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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Christopher Howe, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in a wide array of spine care ranging from degenerative conditions to spine trauma and metastatic disease. He practices at POA's Renton and Covington locations. He has a clinical focus on simple and complex surgical care of the spine and general orthopedic fracture management.Dr. Howe's goal is to educate patients and allow them to make an informed decision about their care and treatment options. He serves as a member on the Industrial Insurance Medical Advisory Committee for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.Away from orthopedics, he enjoys spending time with his family as well as backcountry skiing, cycling, running, and international travel. Dr. Howe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

William Swaims is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Mr. Swaims has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine and Cervical Myelopathy. Mr. Swaims is currently accepting new patients.

Junyang Tu is a Nurse Practitioner in Covington, Washington. Ms. Tu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine and Cervical Myelopathy. Ms. Tu is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Grant is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Mr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine and Cervical Myelopathy. Mr. Grant is currently accepting new patients.

David Lundin is a Neurosurgery provider in Renton, Washington. Dr. Lundin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Laminectomy. Dr. Lundin is currently accepting new patients.

Shannon Markegard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Markegard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Cervical Myelopathy. Dr. Markegard is currently accepting new patients.

Chad Moloney is a Physician Assistant in Renton, Washington. Mr. Moloney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Scaphoid Non-Union, Cervical Myelopathy, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Mr. Moloney is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Rhee is a Physician Assistant in Tukwila, Washington. Mr. Rhee has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Cervical Myelopathy, and Plantar Fasciitis. Mr. Rhee is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Clark, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery for patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders. After completing his undergraduate and medical school training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he was selected for Orthopedic Surgery residency at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN which is consistently ranked as a top residency program in the country. Dr. Clark completed an additional year of sub-specialized fellowship training in spine surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City to master the latest surgical techniques from some of the world's top spine surgeons, including Dr. Todd Albert, Dr. Frank Schwab, Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi, and Dr. Han Jo Kim. He has published extensively in the field of spine and orthopedics with more than 20 published articles and book chapters and has given numerous presentations on his research to other spine surgeons nationally and internationally. Dr. Clark treats every patient as he would his own family and tries to avoid surgery whenever possible to get patients back to doing the activities they enjoy. When surgery is required, Dr. Clark uses his training in minimally invasive techniques, when applicable, to provide cutting-edge care, giving patients the best outcome while minimizing pain. As not all patients are candidates for minimally invasive procedures, he is also adept at performing conventional spine surgery. Outside of medicine, Dr. Clark enjoys spending time with his wife, enjoying the outdoors in the Seattle area. He enjoys downhill skiing, water skiing, camping, fishing, hockey, and cycling. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

David Lowery is a Physician Assistant in Renton, Washington. Mr. Lowery is rated as an Advanced 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.

Harold Scott is a Neuroradiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Scott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Vertigo, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Jude Gerard D. Verzosa, MD, is an internist whose medical interests and specialties include diabetes care and management, geriatrics, critical and ICU care, pain intervention, and cardiology. Inspired by his mother, a retired Ob/Gyn, Dr. Verzosa strives to provide a high level of comfort and healing to his patients. He sees them as partners, not just receivers, in their health care. Dr. Verzosa is certified in pain intervention and injection techniques, and performs Holter Tests.Dr. Verzosa moved to the Pacific Northwest with the express wish to practice medicine in a smallcommunity. He enjoys mixed martial arts, Tae Kwon Do, scuba diving, climbing and fishing in his spare time. Dr. Verzosa also speaks Filipino, Tagalog and medical Spanish. Dr. Verzosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Emphysema, and Bullae.

Brian Jones is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Burien, Washington. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Alexander H. Arzeno 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Andelle Teng is an Orthopedics provider in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Teng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Teng is currently accepting new patients.

Manh Nguyen is a Pain Medicine provider in Renton, Washington. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Gallbladder Disease, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Cervical Myelopathy.

Michael Schlitt is a Neurosurgery provider in Renton, Washington. Dr. Schlitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Schlitt is currently accepting new patients.

Joy Zhao is a Neurologist in Burien, Washington. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Concussion. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.