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Stanley A. Herring, MD

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5 out of 5
55 ratings
8 reviews

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Stanley A. Herring, MD

Medical Specialties

  • Musculoskeletal medicine
  • Rehabilitation medicine
  • Spine and back injury
  • Sports concussion
  • Sports medicine

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

55 ratings
5 out of 5

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8 reviews
February 19, 2020

The quality of treatment I received was exceptional (like usual). Both Dr. Herring and […] are fabulous!!

February 12, 2020

This office is the best! From the receptionists to the techs, nurses and doctor, I so appreciate their ability to be professional and helpful and be kind and gracious. […] and Dr Herring are particular treasures for this office.

February 5, 2020

I was very satisfied. Doctor Stan Herring is definitely the best of the best. He really cares.

January 3, 2020

*Dr. Herring is the best - excellent people skills excellent medical skills.

December 21, 2019

Dr. Herring is simply amazing. He always makes me feel like I'm the only patient in the world.

December 18, 2019

*Dr. Herring is a fabulous, knowledgeable, kind and caring man. *[...] and *[...] are also kind, caring and knowledgeable. I feel so lucky and blessed to be under the care of *Dr. Herring and his team.

November 30, 2019

Dr. Herring is everything one could want in a physician; caring, pleasant, smart, good sense of humor, and very thoughtful. His nurse, [...] is wonderful as well; smart, caring, always pleasant and very excellent in every way. [...], the Dr's other nurse is wonderfully helpful, smart, kind and professional.

November 27, 2019

Excellent all the way around. All staff very helpful. *Dr. Herring & staff trust & confidence & security in his care & really shows interest in helping - the patient.

About Stanley A. Herring

Stanley A. Herring, MD, is senior medical advisor and co-founder of The Sports Institute at UW Medicine, Co- medical director for Orthopedic Health and Sports Medicine for UW Medicine, and co-medical director of the UW Medicine Sports Concussion Program.

Dr. Herring is one of the team physicians for the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners. His clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis and non-operative management of neurological and musculoskeletal injuries, particularly focusing on spinal disorders in active people and athletes as well as sports-related concussions.  

Dr. Herring is a clinical professor in the Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, and Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington, Seattle and holds the Zachery Lystedt  Sports Concussion Endowed Chair. His philosophy is to provide kind and compassionate care that focuses not only on the relief of pain and suffering, but also helps patients return to activities that give them quality of life.

Education and Training

  • Univ. of Texas Southwestern
    Medical education, 1979
  • UW - Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • UW - Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Teaching Appointment

Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1983, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab