Joseph Ihm, MD
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Joseph Ihm, MD
Medical Specialties
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Sports medicine
- Spine care
Locations
Sports Medicine Center at Harborview
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Excellent. Care was acceptable very comfortable.\n In good hands.
Dr. Ihm has been extremely helpful regarding my condition & proposed treatment in addition to exceptional communication.
Dr Ihm is wonderful to work with- he really listens and responds
Excellent care & experience with Dr. Ihm!
Dr Ihm did an excellent job. He answered any questions we had and he was very pleasant. He's a great doctor.
Dr. Ihm is a very caring and listening to my health issues and concerns. His recommendations gives me motivation to look forward on my recovery.
Dr. Ihm is incredible.
Dr Ihm is always attentive, never rushes me, provides explanations and solutions.
Best doctor visit
Dr Ihm is awesome, I love that he listens to me and give me great stats and research information to read. He is a great doctor and the nurses are fabulous
This provider listened so carefully, explained so carefully and was so kind. One of my best experiences ever in healthcare.
Dr. Ihm took my concerns seriously, addressed multiple concerns, and gave suggestion no one else has despite seeing many providers for same problem. I appreciate his enthusiasm.
So grateful for my doctor, he makes me feel safe and confident that I'll get better and makes everything easy for you to understand.
Great experience w/Dr. Ihm. Very thorough, fully reviewed issues & steps for me.
Dr Ihm is a fantastic doctor-he listens, asks the right questions, discusses all the options. He even worked me in for knee injections although my appt time was too short to allow for them. I always look forward to seeing him and his team.
Dr Ihm and staff were kind and took time to explain my X-ray results showing the pictures on the computer screen and comparing them with "normal" results so I could visualize the issue. Dr Ihm walked me through a proposed course of action and we landed on realistic approaches I could take. I felt like I could ask questions without feeling rushed.
Good initial visit, looking forward to working with Dr. Ihm.
When I'd scheduled the appointment with Dr. Joseph Ihm, I saw online how highly he's regarded. In person, he was excellent, for sure - very alert, quick, and yet fully attentive.
I was very impressed with the care team - from the beginning to the end, The PA took much time to get acquainted with me and my symptoms. Dr. Ihm is probably the most attentive and kind physician I have ever met. I felt cared for, and so very confident in his treatment plan. Thank you.
Great experience with both nurse and Dr. Ihm. They were both caring and understanding and caring of my injury. Felt assured that I was getting the right care for a fast and safe recovery.
The medical assistant, [...] and Dr. Ihm were both excellent!
One of the best experiences with a doctor I've had. Dr. Ihm listened to my issues and it felt like he used his experience to communicate all potential reasons for my issues and come up with an individually created plan to get better.
The doctor is excellent. He takes the time to listen to my concerns and explains the options and the positives and negatives.
Dr. Ihm was very supportive and helpful.
Dr. Ihm is very thorough explaining test results and going over the treatment options. I didn't feel rushed at all while talking to him. He is a very caring and understanding Dr.
Dr. Ihm patiently listened and carefully diagnosed the problem.
Dr. Ihm was FABULOUS!!
Dr Ihm was an excellent listener. I did not feel rushed through my appointment.
Dr. Ihm is great! He's knowledgeable and kind. He makes sure you understand and are on the same page with his treatment plan.
Usually I'm very put off by having male doctors since I'm used to extreme misogyny towards my pains. Even though Ihm is male he actually showed care and compassion on figuring out what is wrong and helping me. Better care than I'm even used to getting from all (except 1) other doctors I've seen in my life. I felt seen for the pains I have and appreciate him helping get me the treatments I need. Was a very welcome surprise. 100% recommended.
Dr. Ihm was well prepared and spent significant time with me so he could provide appropriate options.
Impressive, Dr had reviewed previous visits (this is first time seeing this doctor). He ordered xrays and compared them to previous xrays when explaining diagnosis.
Dr Ihm diagnosed my problem with a physical exam and eliminated a differential diagnosis with XRay. Dr Ihm is good at communicating expectations for development of my condition. He shares my hesitancy for medical or surgical interventions which makes it easy to speak candidly with him. We are pursuing additional imagery at this time but we went over the pros and cons quite thoroughly. I like Dr Ihm quite a bit and would recommend him to anyone!
Very meticulous and thoughtful
I feel my doctor is working very hard to improve my pain level.
I was really impressed with the doctor's diagnosis skill.
"Very good" does not adequately describe the excellent care Dr. Ihm provides.
He a very nice doctor and I like going to see him.
Dr. Ihm is knowledgeable, friendly, articulate, w/ an unmatched bedside manner!!
Dr Ihm is an excellent physiatrist. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Dr. Imh provides optimum care. He never rushes, listens to me intently and thoroughly explains test results to me.I feel very fortunate he is my physician.
Dr Ihms has great compassion for the patients
Dr. Joseph Ihm is the best, and will recommend him to choose who need a sports med doctor!
Dr. Ihm takes the time to explain in a thoughtful and honest discussion. Highly recommended.
Dr Ihm is always thoughtful and thorough during our appointments. Mine is not an easy case (multiple issues) and he always does his best to consider my body holistically when diagnosing and prescribing treatment options. I highly recommend him as a physician to provide the very best of care.
Dr Ihm provided great care & info
Dr. Ihm was thorough and helped me understand options and time frames for various treatments. He was straightforward and helped me understand my diagnosis
Very good doesn't describe the level of care; a more accurate term would be superb or excellent.
Dr. Ihm is excellent at discussion, explaining and listening.
Dr is sensitive to my concern, he is never in a hurry, listens sincerely, although he makes it plain, he still make sure that I understand and asks if I have questions. He is the best caring doctor and his staff cares too. This includes the staff that checks patients in. I admire the warm spirit in Dr. Ihm's team.
About Joseph M Ihm
Joseph Ihm, MD, is a board-certified doctor in physical medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine. He specializes in non-surgical care for spine, sports and musculoskeletal injuries. These can include joints with long-standing pain, tendon disorders, arthritis and more.
Dr. Ihm works with patients with age ranges from the teens through the entire adult lifespan and with all abilities, with the goal of finding solutions that fit their lifestyle and interests. With treatment options such as physical therapy, exercise, medications and injections, he helps patients get back to the activities they enjoy the most.
Dr. Ihm is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, where he serves on the clinical practice committee for Exercise is Medicine. This global health initiative promotes evidence-based physical activity resources for people everywhere and of all abilities.
Personal Interests
Dr. Ihm enjoys spending time with family, hiking, listening to audiobooks, watching movies, and exploring the outdoors.
Education and Training
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Mayo ClinicFellowship, 2005, Sports MedicineUW - Dept. of Rehabilitation MedicineResidency, 2004, Physical Medicine and RehabilitationRush Medical CollegeMedical Education, 2000
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine, 2009, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2005, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation