Overview
Philip Louie, MD, specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, degenerative spinal conditions, complex adult and pediatric spinal surgery, scoliosis, and reconstructive spine surgery.Dr. Louie trained under some of the world's experts in spine surgery, where he learned minimally invasive spine surgery techniques that preserve muscle and decrease blood loss. In addition to focusing heavily on these minimally invasive techniques, he also emphasizes evidence-based medicine and involvement in research studies, when appropriate.Dr. Louie approaches patient care as a journey he takes alongside each patient, where he witnesses their struggles and frustrations, is inspired by their drive to get better, and shares in their victories. He treats each patient as he would a family member, giving them a full understanding of what he is thinking and making recommendations that are in their best interest.Away from work, Dr. Louie enjoys playing sports, fitness, being a Seattle Sports fan, coffee, espresso, family time and traveling.Patient TestimonialMinimally invasive laminectomy helps lifelong athlete Ramer Holtan Jr. get back on the links.
Dr. Louie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 188 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Osteochondroma.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Kevin Macdonald is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Macdonald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondroma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Macdonald is currently accepting new patients.
Suzanne Steinman is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Steinman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Accessory Navicular Bone, Sprengel Deformity, Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Steinman is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Bruckner did both his undergraduate and graduate work at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Mathematics and earning magna cum laude honors from medical school. He completed his residency and served as a clinical instructor in orthopaedics with the U.S. Navy. Dr. Bruckner did his fellowship training in Seattle at Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. While at U.W., he was an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, served as Director of the hip and knee replacement service, and developed the total-joint fellowship program. He has received numerous honors, awards, and peer recognition. He was Chairman of the Overlake Hospital Department of Orthopaedics from 2006 through 2010. Dr. Bruckner is an avid gardener, musician and enjoys both snow and water skiing. Congratulations to Dr. Bruckner for being awarded Top Orthopaedic Doctor by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, and Consumers Checkbook in 2015!. Dr. Bruckner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bone Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Spinal FusionDr. Louie isElite. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Distinguished
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- LordosisDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Lordosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Louie isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Epidural HematomaDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- KyphosisDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Louie isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ArthritisDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Louie isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.