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

Ehab Shiban practices in Munich, Germany. Mr. Shiban is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Epidural Abscess, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Spinal Fusion, and Craniectomy.

Florian Ringel practices in Munich, Germany. Mr. Ringel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Craniectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Olfa Saidane practices in Tunis, Tunisia. Saidane is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. Their top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Infectious Arthritis.

Jonathan Neuhoff practices in Mainz, Germany. Mr. Neuhoff is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Epidural Abscess, Empyema, Osteomyelitis, and Vertebroplasty.

Andreas Kramer practices in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Mr. Kramer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Epidural Abscess, and Craniectomy.

Santhosh Thavarajasingam practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Thavarajasingam is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, and Epidural Abscess.

R Tekaya-Rawdha practices in Tunis, Tunisia. Tekaya-Rawdha is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. Their top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, and Septic Arthritis.

Andreas Demetriades practices in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Mr. Demetriades is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Subependymoma, Sciatica, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Osteotomy.

Aicha Ben Tekaya practices in Tunis, Tunisia. Ms. Ben Tekaya is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoarthritis.

Bernhard Meyer practices in Munich, Germany. Mr. Meyer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Spinal Fusion, and Angioplasty.

Enrico Pola practices in Naples, Italy. Mr. Pola is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Scoliosis, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Osteotomy.

Maroua Slouma practices in Tunis, Tunisia. Slouma is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. Their top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis, Parathyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Hela Sahli practices in La Rabta, Tunisia. Ms. Sahli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Brucellosis.

Sonia Rekik practices in La Rabta, Tunisia. Ms. Rekik is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Osteoporosis.

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 Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Tammy Chiesa, M.D. is an internal medicine physician who specializes in bone health in general and osteoporosis in the adult population. For the past 30 years, Dr. Chiesa has been practicing internal medicine in the St. Paul area. She earned her medical degree with the highest distinction from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, followed by residency training in internal medicine at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, where she served as chief resident. “Osteoporosis is very common, especially among postmenopausal women, and it is grossly undertreated. Of those diagnosed with osteoporosis, only 20 percent are being actively treated. We can do better. There is a huge need to look at the underlying reasons why women (and men) have fractures — and to treat them,” she said. “Ultimately, reducing osteoporosis rates, and treating osteoporosis effectively, could really help improve quality of life and reduce morbidity for many people.”. Dr. Chiesa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Diskitis.

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 Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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