Jason Thompson, MD, is board certified and is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with simple or complex problems of the neck or back. As an expert in the care of the spine, he may prescribe treatments including physical therapy, spinal injections, medications or massage, or he may perform surgical procedures including decompression, disc replacement, scoliosis correction or spinal fusion. He has special interests in treating young adults with scoliosis and in using cutting-edge technology to reduce the "footprint" of spinal surgery.He serves as Medical Director of The Spine Center, which allows him to improve his patients' experience as they move through the office, hospital, and rehabilitation phases of treatment. Coordinating and collaborating with other experts, such as therapists, radiologists, and physiatrists, he utilizes the strengths of a team approach to help his patients reach their goals.Recognizing that each patient is unique, he helps each person develop an individualized treatment plan. Whether a patient comes to him with leg cramps from stenosis or a numb arm from a blown-out disc in the neck, his goal is helping people regain their maximum potential. He believes in the power and success of an accurate diagnosis, rapid, individualized treatment, and multi-modality rehabilitative care. Patients frequently refer their families and friends to Dr. Thompson, and he believes there is no greater compliment than a satisfied patient saying, "Thanks! I’ll send my family to you."A Florida native, he has embraced the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, sailing and skiing. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Kashish Goyal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kent, Washington. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity, Sciatica, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Goyal is currently accepting new patients.

Linda Petter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Petter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, Macroamylasemia, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Petter 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 Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Vertigo, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lazarev is currently accepting new patients.

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 Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

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 Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, 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 has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Aguilar 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 Scoliosis. 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.

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 Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Lymphangitis, Togaviridae Disease, and Cellulitis. Dr. Madewell 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 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Kachner is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Mcabee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Mcabee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Insomnia, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Mcabee is currently accepting new patients.

Maricar Deguzman-Abajero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Deguzman-Abajero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Deguzman-Abajero is currently accepting new patients.

Seema Rai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Rai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Rai is currently accepting new patients.

Gia Hemmen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Hemmen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Hemmen is currently accepting new patients.

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 Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Bronchitis, Otitis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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

Todd Curtis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Curtis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Curtis is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Avila-Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Avila-Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Avila-Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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 Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Myotonia Congenita, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.