Nell (. Shonnard

Overview

Nell Shonnard, PA-C, is a board-certified advanced practice provider specializing in neurosurgery. Nell brings to her practice a fascination with the human body, a passion for scientific problem-solving and a desire to help others. She approaches each patient as a unique individual, respecting their autonomy and preferences, and empowering them to actively participate in their health care journey. She is especially passionate about addressing osteoporosis in patients with vertebral compression fractures.Away from work, Nell enjoys endurance cycling, gravel riding, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, cooking and reading.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Spinal Stenosis.

Dr. Shonnard is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Shonnard is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants

Hospital Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.
St Michael Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi
German
Japanese
Spanish
Vietnamese

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Franciscan Neurosurgery Associates at St. Joseph
1608 S J Street 5th, Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
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 (26.1 miles away)
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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 clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mcdougall is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mcdougall is currently accepting new patients.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nell (. Shonnard, PA

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Is Nell (. Shonnard, PA a top-rated expert for Sciatica?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Nell (. Shonnard, PA is classified as an Experienced expert for Sciatica, 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 Nell (. Shonnard, PA specialize in?

While Nell (. Shonnard, PA is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Chronic Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

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Nell (. Shonnard, PA accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-274-7505 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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