Overview
Eric Varley, DO, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in complex conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Varley has comprehensive training in minimally invasive spine surgery, deformity reconstruction and revision surgery.Dr. Varley's philosophy is to serve the unique needs of each patient. He recognizes that the doctor-patient relationship is a very special one grounded in collaboration. He believes this collaboration is built on shared expectations, trust, and a clear understanding of non-operative and operative treatment outcomes. Individualized treatment is designed to honor and return the patient to the meaningful activities of their lives. Dr. Varley looks forward to bringing a compassionate, evidence-based approach to all patients.Away from work, Dr. Varley enjoys trail running, kayaking, cooking, zymurgy, and backcountry backpacking and skiing. He also has a love for learning new things, and is an avid reader and world traveler. He shares his passion for exploration with his adventurous wife and two active children. When not enjoying time outside with his family, he has a deep personal commitment to global spine outreach and lectures internationally on spine care.Patient Testimonial Video:Spine Surgery Success - Steven’s StoryIn the News:Dr. Varley delivers a baby on the Lopez Island ferry.
Dr. Varley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Kyphosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
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
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- 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
33501 1st Way S., Federal Way, WA 98003
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.
The Association Of University Physicians
Richard Ellenbogen is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ellenbogen is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.
Spine Center At Harborview
Randall Chesnut is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chesnut is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Craniectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chesnut is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. McDougall became certified as a neurosurgeon in 1993. He has focused his entire career on the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular disease, and he was one of the first neurosurgeons in the country to receive fellowship training in endovascular techniques. Once Guglielmi detachable coils received FDA approval in 1995, he was the first neurosurgeon in North America to treat a patient with an intracranial aneurysm using this device. Since that time, he has been extensively involved in research to improve endovascular techniques including being the principal investigator on large, randomized, international studies. He is a past president of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgeons, has published over two hundred papers in peer reviewed journals and been an invited lecturer on every continent except Antarctica. Dr. Mcdougall is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric Varley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Varley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric Varley by calling their office at 253-838-2400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric Varley a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric Varley is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, 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. Eric Varley specialize in?
While Dr. Eric Varley is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Lordosis, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Eric Varley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric Varley has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Eric Varley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric Varley accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric Varley accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-838-2400 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ScoliosisDr. Varley isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Varley isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.