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Dr. Christopher Howe, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Christopher Howe, MD
4.9 (59 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Christopher Howe, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Renton, WA.
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Dr. Christopher Howe, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 48
Renton, WA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Howe, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Renton, WA.

About

Dr. Howe graduated from University of North Dakota / Main Campus. Dr. Christopher Howe, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Renton, WA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Howe currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Valley Medical Center. Dr. Howe has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Spine, Herniated Disc and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Howe received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 59 times. Dr. Howe's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Howe is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Herniated Disc
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Herniated Disc
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Herniated Disc
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Radiculopathy
Spine Deformities
Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Fibular Fracture
Joint Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Neck Pain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Arthrocentesis
Bursal Drainage
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Moda Health
  • AARP
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • LifeWise
  • Molina
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Net PPO
    Tricare
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Choice Health
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Asuris Northwest Health
  • PHCS
  • Medicare
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Ambetter
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Proliance Orthopedic Associates
    4011 Talbot Rd S Ste 300, Renton, WA 98055
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (425) 656-5060
  2. 2 Proliance Orthopedic Associates
    27005 168th Pl SE # 201, Covington, WA 98042
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 630-3660
  3. 3 Proliance Surgery Center at Valley
    4009 Talbot Rd S Ste 200, Renton, WA 98055
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (425) 226-2041

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Howe
4.9
Based on 59 Reviews
5 Stars (56)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Sep 10, 2024
Lower back surgery 6 weeks ago. Thanks Dr Howe. I am pain free.
Redmond Joseph — Sep 10, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Dakota / Main Campus
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Washington
    2004
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Harborview Hosp/U Wash
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Howe, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Howe's profile.

Dr. Howe frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Spine, Herniated Disc and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Howe, MD is affiliated with Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Howe, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, Renton, WA