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 rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Robert Hart is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hart is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

Burt Yaszay is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yaszay is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Scott Yang is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Collins Pope Syndrome, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

Jean-Christophe Leveque, MD, is a neurosurgeon who specializes in complex spinal surgery, pituitary tumors, peripheral nerve surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. He currently serves as the Head of Neurosurgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center, and has served in the past on numerous regional and national committees focusing on the treatment of patients with primarily spine-related neurological disorders. He has an extensive publication history and has active research interests in the treatment of lumbar spine disorders, understanding risk as it relates to surgical decision-making, and developing newer minimally invasive surgical techniques.Away from work, Dr. Leveque enjoys cycling, skiing, sailing, live music and playing the banjo. Dr. Leveque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Oskouian is a neurosurgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal disorders. As the Chief of the Complex Spine Department, his clinical practice located on the Swedish/Cherry Hill campus in Seattle focuses on scoliosis, spinal deformities, spine trauma, spine fractures, spinal surgery revisions, osteoporosis, spinal cord injury, degenerative disc disease, spine tumors, stereotactic spinal radiosurgery, spine infections, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Oskouian received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Virginia under the late Dr. John Jane, Sr. Dr. Oskouian completed his neurosurgery fellowship at the New Zealand National Hospital in Auckland. Dr. Oskouian has published in numerous medical journals and textbooks, including Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Clinics of North America, the Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Focus and Spine. His philosophy of care is to provide comprehensive, individualized medical care for his patients based on the most recent scientific advances. Dr. Oskouian also believes prevention, communication and education are a vital component of a patient’s long-term health and well-being. Dr. Oskouian offers the Digital Surgical Experience to guide his practice and maintain consistent communication with his patients throughout their care. This includes offering virtual visits to patients, timely access to information, and interactive messages, check-ins, and reminders, allowing patients to become custodians of their own care. Dr. Oskouian was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Oskouian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Robert Mecklenburg is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mecklenburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top area of expertise is Spinal Fusion.

Venu Nemani, MD, PhD is a spine surgeon specializing in cervical spine surgery and scoliosis surgery. His practice focuses on the surgical treatment of all disorders of the cervical spine including cervical myelopathy, cervical radiculopathy and cervical deformities. He also has particular expertise in the surgical treatment of complex disorders of the thoracic and lumbar spine including scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback, and revision spine surgery.After his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, Dr. Nemani completed a fellowship in complex adult and pediatric spinal deformity surgery at Washington University in St.Louis and Columbia University. He also spent additional time training in Japan with experts in scoliosis and cervical spine surgery.Dr. Nemani believes in a comprehensive approach to patient care and works with all members of the medical team to treat spinal problems conservatively before considering an operation. If surgery is necessary, he will perform spine surgery utilizing the most safe and effective techniques in a manner that is tailored for each individual patient and their particular goals.Dr. Nemani has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed research articles in many of the top journals in spine surgery and neuroscience, including Spine, The Spine Journal, Neurosurgery, Neuron, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and the Journal of Neuroscience. He has presented over 90 scientific studies at national and international conferences, and written more than 15 book chapters on various topics in spine surgery. Dr. Nemani continues to be actively involved in research to improve the outcomes and safety of spine surgery, and is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, and AO Spine. He is on the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Task Force and the Medical and Scientific Board of the National Spine Health Foundation. He has also volunteered his time as a spine surgeon in Ghana, where he surgically treated some of the most rare and complex spinal deformities in both pediatric and adult patients.Outside of work, Dr. Nemani enjoys spending time with family, running, and playing ice hockey. Dr. Nemani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Austin Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Delayed Growth, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

Jeffrey Jarvik is a Neuroradiologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Jarvik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertebroplasty, and Spinal Fusion.

Rajiv Sethi is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Farrokh Farrokhi, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in deep brain stimulation, skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, brain tumors and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). Dr. Farrokhi takes the time to get to know each patient, working to understand their wants and needs, and letting those guide therapies. He sees himself as a partner within the larger health care team, working to deliver the personalized care that each patient deserves.In addition to taking care of patients, Dr. Farrokhi organizes and participates in international volunteerism. This work focuses on research and education, advancing neurosurgical care in developing countries.Dr. Farrokhi has been named Top Doctor by Seattle Met and Seattle magazine continuously since 2009. Dr. Farrokhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

Christoph Hofstetter is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hofstetter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Hofstetter is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Deyo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Deyo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Sciatica, Spinal Fusion, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Abdul-Jabbar seeks to provide individualized care to each of his patients, which is increasingly important with the wide variety of treatment options available. Each person comes into a spinal consultation with a unique constellation of personal, physical and medical backgrounds. Dr. Abdul-Jabbar will work to integrate all of these considerations in helping patients achieve their health-care goals. His personal interests include cycling, yoga and camping. Dr. Abdul-Jabbar uses the Swedish Digital Surgical Journey to guide his practice and maintain consistent communication with his patients throughout their care. This includes offering virtual visits to patients, timely access to information, and interactive messages, check-ins, and reminders, allowing patients to become custodians of their own care. Dr. Abdul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Diskitis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Gregory Redding is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Redding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Kartagener Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Redding is currently accepting new patients.

Mir Ali is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Osteotomy, and Thrombectomy.

Richard Bransford is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bransford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Bransford is currently accepting new patients.

Carlo Bellabarba is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Bellabarba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Bellabarba is currently accepting new patients.