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.

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.

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.

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.

Brian Jones, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in full spectrum treatment of cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar spine (low-back) surgery. He also has a clinical interested in knee and shoulder repair and reconstruction, hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, and fracture care.He believes the patient-physician relationship relies on a team approach. Striving for successful results and improving one’s quality of life is an extremely rewarding process for the whole team. His goal is to gather enough information to make the right diagnosis, explore the best treatment options, and develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each patient. Through this personalized approach, he is present at every step of the process so that each patient’s healthcare needs are met with the best possible results. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

J. Scott Price, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery. He has a clinical interest in cervical spine disorders, thoracolumbar spine disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, scoliosis, and pediatric spine conditions.He grew up locally, graduating from Juanita High School and attending the University of Washington. He enjoys skiing and marathon running throughout the United States.Dr. Price has traveled to both China and Lithuania on medical missions and has an active interest in overseas medicine. His interests also include outcomes research. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and American Medical Association. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Peter Krumins, MD, is fellowship trained in sports medicine with a professional interest in joint reconstruction of the lower extremity, including foot, ankle, knee and hip. He enjoys solving complex surgical problems to help individuals regain function and return to the activities they love.Dr. Krumins is an avid sports enthusiast enjoying snow skiing, paddle boarding, and hiking with his three children, as well as competing in bike races as a member of the Old Town Bicycle "dirt" team. Dr. Krumins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Christopher Quarles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Orchard, Washington. Dr. Quarles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Folliculitis. Dr. Quarles is currently accepting new patients.

John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

Minh-triet Vo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Vo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Scoliosis, and Low Blood Sugar. Dr. Vo is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Macatuno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Macatuno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Macatuno is currently accepting new patients.

Boris Lazarev is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Lazarev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Vertigo, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lazarev is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Hoang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Myotonia Congenita, Sciatica, Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.

Yilei Gu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Gu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Pain. Dr. Gu is currently accepting new patients.

Rachelle Guinto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Guinto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Guinto is currently accepting new patients.

Thanh Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Chronic Pain, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

Alain Lambert is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Lambert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Lambert is currently accepting new patients.

Geoffrey Mcnicoll is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Mcnicoll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sciatica. Dr. Mcnicoll is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Morgan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Milton, Washington. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.