Brian C. Liem, MD, RMSK, FAAPMR

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Brian C. Liem, MD, RMSK, FAAPMR
Medical Specialties
- Sports medicine
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Spine care
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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I will continue my care with Dr Brian Liem . I trust his advice to me about all my medical needs . He is such a wonderful Dr .
Physician seemed enthusiastic about his work.
Dr. Liem is great
Dr. Liem was very kind and helpful; as always
Dr. Liem is awesome at explaining injuries and pursing pain sources--he's persistent! :) I really appreciate him.
Dr. Liem, his assistant [...], and everyone I dealt with at the clinic were excellent.
Dr Liem was amazing
Brian Liem was very professional, as always, and very helpful with his analysis and advice.
Dr. Liem is excellent
My doctor and he is very knowledgeable and patient with me and explained things to me. It make confidence to working with him. Love how he does his interaction and explains things beyond my expectations. Job well done and great team work
Dr. Brian Leim was excellent as always
Except for the initial scheduling issues, this was a great visit and my foot feels much better.
The service and care I received was of the highest level
The nurse/assistant, the x-ray technician, and Dr. Liem all contributed to a very satisfactory experience. Thank you!
[...] and Dr. Liem were also great.
Dr Liem was knowledgeable and professioal.
Leim and his team were great!
Excellent experience from front desk to MA to MD!
Everyone (from Medical Receptionist to Physician) was very professional--thnak you!
Dr. Liem and his staff were all exceptional. The procedure he administered unfortunately was not as successful as we had hoped, but that was clearly explained to me beforehand.
About Brian C. Liem
Brian Liem, MD, RMSK, FAAPMR, is a board-certified physician at the Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium and a UW Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is board-certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He holds a certification in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (RMSK), attesting to proficiency in diagnostic and interventional ultrasound procedures.
He serves as the Associate Program Director of the PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship. He is a team physician for Ballard High School and is actively volunteers at community sporting events. Dr. Liem believes in a collaborative approach to patient, providing education about conditions and evidence-based treatment options. He is a big proponent of utilizing medical technology such as Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to enhance care.
Dr. Liem's clinical interests include the non operative management of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, tendon and ligament injuries, and regenerative treatments such as PRP and Tenex.
Awards:
- Seattle Met Magazine, Top Doctor
- Seattle Magazine, Top Doctor
- Castle and Connolly Top Doctor
- Outstanding Teaching Award, UW School of Medicine
His research interests include musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine and tendinopathy. Dr. Liem earned his M.D. from New York University School of Medicine.
Personal Interests
Dr. Liem spends his free time hiking, biking, and jogging.
Education and Training
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UW - Dept. of Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineFellowship, 2013, Sports MedicineMcGaw Medical Center of NorthwesternResidency, 2012, Physical Medicine & RehabilitationVirginia Mason Medical CenterInternship, 2009, Internal MedicineNew York University SOM-Ofc. of Registration & Students RecordsMedical education, 2008
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2013, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab
- Sports Medicine, 2013, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab