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.

Brian Jones, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in full spectrum treatment of cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar spine (low-back) surgery. He also has a clinical interested in knee and shoulder repair and reconstruction, hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, and fracture care.He believes the patient-physician relationship relies on a team approach. Striving for successful results and improving one’s quality of life is an extremely rewarding process for the whole team. His goal is to gather enough information to make the right diagnosis, explore the best treatment options, and develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each patient. Through this personalized approach, he is present at every step of the process so that each patient’s healthcare needs are met with the best possible results. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

Thanh Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Chronic Pain, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Sweet is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. 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, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Sweet is currently accepting new patients.

Boris Lazarev is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Lazarev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Vertigo, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lazarev is currently accepting new patients.

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

William Swaims is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Mr. Swaims has been practicing medicine for over 16 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.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis.

Amardeep Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Gill is currently accepting new patients.

Brendon Hutchinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Meige Disease. Dr. Hutchinson is currently accepting new patients.

Donald Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Roxas is an Emergency Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Roxas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Opioid Induced Constipation, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Roxas is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Schmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Thrush, Tension Headache, Macroamylasemia, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

Johann Bernardo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Bernardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Bernardo is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Rhee is a Physician Assistant in Tukwila, Washington. Mr. Rhee has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Cervical Myelopathy, and Plantar Fasciitis. Mr. Rhee is currently accepting new patients.

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 Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, 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.

Andrew Friedman is a Physiatrist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Foot Drop, Oppenheim Dystonia, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.