Hello Dr. Schwartz - Four years ago you successfully repaired the many tears in my left rotator cuff making my shoulder work better than ever doing the things I love to do. Now, my right rotator cuff is demanding your professional and skilled attention! I have had pain (occasional burning from shoulder, neck stiffness and pain, deep ache, in collarbone area as well as radiating from shoulder down back), limited mobility, weight bearing weakness along with difficulty sleeping due to pain since last October 2020. I have tried ice, heat, anti-inflamatories, therapeutic massage, physical therapy (ultrasound, Tens machine, exercises), rest and restricted activity. Nothing has worked. I have not had a MRI or X-Ray. I cannot swim a crawl stroke, it is difficult to bring my hand across my body to the left shoulder or behind my back, simple things such as slicing food with a knife, and doing my favorite sport, kiteboarding. I would like to make an appointment for an examination and assessment as to what needs to be repaired. And then what can be done and when. I will be flying up from Mexico and am fully vaccinated. Please advise if there are any special protocols or restrictions of which I should be aware. Thank you for your consideration. Betsy O’Leary 1 (775) 830-2070 (more…)

Hi, I have two tears In my shoulder. One small one in my labrum and one in my subscapularus and I have some tendinitis. (more…)

Hello Dr. Schwartz - Four years ago you successfully repaired the many tears in my left rotator cuff making my shoulder work better than ever doing the things I love to do. Now, my right rotator cuff is demanding your professional and skilled attention! I have had pain (occasional burning from shoulder, neck stiffness and pain, deep ache, in collarbone area as well as radiating from shoulder down back), limited mobility, weight bearing weakness along with difficulty sleeping due to pain since last October 2020. I have tried ice, heat, anti-inflamatories, therapeutic massage, physical therapy (ultrasound, Tens machine, exercises), rest and restricted activity. Nothing has worked. I have not had a MRI or X-Ray. I cannot swim a crawl stroke, it is difficult to bring my hand across my body to the left shoulder or behind my back, simple things such as slicing food with a knife, and doing my favorite sport, kiteboarding. I would like to make an appointment for an examination and assessment as to what needs to be repaired. And then what can be done and when. I will be flying up from Mexico and am fully vaccinated. Please advise if there are any special protocols or restrictions of which I should be aware. Thank you for your consideration. Betsy O’Leary 1 (775) 830-2070 (more…) (more…)

Wondering if someone could tell Dr. Schwartz that the Deltoid muscle lift exercises are definitely helping. It seems to be getting a little stronger already. I can’t lift my arm by itself yet, but, I can easily lower my arm slowly now, and my reach is a little better, too. I was even able to easily reach down to lace and tie my own hiking boots today! 😊. I really appreciate him, so didn’t want to wait to tell him till my next appointment in January. Thank you, Marci

Hi there, I'd love to make an appointment to see the doctor about chronic pain in my right shoulder. Please feel free to call or email me. It would be helpful to know: - Are you accepting new patients? - Do I need a referral? - Do you take Aetna? - What would be the soonest I could see the doctor? Thanks much, Jennifer (more…)

I’ve had very positive experiences with my treatment and the staff. I’ve been really happy with the results of my shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair) and am more than happy to make referrals of my friends to see Dr. Schwartz and Joy in clinic! If I had to do it all over again, I no doubt would return to see Dr. Schwartz at The Sports Medicine Clinic.

I suffered from multiple shoulder dislocations, and was treated surgically by Dr. Dan Schwartz and was impressed by his thoroughness from the start. He listened very well, and I felt at ease with him from the start. He explained all of the surgical options, and we proceeded with the right option that was right for me. Since surgery, I have been so happy and have strongly recommended him to anyone that will listen! Thanks Dr. Schwartz!

L shoulder Mri done yesterday, does Dr. Schwartz re read Mri imaging? Report said normal but why is there pain if everything is OK? (more…)

This is the first online comment that I have ever left for a person, product or service, however I was so impressed by Dr. Schwartz as a human being and a surgeon that I felt compelled to share my story. I had a bone chip in my elbow that intermittently (depending where it floated) rendered my elbow immobile. Despite a fairly lengthy procedure, within two days I had minimal swelling and near full mobility. I should note that I was the last patient of the week on Friday afternoon (most medical advisers would recommend against this time slot), and Dr. Schwartz"s previous operation had been particularly challenging. Yet he was kind, caring, and focused in our pre-operative meeting and he performed flawlessly. I might also note that I'm a guy who tries to avoid hospitals and doctors whenever possible, in fact I didn't even go to my primary care doctor until months after the ski accident that caused my injury. I would give kudos to Dr. Schwartz and special mention of his nurse, Joy, during my exams and surgery for allaying my fears and phobias and making the whole episode as good as one could ever expect. -Gary P Ballard

I recently dislocated my shoulder and have a history of several dislocations in the past. Requesting initial consultation to determine next steps. (more…)

Need shoulder replacement surgery. Spending 5 months near SCCA beginning July 28th I was scheduled for the surgery here in Spokane on August 9. Yesterday found out I need to be in Seatle July 28 thru early December. Hoping to do surgery and rehab in Seatle I was referred by your patient: Lisa Getzendaner PA-C, MHS Transplant and Immunotherapy Coordinator Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Family member is receiving transplant I will be with him for the 5 months. (more…)

Hello, I was diagnosed over a year ago with a small tear in my right rotator cuff (I believe in the supraspinatus). This happened as a result of a sudden "jerk" from a dog who ran out a retractable dog leash when I was not paying attention. Have been receiving physical therapy for about a year. Pain comes and goes. I have good range of motion however, when engaged in more strenuous activities, even with caution, I end up with deep aches and pain in the shoulder/arm area for a period of time. My PT is strongly recommending NOT having surgery and the orthopedic specialist over in Sequim who diagnosed my situation suggested I hold off as long as I could to see if PT was successful, however I find myself getting frustrated and discouraged having spent so much time on this issue with continued, intermittent discomfort. I believe I have made progress with PT but feel like I need a second opinion to either validate this ongoing method of intervention or have a recommendation for surgery made before it becomes too late in the game for medical remediation. I am 64 years of age with a desire to remain active for as long as possible. I am also a stage one ovarian cancer survivor (2 years post surgery). If it is possible to have a consultation with Dr. Schwartz, I would be most grateful. I live in Port Townsend. Thank you for your time. Kim Pratt (more…)

Dr. Schwartz and Joy are the best!!

Was referred by a past patient of yours. Would like to see how quickly I could get in for a Grade 3 AC tear. (more…)

Just a note to say thank you for the thorough and well-composed information about rotator cuff and sleep. It was really the best I could find. Much gratitude. (more…)

I have just torn my bicep tendon at the shoulder 3 days ago. i have seen an orthopedic surgeon. I would like a second opinion. One of my concerns is that i am highly claustrophobic and was been unable to complete an MRI, even under mild tranquilizers, not long before this injury. I am hoping you would give me a second opinion and in the event you recommended surgery could proceed using sonography or some other alternative. Please reply as soon as possible. Andy (more…)

I broke my humerus 7 months ago and with the hardware placed, clicks and movement is now evident and you can feel it even now. The pain is unbearable since surgery. my current surgeon cannot make a decision as to what I need done, so i am shopping for more surgeons. (more…)

I am trying to find a shoulder specialist for a shoulder replacement.I live in Billings,MT and finding a provider here is almost impossible.I am 50 years old and I've had 3 operations on my right shoulder which have all failed and was told by the physician that a shoulder replacement is the only option I have left.Also this is a workers comp injury which has been accepted/approved and am now looking for a specialst to do this procedure-So if this is something you can help me out with I would really appreciate it-Thank you. Sean Rafferty (more…)