Pain Blog

I am a physician anesthesiologist who has suffered from chronic pain for several years. I have seen many doctors who have not been able to put a complete picture together of my various pain issues. I feel so fortunate that my internist sent me to see Dr. Attaman. He is so thorough in taking a complete medical history, doing a thorough physical exam, and ordering appropriate diagnostic tests to aid him in evaluating a patient's problems. His bedside manner is excellent. He is compassionate and takes time to explain everything. He asks the patient if he/she understands. He is excellent at injections. I have gotten so much relief already. Unfortunately, many physicians today seem to have lost the art of the practice of medicine. The true meaning of the Hippocratic Oath seems to be disappearing. That is why Dr. Attaman is such a gem and a find for any patient with chronic pain issues. He is kind as well as clinically excellent. I would say he is the best physician I have ever had take care of me.

I'm a physician and wanted to write a review as a patient of Dr. Attaman's this past year.  I had been having lower back and sacral pain for about 10 years but due to a busy schedule had never gotten it checked out.  I knew it wasn't life threatening and that I didn't need surgery.  But just wanted to finally address the pain in as noninvasive means as possible.  I was trained in the MD track (as opposed to Dr. Attaman's DO track) and know  the limitations of training in my field.  We are not taught osteopathic manipulation, and I think the DO training in the musculoskeletal system is in general, stronger.  I did see an orthopedic doctor who told me I didn't need surgery, but could not offer much in the way of diagnosis or treatment.  So I specifically sought out Dr. Attaman's expertise because of his DO background and further training in anesthesiology and pain management.  I wanted someone who was capable of doing osteopathic manipulation, but also aware of the care needed in doing a safe manipulation.  I brought my medical records and recent films, and he diagnosed and treated me the same day.  I have never had an osteopathic manipulation, but about 75% of my pain was addressed with that first treatment.  I like that his treatment options are varied, from physical therapy and massage, up to to injections.  I was finally able to go to physical therapy because he was able to diagnose my issue.  I can't promise that everyone will have the same results as I did, but I was very pleased with my overall experience with Dr. Attaman.  He took the time to make an accurate diagnosis, used precautions by reviewing films, explained to me what he thought the issue was, offered effective and diverse treatment options, and was very professional.  His office is very pleasant and staff are also very friendly and extremely helpful.  I have since moved from Seattle but wanted to post this because my experience was so positive.  Best of luck to Dr. Attaman, his staff, and all his patients.

It was a Pain Management Doctor who transitioned me to the right people and for the right diagnosis ... not the Neurologist, not the Spine Rehabilitation Specialist, not my PCP. However, when I was referred to a Pain doc I assumed everyone had just given up on me and thought I should just be medicated, so I went out of my way to find one who just said no to drugs. Dr. Attaman in Seattle WA fit that bill, and regardless of where things stand with me today - I will forever be grateful to him.

Dr. Attaman is the first one who identified my issue and got me on track for treatment.

Dr Attaman was the 6th doctor that I saw, over a period of 3 years, for a chronic pain problem and the first to give me a correct dagnosis and to give me some pain relief. He takes the time to understand the problem and does not use a PA as a filter.

Dr. Attaman was the best doctor I've had (and I have had a great amount) He was very attentve to my needs, and truly listened to me. He looked at different possible solutions and made me part of the decision process giving me a choice. When It was time to have a procedure done he was able to calm me down and reassure me (which is hard to do) He did what was best for me in that situation. I am very satisified with him as a doctor, and a person who is compassionate and truly cares about his patients. If there is anything else I need, or call for another doctor in his field, I will only see him.