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James I. Abe, MD

Patient Ratings

4.8 / 5 (Based on 148 Ratings)

Specialties:

Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Physiatry

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James I. Abe, MD is accepting new patients.

Telemedicine Visits Available

Conditions Treated

buttock pain, nerve pain, sacroiliac joint pain, sciatica, baker's cyst, cervicogenic headaches, curvature of the spine, discogenic back pain, facet joint pain, hip bursitis, knee osteoarthritis, patellar tendonitis, pinched nerve, piriformis syndrome, radicular pain, sacroiliac joint arthritis, shoulder adhesive capsulitis, spine arthritis, tailbone pain, de quervain's tenosynovitis, facet arthropathy, overuse injury, patellofemoral arthritis, rotator cuff impingement, spine pain, spondylolysis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tendonitis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, ulnar tunnel syndrome, back pain, cervical spondylosis, herniated disc, hip arthritis, hip pain, Knee arthritis, knee pain, lower back pain, musculoskeletal conditions, neck pain, radiculopathy, shoulder pain, chronic pain, shoulder impingement, musculoskeletal pain, back injury, and spine disorders

Procedures Performed

cervical, thoracic and lumbar facet joint injections, cervical, thoracic and lumbar interlaminar epidurals, cervical, thoracic and lumbar medial branch blocks, cervical, thoracic and lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy, cervical, thoracic and lumbar transforaminal epidurals, electrodiagnostic evaluations, knee injections, sacrococcygeal joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections, ultrasound-guided injections, back injections, bursa injections, caudal epidural injections, corticosteroid injections, facet joint injections, lumbar epidural injections, lumbar facet injections, radiofrequency neurotomy for facet joint pain, spinal nerve injections, ultrasound-guided joint injections, non-surgical treatment of spine conditions, electromyography (EMG), Cortisone injections, nerve conduction studies, shoulder injections, spine facet blocks, spine radiofrequency procedures, spine steroid injections, ultrasound-guided joint procedures, Radiofrequency Ablation, epidurals, joint injections, medial branch blocks, and hip injections

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Interpretation Services Available

Honors, Awards, etc.

2025 Seattle Met "Top Doctors"

Board Certification

Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Experience

James Abe, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who sees patients 18 and older. He performs electrodiagnostic studies (EMGs), ultrasound-guided procedures and cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and caudal fluoroscopically (X-ray)-guided spine procedures. Dr. Abe is a member of the Spine Interventional Society.

Clinical Expertise

Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Philosophy of Care

My passion for medicine stems from empowering patients to understand their medical diagnosis. I help guide them to the treatment options that align best with their care and lifestyle goals. Through my relationship with my patients, I aim to help alleviate their pain to enable them to live a more active lifestyle.

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How to Treat Various Types of Back Pain (New Day Northwest)

James Abe

Experience

Year began practicing: 2023

Medical School

University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA

Residency

University of Washington (physical medicine & rehabilitation) | Seattle, WA

Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania (interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine) | Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital (internal medicine) | Portland, OR

Personal Information

Dr. James Abe was born in Logan, Utah, and grew up in Vancouver, Washington. He is an avid Duke fan along with his wife, who is a hospitalist. He chose medicine as a career because he is passionate about teaching, serving others, and being a lifelong learner. In his free time, he loves traveling with his wife, trying new restaurants, hiking, indoor rock climbing and listening to classical music.

Reviews

5.0
November 03, 2025
I was worried when Dr. Dreyfus retired, if my new "spine guy" would be as good. I'm delighted with Dr. Abe and his team.
5.0
September 17, 2025
Dr. Abe Is great. He listened, answered all my questions, friendly and kind, yet quick and efficient.
5.0
September 14, 2025
Dr Abe is very clear speaking, describes things well, and a pleasant demeanor. We like him.
4.66
August 20, 2025
I am very impressed with Dr. Abe. He always takes time to assure you understand his position and if you have any questions. He is compassionate and does not make you feel like he is in a hurry. I appreciate his style and will definitely be seeing him for any Ortho needs In the future. I trust him and believe he is going to find a way to resolve my pain.
4.09
August 16, 2025
Dr. Abe was a nice guy, and he listened to me and he answered all my questions.
5.0
August 07, 2025
Dr. Abe put me at ease and really listens. I wouldn't hesitate to give his name to others seeking spinal care.
5.0
July 16, 2025
He is friendly and intelligent.
5.0
July 02, 2025
Dr Abe was extremely helpful in explaining treatment options and answered all of my questions. He is very easy to work with as a patient I feel that he understands my questions and concerns and he addressed them thoroughly. I would recommend Dr Abe to other friends, family members and other patients.
5.0
June 16, 2025
He was excellent!
5.0
May 26, 2025
Dr Abe is an extraordinary doctor and I have referred a number of my friends to him. I am so glad I found him.
5.0
May 23, 2025
This is the first time I had an appointment with this provider. I think he is a very good doctor.
5.0
April 12, 2025
Dr Abe quelled my concerns that my injury might be serious while providing information about what to do to relieve some pain while I either heal or engage in further testing.
4.94
November 30, 2024
Dr Abe was very professional.
4.71
November 13, 2024
He was friendly, knowledgeable, and tried to think of what might have caused my issues.
5.0
October 17, 2024
Dr Abe is wonderful!! Made me feel at ease
5.0
October 12, 2024
Dr. Abe is extremely skilled and knowledgeable. I'm glad he is my doctor
4.71
October 10, 2024
Dr. Abe asked pertinent questions and did some physical tests on my swollen leg. He then spoke with other doctors and came back with the referral. I am extremely grateful for this.
5.0
October 05, 2024
Felt respected and given agency.