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 Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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

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

Benjamin Chen is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Jerry Du is an Orthopedics provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Du has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Du is currently accepting new patients.

Abdi Mohit is a Neurosurgery provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mohit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mohit is currently accepting new patients.

Jos Cove is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Cove is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Cove is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Gray, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and general orthopedic care. As an orthopedist with over 25 years of experience serving the Tacoma community, he brings a uniquely holistic skill set to the diagnosis and treatment of his patients. His goal is to team with his patients and their families to accurately and clearly define their problems, provide understandable treatment options, and to carry out the plan with professional, precise and expert care. His first goal is to avoid surgery, but when it’s necessary, he has the perspective to advise the best surgical procedure for each patient. He meticulously oversees the rehab and recovery phase of his patients to get them back to their best selves as soon as possible.Dr. Gray consults and instructs courses on spine reconstruction techniques for Stryker Spine, a medical device manufacturer. He shares his orthopedic knowledge by volunteering as a sports medicine consultant for Bellarmine Preparatory School.He is an active participant in his community school and church. Together with his wife and six children, he enjoys a wide range of family activities, mostly involving the great outdoors. He is proud to call the Pacific Northwest home. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Allan Heller is a Neurosurgery provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Heller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.

Katie Krause is a Neurosurgery provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Krause is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Krause is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Brown is a Neurosurgery provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Pain, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Nehls is a Neurosurgery provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Nehls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Nehls is currently accepting new patients.