Overview
Alexis Falicov, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in spine surgery. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery, spine tumors, and complex spine deformity. He has extensive experience in general orthopedics, trauma and fracture care, and total joint replacement of the hip, knee, and shoulder. He combines extensive education, distinguished awards and honors and research in science and mathematics, specifically chemistry and physics, in his orthopedic practice.Dr. Falicov believes in a comprehensive, analytical approach to spine and orthopedic problems. He uses both non-operative and operative techniques to achieve the optimal outcome for patients with an emphasis on the least invasive method to achieve an excellent outcome. He is a strong advocate for patient education and autonomy.He enjoys living in the greater Seattle area with his wife and their two children. He is fluent in Spanish and American Sign Language. He also speaks French and Mandarin Chinese.
Dr. Falicov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Insurance
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Locations
801 Broadway Suite 617, Seattle, WA 98122
751 NE Blakely Drive Suite 4020, Issaquah, WA 98029
20700 Bond Road NE Bldg B, Ste 105, Poulsbo, WA 98370
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Falicov 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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Proliance Surgeons
Jason Thompson, MD, is board certified and is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with simple or complex problems of the neck or back. As an expert in the care of the spine, he may prescribe treatments including physical therapy, spinal injections, medications or massage, or he may perform surgical procedures including decompression, disc replacement, scoliosis correction or spinal fusion. He has special interests in treating young adults with scoliosis and in using cutting-edge technology to reduce the "footprint" of spinal surgery.He serves as Medical Director of The Spine Center, which allows him to improve his patients' experience as they move through the office, hospital, and rehabilitation phases of treatment. Coordinating and collaborating with other experts, such as therapists, radiologists, and physiatrists, he utilizes the strengths of a team approach to help his patients reach their goals.Recognizing that each patient is unique, he helps each person develop an individualized treatment plan. Whether a patient comes to him with leg cramps from stenosis or a numb arm from a blown-out disc in the neck, his goal is helping people regain their maximum potential. He believes in the power and success of an accurate diagnosis, rapid, individualized treatment, and multi-modality rehabilitative care. Patients frequently refer their families and friends to Dr. Thompson, and he believes there is no greater compliment than a satisfied patient saying, "Thanks! I’ll send my family to you."A Florida native, he has embraced the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, sailing and skiing. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laminectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
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
- Distinguished
- Spinal StenosisDr. Falicov isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Falicov isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Falicov isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Falicov isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Falicov isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Falicov isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Falicov isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Falicov isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Falicov isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Falicov isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- BursitisDr. Falicov isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Falicov isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal HyperostosisDr. Falicov isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.