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Dr. Daniel Nelson, helps patients find relief from chronic pain at his practice in Kirkland, Washington.

Dr. Nelson grew up in the Puget Sound area and was an honors and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Washington. He went to medical school at the University of Southern California and completed his internship and residency in anesthesiology at USC-L.A. County Hospital Medical Center where he was elected chief resident. After residency, Dr. Nelson completed fellowship training in interventional pain medicine. He then started the Pain Management program at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs, California. 

After returning to the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Nelson joined the Evergreen Hospital medical staff and founded the Pain Medicine department there, as well as establishing one of the first full-spectrum independent pain medicine clinics in the area. He is a founding member and Director-at-Large of the Washington Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Nelson is a guest lecturer at the University of Washington pain medicine fellowship program and has been actively involved in the teaching of pain fellows, medical students, and physician assistants.  

He has also served as a consultant and speaker to a variety of organizations. In his off time, Dr. Nelson enjoys hiking, biking, golfing, skiing and mountain climbing. He is active in Climb for Captives and Rescue:Freedom International, an organization working on behalf of victims of human trafficking.

Barbara Mendrey, MD, is a skilled physician specializing in addiction medicine. For more than ten years, she has helped men and women end their struggles with addictions to alcohol, opioids, and other substances. She provides comprehensive, integrative treatment for addiction to patients at Northshore Family Practice in Bothell, Washington.

Dr. Mendrey designs personalized care plans that help patients end their dependence on opioids, alcohol, and benzodiazepine medications. Utilizing clinically proven methods, she medically supervises and eases withdrawal symptoms during detox from addictive substances. Through a partnership with the Coleman Institute, Dr. Mendrey offers accelerated detox programs to qualifying patients.

Dr. Mendrey serves as medical director and attending physician at The Clearing, a non-12-step rehab program. She designs detailed recovery support plans for all her patients, recommending both 12-step and non-12-step programs, and mental health services to provide maximum support during the long-term recovery process.

Dr. Mendrey obtained her medical degree from the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine in Portland. She completed her residency in family medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. Since then, Dr. Mendrey has served as director of a health clinic, a birthing center, and an emergency room, and served in the United States Army Reserve, gaining experience in tropical medicine. 

She is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and in addiction medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

Away from the office, Dr. Mendrey enjoys spending time with family, gardening, and skiing.

Steven Barthel, MD is a skilled physician specializing in addiction medicine. 5 years ago he began to search for a way to practice medicine where his heart lies.  He found his passion in helping men and women end their struggles with addictions to alcohol, opioids, and other substances. He now provides comprehensive, integrative treatment for addiction to patients at Northshore Health in Bothell, Washington.

Dr. Barthel designs personalized care plans that help patients end their dependence on opioids, alcohol, and benzodiazepine medications. Utilizing clinically proven methods, he medically supervises and eases withdrawal symptoms during detox from addictive substances. Through a partnership with the Coleman Institute, Dr. Barthel offers accelerated detox programs to qualifying patients.

Dr. Barthel designs detailed recovery support plans for all his patients, recommending both 12-step and non-12-step programs, and mental health services to provide maximum support during the long-term recovery process.

Dr. Barthel obtained his medical degree from Vanderbilt University. He completeted his training in ENT at the UW but then found his passion in Addiction Medicine. Since obtaining his Board Certification in Addiction Medicine,  he has been practicing at Northshore Health. 

Away from the office, Dr. Barthel enjoys spending time hiking with his dogs Willow and Walter, skiing and wood turning.

Alan Chen, MD, MS, is a non-surgical interventionalist in the spine division at Cascade Orthopedics in Auburn and Bonney Lake, Washington. He is a double-board certified physician in pain management and physical medicine and Rehabilitation. 

Dr. Chen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering in 1996 from Tufts University in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 1998, he received his master's degree in physiology from Chicago Medical School Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. Two years later, he completed his doctoral degree.

Dr. Chen completed his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York Medical College, St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Manhattan, New York, where he finished as Chief Resident. Afterward, he specialized further in interventional pain management at UCLA with fellowship training. He is also an accredited medical acupuncturist.

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Chen enjoys fishing, camping, golf, painting, and spending time with his wife and two sons.

Susie Kwon, MD, is a non-surgical interventionalist serving patients in Cascade Orthopedics in Auburn and Bonney Lake, Washington. She is a double board-certified physician in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation. At Cascade Orthopedics, Dr. Kwon works closely with patients to help them live pain-free lives. 

Dr. Kwon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in spanish from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles,California. After completing her undergraduate, she went to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., receiving her doctoral degree. 

Dr. Kwon completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation in a dual campus program at New York-Presbyterian, the University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. Afterward, she specialized with fellowship training in interventional pain management at the University of California, Los Angeles. 

Dr. Kwon is also a medical illustrator and enjoys elaborating complex medical concepts through her art. She is also fluent in Korean and Spanish, allowing her to treat a diverse population.

Stephen Wheeler, PA-C, joined Cascade Orthopaedics, with locations in Auburn and Bonney Lake, Washington, in 2019. At the practice, Stephen works closely with the rest of the team, providing compassionate care to patients in the Washington area. 

Stephen graduated locally from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, in 2019, where he attended their School of Medicine Physician Assistant program. Before becoming a PA-C, he worked as an emergency medical technician (EMT) in Tacoma, Washington. He also has experience as an emergency room technician in Auburn, Washington. 

At Cascade Orthopedics, Stephen works specifically with Dr. Chen and his patients. With Stephen’s help, Dr. Chen’s patients can be seen much sooner than his previous schedule had allowed. Not to mention, with Stephen joining, the team now offers additional spine services at the Bonney Lake location

Susie Kwon, MD, is a non-surgical interventionalist serving patients in Cascade Orthopedics in Auburn and Bonney Lake, Washington. She is a double board-certified physician in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation. At Cascade Orthopedics, Dr. Kwon works closely with patients to help them live pain-free lives. 

Dr. Kwon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in spanish from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles,California. After completing her undergraduate, she went to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., receiving her doctoral degree. 

Dr. Kwon completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation in a dual campus program at New York-Presbyterian, the University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. Afterward, she specialized with fellowship training in interventional pain management at the University of California, Los Angeles. 

Dr. Kwon is also a medical illustrator and enjoys elaborating complex medical concepts through her art. She is also fluent in Korean and Spanish, allowing her to treat a diverse population.

Stephen Wheeler, PA-C, joined Cascade Orthopaedics, with locations in Auburn and Bonney Lake, Washington, in 2019. At the practice, Stephen works closely with the rest of the team, providing compassionate care to patients in the Washington area. 

Stephen graduated locally from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, in 2019, where he attended their School of Medicine Physician Assistant program. Before becoming a PA-C, he worked as an emergency medical technician (EMT) in Tacoma, Washington. He also has experience as an emergency room technician in Auburn, Washington. 

At Cascade Orthopedics, Stephen works specifically with Dr. Chen and his patients. With Stephen’s help, Dr. Chen’s patients can be seen much sooner than his previous schedule had allowed. Not to mention, with Stephen joining, the team now offers additional spine services at the Bonney Lake location