William Anderson, M.D.

Seattle Spine Institute specializes in treating problems affecting the lower back. At the office in Seattle, Washington, Paul E. Schwaegler, MD, and Jeff Fernandez, PA, take the time to understand each person, empowering every patient with knowledge about their condition and treatment options.The team at Seattle Spine Institute treats patients with empathy, respect, and compassion. They understand that spine conditions, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease, often cause extreme, debilitating pain that dramatically affects the quality of life.They also understand that making decisions about the best treatment can be confusing and overwhelming. The team never rushes patients through the process. They explain non-surgical and surgical options, include patients in every step of their spinal care, and provide the treatments that meet their unique physical and psychological needs.The team begins spine treatments with conservative therapies, recommending minimally invasive spine surgery only when symptoms dont improve. As an experienced and skilled board-certified spine surgeon, Dr. Schwaegler performs many procedures, including total disc replacements, spinal decompression, sacroiliac joint fusions, and spondylolisthesis surgery.To get help for low back and leg pain or to learn more about the services available at Seattle Spine Institute, call the office or book an appointment online today.

At Swedish, we offer a full range of treatments for hearing-related problems and disorders for infants to geriatric patients. Whether you have hearing loss, trouble with balance, or tinnitus (ringing in the ears), Swedish audiologists will provide comprehensive testing and treatment options for your hearing disorders.