Philip K. Louie
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Philip K. Louie

Orthopedics
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
13
conditions
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 215 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in IL

Fellowships

Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery - 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Bartlett Regional Hospital
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
Olympic Medical Center
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.
Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Languages Spoken

English
Mandarin

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • 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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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.

215 Total Publications

CORR Synthesis: What Framework Should Guide the Selection and Application of Value Measurement Tools in Orthopaedic Surgery?
CORR Synthesis: What Framework Should Guide the Selection and Application of Value Measurement Tools in Orthopaedic Surgery?
Journal: Clinical orthopaedics and related research
Published: June 01, 2026
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Is Dr. Philip K. Louie a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip K. Louie is classified as an Elite expert for Spinal Fusion, 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. Philip K. Louie specialize in?

While Dr. Philip K. Louie is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Spondylolisthesis, and Lordosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Philip K. Louie participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Philip K. Louie has published 215 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Philip K. Louie's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Philip K. Louie accept my insurance?

Dr. Philip K. Louie accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-223-7525 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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