Overview
Richard Bransford is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bransford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Bransford is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 96 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Osteoporosis.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
Locations
325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
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.
Spine Specialists At SNI
Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Multicare Health System
Daniel Kang is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kang has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way
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.
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
- Distinguished
- Fractured SpineDr. Bransford isDistinguished. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Advanced
- KyphosisDr. Bransford isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Bransford isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Bransford isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Bransford isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- ArthritisDr. Bransford isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Bransford isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Bransford isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal HyperostosisDr. Bransford isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.
- DiskitisDr. Bransford isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.

