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Timothy W. Powers, M.D.

Timothy W. Powers, M.D.
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Phone: 509-344-2663

Dr. Timothy Powers is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and interventional pain specialist. He specializes in treating adult spine conditions, including those of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Dr. Powers began practicing at Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in 2009.

After completing his Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Albion College in Albion, Michigan, Dr. Powers went on to receive his medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. After medical school, he underwent both an orthopaedic surgery internship and residency at Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Powers then enrolled at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he completed his spine surgery fellowship.

Dr. Powers is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

When he's not seeing patients for back, neck, spine, or trauma-related injuries, Dr. Powers enjoys a variety of outdoor sports, such as hunting, fly-fishing, and camping. He also likes to run and participate in triathlons.

Qualifications

Undergraduate

Albion College, Albion, MI, 1995

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, 2000

Internship

Orthopaedic Surgery, Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners, Grand Rapids, MI, 2000–2001

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners, Grand Rapids, MI, 2001–2005

Fellowship

Spine Surgery, OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, NC, 2005–2006

Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Spokane County Medical Society
  • Washington State Medical Association

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations 

  • East Adams Rural Hospital
  • Lincoln County Hospital
  • MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
  • MultiCare Valley Hospital 
  • Providence Holy Family Hospital
  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
  • The Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Medical Interests

Research/Presentations

  • "Incidence of Occult Spinal Fracture in Alert Trauma", 1999; Dr. Jeff Young, University of Virginia
  • "Usefulness of Routine Radiographs of the Wrist"; Grand Rapids, MI
  • "Two Level Testing of Intradiscal Pressures at Adjacent Segments in the Cervical Spine", 2006; Dr. Eric Laxer, OrthoCarolina
  • "Initial Results of a New Pedicle Screw Locking Cap System", 2006; Dr. Eric Laxer, OrthoCarolina

Patient Reviews

"Amazing. Wonderful doctor. Explains everything in real terms. Comforts your worry through a stressful ordeal."

"OMG...I have had the best experiences thoughout my appointments at NWOS: Nurses, doctors and staff alike. The last 2 apts were with Dr. Tim Powers. Great sense of humor and interested in me/my life. He is adept, extremely competent and a very skilled communicator, having schooled me through my situation and diagnosis. He has set an all-time high standard for everyone to come. Thank you Dr Tim!!"

"Excellent office an staff. Great service. Dr. Powers was very helpful in explaining my problem. He an the staff took excellent care of me. Feel luck to get such great care."

"Dr. Powers is very, very excellent at diagnosing and treating back pain. He’s fun to talk with and always greets patients with a smile. He listens well and will explain treatment options. I just really like and trust him. He’s been my back doc for over 8 years, and I’ve been so happy with my results!"

"Dr Powers is one of the best Drs I've ever had ( and I have a lot of Drs!) He communicates, is proactive, and genuinely cares about getting you better. His team is responsive, and works with you, and I always feel like he listens and CARES. I would score higher if I could. Wish all Drs were like him."

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