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.

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.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, 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.

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.

Jude Verzosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Verzosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Verzosa is currently accepting new patients.

Jens Chapman is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Diskitis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.

Amir Abdul is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Abdul is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Abdul is currently accepting new patients.

Ronen Blecher is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Blecher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Cameron Hogsett is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hogsett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top area of expertise is Diskitis. Dr. Hogsett is currently accepting new patients.

Alexis Falicov is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Falicov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Falicov is currently accepting new patients.

Bradley Schmitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Schmitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Heart Failure.

Joseph Phaneuf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Phaneuf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Diskitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Phaneuf is currently accepting new patients.

David Hanscom is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hanscom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Dinesh Ratti is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Ratti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Diskitis, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ratti is currently accepting new patients.

Venu Nemani is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Nemani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Nemani is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Hart is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

Miguel Schmitz is an Orthopedics provider in Spokane Valley, Washington. Dr. Schmitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Arthritis, Fasciotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Schmitz is currently accepting new patients.

Ngozi Achebe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Sunnyside, Washington. Dr. Achebe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Achebe is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Bransford is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bransford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diskitis. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Bransford is currently accepting new patients.