Overview
Elizabeth Newkirk, PA-C, works with a team of neurosurgeons to provide quality, efficient, patient-centered care. She strives to find optimal solutions, unique to each patient's needs and goals. She recognizes the value of clear communication and shared decision-making among provider, patient and family in order to achieve the best outcomes.Elizabeth is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Washington Academy of Physician Assistants. She served as an aerospace medical technician in the United States Air Force.Away from work, Elizabeth enjoys camping, snowmobiling, snowboarding, baking and spending time with her family. She also volunteers in her children's classrooms and with sports booster clubs.
Ms. Newkirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Fractured Spine, Cervical Myelopathy, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
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Locations
1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
David Lowery is a Physician Assistant in Renton, Washington. Mr. Lowery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Fractured Spine, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Mr. Lowery is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Joseph
Elaine Kiser-Rude, PA-C, is a physician assistant who offers quality, patient-oriented care for neurosurgery patients.Elaine has seven years of experience providing inpatient management of pre- and post-surgical patients, outpatient management and first assist in surgical cases at Chang Neurosurgery and Spine Care (Plano, Texas).Outside of work, she enjoys running, hiking, snowboarding, reading and wine tasting. Ms. Kiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Fractured Spine, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Caoilin Hoctor, PA-C, strives to provide the highest quality care while maintaining an efficient and organized practice. She values trust and clear communication with her patients.A graduate of a surgically focused PA program, Caoilin is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants. Ms. Hoctor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Cervical MyelopathyMs. Newkirk isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Fractured SpineMs. Newkirk isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Muscle SpasmsMs. Newkirk isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Ms. Newkirk isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Rathke Cleft CystMs. Newkirk isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseMs. Newkirk isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.