Brian C Liem, MD, RMSK, CAQ Sports Med

Title: Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship
Division: Sports & Spine

Brian Liem, MD, RMSK, CAQ Sports Med, is a board-certified physician at the Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium and a UW Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is board-certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. He holds a certification in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (RMSK), attesting to proficiency in diagnostic and interventional ultrasound procedures.

He serves as the Associate Program Director of the PM&R Sports Medicine Fellowship. He is a team physician for Ballard High School and is actively volunteers at community sporting events. Dr. Liem believes in a collaborative approach to patient, providing education about conditions and evidence-based treatment options. He is a big proponent of utilizing medical technology such as Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to enhance care. 

Dr. Liem's clinical interests include the non operative management of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, tendon and ligament injuries, and regenerative treatments such as PRP and Tenex.Awards:

  • Seattle Met Magazine, Top Doctor
  • Seattle Magazine, Top Doctor
  • Castle and Connolly Top Doctor
  • Outstanding Teaching Award, UW School of Medicine

His research interests include musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine and tendinopathy. Dr. Liem earned his M.D. from New York University School of Medicine. 

Education and Training

  • UW Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Fellowship, 2013, Sports Medicine
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern, Residency, 2012, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center, Internship, 2009, Internal Medicine
  • New York University SOM-Ofc. of Registration & Students Records, Medical education, 2008

Board Certifications

  • Sports Medicine (2013, Recertification 2023)
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2013, Recertification 2023)

Recent Publications

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