Philip K. Louie
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Philip K. Louie

Orthopedics
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Expertise in
13
conditions
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

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 top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 188 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Washington, School Of Medicine, Seattle - 2014
Residency
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago - 2019
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in IL
Fellowships
Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York - 2020
Hospital Affiliations
Bartlett Regional Hospital
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Harrison Medical Center
Olympic Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Call: 206-624-1144

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.


188 Total Publications

Barriers to Adhering to Post-operative Recovery in Spinal Decompression Surgery and Impact on Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Barriers to Adhering to Post-operative Recovery in Spinal Decompression Surgery and Impact on Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Journal: Global spine journal
Published: November 17, 2025
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