Overview
Viral Patel is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
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- EPO
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Locations
1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
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Virginia Mason Medical Center
Philip Louie, MD, specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, degenerative spinal conditions, complex adult and pediatric spinal surgery, scoliosis, and reconstructive spine surgery.Dr. Louie trained under some of the world's experts in spine surgery, where he learned minimally invasive spine surgery techniques that preserve muscle and decrease blood loss. In addition to focusing heavily on these minimally invasive techniques, he also emphasizes evidence-based medicine and involvement in research studies, when appropriate.Dr. Louie approaches patient care as a journey he takes alongside each patient, where he witnesses their struggles and frustrations, is inspired by their drive to get better, and shares in their victories. He treats each patient as he would a family member, giving them a full understanding of what he is thinking and making recommendations that are in their best interest.Away from work, Dr. Louie enjoys playing sports, fitness, being a Seattle Sports fan, coffee, espresso, family time and traveling.Patient TestimonialMinimally invasive laminectomy helps lifelong athlete Ramer Holtan Jr. get back on the links. Dr. Louie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
Proliance Surgeons Skagit Northwest Orthopedics
Dawei Lu, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in adult degenerative conditions of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His area of special interest is minimally invasive spine surgery. He utilizes the latest technology and current knowledge to help patients with a wide spectrum of spine problems through surgical and non-surgical means. He emphasizes selecting the least invasive technique to address a patient’s condition based on their age, pathology, and symptoms.Dr. Lu is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. He was born and raised in New Orleans. He enjoys downhill skiing, mountain and road cycling, boating, and fishing. Dr. Lu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Laminectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- SciaticaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Foot DropDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.

