About
Andrew Gomez, MD, brings an uncommon background to sports medicine. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona before pivoting to medicine, beginning his career as an engineer at Aker Kvaerner. He earned his MD through the inaugural cohort of the Columbia-Bassett Program at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Washington, then trained in Sports Medicine through a fellowship at Swedish Spine, Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine under Dr. Adam Pourcho.
Dr. Gomez holds board certifications through the American Board of Family Medicine in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, along with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine and RMSK designation in musculoskeletal sonography. He is a member of AMSSM and ACSM and has received research honors from NAPCRG and AFMRD. His published work spans topics including long QT syndrome in athletes, adventure and extreme sports, and fracture management. He sees patients of all ages at both the Seattle and Kirkland locations. His engineering instinct shapes how he approaches complex diagnoses; he focuses on clear communication, collaborative care, and helping patients move confidently and live actively.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Columbia-Bassett Program, MD)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Washington
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, Swedish Spine, Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gomez right for?
Dr. Gomez is a strong fit for active patients of all ages dealing with musculoskeletal injuries or sports-related conditions. Patients seeking a thorough, analytically minded clinician benefit from his engineering background and diagnostic precision. He works well with those who need careful imaging interpretation, given his RMSK designation in musculoskeletal sonography. Athletes managing complex or recurring injuries also benefit from his dual expertise in family medicine and sports medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gomez treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions across all age groups. His clinical focus includes fractures, soft tissue injuries, and medical conditions affecting active patients. He also addresses preventive and family medicine concerns. His dual board certification in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine lets him take a comprehensive approach to each patient.
Yes, Dr. Gomez holds dual board certifications through the American Board of Family Medicine in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He also holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine and the RMSK designation in musculoskeletal sonography.
Dr. Gomez earned his MD through the inaugural cohort of the Columbia-Bassett Program at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Washington. He then trained in Sports Medicine through a fellowship at Swedish Spine, Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine under Dr. Adam Pourcho.
S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and worked as an engineer at Aker Kvaerner before entering medicine. That analytical foundation shapes his approach to complex musculoskeletal diagnoses and patient communication.
Yes, Dr. Gomez holds the RMSK designation in musculoskeletal sonography. He uses in-office diagnostic ultrasound to evaluate soft tissue injuries and guide clinical decisions at both the Seattle and Kirkland locations.
Dr. Gomez sees patients at both the Seattle and Kirkland locations of Elite Sports Performance Medicine.
Yes, Dr. Gomez has published research on several topics. His work includes studies on long QT syndrome in athletes, adventure and extreme sports, and fracture management. He has also received research honors from NAPCRG and AFMRD.
Dr. Gomez holds membership in the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026