WESLEY SAN, MD

Non-operative spine management
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Regenerative Medicine
Neuromodulation

Dr. San joined EMA as an interventional spine and musculoskeletal specialist in October of 2016. He completed his residency and fellowship training through Rutgers University focusing on the diagnosis and non-surgical management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders.

Treatments offered focus upon a comprehensive rehabilitation approach utilizing patient education, medications, orthotics, physical and occupational therapy, as well as ultrasound and fluoroscopically guided minimally invasive interventional procedures.

Dr. San’s ultimate goal is to provide the patient with a well informed understanding of their disease process and options in management allowing them to play an active role in their return to a more functional and active lifestyle.

Medical School:

St. Georges University, Grenada, West Indies

Residency:

Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2012-2015)

Fellowship:

Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
Musculoskeletal Medicine (2015-2016)

Board Certifications:

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Electrodiagnostic Medicine – Board Eligible

Special Procedures:

Ultrasound guided joint injections and peripheral nerve blocks
Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar fluoroscopic guided spinal injections
Epidural steroid injections
Selective nerve root blocks
Medial branch blocks
Facet joint injections
Radiofrequency ablation
Sacroiliac joint injections
Large and small joint and soft tissue musculoskeletal injections
Sympathetic nerve blocks
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Prolotherapy
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections
Tenex Health TX – percutaneous needle tenotomy
Nerve Conduction Studies and electromyography (EMG)

Dr. San has office hours at the following locations:

Tacoma – Main office
Puyallup