edmonds Orthopedic Center includes nine fellowship-trained board-certified orthopedic surgeons…read morewith advanced post-graduate training and expertise in general orthopedics and fracture care, sports medicine and arthroscopy, surgery of the spine, shoulder & elbow, hand & wrist, hip & knee, foot & ankle, and total joint reconstruction.

I had a very bowed leg from a knee that has given me problems for years. After interviewing a few…read moredifferent knee surgeons I chose Dr Crutcher. He showed me the knee was bowed 18 degrees and was bone on bone. He made a plan to replace the joint using the Make robotics and I ended up with a pain free knee that was back in alignment. He confidence and expertise are top notch! Every step was explained and every question I had was answered. The staff at OPA are all top notch and experienced. One year out, I have no issues and I'm living an active life again!

After having serious problems after my knee replacement with a surgeon who would not order any…read morediagnostic tests and told me I was just the type of person who gets a lot of scar tissue, I sought a second opinion from Dr. Crutcher. He was one hour late to my appointment, spent about five minutes with me, asked hardly any questions and told me to wait a year before seeking further help. I had heard stories of people who were allergic to their prosthetic, and asked him if I might have a metal allergy. He categorically told me "no." Many months later I found another surgeon who ordered a metal allergy test, and I was indeed allergic to nickel and had to have the prosthetic replaced before I was able to walk again. Dr. Crutcher also did not disclose that his organization, OPA, is affiliated with my original surgeon's Proliance.