Lake Washington Sports & Spine

Saying goodbye to Kayley Hillhouse

When I left academic medicine 11 years ago, I wondered if I would miss mentoring the residents and fellows I had the privilege of training

Fortunately, one of the great joys of what my partner Garrett Hyman and I have built at Lake Washington Sports & Spine is the opportunity to mentor future doctors, nurses, physical therapists, dentists, dieticians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

I had the pleasure of talking to Kayley Hillhouse, medical assistant extraordinaire, in her last official act working for us. Kayley will be starting medical school in Texas this fall, and I can't wait to see what great things she accomplishes in the future.

Please enjoy our final official conversation with Kayley

Exit Interview with our medical assistant Kayley Hillhouse Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD talks to our Medical Assistant extraordinaire Kayley Hillhouse on her last day of employmentKayley is getting ready to start medical ...

Congratulations to Matthew Loeser for making 1st Team All-KingCo for Boys Lacrosse and for a spectacular high school career. Good luck next year at Boston College!

Dr. Ooze Remover

Shoulder fluid from a rotator cuff tear, Lipogems for shoulder and hip pain

Gary Chimes, MD PhD from Lake Washington Sports & Spine demonstrates how we treat patients

The first set of ooze is from a rotator cuff tear- fluid has leaked out of the patient’s joint underneath the coraco-acromial ligament and created a large cyst. Removing all that fluid has given him remarkable improvement in his range of motion

The second set of ooze is micronized fat from the Lipogems procedure. We have some left over after treating this highly active man’s hips and shoulder

To learn more, contact us at:

www.lakewass.com

425-818-0558

https://youtu.be/wV_HX9uEv6w?si=CzK2c5UAEQZhHbr1

Dr Ooze Remover - shoulder fluid from a rotator cuff tear, Lipogems for shoulder and hip pain Gary Chimes, MD PhD from Lake Washington Sports & Spine demonstrates how we treat patientsThe first set of ooze is from a rotator cuff tear- fluid has leaked...

https://youtu.be/foy8VP0XtIk?si=HBJrp0AQJvGyf8A8

This particularly podcast episode is so worth a listen, or a relisten, at this time.

If you happen to know somebody participating in an anti-Israel protest, encourage they listen. 

5 Myths about Israel and the War in Gaza (Episode #351) Released: January 29, 2024SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes of the podcast at https://samharris.org/subscribe/ OR become a channel member ...

RIP Bucky

Lake Washington Sports & Spine says goodbye to a beloved team member, Bucky

He warmed the hearts of patients over the past 11 years, but finally succumbed to cancer after nearly 13 years

We are thankful for his love, and will carry his warm spirit with us

Lipogems - using micronized fat to heal the knee

In this specific case, we can even see cartilage growth

Come see how this tool can improve the health of your knees!

To learn more, contact us at (425) 818-0558

Ultrasound-guided Regenerative Medicine: cartilage regrowth | knee osteoarthritis treatment Our bodies have the incredible power to heal💫!Dr. Chimes shares a successful case of cartilage regrowth post-Lipogems procedure.We're excited to offer a var...

Dr Ooze Remover - removing a ganglion cyst from the foot

What's inside?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjY-PX2slX8

Dr. Ooze Remover

What the heck is that ?!?!

Dr Ooze Remover - What the heck is that ?!?!?!? #oozeremover Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD removes some gel from the inside of a ganglion cyst in the footNotice how viscous it is! It's not really a liquid, it's more a gelTo...

Dr Ooze Remover

What happens when you remove blood from a swollen knee, or a calf tear?

Dr Ooze Remover - tennis leg hematoma, knee effusion aspiration, and micronized fat (Lipogems) Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD showing different bodily fluids A. Blood drained from a hematoma in a patient’s calf after a tear. He had “tennis leg”, which is a t...

Dr. Ooze Remover

What a popliteal cyst looks like when it's been drained from your knee

Dr Ooze Remover - draining a popliteal cyst Gary P. Chimes from Lake Washington Sports & Spine shows what it looks like when you remover fluid from a popliteal cystWhat do you think it looks like? Bee...

Did you know that we see patients from Canada?

In Canada? Are you someone with a sports or spine injury having difficulty getting in to see a qualified physician? Are the wait times in Canada just too long? At Lake Washington Sports and Spine, we understand...

Middle-aged Medicine - the proper way to sit in a chair

Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD from Lake Washington Sports & Spine discusses the best way to sit in a chair to prevent a fall

Middle-aged medicine - the proper way to sit in a chair Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD from Lake Washington Sports & Spine discusses the proper way to sit in a chair to prevent a fall

Our own Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD was a guest on the Legacy Running Podcast, discussing approaches in treating hip labrum injuries in runners

Great to catch up with our friend Sarah Louie, and discuss the interface of physical therapy and PM&R

‎Legacy Running: Learn More About Your Labral Tear with Dr. Gary Chimes MD, PHD on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Legacy Running, Ep Learn More About Your Labral Tear with Dr. Gary Chimes MD, PHD - May 30, 2023

For the first time since the pandemic, Bucky the Wonder Dog has come back to hang out behind the desk in clinic

I’m . Know anyone who might be interested? Please share with your networks as you see fit!

We are seeking an extraordinary team member who would bring a warm, friendly, and patient-centered presence to our clinic. We welcome those with great attention to detail, those who thrive in a fast-paced environment, and those who genuinely enjoy working on a team!

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3327341122"

Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD from Lake Washington Sports & Spine discusses how to spot platitudinous bu****it when you hear people discussing health care outcomes

The key litmus test to pay attention to - do they advocate limiting diagnostic testing, like MRIs and labwork

While it is true that diagnostics don't necessarily improve health care outcomes, it is NOT true that limiting diagnostics IMPROVES health care outcomes

If you hear someone discussing how they prevent diagnostic testing as a health care outcome- that's bu****it. They are really discussing cost containment.

Cost containment is not a health outcome - how to spot platitudinous bu****it Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD from Lake Washington Sports & Spine discusses how to spot platitudinous bu****it when you hear people discussing health care outcomes...

Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD shows what actual joint fluid looks like

He shows some fluid that was removed from a knee - many people are surprised how viscous the fluid is

This helps in the natural lubrication of a joint

At Lake Washington Sports & Spine, Dr. Hyman and Dr. Chimes use ultrasound-guidance to either add or remove fluid from the joint to improve its overall health

To learn more and move better, reach out to us at www.lakewass.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh0E2eQh7sM

What does joint fluid actually look like? Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD shows what actual joint fluid looks likeHe shows some fluid that was removed from a knee - many people are surprised how viscous the ...

What is Lipogems?

This video shows what it actually looks like, and why it helps augment your body's natural healing response

Lipogems - what is it? Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD shows what Lipogems actually looks like Lipogems is a micronized fat injection that can be used to heal musculoskeletal injuries incl...

Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD, from Lake Washington Sports & Spine discusses orthobiologic treatments for skiers with knee osteoarthritis

Discussion includes:
- what is knee osteoarthritis
- what are the different subtypes of knee osteoarthritis
- pros/cons of a knee replacement
- what role a rehab professional like a physical therapist or chiropractor plays in knee osteoarthritis
- what are orthobiologic treatments
- what is platelet-rich plasma and Lipogems
- what demographic characteristics lead to good outcomes

Other videos that may be of interest:
- cartilage regrowth from Lipogems - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXZZN...
- PRP for knee osteoarthritis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=478N3...
- more about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with Garrett S. Hyman, MD, MPH - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBBp5...
- more about regenerative medicine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2btlY...
- different types of imaging - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15V_F...
- why NSAIDs are a bad choice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dZYH...

our website:

www.lakewass.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXnlIpj_03o

Orthobioloigics for knee osteoarthritis and skiers. Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD, from Lake Washington Sports & Spine discusses orthobiologic treatments for skiers with knee osteoarthritisDiscussion includes:- what...

Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD from Lake Washington Sports & Spine discusses the hip labrum

What is it?
How is it diagnosed?
How is it managed?

Hip Labrum - what is it, how is it diagnosed, how is it managed Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD from Lake Washington Sports & Spine discusses the hip labrumWhat is it?How is it diagnosed?How is it managed?

Why athleticism and performance peak at different ages, and implications for the middle aged athlete

https://youtu.be/BrKn5WYxIKM

Why we think Telemedicine is not just a compromise to a typical office visit, but is often better

Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD reviews the advantages of a telemedicine visit.
- Better simulates the way medicine historically has been practiced - the house call
- More intimate environment, seeing the patient as they actually live
- Allows time for the "get to know you" aspect of a medical consult, which is often missing in an in-person visit
- Has a cadence that allows the patient to process information more effectively

We are just as surprised as our patients that telemedicine is actually better, but we've learned that for many patients the experience of the intimate virtual house call works better than in-office visit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jOprXNS-2M

Why Telemedicine is Better Explaining why Telemedicine is actually better than an in-office visit.Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD reviews the advantages of a telemedicine visit.- Better simula...

https://lakewass.blogspot.com/2021/09/pregnancy-and-chiropractic-care.html

Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care MD sports medicine blog in Bellevue, WA.

Bye-bye golfer’s elbow

Bye-bye quadriceps tendinosis

Say hello to my little friend - platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

There’s something so satisfying about draining someone’s knee with ultrasound guidance

Being able to instantaneously help a patient walk out of the office with 99% improvement in pain and range of motion never gets old

Lipogems

The micronized fat injection that makes the magic happen

https://youtu.be/jXZZNloUjb8

The surprising question that often explains why patients have sports injuries

Why asking "what time did you have dinner" can be critical for healing your sports injuries The surprisingly high yield question to provide insight into your injuries - "What time did you have dinner last night"?Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD from Lake Wa...

Article authored by Garrett S. Hyman and Gary P. Chimes about use of ultrasound for musculoskeletal injuries, including:

- Shoulder injuries
- Tennis leg
- Knee injuries
- Hamstring tear
- “Proof of concept” injections

https://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic/item/51896-5-ultrasound-applications-for-orthopedics.html

5 ultrasound applications for orthopedics In orthopedics and musculoskeletal medicine, a patient’s most frequent symptom is pain. Building a diagnosis from this symptom poses certain problems: first, pain is not the best indicator of serious injury. Injuries that initially are extremely painful may feel fine a few days later, while other