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Dr. Jimenez gets the story out about arthritis treatment Dr. Richard Jimenez, the research director and president of the Seattle Arthritis Clinic, recently was featured in a news story on the many different kinds of arthritis on Q13 Fox. He pointed out that many of the key factors are often things you can control, like being overweight. He notes that for every pound you gain, you add three pounds of pressure to your knees, and six times the pressure on your hips. Injuries that don't heal properly can lead to arthritis, as can overusing a joint. The entire story is available at http://www.q13fox.com/pages/wellness_landing_page/?The-Painful-Price-of-Arthritis=1&blockID=189796&feedID=141.
Seattle Magazine names Dr. Julie Carkin to its list of Top Docs for 2008. The rheumatologist practices at The Seattle Arthritis Clinic, specializing in the treatment of osteoporosis. Seattle Magazine’s annual Top Doctors list is based on a survey sent to more than 11,000 physicians in the greater Seattle area, with input from an advisory panel of physicians. The survey asked respondents to name providers in 110 specialties whom they would seek out for their own care or recommend to their loved ones. The entire Top Docs list is available on the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine website at http://www.seattlemag.com.
Dr. Julie Carkin has been named to Seattle Metropolitan Magazine's list of Top Docs for 2008.The magazine’s annual Top Doctors list is based on a survey of more than 10,000 medical professionals in King, Kitsap and Snohomish counties. The survey asked respondents to name providers in 85 specialty areas that they would seek out for their own care or recommend to their loved ones. The entire Top Docs list is available on the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine website at http://www.seattlemet.com.
Dr. Richard Jimenez was named Top Doc in the 15th Annual "Best of Western Washington" viewer's poll by KING-5 TV's "Evening Magazine." Each year, the news magazine show asks viewers to vote for their favorite people places and things. Winners are featured on the program's website at http://www.king5.com/boww/results.html.
Dr. Julie Carkin has been named to Seattle Magazine's list of Top Docs for 2007.The magazine’s annual list, which was published in the September 2007 issue, is based on a survey of more than 10,000 physicians throughout the Puget Sound area, as well as a variety of complementary healthcare providers. The survey asked respondents to name the provider they would seek out or recommend to their loved ones in 96 specialty areas, regardless of hospital, clinic or health plan affiliation. Dr. Carkin, who has been named to the list for the past several years, was named as a Top Doc in rheumatology. The entire Top Docs list is available on the Seattle Magazine website at http://www.seattlemag.com.