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Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Family Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

St. Louis University School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

10601 5th Avenue NE Suite 201 WeSuite
Seattle, WA 98125

(206) 287-6400

Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA specializing in sports medicine, family medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason.

Office Locations

Address:

10601 5th Avenue NE Suite 201 WeSuite
Seattle, WA 98125

Some issues Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“The foundation's medical leadership team is a who's who of distinguished doctors, including Jonathan Drezner, the director of the University of Washington's Medicine Center for Sports Cardiology...”—"Two foundations team up to keep local youth heart-healthy", Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, December 2023

“Virginia Mason sent me to see Dr. Henry Pelto, the team doctor for the Seattle Kraken, and he used ultrasound to look inside my leg and identify the site of the injury.”—"She'll take two working legs and a nap, please | HeraldNet.com", Herald Net, February 2023

doctor visit	74

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

aspiration	72
doctor visit	171
injections	72

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

aspiration	84
doctor visit	168
injections	84

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	36
doctor visit	130
injections	36

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	53
doctor visit	133
injections	53

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	47
doctor visit	130
injections	47

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	21
doctor visit	96
injections	21

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	61

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	26
doctor visit	114
injections	26

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	50
doctor visit	119
injections	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	61
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2009. He has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (2009)

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Virginia Mason

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-30

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Henry Francis Pelto III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$33 $33

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$33

Biography

Dr. Henry Pelto works as a family medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. In his practice, he is particularly interested in musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Pelto attended medical school at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Virginia Mason. Dr. Pelto has a closed panel according to Doctor.com.