Burt Yaszay is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yaszay is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Scott Yang is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Collins Pope Syndrome, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Thompson, MD, is board certified and is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with simple or complex problems of the neck or back. As an expert in the care of the spine, he may prescribe treatments including physical therapy, spinal injections, medications or massage, or he may perform surgical procedures including decompression, disc replacement, scoliosis correction or spinal fusion. He has special interests in treating young adults with scoliosis and in using cutting-edge technology to reduce the "footprint" of spinal surgery.He serves as Medical Director of The Spine Center, which allows him to improve his patients' experience as they move through the office, hospital, and rehabilitation phases of treatment. Coordinating and collaborating with other experts, such as therapists, radiologists, and physiatrists, he utilizes the strengths of a team approach to help his patients reach their goals.Recognizing that each patient is unique, he helps each person develop an individualized treatment plan. Whether a patient comes to him with leg cramps from stenosis or a numb arm from a blown-out disc in the neck, his goal is helping people regain their maximum potential. He believes in the power and success of an accurate diagnosis, rapid, individualized treatment, and multi-modality rehabilitative care. Patients frequently refer their families and friends to Dr. Thompson, and he believes there is no greater compliment than a satisfied patient saying, "Thanks! I’ll send my family to you."A Florida native, he has embraced the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, sailing and skiing. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Ari Holtzman, MD, is fellowship trained in spine surgery at University of Washington/Harborview Spine.He started his training in Orthopedic surgery in New York City at Montefiore Medical Center, the largest hospital in Bronx, NY. He completed his training at the Spine Fellowship at Harborview and the University of Washington, which focused on treating degenerative spine conditions, spinal trauma, and complex spine deformity.Dr. Holtzman is passionate about not only treating, but educating his patients about their conditions so that they can make the best decisions together as a team. His goal in his practice is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to work with his patients to help them achieve their individual goals in treatment and recovery.Dr. Holtzman is a member of the North American Spine Society, AO North America, and has presented his research at national meetings, as well as published and peer-reviewed in scientific journals. He is an Upstate New York native who fell in love with the PNW during his fellowship and is now proud to call the region home. When not working, he can be found with his wife and four children, skiing, sailing, biking, hiking, and enjoying any other outdoor activities. Dr. Holtzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis.

John M. Blair, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with a specialty in the treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine. His professional interests focus on outpatient minimally invasive spinal surgery resulting in the least possible amount of down time, early return to work and active lifestyles for his patients. He treats a wide range of spinal conditions with expertise in deformative spinal conditions, such as scoliosis, and major reconstructive spine surgery. Dr. Blair believes that his role as a physician is to understand each patient’s individual needs and personalize treatment. A practicing surgeon since 1994, he has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of spinal surgery. He is also constantly learning new and innovative skills to better serve his patients. He gives community lectures on new innovations in spinal care and is an active member of the Puget Sound Spine Interest Group, a local group that meets quarterly with guest speakers. He is also a member of an annual medical mission group. He and his wife have six children. In addition to family time, he enjoys computers, photography, and outdoor activities. He is an Eagle Scout and currently helps out with his son’s local Boy Scouts troop. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Brian Jones, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in full spectrum treatment of cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar spine (low-back) surgery. He also has a clinical interested in knee and shoulder repair and reconstruction, hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, and fracture care.He believes the patient-physician relationship relies on a team approach. Striving for successful results and improving one’s quality of life is an extremely rewarding process for the whole team. His goal is to gather enough information to make the right diagnosis, explore the best treatment options, and develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each patient. Through this personalized approach, he is present at every step of the process so that each patient’s healthcare needs are met with the best possible results. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

Michael J. Martin, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with advanced training in spinal medicine and surgical techniques for the treatment of degenerative conditions and fractures of the spine. He is professionally interested in spine treatment innovations with a focus on minimally invasive procedures.He has been a surgeon since 1992 and sees himself as a teacher and facilitator in helping people heal themselves. That’s why his high quality, compassionate care includes spending time educating patients about their condition and providing a personalized treatment plan that works for them.Dr. Martin was previously an investigator in a nationwide FDA clinical trial involving a less invasive lumbar spinal stenosis treatment that he helped develops. He is actively involved in developing other innovative treatments and devices for the treatment of diseases and conditions of the spine. He is a Peer Reviewer for the official journal of the NASS, The Spine Journal, and continues to publish articles in orthopedic journals and present community lectures on various lumbar and cervical spine topics.In addition to his community volunteer efforts at Bellarmine Preparatory School, he is an acting Board Member for Commencement Bay Rowing Club. He previously coached youth sports for local community baseball teams and basketball at Saint Patrick’s Catholic School in Tacoma. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and children, biking, skiing, and cooking. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Rachelle Guinto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Guinto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Guinto is currently accepting new patients.

Xiaotian Yan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Yan is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Shatsky is an Orthopedics provider in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Shatsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Shatsky is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Rajacich is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Rajacich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Ollier Disease, Syndactyly Cenani Lenz Type, and Maffucci Syndrome. Dr. Rajacich is currently accepting new patients.

Jens Chapman is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Diskitis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.

Hank Vejvoda is an Orthopedics provider in Wenatchee, Washington. Dr. Vejvoda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Vejvoda is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Billow is a Physiatrist in Anacortes, Washington. Dr. Billow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Billow is currently accepting new patients.

Eva Young is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Young is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Scoliosis. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

Ashit C. Patel, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the spine. He treats all spine problems, including the neck and lower back, with special interest in deformity surgery for conditions such as scoliosis.After completing medical school and doing his orthopedic residency at the University of Bombay in India, he obtained further training in Sydney, Australia before moving to the U.S. in 1995. He did another orthopedic residency and got further training in spine surgery at University of Kentucky Medical Center before moving to Seattle in 2003. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Dawei Lu, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in adult degenerative conditions of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His area of special interest is minimally invasive spine surgery. He utilizes the latest technology and current knowledge to help patients with a wide spectrum of spine problems through surgical and non-surgical means. He emphasizes selecting the least invasive technique to address a patient’s condition based on their age, pathology, and symptoms.Dr. Lu is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. He was born and raised in New Orleans. He enjoys downhill skiing, mountain and road cycling, boating, and fishing. Dr. Lu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Laminectomy.

Alexander H. Arzeno, MD, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon specializing in comprehensive spinal surgical care. He treats all spinal conditions, from the neck through the lower back, and specializes in less invasive and motion-sparing techniques. Dr. Arzeno attended medical school at Yale University. He is passionate about helping patients regain mobility and decided to pursue training in Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Stanford University where he published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters in spine surgery. He also presented his original work at national and international conferences. He then completed additional fellowship training in complex spine surgery at the world-renowned Emory University Spine Center.Dr. Arzeno is trained in surgical interventions, but strongly believes that surgery should be undergone only after all non-operative measures have failed. Dr. Arzeno understands that each patient’s specific condition is unique and will work with each patient to create tailored treatments in the least invasive manner possible. He will work collaboratively with you on an individualized treatment plan based on your specific goals to get you back to the activities you enjoy. Dr. Arzeno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

I am an neurological with a special focus in motion preservation and minimally invasive spine surgery. I trained in these techniques over 20 years ago and have worked to improve the technology and techniques for patients for the last 15+ years in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Yam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Stephen Dechter is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Kennewick, Washington. Dr. Dechter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Bursitis. Dr. Dechter is currently accepting new patients.