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Brian Joseph Mugleston, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I was born and grew up in Tacoma, Washington. I earned a master's in education at the University of Washington Tacoma, and I taught high school physics locally while my wife served in the U.S. Army. I love to learn and teach, but always had the goal to become a physician. My father was a health care provider in Tacoma, and the positive impact he had on people's lives inspired me to go into medicine. I completed my medical school training in Texas, then returned to the Pacific Northwest to be close to family and additional training in rehabilitation medicine and interventional pain management. I'm happily married to my high school sweetheart. We have an exuberant son and are expecting a second. I joined Kaiser Permanente because of the excellent experience I had as a patient. Getting the care my family and I needed was easy, affordable, and focused on health promotion. As a provider, I have access to the best resources in the area that allow me to provide excellent, high-quality, patient-centered care.
About my practice
I want each patient to know they're the most important person in the clinic, and I want them to feel empowered in their care. As a rehabilitation medicine doctor, I specialize in caring for patients who've suffered traumatic events or who have lost physical function due to illness. Injury and pain can interfere with our relationships, employment, responsibilities, and happiness. It gives me great joy to help patients return to the things they love. It's such a privilege to be a partner in their journey.
How I thrive
I love being physically active, especially by hiking, kayaking, running, and skiing. I try to follow the advice I give to my patients: Eat plenty of vegetables, get good sleep, and exercise regularly. I also aim to be kind to myself and others, spend time in nature, and always be learning. Finding a lot of humor is also important.
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 253-435-3138
- Main number
- 253-435-3100
- Main number - After hours
- 253-596-3400
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Physician Assistant ProBoard certification
Pain Medicine
American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Fellowship
Virginia Mason Medical CenterResidency
University of Washington Medical CenterJoined Kaiser Permanente
2022Provider ID
120062License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1891228656Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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12/10/2025