Overview
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 highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
27005 168th Pl Suite #201, Covington, WA 98042
4011 Talbot Road S., Suite 300, Renton, WA 98055
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Howe
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Howe?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Howe by calling their office at 253-630-3660. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Howe a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Howe is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spondylolisthesis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher Howe specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Howe is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Christopher Howe participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Howe has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Howe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Howe accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Howe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-630-3660 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Howe isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Howe isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Howe isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Howe isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Howe isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Foot DropDr. Howe isAdvanced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Howe isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Howe isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Howe isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Howe isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Howe isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Howe isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Fractured SpineDr. Howe isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- KyphosisDr. Howe isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Howe isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Howe isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.