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Physician biographies| T. Daniel Dibble, M.D. | Scott Grosse, M.D. | Greg Wilkinson, PA | Steve Whitaker, DPT | Shawn Moehring, MPT
T. Daniel Dibble, MD, is an interventional spine/pain medicine physician specializing in interventional diagnostics and therapeutics for both acute and chronic conditions of the spine. He is board-certified in the specialties of pain medicine and anesthesiology. He is the founder of Spine Team Spokane. Dr. Dibble is skilled in treating patients with occupational-related injuries, degenerative diseases, and musculoskeletal conditions. He believes strongly in the non-surgical team approach of SpineTeamSpokane and is often successful in returning patients to activity without surgery. He is highly proficient in performing fluoroscopically-guided spinal injections, radiofrequency lesioning, and neurodiagnostic testing. Physicians from the all over eastern Washington and northern Idaho refer their patients to Dr. Dibble for consultation and treatment. As an expert of spine-related pain, Dr. Dibble has given many lectures and presentations on non-surgical treatment options and the role of a multi-disciplinary approach in the management of acute and chronic pain. He participates as a provider mentor and lecturer for “COHE” (Center of Occupational Health & Education), a part of the Occupational Health Services project with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and University of Washington Health Services Research Division. Dr. Dibble has extensive training and experience. After receiving his Bachelors degree in chemistry at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, he continued his education at the University of Washington Medical School in Seattle where he earned his doctorate of medicine in 1991. He proceeded to Portland, Oregon to complete an internship in internal medicine at Emanuel Hospital followed by his residency in anesthesiology at the Oregon Health Sciences Hospital. He has served as medical director of St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute Pain Clinic and as the chairman of anesthesiology at Sutter Merced Medical Center in Merced, California. He was founder of the Pain Diagnostics & Treatment Center in Spokane, Washington and of the Pain Management Clinic of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. American Board of Pain Medicine [top]
Scott Grosse, MD, specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of back and neck pain, including the use of EMGs, epidural injections, sacroiliac joint injections, facet joint injections. He has skills in the non-operative treatment of various musculoskeletal, orthopedic and sports related conditions. “As a physiatrist, my goal is to help restore my patients’ function through the use of various non-operative treatments including physical therapy, exercise, injections and pain relieving medications where appropriate. Whenever possible, I try to avoid prescribing medications for long-term use and prefer a more holistic approach to patient care. If clinically indicated, I am also able to use my skills in image-guided injections for the spine and peripheral joints. Additionally, I perform electrodiagnostic testing (EMG) to diagnose and guide treatment of various neuromuscular disorders.” [top]
Greg Wilkinson, PA, is a physician assistant who has been with Spine Team Spokane since January 2009. He has specialty training in orthopedic trauma and orthopedic surgery, and has worked in pain medicine and spine pain since 2002. He previously worked at the largest spine pain clinic in central California and in Sacramento California. He attended US Army physician assistant training at Ft. Sam Huston, San Antonio, Texas in 1993. His undergraduate work was through the University of Texas, San Antonio, with a bachelor of science in health sciences. He earned a second bachelors degree in curriculum design in occupational education, with a graduate degree in counseling. Mr. Wilkinson is married with five children, and is now a grandfather twice. His background is primarily military. He joined the military in 1983, commissioned in 1992. He has lived in multiple states and countries with the military. He spent five years stationed overseas and deployed to several countries. He was deployed overseas during Desert Storm. He has lived in Spokane since 2009. He and his family enjoy the four seasons, except for the exceptionally long Spring. [top]
Steve Whitaker, PT, is a graduate from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. His philosophy of treatment is through patient education and understanding the current injury while setting up home exercise programs in order to restore functional recovery. Steve was born and raised in Montana. He worked for Continental Airlines for 20+ years while attending school and later also working as a physical therapist. Steve has retired from Continental and enjoys his retirement passes to travel throughout the year. Steve has recently moved to Spokane from Vancouver Washington to pursue a new career with the Spine Team of Spokane. [top]
Shawn Moehring, PT, is a Physical Therapist with over 16 years of experience treating Orthopedic and Neurologic patients. He is credentialed as one of only 130 McKenzie Diplomats in the United States. After graduating from UTMB, Galveston with a Master of Physical Therapy Shawn worked in a variety of settings. He completed level II training with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, obtained credentials as a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, is a Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and for the past 11 years has focused on resolving Mechanical causes of spine and extremity pain. “I have been blessed to obtain credentials as a McKenzie Diplomat as well as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. This combination of training has given me new insight and success related to the treatment of back and joint pain. I have been able to achieve success with patients that others have not help, by providing clear “cause and effect” care focused on education, patient independence, and long term self management.” Shawn is married with 3 children and enjoys anything outdoors! He was born and raised in Texas, but loves snow skiing, hiking, biking, and working with youth through Young Life and his church. Shawn is convinced, based on literary evidence and clinical experience, that Mechanical Therapy is the most effective therapeutic approach available, resulting in optimal patient outcomes. From knee sprains to chronic back pain, research shows that almost all pain can be fixed with the right treatment. The right Therapist can make all the difference! [top]
About SpineTeam Spokane | Spine Conditions: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Bone Spur, Spondylolsis, Facet Joint Disease, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Stenosis, Spine Tumor | Treatment: Physical Medicine, Injection Therapy, Nonsurgical Spine Care, Physical Therapy, Home Remedies | Educational Resources | Patient Center | Contact our Spokane, Washington locations | Sitemap Disclaimer: The pictures displayed in www.SpineTeamSpokane.com are images of physicians, patients and employees who have consented to have their pictures in this website.
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