Leading Pain Management Specialists in the Pacific Northwest
The team of specialists at Genesis Medicine is proud to provide the greater Puget Sound area with premiere pain management services. We specialize in choosing the right treatment that will get you back to your life as soon as possible.
MEET OUR TEAM
DAVID VELLING, MD
✓ Accepting New Patients
✓ Telemedicine Visits
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Velling completed his medical schooling and Anesthesia residency at the University of Southern California, and then served in the Air Force for four years. He practiced general anesthesia at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas until he decided to return for sub-specialty training in the field of pain medicine at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Velling is board certified in Anesthesia and Interventional Pain Management.
In 2004, Dr. David Velling opened The Pain Center of Western Washington. His mission was to provide interventional medical care that helped restore function and vitality to the lives of people in pain. He has stayed vigilantly aware of emerging technologies over the years and has integrated new modalities to expand treatment options as it was safe and beneficial to do so.
The field of Regenerative Medicine has been evolving for years and many intelligent and innovative pioneers have paved the way for those who are more cautiously intrigued. In 2018 the FDA stepped in to provide a framework of standardization, practice guidelines, definition of terms, and quality controls designed to safeguard patient outcomes. With these parameters in place, Dr. Velling confidently moved forward with obtaining training and education in the field of Regenerative Medicine. This allowed him to expand not only treatment options for his current patient population, but to expand his service to other aspects of Regenerative medicine, such as the aesthetic components.
Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine Licensed in Washington State ACLS Certified Licensed by the DEA.
Pain Fellow
Department of Anesthesiology/Pain Management Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ Sept 2000 – Aug 2001
Chief Resident
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Southern California (USC) Medical School LAC-USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA June 1993 – May 1994
Administrative Resident
Department of Anesthesiology USC University Hospital Los Angeles, CA March 1993 – May 1993
Residency
Anesthesiology USC School of Medicine LAC-USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA July 1991 – June 1994
Internship
Internal Medicine/Transitional LAC-USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA July 1990 – June 1991
Medical School
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA M.D., June 1990
College
University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA Bachelor’s in Chemistry, 1985 Dean’s Honors List, 1984-1985 Academic Excellence in Chemistry, 1985
POST-GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Ultrasound and Regenerative Medicine for Interventional Pain Management, Napa Pain Institute, August 2015
Ultrasound and Regenerative Medicine Training Course, GCC Institute, July 2016
Regenerative Medicine, Interventional and Diagnostic Ultrasound Advanced Training Course, GCC Institute, March 2018
Sustained-Release Niacin for Preventative Treatment of Migraine Headache, A Case Report, D.A. Velling, D. Dodick; Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2003; 78:770-771
Sympathetic-Mediated Leg Pain After Surgical Lumbar Sympathectomy, D.A. Velling; Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, 2001; Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2003
Ketamine Plus Midazolam, a Most Effective Pediatric Oral Premedicant; D.L. Warner, D. Velling and J. Carbaret; Pediatric Anesthesia, 5:293 – 295, 1995
Cocktail of Oral Midazolam and Ketamine Hailed as an Effective Form of Premedication, D.L. Warner, D. Velling and J. Cabaret, as reported by E. Douglas in Anesthesia News, p. 29; September, 1995
Infiltration of Local Anesthetic for Emergency Cesarean Section; D. Velling M.D.; Obstetric Pain Management, vol. 2, issue 3, 1994
American Medical Association
Washington State Medical Association
Pierce County Medical Society
American Academy of Pain Medicine
American Society of Regional Anesthesia
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
World Academy of Pain Medicine Ultrasound (WAPMU)
EDUCATION
Pain Fellow
Department of Anesthesiology/Pain Management Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ Sept 2000 – Aug 2001
Chief Resident
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Southern California (USC) Medical School LAC-USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA June 1993 – May 1994
Administrative Resident
Department of Anesthesiology USC University Hospital Los Angeles, CA March 1993 – May 1993
Residency
Anesthesiology USC School of Medicine LAC-USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA July 1991 – June 1994
Internship
Internal Medicine/Transitional LAC-USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA July 1990 – June 1991
Medical School
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA M.D., June 1990
College
University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA Bachelor’s in Chemistry, 1985 Dean’s Honors List, 1984-1985 Academic Excellence in Chemistry, 1985
Quote from Dr. Velling
DR. DAVID VELLING, MD
Dr. Velling completed his medical schooling and Anesthesia residency at the University of Southern California, and then served in the Air Force for four years. He practiced general anesthesia at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas until he decided to return for sub-specialty training in the field of pain medicine at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Velling is board certified in Anesthesia and Interventional Pain Management.
In 2004, Dr. David Velling opened The Pain Center of Western Washington. His mission was to provide interventional medical care that helped restore function and vitality to the lives of people in pain. He has stayed vigilantly aware of emerging technologies over the years and has integrated new modalities to expand treatment options as it was safe and beneficial to do so.
The field of Regenerative Medicine has been evolving for years and many intelligent and innovative pioneers have paved the way for those who are more cautiously intrigued. In 2018 the FDA stepped in to provide a framework of standardization, practice guidelines, definition of terms, and quality controls designed to safeguard patient outcomes. With these parameters in place, Dr. Velling confidently moved forward with obtaining training and education in the field of Regenerative Medicine. This allowed him to expand not only treatment options for his current patient population, but to expand his service to other aspects of Regenerative medicine, such as the aesthetic components.
Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine Licensed in Washington State ACLS Certified Licensed by the DEA
Pain Fellow
Department of Anesthesiology/Pain Management Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ Sept 2000 – Aug 2001
Chief Resident
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Southern California (USC) Medical School LAC-USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA June 1993 – May 1994
Administrative Resident
Department of Anesthesiology USC University Hospital Los Angeles, CA
March 1993 – May 1993
Residency
Anesthesiology USC School of Medicine LAC-USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA
July 1991 – June 1994
Internship
Internal Medicine/Transitional LAC-USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA
July 1990 – June 1991
Medical School
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA M.D., June 1990
College
University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA Bachelor’s in Chemistry, 1985 Dean’s
Honors List, 1984-1985 Academic Excellence in Chemistry, 1985
POST-GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Ultrasound and Regenerative Medicine for Interventional Pain Management, Napa Pain Institute, August 2015
Ultrasound and Regenerative Medicine Training Course, GCC Institute, July 2016
Regenerative Medicine, Interventional and Diagnostic Ultrasound Advanced Training Course, GCC Institute, March 2018
Sustained-Release Niacin for Preventative Treatment of Migraine Headache, A Case Report, D.A. Velling, D. Dodick; Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2003; 78:770-771
Sympathetic-Mediated Leg Pain After Surgical Lumbar Sympathectomy, D.A. Velling; Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, 2001; Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2003
Ketamine Plus Midazolam, a Most Effective Pediatric Oral Premedicant; D.L. Warner, D. Velling and J. Carbaret; Pediatric Anesthesia, 5:293 – 295, 1995
Cocktail of Oral Midazolam and Ketamine Hailed as an Effective Form of Premedication, D.L. Warner, D. Velling and J. Cabaret, as reported by E. Douglas in Anesthesia News, p. 29; September, 1995
Infiltration of Local Anesthetic for Emergency Cesarean Section; D. Velling M.D.; Obstetric Pain Management, vol. 2, issue 3, 1994
American Medical Association
Washington State Medical Association
Pierce County Medical Society
American Academy of Pain Medicine
American Society of Regional Anesthesia
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
World Academy of Pain Medicine Ultrasound (WAPMU)
BRIAN SAHALOV, PA-C
✓ Accepting New Patients
✓ Telemedicine Visits
BIOGRAPHY
Brian Sahalov, PA-C, ATC is a Washington native, growing up in Olympia and attending Olympia High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Boise State University, in 2009. After graduation, he went to grad school and received his Master’s in Exercise Science from Central Washington University and became an athletic trainer. He worked as an athletic trainer for 10 years in a variety of settings including Seattle Children’s Hospital, high school and college athletic departments. In 2021, he earned his Master of Clinical Health Sciences from MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is a certified physician assistant by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants.
Since graduation, he has worked primarily in an Occupational Medicine setting, treating patients with work related injuries and spinal injuries. Brian finds building relationships with patients and advocating for them to live a full life has been the most rewarding aspect of working in medicine.
He currently lives in the South Sound, and loves to spend his free time cycling and enjoying the beautiful PNW outdoors. He is a big Seattle sports fan and enjoys spending time with his friends & family, cooking, barbequing and trying new breweries and restaurants.
PA School
MEDEX NW, University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) – 2021
Grad School
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
Master’s of Science in Exercise Science – 2011
College
Boise State University
Boise, ID
Bachelor’s in Athletic Training – 2009
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Washington State Academy of Physician Assistants
National Athletic Trainers Association
“I enjoy getting to know people, we all have unique stories. With patients, I find myself as an advocate, guide and sometimes a therapist for people for their blips and bumps in life. I want to do my due diligence to fully see after the care of those who I have the opportunity to help. No matter the challenge or question, I want to figure it out for you.”
BRIAN SAHALOV, PA-C
“I enjoy getting to know people, we all have unique stories. With patients, I find myself as an advocate, guide and sometimes a therapist for people for their blips and bumps in life. I want to do my due diligence to fully see after the care of those who I have the opportunity to help. No matter the challenge or question, I want to figure it out for you.”
Brian Sahalov, PA-C, ATC is a Washington native, growing up in Olympia and attending Olympia High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Boise State University, in 2009. After graduation, he went to grad school and received his Master’s in Exercise Science from Central Washington University and became an athletic trainer. He worked as an athletic trainer for 10 years in a variety of settings including Seattle Children’s Hospital, high school and college athletic departments. In 2021, he earned his Master of Clinical Health Sciences from MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is a certified physician assistant by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants.
Since graduation, he has worked primarily in an Occupational Medicine setting, treating patients with work related injuries and spinal injuries. Brian finds building relationships with patients and advocating for them to live a full life has been the most rewarding aspect of working in medicine.
He currently lives in the South Sound, and loves to spend his free time cycling and enjoying the beautiful PNW outdoors. He is a big Seattle sports fan and enjoys spending time with his friends & family, cooking, barbequing and trying new breweries and restaurants.
PA School
MEDEX NW, University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) – 2021
Grad School
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
Master’s of Science in Exercise Science – 2011
College
Boise State University
Boise, ID
Bachelor’s in Athletic Training – 2009
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Washington State Academy of Physician Assistants
National Athletic Trainers Association
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
“I have been a patient for over 2 years and thought I was going to change my career of over 30 years. Dr Velling and his staff have been miracle makers! My neck and back issues have been controlled through their well trained staff! I’m working full time and able to enjoy what I do every day! Don’t wait to feel better call them and get a consultation.”
Kathy N.
Google Review
“Dr. Velling is a caring doctor who truly strives to improve his patients quality of life and relieve their pain issues. I have been suffering with chronic back pain for 9 years. I have seen numerous specialists but after a few months they tell me they have run out of treatment options and refer me on to someone else. Dr. Velling is the only pain specialist that hasn’t given up on me and continues to help treat my pain related issues. I am so grateful that I was referred to him.”
Debbie T.
Google Review
“Dr. Velling took the time to thoroughly explain the results of my MRI to my husband and I, and to come up with the best course of action for my treatment. We live south of Olympia and make the drive to Federal Way because Dr. Velling and his team are the best.”
