A graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Fisch trained in orthopedic surgery at the Montefiore/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He received spine training at the Spinecare/ St. Mary’s/ Stanford University Combined Spine Fellowship Program. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine. As a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, he is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery.SpecialtiesCervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar SpinePrivilegesDr. Fisch performs surgery at Surgical Specialty Center of Mid-Atlantic, Suburban Hospital and the Surgery Center of Rockville. 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.

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), Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

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.

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 Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Joshua Shatsky is an Orthopedics provider in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Shatsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Shatsky is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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 Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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.

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.

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.

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, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Abid Qureshi is an Orthopedics provider in Brentwood, California. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

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 Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Hoffman was born in Kansas and raised in New Mexico and Colorado. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver, followed by her doctorate degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. She completed family practice residencies at Tucson General Hospital in Tucson, Arizona and Eastmoreland Hospital in Portland, Oregon.Dr. Hoffman found her love of science and the mysteries of the human body when she was dealing with her own medical issues as a young child. She feels fortunate that as a medical provider, she is able to help others just like her childhood doctors helped her.�I feel that family medicine allows patients to participate as part of their health care team in an atmosphere that generates trust and confidence. I encourage patients of all ages to ask questions and learn more about their health.�Dr. Hoffman has many areas of clinical interest, including preventative health, women's health, osteopathic manipulation treatments, and mental/behavioral health.When she is not at work, Dr. Hoffman enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her family. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider 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, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.