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Dr. Richard Alan houdek Jimenez MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
10330 Meridian Ave N Suite 250 Seattle WA, 98133About
Dr. Richard Jimenez is a rheumatologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Jimenez specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Jimenez treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Dr. Richard Alan houdek Jimenez MD's Practice location
Practice At 10330 Meridian Ave N Suite 250
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- Dr. Xiaying Sherri Zhu M.D.1041 116TH AVE NE BELLEVUE WA 98004
- Dr. Charles M May MD PC22180 Olympic College Way Poulsbo WA 98370
- Dr. Christopher Sims M.D1959 NE PACIFIC ST SEATTLE WA 98195
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12040 NE 128TH STREET KIRKLAND WA 98034