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 Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Jerry Du, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon with diverse training in spine surgery, from nonoperative management options, to minimally invasive surgery for issues such as herniated disks, to large spinal deformities. He also has extensive experience managing spine trauma and spine oncology. Dr. Du's approach is to offer the least invasive methods possible to treat a patient’s condition and provide optimal outcomes. He has trained under world experts in minimally invasive, evidence-based spine surgery techniques that decrease pain, incision length and blood loss. He stresses shared decision-making, open communication and surgical safety.Dr. Du is a member of multiple spine and orthopedic societies. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers on topics such as disk replacement, robotics and safety in spine surgery. He has presented at nearly 100 national and international conferences, and has received multiple awards for his clinical and research accomplishments.Conditions and Procedures:Cervical disc replacementCervical spine conditionsDisk replacementHerniated diskFusionLaminectomyLaminoplastyLumbar spine conditionsMinimally invasive ambulatory lumbar fusionsMinimally invasive lumbar decompressionMinimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomyMinimally invasive spine surgeryMotion preservation surgeryMyelopathyRadiculopathySciaticaScoliosis. Dr. Du is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

Samuel Holmes, MD, is double board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and pain management. His goal is to provide comprehensive, integrative, multidisciplinary care to include medication management, interventional procedures, education and guidance to better understand and transcend the complexities of chronic pain. He fully believes the patient-provider relationship is central to this endeavor.Dr. Holmes is a member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Medical Association, and Society of Medical Consultants to the Armed Forces.Dr. Holmes is the former Chief of the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, where he and Dr. Adam Olsson developed and implemented multiple systems and programs of health for service members, retirees, veterans and their family members.Watch a Video:Dr. Samuel Holmes on New Day Northwest talks aboutNon-Surgical Options for Managing Back Pain. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sciatica.

John Blair is an Orthopedics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Blair is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Mcneil is a Pain Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Mcneil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Mcneil is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Juan is a Pain Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Juan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Pudendal Neuralgia, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Wallerian Degeneration. Dr. Juan is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Olsson, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in pain management. His goal is to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to include medication management, interventional procedures, education and guidance to better understand and transcend the complex medical condition that is chronic pain.Dr. Olsson is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and American Medical Association.He most recently served as the Deputy Chief of the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Dr. Olsson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Pudendal Neuralgia.

William Miele, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgery. Dr. Miele balances treatment toward non-surgical options when possible. When an operation may be the best or necessary option, he focuses on navigating the range of options from minimally invasive procedures to more complex surgeries—all while adhering to the best standards of technical excellence and evidence-based care.Dr. Miele is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, AO Foundation, North American Spine Society, American College of Surgeons and Washington State Association of Neurological Surgeons.Conditions and Procedures:Adult scoliosis surgeryDisc replacementHerniated intervertebral disksImage-guided surgeryMinimally invasive surgeryRevision spinal surgerySpine fracturesSpinal fusion surgerySpinal stenosisSurgery of C1 and C2 vertebrae. Dr. Miele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Katie Krause MD specializes in degenerative spinal conditions; complex and minimally invasive spine surgery; spine and brain tumors; and general cranial neurosurgery.Away from work Dr. Krause enjoys hiking skiing football and finding good cheese and wine. Dr. Krause is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Spinal Fusion.

Stefan Litzenberger, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist who takes a multi-modal approach to care including non-pharmacologic, pharmacologic and interventional modalities. He emphasizes shared decision-making, working with patients to determine safe and effective treatment plans that align with their goals and have achievable outcomes. He prioritizes improved function and quality of life.Dr. Litzenberger is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Litzenberger enjoys ice hockey, Seahawks football, mountain biking, fishing and spending time with family.Conditions and Procedures:Back, neck, joint and myofascial painChronic painFunctional impairmentMedial branch blocksNerve blocksSteroid injectionsUltrasound and fluoroscopic image guided injections. Dr. Litzenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Wallerian Degeneration, and Pudendal Neuralgia.

Richard Swedarsky, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist who cares for adults with musculoskeletal disorders. As an osteopathic physician, he approaches each patient as a combination of body and mind. He strives to partner with his patients and assist them to take a critical role in their own care and well-being. For the control of acute and chronic pain, he draws from multiple modalities ranging from physical therapy and injections, to complementary medicine and surgery. Each program is tailored to the patient, not to the diagnosis.Dr. Swedarsky has a strong formal education in electrodiagnostic testing and the use of ultrasound. He also has training in the neurophysiology of pain and practices osteopathic manipulation.Dr. Swedarsky is a veteran who served as a physician for wounded warriors, family members and veterans. After completing his residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he was transferred to Joint-Base Lewis McChord, where he completed his military service obligation as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Dr. Swedarsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Serotonin Syndrome.

Richard Wohns is a Neurosurgery provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Wohns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Wohns is currently accepting new patients.

Allan Heller is a Neurosurgery provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Heller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.

David Hou is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Hou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Hou is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Barnes is a Physiatrist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Barnes has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Chen is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Brown is a Neurosurgery provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Pain, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Kashif Saeed is a Physiatrist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Saeed is currently accepting new patients.

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