Xenofon Baraliakos practices in Bochum, Germany. Baraliakos is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Their top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis.

J. Scott Price, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery. He has a clinical interest in cervical spine disorders, thoracolumbar spine disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, scoliosis, and pediatric spine conditions.He grew up locally, graduating from Juanita High School and attending the University of Washington. He enjoys skiing and marathon running throughout the United States.Dr. Price has traveled to both China and Lithuania on medical missions and has an active interest in overseas medicine. His interests also include outcomes research. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and American Medical Association. Dr. Price is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis.

Reuven Mader practices in Afula, Israel. Mr. Mader is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Arthritis, and Tendinitis.

Iris Eshed practices in Ramat Gan, Israel. Ms. Eshed is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Parathyroidectomy, and Hip Replacement.

Mariela Popova-Geneva practices in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Popova-Geneva is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis.

Kentaro Yamada practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Yamada is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Jonneke Kuperus practices in Utrecht, Netherlands. Kuperus is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Their top areas of expertise are Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.

David Strothman, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery; cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions; and adult scoliosis. Dr. Strothman is a frequent recipient of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Top Doctor and Rising Star awards. He completed a fellowship in orthopedic spine at Twin Cities Spine Center. “Spinal disorders are complex and disabling,” explains Dr. Strothman. “As your surgeon, I will explain your diagnosis and treatment options, both operative and nonoperative, in a way that you can understand thereby allowing you to make informed decisions. I am rewarded daily by improving the quality of life of patients receiving my care.”. Dr. Strothman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

A native of the Tri-Cities’, David Wiles, MD, received his bachelor of science from Auburn University, Ala., and his doctorate of medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. Following, Dr. Wiles completed his general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Wiles has trained under internationally-known spine surgeons, including Kevin Foley, MD, Maurice Smith, MD, and Peter Klara MD. Following his training, Dr. Wiles returned to the Tri-Cities where he established the East Tennessee Brain and Spine Center, intent on bringing leading-edge neurosurgical care to those he knew and loved. Today, Dr. Wiles is president of the East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center. Dr. Wiles has also been actively involved in the development of numerous spinal surgical techniques and devices. Most notably, he has participated in several investigational studies with the Food & Drug Administration. Such experience has allowed him the honor of speaking at international meetings and serving on the Evaluation Committee for ARGOS, the European Association of Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis. Currently, he is privileged to serve as a faculty member at teaching conferences held across the United States for the purpose of training spine surgeons and orthopedic and neurosurgical residents. A member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurosurgeons, the Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the North American Spine Society, the World Spine Society, the International Meetings for Advanced Spinal Technologies, and the Cervical Spine Research Society, Dr. Wiles is also a member of the Critical Care Committee at the Johnson City Medical Center. Practicing since 1997, Dr. Wiles and his wife and their three children, make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Wiles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Roman Guerrero, M.D., is spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in back and neck surgical and nonsurgical care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Dr. Guerrero completed his spine surgery fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center. “Sometimes, I’ll have patients who are bewildered by symptom causes,” he says. “They are in pain, they are suffering, and disease has limited their quality of life. When I am able to diagnose, treat, and resolve these conditions, their lives change completely. They heal and they become pain-free. That’s my nirvana. There’s nothing better than being able to change a patient’s life with sound medical recommendations and appropriate treatment.”. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Christopher Zagar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Zagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Cheilitis Glandularis, Torticollis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis. Dr. Zagar is currently accepting new patients.

. Dr. Jett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

. Dr. Lurie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

. Dr. Fiore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Craniectomy.

Edward Santos, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. He completed four fellowships: Adult Orthopaedic Reconstruction at the University of Minnesota, Spine Surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center, Revision Joint Surgery and Transplantation in Australia, and Spine Surgery in Australia. As an associate professor at the University of Minnesota, he educated medical residents for over a decade. He is a frequent Top Doctor recipient from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He says, “I want to be the doctor with whom patients can share their fears and concerns and dreams. And when they tell me I’ve changed their life and given them back their life? Without a doubt, that’s the best part of my job.". Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

David Mael is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

Rachel Wheeler is an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Fisch, a graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, is trained in orthopaedic surgery. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar and thoracic spine.Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, Dr.Fisch is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery. Visit www.OrthoBethesda.com for more information. Dr. Fisch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Robert Orr is an Orthopedics provider in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Orr has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.