Dr. Niriksha Malladi Named Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2024

Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Niriksha Malladi, MD, has been named a 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking her first year receiving this prestigious honor. Dr. Malladi, a physiatrist certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, practices at MultiMed Clinic in Renton and Everett, where she specializes in evaluating and caring for adults with work-related complex injuries. Her expertise includes musculoskeletal medicine, spine and joint rehabilitation, work-injury rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and multidisciplinary pain management. Dr. Malladi emphasizes a collaborative and integrated approach to recovery, working with orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists to optimize treatment outcomes for her patients. By addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of chronic pain, she aims to improve pain relief, reduce reliance on medications, enhance physical fitness and emotional resilience, and ultimately enhance the overall quality of life for individuals living with chronic pain. Prior to joining MultiMed Clinic, Dr. Malladi served as the medical director and physician at Pacific Rehabilitation Centers for 15 years. She received her medical degree from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and completed her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at University of Washington-affiliated hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. Honorees are chosen based on criteria such as medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs, and honorees cannot pay to receive this recognition. Dr. Malladi's dedication to a non-surgical, multidisciplinary approach to pain management highlights her commitment to guiding patients towards recovery and improving their overall well-being. Her recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2024 underscores her expertise in physical medicine and rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of integrated care in treating individuals with chronic pain.