Nassim Rad, MD

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4.8 out of 5
116 ratings
12 reviews

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Nassim Rad, MD

Medical Specialties

  • Electrodiagnostic medicine
  • Muscle physiology
  • Nerve injury/neuropathy
  • Neuromuscular diseases
  • Palliative care
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

116 ratings
4.8 out of 5

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12 reviews
February 28, 2024

Dr. Rad was amazing. Very clear and thorough, answered any questions.

December 25, 2023

She was friendly, very professional well prepared, I was very impressed about her knowledge on my condition. I look forward to my next appointment with Doctor Nassim

October 24, 2023

Dr. Rad is wonderful. She gives practical advice and shows great concern for us as we face the progression of my neuromuscular disease.

August 23, 2023

I appreciate that Dr. Rad was both clear and kind. She took the time this needed and I didn't feel rushed.

August 17, 2023

Best doctor ever.

July 5, 2023

I was impressed with Dr. Rad & she had talked to or read our son's chart which was good. Liked her - knowledgeable & friendly.

June 7, 2023

Dr. Rad is very knowledgeable, and caring. She is a gem.

May 17, 2023

She knows her stuff and understands my situation

May 1, 2023

Phenomenal compassionate interaction

April 3, 2023

Dr. Rad is very professional and caring. She put me at ease.

February 10, 2023

DR RAD IS ALWAY GREAT! [...]

September 29, 2022

Dr. Rad and [staff] made our visit very pleasant. Dr. Rad is an excellent practitioner and takes great care of me between visits too. She makes having a bad diagnosis bearable. [Staff] has a wonderful way with people, very engaging and makes you feel at ease.

About Nassim Rad

Nassim Rad, MD, is a board-certified physician and assistant professor with the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She serves as the Director of the Electrodiagnostic Laboratory and co-Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Care Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake.

Dr. Rad earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and her MD from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Loyola University Hospital and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Northwestern University/Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She completed fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the University of Michigan.

Clinical interests include electromyography (EMG); amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); spinal muscular atrophy (SMA); neuropathies, and muscular dystrophies.

Personal Interests

Dr. Rad enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling.

Education and Training

  • University of Michigan
    Fellowship, 2017, Neuromuscular Medicine
  • MCGAW MEDICAL CENTER OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
    Residency, 2016, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Loyola Univ.-Internal Medicine Program
    Internship, 2013, Internal Medicine
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Medical Education, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Neuromuscular Medicine, 2018, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab
  • Neuromuscular Medicine, 2018, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2017, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab