Nassim Rad, MD
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Nassim Rad, MD
Medical Specialties
- Electrodiagnostic medicine
- Muscle physiology
- Nerve injury/neuropathy
- Neuromuscular diseases
- Palliative care
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Locations
Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
EMG (Electrodiagnostic) Lab at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Rad has outstanding communication skills and wonderful knowledge [...]. Her comments and suggestions and proposed treatment plan are very helpful.
We are very pleased with Dr. Rads helping us with her needs.
Dr. Rad is wonderful she is going through a very challenging time for us and she is SO supportive.
Dr. Rad was well prepared; she had clearly read and had a good understanding of my complex history from the prior care team and she asked good questions. Her knowledge about degenerative neuromuscular conditions seems to be both broad and deep. I was relieved that she did not dismiss my muscle weakness as just deconditioning and tell me to exercise, as so many other providers have done in the past. She really listened to my concerns and addressed them. I wish there were more doctors like Dr. Rad.
Dr. Rad is phenomenal!
This visit with Dr. Rad was the first time since diagnosis that I have felt heard and also well informed. Dr. Rad is so compassionate and patient, and incredibly knowledgeable, even though I have a rare diagnosis.
I appreciated Dr. Rad's compassion and empathy. She did a great job of listening to me and letting me ask questions.
Dr. Rad is an exceptional provider. I appreciate her care.
Dr. Rad was incredibly nice and compassionate and generous with her time. She is very knowledgeable and gave me confidence that I'm getting the best care possible. I feel I'm in good hands with her as my doctor.
Dr. Rad explained details in a very clear and understandable manner, probably the most clear of many specialists I've seen. Her compassionate and understanding responses made me feel like a valued patient whom she wants to help.
Dr. Rad is pure wonderful!
Dr. Rad is superb in her medical treatment and in her compassion for this patient.
Dr. Rad has been a great help in helping me recover from my spinal surgery
Care Provider was excellent in listening to my concerns, addressing my questions and very understanding of my medical situation in general.
Dr. Rad is fantastic in every way!
Dr. Nassim Rad is a fabulous clinician! [...] she explains things so I can understand them. She talks WITH me about potential treatments and together we decide how to proceed. She is very kind, caring and empathetic. She is also incredibly intelligent and competent.
I was very pleased with Dr. Rad's Expertise and her ability to explain things very clearly
Dr. Rad is absolutely the best doctor ever. She has real concern for me. [...] She is so kind and compassionate. I am glad she is with me on this journey.
Dr. Rad was amazing. Very clear and thorough, answered any questions.
Dr. Rad is an EXCELLENT listener, communicator and diagnostician. I feel extremely confident with my healthcare for my nerve injuries in her hands.
Dr Rad is excellent, in all areas you measure! Please give her a raise. Our rare disease population needs providers like her!
She was friendly, very professional well prepared, I was very impressed about her knowledge on my condition. I look forward to my next appointment with Doctor Nassim
Dr Rad is the best!
About Nassim Rad
Nassim Rad, MD, is a board-certified physician and assistant professor with the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She serves as the Director of the Electrodiagnostic Laboratory and co-Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Care Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake.
Dr. Rad earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and her MD from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Loyola University Hospital and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Northwestern University/Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She completed fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the University of Michigan.
Clinical interests include electromyography (EMG); amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); spinal muscular atrophy (SMA); neuropathies, and muscular dystrophies.
Personal Interests
Dr. Rad enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling.
Education and Training
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University of MichiganFellowship, 2017, Neuromusculoskeletal MedicineMCGAW MEDICAL CENTER OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PROGRAMResidency, 2016, Physical Medicine and RehabilitationLoyola Univ.-Internal Medicine ProgramInternship, 2013, Internal MedicineBoston University School of MedicineMedical Education, 2011
Board Certifications
- Neuromuscular Medicine, 2018, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2017, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab