The 20 Best Kyphosis Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Kyphosis near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 12 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. John S. Smoots
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. John S. Smoots
    Internal Medicine
    1608 S J St Fl, Suite 3, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish
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    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 Kyphosis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Megan N. Durkin
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Megan N. Durkin
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 2nd & 3rd Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    253-274-7503
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
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    Megan Durkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Durkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Sciatica, Migraine, and Scoliosis. Dr. Durkin is board certified in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dr. Durkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kyphosis
    Experienced in Kyphosis
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street 5th, Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    253-274-7505
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese
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    Nell Shonnard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Shonnard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Shonnard is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Shonnard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Kyphosis
    Experienced in Kyphosis
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    Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics

    1724 W. Union, Suite 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    253-830-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Konkani, Marathi, Spanish
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    Michael Martin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kyphosis
    Experienced in Kyphosis
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    Proliance Surgeons

    2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    253-358-4002
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Filipino, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Ari Holtzman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Holtzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis. Dr. Holtzman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. John M. Blair
    Neurosurgery | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. John M. Blair
    Neurosurgery | Orthopedics
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    Proliance Surgeons

    2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    253-358-4002
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
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    John Blair is a Neurosurgery specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Blair is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Blair is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Joseph A. Cove
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Joseph A. Cove
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Multicare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine-Spine Services

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way # 3, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    253-792-6555
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Dutch, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish
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    Joseph Cove is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Cove is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Amy M. Diaz
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Amy M. Diaz
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J St # 5, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    253-274-7505
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Filipino, Spanish
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    Amy Diaz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Eric S. Varley
    Orthopedics | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Eric S. Varley
    Orthopedics | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way

    33501 1st Way S., 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    206-223-7525
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Eric Varley is an Orthopedics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Varley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Varley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Ulrich Birlenbach
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Ulrich Birlenbach
    Internal Medicine

    Lakewood

    5920 100th St SW Ste 11, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    253-366-5859
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, German, Spanish
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    Ulrich Birlenbach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Birlenbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Costochondritis, Tietz Syndrome, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Birlenbach is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Jerry Y. Du
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Kyphosis

    Dr. Jerry Y. Du
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates At St. Anthony

    11511 Canterwood Blvd NW, Suite 205, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    253-530-2663
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
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    Jerry Du is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Du is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Du is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kyphosis
    Experienced in Kyphosis
    Referral may be required

    Proliance Surgeons Inc. PS.

    3801 5th St SE Ste 110, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    253-697-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Vietnamese
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Neal-Shonnard is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Neal-Shonnard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Neal-Shonnard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Kyphosis?

    Kyphosis is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing or rounding of the back. This leads to a hunchback or slouching posture.

    When should I see a Kyphosis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Kyphosis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Kyphosis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

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    How does MediFind rank Kyphosis doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Kyphosis doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Kyphosis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Kyphosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Kyphosis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Kyphosis doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Kyphosis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Kyphosis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Kyphosis doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Kyphosis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Kyphosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Kyphosis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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