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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Rachel Wheeler is an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

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

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

David Velling is a Pain Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Velling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Velling is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Oh, MD, is a double board-certified interventional pain management physician and physiatrist who provides skilled care of painful conditions. As a greater Seattle area native, he is honored to serve the community that he has always called home.Dr. Oh attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where he earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology. He then returned home to complete his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine.Following medical school, Dr. Oh did his Physiatry residency in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian – Columbia & Cornell, affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Oh’s strong interest in pain medicine led him to complete an interventional and multidisciplinary pain management fellowship at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, which has been consistently ranked the top rehab hospital in the country.Dr. Oh aims to treat every patient as he would his own family member and provides individualized care. He emphasizes a comprehensive approach to reduce pain, reclaim function, and improve quality of life. This may include non-surgical methods such as lifestyle modifications, exercise, bracing, and medications. When necessary, he offers minimally-invasive procedures such as injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, kyphoplasty, minimally-invasive spine interventions, regenerative medicine, among many other cutting-edge therapies. He has also authored numerous peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters as well as presented at national conferences.In his free time, Dr. Oh enjoys spending time with his family, exploring restaurants, playing or watching soccer, and hiking.He looks forward to partnering with you to manage your pain. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.

Niket Shrivastava, MD, is board-certified in orthopedics with a special focus on hand and wrist surgery. In addition to his clinical experience, he has substantial research experience including serving as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Orthopaedics at Columbia University and a research assistant in both the Department of Orthopaedics and Center for Bioengineering at University of Washington. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

David Hou is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Hou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Hou is currently accepting new patients.

Andelle Teng is an Orthopedics provider in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Teng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Teng is currently accepting new patients.

Alexey Ryskin is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Ryskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Phantom Limb Pain. Dr. Ryskin is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Friedman is a Physiatrist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Foot Drop, Oppenheim Dystonia, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Clark, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery for patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders. After completing his undergraduate and medical school training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he was selected for Orthopedic Surgery residency at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN which is consistently ranked as a top residency program in the country. Dr. Clark completed an additional year of sub-specialized fellowship training in spine surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City to master the latest surgical techniques from some of the world's top spine surgeons, including Dr. Todd Albert, Dr. Frank Schwab, Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi, and Dr. Han Jo Kim. He has published extensively in the field of spine and orthopedics with more than 20 published articles and book chapters and has given numerous presentations on his research to other spine surgeons nationally and internationally. Dr. Clark treats every patient as he would his own family and tries to avoid surgery whenever possible to get patients back to doing the activities they enjoy. When surgery is required, Dr. Clark uses his training in minimally invasive techniques, when applicable, to provide cutting-edge care, giving patients the best outcome while minimizing pain. As not all patients are candidates for minimally invasive procedures, he is also adept at performing conventional spine surgery. Outside of medicine, Dr. Clark enjoys spending time with his wife, enjoying the outdoors in the Seattle area. He enjoys downhill skiing, water skiing, camping, fishing, hockey, and cycling. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

David Lundin is a Neurosurgery provider in Renton, Washington. Dr. Lundin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Laminectomy. Dr. Lundin is currently accepting new patients.

Jon Geffen is a Physiatrist and an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Geffen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Geffen is currently accepting new patients.

Megan L. Charboneau, MD, is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) with a subspecialty certification in sports medicine. She has special interest in injuries unique to the female athlete, diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound, and non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries of the shoulder, elbow, pelvis, hip, knee, and ankle including chronic tendon disorders. Her goal is to involve patients in their treatment plan, provide individualized care and return them back to their desired level of activity. Dr. Charboneau is one of few physicians in the area to offer TENEX – a breakthrough technology for the treatment of chronic tendon pain.Dr. Charboneau grew up in Missouri where she completed medical school and her PM&R residency. She moved to Milwaukee, WI, to complete her sports medicine fellowship and joined the orthopedic department at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Most recently, Dr. Charboneau relocated to the Pacific Northwest to be near family and enjoys exploring the area with her husband, daughter and son. Dr. Charboneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow.

Matthew Mcewan is an Anesthesiologist in Covington, Washington. Dr. Mcewan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

David Paly is a Pain Medicine provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Paly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis and Herniated Disk.

Adam Burkey is a Neurologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Renton, Washington. Dr. Burkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Fibromyalgia, and Axillary Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Burkey is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Chen is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist in Tukwila, Washington. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Cervical Spondylosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.