About Us
About WaPASS
At Washington Pain and Spine Specialists, our mission is to compassionately help patients suffering from long-term pain with comprehensive, wellness and multidisciplinary approaches to help our patients get their lives back! Our vision is to be innovative and forward-thinking in implementing pain therapies into patient lives safely. It is also to educate everyone with the advancements of pain management which is a rapidly evolving specialty. The goals of our treatment approaches will be to decrease pain, improve function and reduce the need for opioids.
About
Dr. Praveen Mambalam
Dr Mambalam has more than 15 years of experience as an advanced interventional pain physician. He is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesia. He has special interests in Neuromodulation and Minimally Invasive Procedures for pain all over the body. He did his Anesthesia training in New York at Montefiore Medical Center and completed training in Pain Medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center. He is an educator for future doctors and serves as an Assistant Professor at Washington State University. He has extensive clinical research experience to explore novel therapies in Pain Medicine.
Awards and Accolades
- Voted Top Doctor Seattle Magazine: 2023,2022,2021,2020
- Voted Top Doctor Seattle Met: 2022, 2021, 2020
- Castle Connolly Top Doc for the Last 5 Years
Mission
To provide compassionate care to patients suffering with refractory chronic pain; utilizing pain care advancements along with balanced multidisciplinary approaches. To decrease pain, increase functional capacity, improve safety; thereby improving QUALITY OF LIFE of our patients.
Vision
To be a Centers for Excellence in Spine Care, Musculoskeletal Care and Chronic Pain Management. To be the most innovative Center in Pain Management.
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Patient Testimonials
I have been going to Bellevue Surgery Center for the past few years for procedures for chronic pain with Dr Malmalbaum and staff they are wonderful caring people.
Judy L 
I have Dr. Mambalam as my doctor and he is the best most professional physician that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is amazing! I have read what some others have written about him, but, I'm sorry, I went thru at least 6 other doctors before I got the chance to get in with Dr. Mambalam, he is the only one that took the time to listen and set up a treatment that made my life improve by leaps and bounds!!!! It's about treatments and medications that work together! I have gotten my life back without the pain I was living thru!!!!! I have referred others to him and they can't thank me enough for the referral. Absolutely the best care, and doctors I have met in a long time, they listen, they are friendly, very professional, and really care about you as a patient. I have been going to Pain Management for the last 5 years, and from the first visit till today they are still the best doctors, and staff you will ever have the pleasure of meeting.
Marilyn S
Dr. Mambalam has been the most amazing doctor, truly managing my husband's back pain for the first time in 20 yrs. He is completely thorough in his treatment plans, explaining them in depth and gaining our trust. He always makes time for us and instills complete confidence in his work and plan. Only complaint I have is that it can be very difficult to get to a live person on the phone when calling the clinics at either location. That needs work.
Anne P
I have had a professional, courteous experience from all the staff every time I go here. Dr. M takes the time to explain everything and options. He and Bonnie (the nurse) listens to my concerns with my pain. I have read the negative reviews and wonder if they are talking about the same people.
Perkins D
First visit and the staff are friendly and Dr. Mambalam was great! He listened to me and my concerns.
Doug M
Everyone at the Washington Pain Center for Management is always kind, caring and professional. Dr. Mambalam makes sure you understand what procedure he is doing, any possible risks involved and checks to see if You have any questions. I've been very happy with the care of the entire team.
Chelsey V
