Doctor Information
Matthew Grierson, MD leads Sound Spine and Joint Physicians and its Seattle Clinic for Performing Artists. Before medical school he studied modern dance at the University of Utah. He is a consulting physician for Pacific Northwest Ballet and Whim W’him Contemporary Dance and has been part of the Seattle Seawolves rugby medical team since 2018.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Medical School: Boston University
- Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Washington, where he served as Chief Resident
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine, University of Washington
- Certification: Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine; Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK)
- NPI Number: 1053549618
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Grierson focuses on physiatry, sports and performing arts medicine at Sound Spine and Joint Physicians, including:
- Dance and performing arts injuries
- Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound
- EMG and nerve conduction studies
- Fluoroscopic spine injections
- PRP, shockwave and hydrodissection
Dr. Grierson co-founded Seattle Dance and Performing Arts Medicine (SeaPAM), a nonprofit that helps performing artists access care, and is serving as President-Elect (2025-2027) of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science. He also teaches diagnostic musculoskeletal sonography at courses around the country.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Sound Spine and Joint Physicians
- Address: 1700 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98109
- Phone: (206) 455-6700
- Website: soundspineandjoint.com/?page_id=16
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Matthew Grierson train?
He earned his medical degree at Boston University and completed PM&R residency, as Chief Resident, and a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Washington.
Where does Dr. Grierson see patients?
At Sound Spine and Joint Physicians, 1700 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98109. Call (206) 455-6700.
