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

Dane Bay, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who cares for patients from infancy through geriatrics. He strives to deliver quality evidence-based medicine, with an emphasis on preventive health care and a goal to improve the health of the individual, family and community. He believes promoting continuity of care is especially important.Dr. Bay is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice, American Board of Family Medicine and American Medical Association.Outside of work, Dr. Bay enjoys spending time with family, reading, camping, hiking and traveling. Dr. Bay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Obesity, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Jennifer Sweet, DO, provides primary care for patients of all ages from birth through end of life. Her approach emphasizes nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices to prevent and treat diseases. Her goal is to educate patients on disease processes so that they make more informed choices and become better advocates for their own health. She can provide information on research regarding risks and benefits of treatment options and help to sift through the confusion of misinformation.Dr. Sweet does both preventative care including well child exams, sports physicals, women's health and Medicare Annual Wellness exams as well chronic disease management, working in conjunction with specialists when needed. As an osteopathic physician she also provides osteopathic manipulation when indicated to help with both acute and chronic pain. Her hope is to assist patients in finding safe options for chronic pain and avoiding medications that are high risk or don't have strong research support.Dr. Sweet is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Sweet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hypothyroidism, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

William Swaims is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Mr. Swaims has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine and Cervical Myelopathy. Mr. Swaims is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sandall received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. She completed her medical residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Consortium in San Antonio, Texas, and is board certified in internal medicine.While in the Air Force, Dr. Sandall received medals for Meritorious Service and Achievement. She is a member of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Sandall enjoys outdoor recreation, particularly long walks, and is an avid leisure reader. Dr. Sandall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Daniel Oh, MD, is a double board-certified interventional pain management physician and physiatrist who provides skilled care of painful conditions. As a greater Seattle area native, he is honored to serve the community that he has always called home.Dr. Oh attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where he earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology. He then returned home to complete his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine.Following medical school, Dr. Oh did his Physiatry residency in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian – Columbia & Cornell, affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Oh’s strong interest in pain medicine led him to complete an interventional and multidisciplinary pain management fellowship at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, which has been consistently ranked the top rehab hospital in the country.Dr. Oh aims to treat every patient as he would his own family member and provides individualized care. He emphasizes a comprehensive approach to reduce pain, reclaim function, and improve quality of life. This may include non-surgical methods such as lifestyle modifications, exercise, bracing, and medications. When necessary, he offers minimally-invasive procedures such as injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, kyphoplasty, minimally-invasive spine interventions, regenerative medicine, among many other cutting-edge therapies. He has also authored numerous peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters as well as presented at national conferences.In his free time, Dr. Oh enjoys spending time with his family, exploring restaurants, playing or watching soccer, and hiking.He looks forward to partnering with you to manage your pain. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Wallerian Degeneration, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.

Christopher Howe, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in a wide array of spine care ranging from degenerative conditions to spine trauma and metastatic disease. He practices at POA's Renton and Covington locations. He has a clinical focus on simple and complex surgical care of the spine and general orthopedic fracture management.Dr. Howe's goal is to educate patients and allow them to make an informed decision about their care and treatment options. He serves as a member on the Industrial Insurance Medical Advisory Committee for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.Away from orthopedics, he enjoys spending time with his family as well as backcountry skiing, cycling, running, and international travel. Dr. Howe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Timothy Alton, MD, is a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He completed his first fellowship in fracture surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA then completed a second fellowship in adult reconstruction, hip and knee replacement surgery. He trained directly under Dr. William Barrett at Valley Medical Center, mastering the direct anterior approach for total hip replacement and learned Dr. Barrett’s technique for primary knee replacements. He then traveled the country learning advanced arthroplasty and revision techniques from master surgeons at the Florida Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, FL and at the world-renown Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Alton specializes in the management of acute fractures, malunions and nonunions of the upper and lower extremity in addition to both primary and revision hip and knee replacements. He has published in national and international journals, has written multiple book chapters and presented his research at local, national and international meetings. Dr. Alton has a particular interest in direct anterior total hip replacement surgery and moving joint replacement surgery from the inpatient to outpatient setting. Outside of medicine, Dr. Alton enjoys spending time with his wife and small children. He enjoys football, running, weight lifting and playing with his kids. Dr. Alton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Mythili Ramachandran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Ramachandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Ramachandran is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Grant is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Mr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine and Cervical Myelopathy. Mr. Grant is currently accepting new patients.

Junyang Tu is a Nurse Practitioner in Covington, Washington. Ms. Tu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine and Cervical Myelopathy. Ms. Tu is currently accepting new patients.

Joy Smith is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Ms. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Muscle Spasms, Fractured Spine, and Rhizarthrosis. Ms. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Nwosu is a Neurosurgery provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Nwosu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Nwosu is currently accepting new patients.

Neal Shonnard is an Orthopedics provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Shonnard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Shonnard is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine Munene is a Nurse Practitioner in Federal Way, Washington. Ms. Munene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Fractured Spine, Muscle Spasms, and Intestinal Cancer.