Overview
Howard B. Barker, MD, specializes in foot and ankle procedures such as ankle arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, ankle and foot fusions, and bunion corrections. He also practices outpatient knee and shoulder procedures such as ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and rotator cuff repair. He believes in basing his medical decisions on accurate up-to-date research and the needs of each individual patient. He was drawn to orthopedics early in life due to his own multiple sports injuries. Dr. Barker and his family are very involved with their church. He enjoys bicycling with his wife and children and fishing. He has also led several boy scout troops up Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker.
Dr. Barker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Barker is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Barker is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
19200 N. Kelsey Street, Monroe, WA 98272
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Barker 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.
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Swedish Cherry Hill
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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 highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard B. Barker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard B. Barker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard B. Barker by calling their office at 425-339-2433. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard B. Barker a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard B. Barker is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Howard B. Barker specialize in?
While Dr. Howard B. Barker is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Howard B. Barker accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard B. Barker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-339-2433 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
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Barker isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Experienced
- Achard SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- BursitisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Claw FootDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Congenital ContracturesDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Contractures.
- Distal ArthrogryposisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Distal Arthrogryposis.
- Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6Dr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Ganglion CystDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Lethal Congenital Contracture SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Lethal Congenital Contracture Syndrome.
- Macrodactyly of the FootDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Macrodactyly of the Foot.
- MetatarsalgiaDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Metatarsalgia.
- Multiple Pterygium SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome.
- Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X LinkedDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- Poland SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Poland Syndrome.
- Popliteal Pterygium SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome.
- Sandhaus Ben-Ami SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome.
- Small Patella SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Small Patella Syndrome.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- TendinitisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Trismus-Pseudocamptodactyly SyndromeDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Trismus-Pseudocamptodactyly Syndrome.
- Trochlear DysplasiaDr. Barker isExperienced. Learn about Trochlear Dysplasia.