Katherin A. Peperzak, MD
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Katherin A. Peperzak, MD
Medical Specialties
- Anesthesiology
- Pain management
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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I can't say enough good things about Dr. Peperzak. I know I'm good hands with her. She is absolutely the best. She listens and always gives me options. She never makes me feel like I'm whining. I'm so fortunate to have her as my Doctor.
I have a lot of doctors as part of my care team and Dr. Peperzak is one of my favorites. She is kind, friendly, lets me be a part of the decision making, explains everything extremely well and always shares the risks. I could not ask for a better doctor for this aspect of my care and wish more were like her.
Dr Peperzak has such a kind heart for her pain patients. She approaches discussions based on the clinical evidence and the pathways that are most important and logical as next steps. She always conveys hope and future treatments that can improve one's health. She is a very charismatic individual and leads with grace.
Dr. Pepperzak is a great doctor. We are both always looking for way to ease my condition. She keeps me well informed.
Dr Peperzak payed close attention to the areas of my back and neck that needed help and took time to investigate an issue and discovered an additional health issue by listening to me. I appreciate her,her care team, and her services.
Dr Peperzack was excellent, as was her nurse and other staff.
Dr. Peperzak is one of the most caring physicians I've ever worked with. She listens to all my concerns and answers all my questions. Most importantly, Dr. Peperzak is sincere and is genuinely concerned for my well being. I'm very fortunate to have her as my Pain Physician.
Dr Peperzak and her Intern were at all times emphatic and I came in with very little hope I could be helped and left knowing they will do all they can to help me
I feel comfortable with her, respect her honesty and feel I am taken seriously. She seemed empathetic for what I'm going through. I like her a lot.
Dr. Peperzak is an amazing provider and I feel very lucky to have found her.
Very good communication
This was truly the best experience lve ever had with a medical appointment. Dr. Peperzak has a tremendous amount of knowledge about what was going on with my post cancer radiation treatment and resulting pain issues. I am so grateful for her help.
If I don't understand something Dr.pepperzak explains it in a different way so that I can understand what she is talking about.
My provider, Dr. Peperzak , is phenomenal. [...]
Dr. P is the best!!
Wonderful physician! Smart, caring, thoughtful. Can't ask for a better doctor to care for my pain treatment. Thank you so much.
[...] was excellent in how she approached my care. Always upbeat. Dr Peperzak was exceptional on how she manifested my occipital nerve block. She's a master.
Dr. Peperzak is an excellent physician. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, thorough and highly skilled. I can't say enough good things about the care she provides. The only negative thing I can say is that her schedule is so full that it's sometimes hard to get appointments as soon as I'd like.
About Katherin A. Peperzak
Katherin Peperzak, MD, is a pain medicine physician and anesthesiologist in the University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. She is currently serving as Interim Medical Director at the Center for Pain Relief at UWMC-Roosevelt where she practices chronic pain management and provides acute inpatient pain care at Harborview Medical Center.
Dr. Peperzak provides a multidisciplinary approach to pain care with comprehensive assessment and treatment, including pharmacologic and interventional approaches and self-efficacy strategies. She believes that excellent care starts with listening to the patient. In order for treatment recommendations to be effective, providers must understand the pain that is being treated and how that pain affects the patient.
Personal Interests
In her free time Dr. Peperzak enjoys cooking, travel and photography.
Education and Training
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West Penn/Allegheny General HospitalFellowship, 2014, Pain MedicineUniv. of Pittsburgh Medical CenterResidency, 2013, AnesthesiologyUniv. of Pittsburgh Medical CenterInternship, 2010, AnesthesiologyUniv. of Pittsburgh School of MedicineMedical education, 2009Allegheny Health NetworkFellowship
Board Certifications
- Addiction Medicine, 2021, American Board of Preventive Medicine
- Anesthesiology, 2015, American Board of Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine, 2015, American Board of Anesthesiology