Overview
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 Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Kyphosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
33501 1st Way S., Federal Way, WA 98003
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Multicare Health System
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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
- ScoliosisDr. Varley isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.