Melinda S. Loveless M.D.
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Melinda S. Loveless M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Sports medicine
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Spine and back injury
- Spine care
Locations
Sports Medicine Center at Harborview
Sports Concussion Program at Harborview
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Loveless is always very thorough and comprehensive in her exams leading up to her diagonsis and proposed next steps
Dr.loveless was great. Thorough and pleasant.
Very attentive, I felt listened to as I explained how I felt
Dr. Loveless is always very pleasant, kindly sharing information and talking to me as a peer.
Very thorough and was great to talk with
Dr. Loveless is kind, thoughtful, very approachable and extremely knowledgeable.
Dr Loveless was excellent: she listened to my concerns, examined my knee, leg and hip carefully and thoroughly, suggested I have a hip and knee X-ray to determine the cause of pain. After the X-ray she explained results and gave suggestions. Dr Loveless demonstrated excellent medical knowledge, caring patient relations and I was very impressed by my examination with her
Dr Loveless listened to me carefully and referred me for a custom brace, which was wonderful news.
Really like Dr. Loveless
Dr Loveless is amazing!!
Dr. Loveless has helped me with the pain in my [...]
Wonderful and compassionate doctor
Dr. Loveless was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was able to get X-rays and an injection in very little time in the clinic
Dr. Loveless and team were wonderful. The best care team that I have ever encountered .
Dr. Loveless is one of the finest physicians. It has been my privilege to have as a provider.
Dr. Loveless is very knowledgeable and caring concerning my back issue. I have nothing but confidence in her decisions.
Dr. Loveless is always very thorough in her exams and walking through the issues for the visit and next steps
Dr. M Lovelless was very efficient, thorough answering all my questions including a knee support . [...] the nurse was very friendly, skilled, a good communicator and she helped me find my hat! What a special nurse.
Dr Loveless is fantastic. After struggling for a couple of years, she diagnosed my issue and I credit her with getting my ability to fully participate in outdoor activities and regular physical fitness again.
Really liked Dr.Loveless- very attentive and good at explaining issues. Showed me CT scan and explained why she made the diagnosis- very thorough. Appreciate a doctor who doesn't treat a patient as uninformed.
From the nurse assistant, the xray team to the doctor, I felt comfortable and very well cared for.
I appreciate Dr. Loveless and the entire Team of spinal specialists at UW, for the excellent care I have received over the [...] years.
I appreciate the time spent and genuine care shown at the appointment. Dr. Loveless is thoughtful, thorough and knowledgeable.
I appreciate the expertise of Dr. Loveless
Everything was amazing I was finally heard
I felt very heard
Wonderful doctor
Melinda Loveless was professional attentive thorough caring and clear. Five stars!!
Dr. Loveless & staff are always concerned; familiar with past treatment and share ideas for future care.
I didn't feel rushed during the appt. which is a good feeling.
Mindy was great!
Dr. Loveless always listens, answers all questions, thorough & comprehensive with exam.
Dr. Mindy Loveless is, and has been a kind, attentive, thorough, and knowledgeable doctor throughout my medical care. We highly recommend her. We feel she genuinely cares, and is helping me heal the best way possible. Her staff mirrors her quality of care and professionalism. Everyone from reception to imaging has been respectful, kind, and empathetic to my medical needs.
Dr. Loveless and her team is one of the best medical team I have encountered.
Excellent care, explained everything & answered Q's promptly. The attending was delightful. Dr L, great & informative. Caring. Had a plan.
Exceptional - Dr Loveless spent a lot of time discussing my issues and helping me understand what was going on. I really appreciated her taking the time to make sure that I understood my options and paths forward.
Dr. Loveless is very knowledgeable, kind and extremely efficient. She made me feel very comfortable and went above and beyond to address my concerns and issues.The nurse was also very helpful and professional.
Dr Loveless is fantastic, genuinely cares about proper diagnosis, perfectly professional manner yet extremely cordial.
The staff's kindness and professionalism were remarkable. Dr Loveless was especially impressive because of her razor sharp mind and knowledge.
Took time, not rushed, very thorough
Dr Loveless is excellent. She displayed and explained my MRI images, listened to me, explained options and asked if I had questions. We agreed on future care, if necessary. This was NOT assembly line health care. Very pleased with UW healthcare.
Very good doctor and treatment very happy
Terrific doctor. Treats me with intelligence, respect, and friendly levity.
Dr. Loveless, and both [...] are very engaging & make you feel well cared for!!!
I am happy to have a great Dr. Who understands and knows my growing physical problems! Dr. Loveless is caring and very qualified! I trust her.
Dr Loveless listens to me and considers my concerns when making recommendations for treatment options.
Dr. Loveless is exactly the type of doctor patients hope to encounter!
Dr Loveless had obviously prepared for my visit [...]
Provider was very knowledgeable about issues facing me and my specific condition
Love Dr. Loveless!
About Melinda S. Loveless
Melinda “Mindy” Loveless, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, also called a physiatrist, and a University of Washington associate professor of Rehabilitation Medicine. She is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Loveless strives to create active partnerships with her patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Her clinical interests include non-operative sports and musculoskeletal injuries and musculoskeletal ultrasound. She holds a special interest in hip and knee pain, female athletes and pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain, and lumbar spine care, including management of acute pain and performing interventional lumbar spine procedures.
Personal Interests
In her spare time, Dr. Loveless enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors. She especially enjoys cycling, skiing, hiking, and camping.
Education and Training
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Rehabilitation Institute of ChicagoFellowship, 2015, Sports MedicineUW - Dept. of Rehabilitation MedicineResidency, 2014, Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniv. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences