Ira Fisch is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Fisch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Erik Ekstrom, M.D., is an interventional spine physician and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Summit Orthopedics. He provides nonsurgical neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Special interests include minimally invasive spine therapies, the innovative Intracept Procedure, and sports injuries. Dr. Ekstrom is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “I believe in listening to patients and making them feel comfortable,” Dr. Ekstrom explains. “For me, the most gratifying part of the work is finding the problem and fixing it so patients can return to their usual activities.” He is an avid cyclist and cross-country skier. Dr. Ekstrom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis.

Robert Monsey is an Orthopedics provider in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Monsey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Monsey is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Catino is an Orthopedics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Denton, Texas. Dr. Catino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Geoffrey Seidel is a Physiatrist in Clinton Township, Michigan. Dr. Seidel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Seidel is currently accepting new patients.

Nabil Muhanna is a Neurosurgery provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Muhanna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Hydrocephalus, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Amir Tahernia is an Orthopedics provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Tahernia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Phillip Horne is an Orthopedics provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Horne has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Horne is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Hefner is a Neurosurgery provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Hefner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Hefner is currently accepting new patients.

William Terrell is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Terrell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Terrell is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Luebbers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Luebbers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

Bartosz Wojewnik is an Orthopedics provider in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Wojewnik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Wojewnik is currently accepting new patients.

Wilford Gibson is an Orthopedics provider in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Gibson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

John M. Blair, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with a specialty in the treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine. His professional interests focus on outpatient minimally invasive spinal surgery resulting in the least possible amount of down time, early return to work and active lifestyles for his patients. He treats a wide range of spinal conditions with expertise in deformative spinal conditions, such as scoliosis, and major reconstructive spine surgery. Dr. Blair believes that his role as a physician is to understand each patient’s individual needs and personalize treatment. A practicing surgeon since 1994, he has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of spinal surgery. He is also constantly learning new and innovative skills to better serve his patients. He gives community lectures on new innovations in spinal care and is an active member of the Puget Sound Spine Interest Group, a local group that meets quarterly with guest speakers. He is also a member of an annual medical mission group. He and his wife have six children. In addition to family time, he enjoys computers, photography, and outdoor activities. He is an Eagle Scout and currently helps out with his son’s local Boy Scouts troop. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Andrew Clary, D.O., is an interventional spine physician, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Summit Orthopedics. He provides nonsurgical neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Special interests include regenerative medicine, headaches, and sports injuries. He completed an interventional pain medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “The largest segment of my practice is treating spine-related pain,” explains Dr. Clary. “Spinal stenosis treatment, in particular, is probably 60 percent of my practice. Spinal stenosis can cause back or leg pain, buttock pain, foot pain, neck, arm, and shoulder pain. I find it incredibly rewarding to be able to relieve a patient’s pain.”. Dr. Clary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

Robert C. Vercio, MD, is fellowship trained in all aspects of surgery in the hand, elbow and shoulder. He completed the Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is passionate about patient education and partnering with patients, working together to help them make the best treatment decisions. He is skilled in ultrasound of the upper extremity for diagnosis and treatments and is co-author of a textbook to assist other physicians with these useful exams and techniques. Dr. Vercio has also spent time in developing countries from Nepal to Haiti and plans to continue helping those in need.Dr. Vercio is a South Sound native who grew up in Gig Harbor and is excited to be back in the PNW. When not mending bones in need, he enjoys chasing around his small family, spending time on the water, artisan bread baking and photography. Dr. Vercio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Jose Santos, M.D., is an interventional spine physician specializing in neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He has a special interest in regenerative medicine and sports-related injuries. He completed a fellowship in interventional pain at the University of Washington. “I believe in taking a multidisciplinary approach to pain treatment,” explains Dr. Santos. “That means utilizing multiple therapies. Injections are one option, but I also consider medications including nerve medications and muscle relaxants. In addition, I’m a big believer in physical therapy, mindfulness, and thinking out of the box. At times, serving my patients means stepping back and reviewing a case as a whole.”. Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Foot Drop.

Daniel Nelson, MD, is board-certified in anesthesiology, with special certification in interventional pain medicine. He has a special interest in chronic neck and low back pain, joint pain, chronic post-surgical pain, occipital and cervicogenic headache, cancer pain, refractory arthritis pain and regenerative medicine including the treatment of arthritis with stem cell and platelet rich plasma injection therapy.Dr. Nelson is committed to a compassionate approach towards alleviating pain, restoring health, and improving the quality of life for his patients. He employs a rational evidence-based approach to chronic pain using a comprehensive interventional approach which starts with a consultation and ordering medically necessary testing, referrals to specialists, and coordinating physical and manual therapy as well as psychological testing or counseling, if needed. If appropriate, he will initiate an interventional plan that will employ image-guided nerve blocks or injections for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. In some cases, he may recommend procedures and technologies such as radiofrequency ablation of pain generators or an implantable device, but only after noninvasive options have been exhausted. Other issues may need to be addressed including weight loss or gain, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.Dr. Nelson is a founding member and Director-at-Large of the Washington Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He is on the forefront of the latest innovations in spine therapy and is the first and leading physician in Washington State to implant the Boston Scientific Vertiflex procedure for spinal stenosis.On multiple occasions, Dr. Nelson has been invited to be a guest lecturer at the University of Washington Pain Medicine Fellowship program and has been actively involved in the teaching of pain fellows, medical students, and physician assistants. He has also served as a consultant and speaker to a variety of organizations.In his off time, he enjoys hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, and mountain climbing. He is active in Climb for Captives and Rescue Freedom International, an organization working on behalf of victims of human trafficking. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Wallerian Degeneration.