David J. Tauben M.D.
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David J. Tauben M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Chronic disease management
- Chronic pain
- Pain management
- Internal medicine
Locations
Languages
- English
About David J. Tauben
David Tauben, M.D., is a board certified physician at the Center for Pain Relief at UWMC-Roosevelt and chief of Pain Medicine for UW Medicine. He holds a UW endowed professorship in General Internal Medicine and the Hughes M. & Katherine G. Black Endowed Professorship in Health Psychology & Medicine and is a UW professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He is director of Medical Student Education in Pain Medicine and medical director for UW TelePain.
Dr. Tauben believes each person's medical condition is a unique experience, so each and every diagnosis and treatment depends on the "who," in addition to the "where and when" of an individual's disease.
Dr. Tauben earned his M.D. at Tufts University. He is board certified in both Pain Medicine and Internal Medicine. He is a multi-year principal investigator for UW's prestigious NIH Center of Excellence in Pain Education.
Dr. Tauben believes each person's medical condition is a unique experience, so each and every diagnosis and treatment depends on the "who," in addition to the "where and when" of an individual's disease.
Dr. Tauben earned his M.D. at Tufts University. He is board certified in both Pain Medicine and Internal Medicine. He is a multi-year principal investigator for UW's prestigious NIH Center of Excellence in Pain Education.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Tauben continues his lifelong interests in philosophy, literature and history. He has always enjoyed the visual and performing arts, reading and skiing. He is devoted to listening to and caring for people. He believes family, friendships and community still matter most.
Education and Training
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UW - Division of General Internal MedicineResidency, 1982, Internal Medicine
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UW - Division of General Internal MedicineInternship, 1980, Internal Medicine
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Tufts University School of MedicineMedical education, 1979
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University of WashingtonTeaching Appointment
Board Certifications
- Pain Medicine, 1995, American Board of Pain Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 1982, American Board of Internal Medicine