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 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!
I felt rushed, like she had to make up time with me. I also felt like it was a bother that I was there. More important people needed her time and effort.
Dr. Rad is wonderful. She gives practical advice and shows great concern for us as we face the progression of my neuromuscular disease.
I appreciate that Dr. Rad was both clear and kind. She took the time this needed and I didn't feel rushed.
Best doctor ever.
I was impressed with Dr. Rad & she had talked to or read our son's chart which was good. Liked her - knowledgeable & friendly.
Dr. Rad is very knowledgeable, and caring. She is a gem.
She knows her stuff and understands my situation
Phenomenal compassionate interaction
Dr. Rad is very professional and caring. She put me at ease.
DR RAD IS ALWAY GREAT! [...]
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
- Neuromuscular Medicine, 2018, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2017, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab