MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Cervical Spondylosis near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics
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.
Proliance Surgeons
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.
Proliance Surgeons
Rachel Wheeler is an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
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, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.
Multicare Health System
Christopher Godbout is a Physiatrist and an Interventional Radiologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Godbout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Godbout is currently accepting new patients.
Multicare Health System
Abdi Mohit is a Neurosurgery provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mohit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mohit is currently accepting new patients.
Daniel Nehls is a Neurosurgery provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Nehls is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Nehls is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Joseph
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 Herniated Disc Surgery.
Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Joseph
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.
Franciscan Spine Associates At St. Joseph
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, Pudendal Neuralgia, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Wallerian Degeneration.
Franciscan Spine Associates At St. Joseph
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, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, and Serotonin Syndrome.
ENVISION Hospice
Jaisimha Iyengar is an Anesthesiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Iyengar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
Franciscan Medical Group
Colin Rock is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Rock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Rock is currently accepting new patients.
South Sound Neurosurgery, PLLC
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.
Proliance Surgeons
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 Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Multicare Health System
Jon Geffen is a Physiatrist and an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Geffen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Geffen is currently accepting new patients.
Multicare Health System
Daniel Kang is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kang has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.
Multicare Health System
Christopher Smythies is a Neurosurgery provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smythies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Smythies is currently accepting new patients.
Multicare Health System
Jos Cove is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Cove is currently accepting new patients.
Multicare Health System
Steven Hansen is a Physiatrist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hansen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Bursitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Hansen is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 01/09/2026









