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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Michael Franceschina is an Orthopedics specialist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Franceschina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Franceschina 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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, 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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis.

David Velling is a Pain Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Velling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Velling is currently accepting new patients.

Rachel Wheeler is an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Kashish Goyal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kent, Washington. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity, Sciatica, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Goyal is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Tamurian is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tamurian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy. Dr. Tamurian is currently accepting new patients.

John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots 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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Thanh Vincent Pham, MD, is board certified in Internal Medicine and has a special interest in geriatrics. Dr. Pham's philosophy of health care is based upon an inherent respect for all human life. He recognizes the important role of continuity in effective health care and focuses on providing consistency and reliability for every patient.Dr. Pham has served as a volunteer translator and physician at the Vietnamese Immigrant Health Clinic in St. Louis, Missouri, and also as a translator at Harborview Medical Clinic in Seattle. In his leisure time, Dr. Pham enjoys racquet sports and computers, and is involved in his local church. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Chronic Pain, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

As a general neurologist, Dr. Burbank manages a broad range of neurological conditions including headaches, memory loss, epilepsy, neuropathy and Parkinson's disease.Outside of work, Dr. Burbank enjoys hiking. Dr. Burbank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Memory Loss.

Eric Varley, DO, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in complex conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Varley has comprehensive training in minimally invasive spine surgery, deformity reconstruction and revision surgery.Dr. Varley's philosophy is to serve the unique needs of each patient. He recognizes that the doctor-patient relationship is a very special one grounded in collaboration. He believes this collaboration is built on shared expectations, trust, and a clear understanding of non-operative and operative treatment outcomes. Individualized treatment is designed to honor and return the patient to the meaningful activities of their lives. Dr. Varley looks forward to bringing a compassionate, evidence-based approach to all patients.Away from work, Dr. Varley enjoys trail running, kayaking, cooking, zymurgy, and backcountry backpacking and skiing. He also has a love for learning new things, and is an avid reader and world traveler. He shares his passion for exploration with his adventurous wife and two active children. When not enjoying time outside with his family, he has a deep personal commitment to global spine outreach and lectures internationally on spine care.Patient Testimonial Video:Spine Surgery Success - Steven’s StoryIn the News:Dr. Varley delivers a baby on the Lopez Island ferry. Dr. Varley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Kyphosis.

Scott Henneman is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Henneman has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, Vertigo, and CAPOS Syndrome.

David Hou is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Hou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Hou is currently accepting new patients.

Peters T. Otlans, MD, MPH, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine injuries, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder and knee replacement surgery and fracture care. He performs arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow, addressing cartilage, ligament, and tendon injuries in a minimally invasive fashion.Dr. Otlans believes in the importance of building relationships and earning trust with his patients. He focuses on developing individualized care plans after listening carefully to his patient's needs and goals and clearly communicating all treatment options.Dr. Otlans grew up in Washington State and has a passion for international medical work and orthopaedic research. Prior to returning to the community, he served as an assistant team physician with Portland State athletics and then with Philadelphia's professional and college sports teams. He serves as team orthopedic surgeon for Highline Public Schools and an editor of Arthroscopy</em> and the American Journal of Sports Medicine</em>, the premier orthopedic sports medicine journals in the country. Dr. Otlans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy.

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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Wallerian Degeneration, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.

Syrone Liu is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

Alexey Ryskin is a Pain Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Ryskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Phantom Limb Pain.