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.

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 Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

Michael J. Martin, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with advanced training in spinal medicine and surgical techniques for the treatment of degenerative conditions and fractures of the spine. He is professionally interested in spine treatment innovations with a focus on minimally invasive procedures.He has been a surgeon since 1992 and sees himself as a teacher and facilitator in helping people heal themselves. That’s why his high quality, compassionate care includes spending time educating patients about their condition and providing a personalized treatment plan that works for them.Dr. Martin was previously an investigator in a nationwide FDA clinical trial involving a less invasive lumbar spinal stenosis treatment that he helped develops. He is actively involved in developing other innovative treatments and devices for the treatment of diseases and conditions of the spine. He is a Peer Reviewer for the official journal of the NASS, The Spine Journal, and continues to publish articles in orthopedic journals and present community lectures on various lumbar and cervical spine topics.In addition to his community volunteer efforts at Bellarmine Preparatory School, he is an acting Board Member for Commencement Bay Rowing Club. He previously coached youth sports for local community baseball teams and basketball at Saint Patrick’s Catholic School in Tacoma. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and children, biking, skiing, and cooking. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Iandine Paras is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Paras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Paras is currently accepting new patients.

Donald Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Swedarsky, DO, is a board-certified physiatrist who cares for adults with musculoskeletal disorders. As an osteopathic physician, he approaches each patient as a combination of body and mind. He strives to partner with his patients and assist them to take a critical role in their own care and well-being. For the control of acute and chronic pain, he draws from multiple modalities ranging from physical therapy and injections, to complementary medicine and surgery. Each program is tailored to the patient, not to the diagnosis.Dr. Swedarsky has a strong formal education in electrodiagnostic testing and the use of ultrasound. He also has training in the neurophysiology of pain and practices osteopathic manipulation.Dr. Swedarsky is a veteran who served as a physician for wounded warriors, family members and veterans. After completing his residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he was transferred to Joint-Base Lewis McChord, where he completed his military service obligation as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Dr. Swedarsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Serotonin Syndrome.

Christine Macatuno, MD, provides high quality, compassionate care to adults, with special medical interest in geriatrics and experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions.Dr. Macatuno emphasizes preventive care and encourages open communication, cooperation and respect. While she serves as a strong advocate for her patients, she also believes each patient plays a starring role in their own well-being. Dr. Macatuno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Amara Gill, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician providing compassionate primary care for adults. Dr. Gill's passion for medicine can be traced back to her childhood, when she witnessed the excellent care and compassion doctors provided to her father after a sudden illness. A firm believer in the power of medicine, she is here to help her patients and their families through health challenges, as well as to provide the guidance necessary for them to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles. She believes that developing a long-term, trusting relationship with each patient and his or her family is key to effectively managing each patient's health over time.In addition to English, Dr. Gill is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi. Dr. Gill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

Anna Marie Troncales, MD, is a board certified internist with subspecialty training in advanced geriatrics. Dr. Troncales provides compassionate, personalized care to adults, including addressing acute illness, managing chronic conditions, and maintaining health through preventive care and patient education.Dr. Troncales is a member of the American Medical Association, American Geriatric Society and American College of Physicians. Dr. Troncales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Adam Olsson, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in pain management. His goal is to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to include medication management, interventional procedures, education and guidance to better understand and transcend the complex medical condition that is chronic pain.Dr. Olsson is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and American Medical Association.He most recently served as the Deputy Chief of the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Dr. Olsson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Pudendal Neuralgia.

Joseph Cove is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cove is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Joseph Duong, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and ALS Medical Director with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Dr. Duong welcomes the opportunity to help people and the quest for lifelong learning that his profession provides. Dr. Duong's mission is to inform and educate his patients about the condition(s) causing their symptoms, to provide choices for treatment and management, and, in a partnership facilitating shared decision-making, to arrive at the best course of management.Dr. Duong is a member of the American Academy of Neurology; American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine; and American Medical Association.Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.

Lawrence Tsai, MD, provides care for the whole family, with a special focus on prevention. Dr. Tsai treats the whole person, considering mind, body and spirit, along with evidence-based medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency, and GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency.

Margret Zager, MD, is an internal medicine physician who also serves on the faculty of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Joseph. Dr. Zager's medical interests include primary care, preventive care and chronic disease management.Dr. Zager values the opportunity to get to know her patients, to understand their wellness goals, and to partner with them to achieve those goals by providing evidence-based and up-to-date advice and recommendations. Working closely with other specialists involved in her patients’ care, she hopes to greatly improve the outcomes for her patients.Dr. Zager is a member of the American College of Physicians and Washington State Medical Association. She recently served as a clinical instructor in internal medicine at the University of Washington.Away from work, Dr. Zager enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring new places to hike. She also enjoys crocheting and spending time with family, including her cat Maple. Dr. Zager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Sciatica, and Obesity.

Katie Krause MD specializes in degenerative spinal conditions; complex and minimally invasive spine surgery; spine and brain tumors; and general cranial neurosurgery.Away from work Dr. Krause enjoys hiking skiing football and finding good cheese and wine. Dr. Krause is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Spinal Fusion.

Khuyen Tran, DO, is a board-certified family physician offering full-spectrum primary care. Dr. Tran stays current with best medical practices to deliver quality, compassionate and personalized care.Dr. Tran understands that each patient is, first and foremost, an individual with their own unique set of experiences that have shaped who they are. Their medical diagnoses do not define them but, rather, are extensions of them. She believes the best patient-physician relationships are forged through mutual respect, honesty and trust. Her philosophy of care is to partner with her patients to help them make informed health choices that best suit their needs and allow them to live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.Outside of work, Dr. Tran enjoys hiking, fitness, exploring the Pacific Northwest, traveling, learning about different cultures and cuisines, and spending time with her family. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Hypopituitarism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Kristin Thai, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician providing full-spectrum primary care for individuals and families. Dr. Thai enjoys the opportunity to build long-term, trusting relationships with her patients and to provide comprehensive medical care from birth to end of life. She strives to take the time to listen and understand her patient’s concerns and background in order to develop treatment plans that fit their individual needs. Her goal is to help each individual achieve their personal health goals using the best available science.Dr. Thai is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Washington Academy of Family Physicians and King County Academy of Family Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Thai enjoys exploring cuisines and cultures, running, yoga, and spending quality time with her family, friends and two cats. Dr. Thai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are MASS Phenotype, Cleft Tongue, Macroamylasemia, and Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.

Minh H. Le, MD, is a board certified family physician offering full-spectrum primary care, including office procedures and women's health. Dr. Le treats the whole person, focusing on preventive care within the context of a strong patient-physician partnership - the key to achieving optimal health.Dr. Le is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Katelan Longfellow, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who treats patients ages 18 and older. Dr. Longfellow holds special medical interest in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. She also enjoys the evaluation and management of movement disorders, and has been trained in the use of Botox to treat hemifacial spasm and dystonia.Dr. Longfellow believes that many neurological conditions benefit from a long-term, dynamic partnership between physician and patient. This involves working together to solve problems and engaging patients as full, active participants in pursuit of their best health. Dr. Longfellow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

Karen Schowalter, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who sees patients of all ages.Dr. Schowalter focuses on treating the whole person and family. She believes each person is the expert on their own life, and she works in partnership with them to prevent disease through healthy living. She loves genetics and offers osteopathic manipulation.Dr. Schowalter is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association and American Osteopathic Association.Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, gardening and walking her two golden retrievers, Jig and Rodney. Dr. Schowalter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Sciatica.