Meet our sports and spine doctors: Neelwant Sandhu, MD

What inspired you to specialize in sports and spine medicine?

I was inspired by mentors who were passionately interested in helping people with pain and injury to function optimally.

Why did you choose to join UW Medicine?

Common goals, vision, and mindset.

What is your favorite part of working with patients in this field? 

The opportunity to make meaningful differences in the lives of individuals in the community.

What's one easy tip for spine/joint health you wish everyone would follow?

Exercise comes in many different forms — even the most basic and simple movements done routinely can greatly affect musculoskeletal and general health outlook.

When you are not in the clinic, what do you enjoy doing? 

Spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, cooking, exercise.