Brian J. Krabak, MD, MBA, FACSM

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Brian J. Krabak, MD, MBA, FACSM
Medical Specialties
- Sports medicine
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Telehealth services
- Spine care
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Exceptional knowledge and expertise
My doctor is outstanding! He is smart nice and an excellent listener. He is clear, explains things well and he is collaborative.
I thought Dr. Krabak was wonderful. He asked a lot of questions, explaining why he was recommending the plan of action, gave me time to ask questions. [...]
He is very clear and informative in his responses to my concerns.
[...] and Dr. Kraybac are a great team. Hold onto them!
Dr Kraybac was attentive, took time to get to know me, my history, and the injury that prompted my visit. His explanations were clear and treatment recommendations sensible.
I've been seen by Dr. Krabak and his staff for several years and I'm very happy with the care they give me.
[...]Dr. Krabak was very clear & helpful in general a great experience.
Dr. Krabak was excellent in responding to my concerns. [...]
[...] and Dr. Krabak were phenomenal. I felt that both of them truly listened to me and took the time to learn about me as a person. I also felt that both were very personable. The care and service I was given was fantastic and also timely. Their timeliness might play a big factor in why I felt they were getting to know me. Some they were efficient in the way they managed their time, they used as many opportunities as possible to talk to me, hear me out, and also recommend the best treatments for me. This has been the smoothest appointment I have had regarding this injury and I am so happy about it.
It was a very positive experience. The medical assistant and the doctor were both wonderful. I would highly recommend Dr. Kraback [...]
Both [...] and Dr. Krabak were excellent and I would gladly recommend them to others.
Dr. Krabak, and all staff, were great. I much appreciate their care.
It was an amazing experience with [staff] and Dr. Brian.
Dr Krabak
[...] My doctor Krabak was truly spectacular. So nice, calm smooth. [...] Provider explained why he was having specific tests ordered, In detail, and It was the exact tests I desired. He gave me clear directions about calling for the MRI which was new to me, here at UW so I appreciated his step by step Instructions. [...]
*Dr. Krabak provided an excellent overview of options for treatment and helped me decide which was most appropriate. His MA is among the best at UWMC.
About Brian J. Krabak
Brian Krabak, MD, MBA, FACSM, is a board-certified sports medicine physician at UW Medicine. His clinical interests include preventing and treating sports-related injuries and enhancing sports performance.
Dr. Krabak is a team physician for the UW Husky Athletics, National Team Physician with USA Swimming and Concussion Management Physician for the XFL Seattle Sea Dragons. He previously served as a team physician for Johns Hopkins University Athletes and the Baltimore Orioles. He also worked as a team physician at the Olympics Games and other professional and collegiate sports.
Dr. Krabak's background and education in medicine, engineering and business provide a unique perspective in the clinical care of athletes of all ages and levels. He uses a collaborative team approach to patient care, working with patients to develop a healthy and active lifestyle.
He is skilled in ultrasound-guided procedures, platelet-rich plasma, percutaneous tenotomy [Tenex] and fluoroscopic lumbar spine procedures.
Dr. Krabak is a Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Personal Interests
Dr. Krabak has competed in many endurance events, including 24-hour and 36-hour adventure races, XTERRA cross-terrain triathlon, TransRockies mountain bike race, marathons and triathlons.
Education and Training
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John Hopkins/Carey Business SchoolMaster, 2003Tufts-New England Medical CenterResidency, 1997, Physical Medicine & RehabilitationS.U.N.Y. @ BuffaloMedical education, 1993Mayo ClinicFellowship, Sports MedicineJohn Hopkins University /Sinai Hospital of Baltimore