
Overview
Dr. Sean Toomey is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He performs over 300 hip and knee replacement procedures each year in addition to many knee arthroscopies. He is actively involved in clinical research on alternative bearings for hip replacement surgery, and newer more innovative designs of knee replacement, including performing the first Robotic Assisted knee replacement in Seattle. Dr. Toomey has performed over 130 MAKOplasties, the most in the greater Seattle region. Dr. Toomey has published research in peer-reviewed journals and has given lectures on joint replacement topics both nationally and internationally. Dr. Toomey is committed to using the best techniques available for patients today, while actively working to improve surgical options for patients in the future.
Dr. Toomey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
601 Broadway, Floor 7, Seattle, WA
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Toomey has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Spine Specialists At SNI
Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Philip Louie, MD, specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, degenerative spinal conditions, complex adult and pediatric spinal surgery, scoliosis, and reconstructive spine surgery.Dr. Louie trained under some of the world's experts in spine surgery, where he learned minimally invasive spine surgery techniques that preserve muscle and decrease blood loss. In addition to focusing heavily on these minimally invasive techniques, he also emphasizes evidence-based medicine and involvement in research studies, when appropriate.Dr. Louie approaches patient care as a journey he takes alongside each patient, where he witnesses their struggles and frustrations, is inspired by their drive to get better, and shares in their victories. He treats each patient as he would a family member, giving them a full understanding of what he is thinking and making recommendations that are in their best interest.Away from work, Dr. Louie enjoys playing sports, fitness, being a Seattle Sports fan, coffee, espresso, family time and traveling.Patient TestimonialMinimally invasive laminectomy helps lifelong athlete Ramer Holtan Jr. get back on the links. Dr. Louie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
Proliance Orthopedic Associates
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 Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Toomey isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- Acute PainDr. Toomey isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Baker CystDr. Toomey isAdvanced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BowlegsDr. Toomey isAdvanced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- BursitisDr. Toomey isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Knock KneesDr. Toomey isAdvanced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- SynovitisDr. Toomey isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Toomey isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Toomey isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Toomey isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Toomey isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Toomey isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Toomey isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.


