I work to communicate the cause and solutions of each problem to help patients heal. Dr. Alexander's medical interests include: foot and ankle fractures, tendon problems, bunions, hammertoes and deformity reconstruction. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Christopher Howe, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in a wide array of spine care ranging from degenerative conditions to spine trauma and metastatic disease. He practices at POA's Renton and Covington locations. He has a clinical focus on simple and complex surgical care of the spine and general orthopedic fracture management.Dr. Howe's goal is to educate patients and allow them to make an informed decision about their care and treatment options. He serves as a member on the Industrial Insurance Medical Advisory Committee for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.Away from orthopedics, he enjoys spending time with his family as well as backcountry skiing, cycling, running, and international travel. Dr. Howe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Neeti Mittal is an internist in Issaquah, Washington and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Overlake Medical Center and Swedish Medical Center-Cherry Hill. She received her medical degree from Gajra Raja Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, High Cholesterol, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Scoliosis.

Dr. Abdul-Jabbar seeks to provide individualized care to each of his patients, which is increasingly important with the wide variety of treatment options available. Each person comes into a spinal consultation with a unique constellation of personal, physical and medical backgrounds. Dr. Abdul-Jabbar will work to integrate all of these considerations in helping patients achieve their health-care goals. His personal interests include cycling, yoga and camping. Dr. Abdul-Jabbar uses the Swedish Digital Surgical Journey to guide his practice and maintain consistent communication with his patients throughout their care. This includes offering virtual visits to patients, timely access to information, and interactive messages, check-ins, and reminders, allowing patients to become custodians of their own care. Dr. Abdul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Uday Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Bronchitis, Otitis, and Lymphangitis.

Lauren Tsai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Myotonia Congenita, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Nawang Sherpa, MD, offers personal, comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Additionally, he holds a special medical interest in dermatology. Passionate about medicine, Dr. Sherpa enjoys both scientific problem-solving and building trusted relationships with his patients. He believes that teamwork among patient, clinic staff and physician provides for the highest quality of care.In addition to English, Dr. Sherpa speaks Chinese, Hindi, Nepali, Tibetan and Sherpa. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.In his off hours, he enjoys cooking, reading and exploring different cultures. Dr. Sherpa 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 High Cholesterol.

Yvonne Yen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Yen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Yen is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kobayashi is a Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Kobayashi specializes in diagnosis and nonsurgical treatments of spine, musculoskeletal and nerve issues. He performs various therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including spine injections, ultrasound-guided joint and soft tissue injections, and nerve studies (EMG). Successful treatments rely on not only the proper diagnosis, but he also factors in your lifestyle, comorbidities and expectations. Dr. Kobayashi favors a conservative approach whenever feasible, and injections are not always the right option; many of his patients improve substantially without any invasive treatments. Physical therapy tends to play a big role for many patients and he aims to deliver the utmost in nonsurgical treatments, while always keeping in mind what is best for his patients. Dr. Kobayashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Dr. Heather Roehrs Galgon is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist in Issaquah, Washington. She graduated with honors from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medical in 2010. Having more than 8 years of diverse experiences, especially in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Galgon is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah. She was also selected by Seattle Met as a Top Doctor. Dr. Galgon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Dr. Dayne Mickelson is an orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine and complex arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He has a special interest in knee preservation procedures including cartilage repair and transplantation, complex shoulder pathology, multi-ligament reconstruction, as well as novel biologic treatments. He also focuses on general orthopaedics including acute or chronic knee, shoulder, and hip problems, pediatric injuries, and fracture care. Dr. Mickelson’s philosophy is based on education and individualized care plans. His practice, therefore, focuses on accessibility, convenience, and a friendly atmosphere where a patient is treated like family. Dr. Mickelson believes in a shared decision-making model, where the treatment plan is customized based on an individual’s aspirations and goals. He finds great satisfaction in helping patients return to the activities they enjoy and providing a truly outstanding experience from beginning to end. Dr. Mickelson was born the eldest of three boys outside of Milwaukee, WI. When he was young, he and his family moved to Woodinville, WA, where his family still resides. Dr. Mickelson graduated magna cum laude from Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA) with a degree in computer engineering. He went on to attend medical school at the University of Washington (Seattle, WA) and graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (highest honors). Dr. Mickelson subsequently completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Washington before completing subspecialty training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Duke University (Durham, NC). Dr. Mickelson has authored over a dozen papers on orthopaedics, education, and technology as well as written textbook chapters on advanced techniques in sports medicine. He has published in Orthopedics, the Journal of Surgical Education, The Journal of Hand Surgery, and The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Mickelson has a passion for sports. He was a four-year letter winner on the Lehigh University men’s basketball team, winning the Patriot League championship and playing in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament (“March Madness”) his junior year. Dr. Mickelson previously served as team physician for Duke University’s football, basketball, and lacrosse teams, as well as for North Carolina Central University’s football team. He is currently the team doctor for Redmond High School and Bellevue College. Dayne and his family are excited to be back home in the Pacific Northwest. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their two sons. He also enjoys basketball, skiing, cooking, reading and keeping up to date with the latest technology. Dr. Mickelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Melissa enjoys caring for kids of all ages and is dedicated to working with them and their families to establish healthy life skills. She believes the importance of youth sports and activities goes beyond physical health by improving self-confidence, academics, and mental health. An active healthy childhood promotes lifelong health and wellness. Her goal is to keep children as involved in their hobbies as possible through education and active recovery. Melissa’s experience as an athletic trainer allows her to gear treatment towards specific sports. As a former collegiate soccer player, she understands the physical demands of sports and the academic and mental stress athletes face. Dr. Stearns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rickets, Compartment Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and Osteonecrosis.

Kanwardeep Sidhu, MD, is a family medicine physician who cares for patients of all ages with acute and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Sidhu is committed to providing comprehensive, high quality health care for the individuals, families and communities she serves, with a special interest in geriatrics and women's health.Dr. Sidhu believes that the patient is the most important member of the health care team. She encourages patients to play an active role in their health and takes a proactive approach to dealing with disease through preventive medicine. Dr. Sidhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Bryan Sundin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Sundin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sundin is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Aguilar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Aguilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Aguilar is currently accepting new patients.

Lawrence Madewell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Madewell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Lymphangitis, Togaviridae Disease, and Cellulitis. Dr. Madewell is currently accepting new patients.

Shannon Markegard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Markegard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Cervical Myelopathy. Dr. Markegard is currently accepting new patients.

David Sweiger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Sweiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Sweiger is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Shamseldin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Shamseldin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top area of expertise is Sciatica. Dr. Shamseldin is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Kachner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Kachner has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Kachner is currently accepting new patients.