My primary doctor initially wanted to send me to The Spine Team but I asked to go to NW Ortho…read morebecause my husband went there years before and had a generally good experience. I wish I would have followed the initial referral of my doctor, as NW Ortho has either gone way downhill or just don't have the staff to handle all their patients. I was suppose to go to a doctor, Timothy Powers. I never did meet Dr Powers, the the initial appointment I saw a PA. This was ok but he didn't really explain my x-rays or discuss anything else with me. However when I got the second notification for my appointment it was with another P.A. Still no doctor, not even an introduction. I called the office manager and let her know I'd like to discuss my condition with the doctor my appointment was made with (Timothy Powers). She basicallty told me, without any explanation or policy discussion, I was out of luck. So I went in and talked to the second PA who told me I probably had a pinched nerve and needed a MRI. Fine, I go get the MRI that detailed several spine changes, including several bulges and effacement of the cord at one level. When they called me to come back for the results, the appointment is still with the PA. To be clear: I have no issues with PAs, often preferring a PA to the doctor, ONCE CARE IS ESTABLISHED. Frankly, I am still wondering why over the timeframe of 6 weeks, I never saw one doctor. Does Medicare and the insurance still pay the "doctor rate"? It just seems like extremely poor patient service and care with no explanation from the office or the business, I won't be going back! By the way, total patient face time with both PAs was less than 8 minutes per visit.

I have had four surgeries with NW Orthopedics: both hips, a shoulder and a knee, all total joint…read morereplacements. I've had three different doctors for them and each of them are top rate. Dr Lynch did my first hip, Dr McDonald did my shoulder and knee and Dr Reichard did my other hip. They are all amazing doctors.

Fabulous doctor! Dr. Fralich has been my orthopedist for over three years. She had been w…read moreProvidence but recently opened her own private practice. Here is what you will like about her: She is intelligent and articulate. She listens to you and explains your condition and options well. Eye contact and listening are two things you will notice. She is open to taking the time to answer your questions and discuss therapy options. Her depth of care for her patients shows. She has an excellent network of other doctors and physical therapists that she works with and is well know and well regarded in the Inland Northwest. Her staff is attentive and kind. You will not feel rushed but you will feel that your time is important. Her office is easy to reach with free parking. I now live on the Westside and will drive over to be treated by her. Smart, smart doctor.

Dr. Fralich and her team are the absolute best in sports and exercise medicine. Very knowledgeable,…read moreexcellent bedside care, and compassionate about patients and family. Would not go anywhere else. Highly recommend!!!

Received excellent care from Dr. Janout , including surgery. Very patient, kind and thorough in…read moreexplaining and trying options before surgery.

I had a great therapist Cara Gilmore and her assistant Bailey was great as well. I always felt…read moresafe and all therapies were explained well and reinforced as we moved thru the weeks of therapy. This business has a welcoming but very professional atmosphere. I highly recommend.

STAY WAY if you don't want to get ripped off. Super shady business practices. They over collect and…read morethen set up road blocks to getting a refund. I quit going to them after two visits and haven't had treatment since April 21s because they made me pay double of what I was required. Almost two months later they are telling me it will take two more months to process my refund.

As I have gotten older, things are sadly breaking down, plus I can be a klutz sometimes. So I have…read morebeen here a few times. The staff has always been very friendly, and the care I have received has always been great. My knees are glad this place exists. I love also that physical therapy is located here as well as orthopedic providers, so you can get lots of types of care all in one place. I am not always impressed with the way MultiCare does this, but this group does it all right

Great team. Very kind and informed. They have made my PT fun and Dr Blumenthal and staff have…read morealways been very kind.

I have severe pain in my knee. An MRI done 4 months previously, showed several issues requiring…read more"specialized" surgical intervention. My knee pain has steadily increased over the months to the point that I can hardly walk. I have had other appointments with Dr. Howlett describing my pain, he did not describe my pain as unreasonable in the past. In this appointment, without an updated MRI showing if any conditions had changed, Dr. Howlett declared my medical issues would not cause that much pain. I waited in extreme pain for over 8 months for my knee surgery. I was on his surgery schedule for over 3 weeks. Three days before my surgery, in my pre-op appointment, Dr. Andrew Howlett, without medical reasoning, canceled my surgery. Instead of being "a doctor" and finding out what would cause so much pain, Dr. Howlett dropped me. I have read on the internet that my issues could push on the nerves behind the knee and can cause severe pain. Is it possible that the growths behind my knee have grown and are now pushing on said nerves causing my pain?? I DON'T KNOW, I'M NOT A DOCTOR. Dr. Howlett said and I quote "people like you...after getting to know you, I've decided I'm not comfortable doing your surgery...I'm canceling your surgery for Friday" "people like me" WHAT does that mean?? "after getting to know you" you make clear you don't have a medical reason for canceling my surgery. You declared you have a personal reason for canceling my surgery saying "after getting to know you" not a medical reason. For Dr. Howlett to remove me from his surgery schedule without medical reasoning was irresponsible, immoral, and unethical. Does a doctor take an oath to do no harm? Dr. Howlett dropped me from his medical care without referring me to someone else, knowing the surgical care I needed was "specialized" Dr. Howlett went further to say I could make another appointment with him in 6-8 weeks and ask him again if he would be willing to do my surgery. Dr Howlett said he would see then if he had "changed his mind", and was willing, after all to perform my required surgery. WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?!? What kind of twisted mind games, and medical power trip does Dr. Howlett like to play with female patients? It is possible that Dr. Andrew Howlett suffers from some sort of mental health disorder and or mental health issues. Dr. Andrew Howlett should not be allowed to medically treat anyone. Dr. Andrew Howlett shakes / bounces his legs uncontrollably throughout his appointments. Stay away from this place and Dr. Howlett! After I receive the medical care I need I will update this review. If I suffer irreparable harm from Dr. Howlett's actions, I will hold him responsible for his actions.

I had a knee replacement at Northwest Orthopaedic Specialist and their care was absolutely…read morewonderful!!! My doctor , Doctor Patrick Lynch was fantastic. He listened to my concerns and in response he answered each concern. I initially saw Dr Tycho Kersten and he was fantastic as well!! If you have any orthopaedic needs check out Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists.

Great surgeons. Other than that, the customer service and communication is terrible. If you want to…read moretalk to a human being that works in any department outside of billing and payments, good luck. My daughter was seen for a wrist surgery in October 2025. The surgeon gave her the surgery plan and everything. I said that I just needed to know what it was going to cost me out-of-pocket after insurance so that I could budget for it and schedule the surgery accordingly. My daughter and I both left multiple voicemails attempting to get this information and never received any calls back. Fast-forward 7 months... I finally talk to a human and now they're telling me she has to be re-seen because it's been too long since she saw the surgeon. I guess we'll start the process over unless I can find another surgeon that has competent staff first.

Long time patient normally I get excellent care from this group. Except today I came in for a foot…read moreinjury. I don't have insurance so I'm self pay the lady told me it would be $175 to be seen. No problem I gave them $200 cash. That's when the problem began. I told them they could credit the additional $25 I didn't need change. They then proceeded to tell me they couldn't see me because of my form of payment. We do not accept cash as a payment ! What kind of an American business does not accept cash for payment. It's legal tender for all debts public and private. This is ridiculous and a ridiculous business practice!

I love this place. I've seen Dr Padtra for my foot and Dr. Wallace for my arm and they are both…read moreexcellent doctors

Joining SCE has been one of the best decisions I've made for myself. KJay and the SCE family are…read moresome of the kindest and most welcoming people I've ever met. This isn't your typical gym where you just go to work out--it's a place where you go to genuinely become a better person. Even with a full gym, the experience feels personal, like you're getting one-on-one support. KJay is always smiling and so encouraging, which makes a huge difference. I've only been part of the SCE family for less than a month, but it's already completely changed my perspective on working out. I'm one of the youngest members here at 21 and a college student, but I've seen people from all age ranges, from early 20s to 60s+. Age isn't a barrier--everyone is welcome. I love that you get out of it what you put into your fitness journey. There are no mandatory classes or strict schedules; you can come in whenever you want, and KJay is always super accommodating, trying to be there for your workouts. On some days, I can really push myself, and on others, if I'm not feeling 100%, I know I can take it easier without any judgment. A week after joining SCE, I injured my shoulder pretty badly. It was supposed to take months to heal, but with KJay's support and positive attitude, I was back to my normal life in just two weeks, doing modified workouts. I'm so grateful for the energy and optimism he brought to my recovery. When they say SCE is a family, they truly mean it. There's a reason they have a process to join--it's all about building a supportive and uplifting community. If you're looking to better yourself, improve your outlook on fitness, and be part of an amazing community, I 10000000% recommend SCE!

KJay and the team at SCE Fitness do a wonderful job in helping anyone prepare for a Spartan Race or…read moremeeting your personal fitness goals. KJay is very encouraging, personable and one of the most upbeat people I know. I just finished my first Spartan Sprint over in Seattle and KJay was there to get us warmed up and cheered us on throughout the race. Check out SCE!

I have a broken foot and my doctor referred me to Luna PT. I have tried for the past 5 days to set…read moreup an appointment. The last step is to have a short phone call and then they give me a date. I have had my phone by my side each day, have received no calls from them, but they text me after the time we set up, saying they're sorry they missed me and will call again. They never call back. I have given them my phone no. many times. I finally gave up and chose another PT service.

​​I filled out an online questionnaire just to see services offered and they called me 6 times in…read morethe next 48hours. I had to call and remove myself from there phone directory. Very poor marketing.