Physiatrists (sometimes confused with, but not Psychiatrists), are physicians that specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, also abbreviated as PM&R. This specialty focuses on evaluation, diagnosis, and management of neuromusculosketal conditions. Physiatrists emphasize functional improvements and are involved in rehabilitation, recovery, and prevention of injuries and disease.
MultiCare Yakima Memorial's Physiatrists are involved in evaluating patients with complex musculoskeletal diseases. In addition, they can perform diagnostic testing with nerve conduction studies and for spasticity electromyography. Treatments include various procedures such as botulinum toxin injections for spasticity, joint injections, trigger point injections, ultrasound guided interventions, and other procedures.
MultiCare Yakima Memorial is now offering new ways to treat musculoskeletal conditions through Regenerative Medicine including prolotherapy and platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP).
Meet Our Providers
Jeffrey Ventre, MD, DC
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Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Residency at Louisiana State University
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Interests in EMG/NCS, wheelchair/DME and other specialty needs for patients, amputee/prosthetic clinic for upper/lower limb amputations, and local procedures/injections
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Dr. Ventre previously worked at SeaWorld, then had a major career change by becoming a chiropractor, then a physician
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Dr. Ventre is featured in the documentary movie “Blackfish”, has been involved in research on Orcas, and involved in projects advocating for Orcas
Sean Mullin, DO
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Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by residency at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Previously at Yakima Regional Hospital for over 10 years and medical director of PM&R during part of that time
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Active in training medical students and residents from PNWU and CWFM
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Interests include regenerative medicine (platelet rich plasma injections and prolotherapy), EMG/NCS, botulinum toxin injections (Botox, Xeomin, etc), and ultrasound guided procedures.
