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Christopher Godbout, MD

  • 4.9 / 5 (202 ratings)
Interventional Pain Management, Orthopedics
Accepting New Patients
MultiCare Provider
Location
1450 5th St SE, Suites 1200 & 4500, Puyallup, WA, 98372
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Christopher Godbout, MD, is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. His expertise and clinical interests are in nonsurgical interventional pain management of complex disabling spinal, peripheral joint and musculoskeletal disorders.

Dr. Godbout provides a wide range of modern, effective and minimally-invasive pain management therapies, including:

  • Epidural steroid injections in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions
  • Transforaminal steroid delivery and selective nerve root blockade
  • Facet joint and medical branch nerve injections
  • Lumbar provocative discography
  • Radiofrequency neuroablation
  • Sympathetic plexus blockade
  • Peripheral nerve blocks
  • Spinal cord stimulation
Languages: English
Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Professional School: Wright State University
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical Groups:
  • MultiCare Medical Partners
Medical Association Memberships:
  • North American Spine Society
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Academy of Neurology
Practice Philosophy:

Prior to becoming a physician, I was a patient that suffered from sports injuries requiring medical attention. I know the fear, concerns and effect that pain has on quality of life and relationships. I have dedicated my career to providing the highest quality of care, combining innovative pain management therapies, advanced diagnostic tests and compassion, to create the most effective patient/physician relationship. My focus is to diagnose and eliminate the source of pain and help my patients maximize their functional abilities.

Special Interests:

Interventional pain management of complex disabling spinal, peripheral joint and musculoskeletal disorders.

  • 4.9 Provider showed concern
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  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
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4.9 out of 5 (202 ratings, 47 comments)
  • Mar, 13 2026
    Dr Godbout was excellent. Really understood the severity of pain I am having and did explain all things to me
  • Mar, 4 2026
    Dr. Godbout showed care and empathy. He really listened to my concerns. Nice to have a plan. He is very relatable.
  • Feb, 23 2026
    Dr. Godbout is an amazing doctor. He always listens and trys to fix the pain.
  • Feb, 23 2026
    Dr. Godbout was thorough, we discussed the issues, and made a plan for future treatments.
  • Feb, 16 2026
    Sometimes it seems that I don't have a n opinion
  • Feb, 4 2026
    I have recommended this Doctor in the past, and will again.
  • Feb, 2 2026
    Dr. Godbout was very helpful explaining the procedure and I felt good with his care. Good patient doctor relationship a/k/a good bedside manner.
  • Jan, 30 2026
    Every staff member in this office, whom I've ever interacted with, is amazing!
  • Jan, 19 2026
    Dr. Godbout was fantastic. Professional, kind, listened, and explained options really well.
  • Jan, 19 2026
    The dctor listened well and very concerned abt my lowback pain.
  • Jan, 11 2026
    Dr Chris Godbout is the very best of the best!
  • Dec, 19 2025
    Dr. Godbout was wonderful. He showed me my spinal MRI and that I have a cyst, which I had not been informed about. He has referred me to 2 physicians who may be able to help me.
  • Nov, 26 2025
    He was very kind and professional. I'd recommend him to anyone!
  • Oct, 20 2025
    I need to be referred to an orthopedic surgeon and they schedule it for me for next week. It definitely helps to get this taken care of as soon as possible and we appreciate what you have done.
  • Oct, 10 2025
    I felt heard and not crazy as I tried to describe my symptoms. And then he created a treatment plan, I have hope and direction!
  • Sep, 13 2025
    I genuinely appreciate Dr. Godbout And his genuine concern for the situation, especially since he does not treat for ankle issues. he did not wanna waste my time and discussed areas that he does treat and auctions for me, including past options and the new ones in which this case we are going about trying something regarding my spine. I did get a lot of questions answered, which was awesome and since he's worked with people of dwarfism before his knowledge was on par and felt like he had a genuine curiosity and confidence.
  • Sep, 12 2025
    Dr Godbout ;istens and trys to come up with a solution that might wrok
  • Sep, 12 2025
    Dr Godbout has done a great job for me in every way.
  • Aug, 29 2025
    Overall very informative. Everyone was patient and I never felt rushed.
  • Aug, 29 2025
    Dr zeroed in on the problem. Very open and informative.
  • Aug, 25 2025
    Very effective and down to earth on the matter at hand
  • Aug, 20 2025
    Information was provided clearly and with none of the typical demeaning attitude demonstrated by so many when speaking with a person whose hearing abilities make standard conversation problematic. Absolutely none of the disparaging "deaf and dumb" attitude so common in the medical profession.
  • Aug, 18 2025
    Was very helpful and listened to my concerns. I left there with a plan to help me. I always leave there feeling more positive
  • Aug, 15 2025
    Everyone there at the office was very good and respectful and kind and concerned and caring
  • Aug, 13 2025
    He completely put my mind at ease about the proceedure he will be doing
  • Jul, 21 2025
    Just home he has a steady hand w the needle
  • Jul, 18 2025
    Dr; Godbout is one of the finest Doctors in your system without a doubt!!
  • Jul, 11 2025
    You need more doctor's like Dr. Godbout, he is kind, caring, passionate and takes time to ask questions. Never in a hurry
  • Jun, 14 2025
    Very good experience. NO rush appointment. Dr. Godbout listened to my questions and no rushed answers. Positive experience.
  • Jun, 9 2025
    After many Doctors and treatments , DR. Godbout told me what was causing my pain and explained how iit could be treated ..no one ever explained what was wrong with my my neck that caused the pain .