John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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

Rebecca Whitesell is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Whitesell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Scoliosis, Clubfoot, and Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD). Dr. Whitesell is currently accepting new patients.

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 Scoliosis. 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 Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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 Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are MASS Phenotype, Cleft Tongue, Macroamylasemia, and Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.

Rachel Wheeler is an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Wheeler 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 Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, 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 Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Geoffrey McNicoll, MD, provides personalized, compassionate care for the whole family - from well-child exams, to sports physicals for teens, to adult preventive care. He has a special interest in pediatric and adolescent medicine, childhood obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disorders and preventive care.For Dr. McNicoll, open communication, thorough information, and patient involvement in the decision-making process are the hallmarks of quality care.Dr. McNicoll is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Association. Dr. Mcnicoll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sciatica.

Michael Franceschina is an Orthopedics specialist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Franceschina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Franceschina is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Godbout is a Physiatrist and an Interventional Radiologist in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Godbout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Godbout 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Albert M. d'Heurle, MD, specializes in hip and knee replacements, as well as revision total knee and hip replacements. He has extensive training in the nuances of treating patients with complex orthopedic problems, such as total joint replacement, post-operative infections, and dislocations.Dr. d’Heurle and his fiancée moved from Chicago to Tacoma in September 2019. He volunteers with Habitat for Humanity by helping families build their own homes. He had previously served as a high school athletics physician, and plans to continue that rewarding work in Tacoma. Dr. d’Heurle also enjoys hiking, water skiing, cycling, and cooking. Dr. D'heurle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Sciatica, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Pierre Dalumpines is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Dalumpines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Dalumpines is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Mills is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mills is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

Daniel Kang is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kang has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Settle is a Physiatrist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Settle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Dr. Settle is currently accepting new patients.

Jeff Gao, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages.Dr. Gao strives to listen to his patients, present their options for care and help them make the best medical decision possible. He believes every patient has his or her own unique set of health challenges and deserves the personalized, multidisciplinary approach to care needed to overcome them. He treats his patients as individuals, not as conditions to be treated.Dr. Gao is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Sciatica.