Express Clinic—Walk-ins Welcome
Recognized Leaders
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists’ skilled team of orthopedic surgeons, physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physician assistants work together to provide transformative, compassionate surgical and conservative/non-surgical orthopedic care, spine care, pain management, and therapy to patients throughout Spokane, Spokane Valley, Coeur d’Alene and the Pacific Northwest. NWOS offices are conveniently located in Downtown Spokane, North Spokane, and Spokane Valley, with walk-in clinics located in North Spokane, Spokane Valley, and on the South Hill. Highly-trained providers hold the doctor/patient relationship in the highest regard and provide exceptional care for orthopedic and spine conditions, injuries and fractures, trauma, sports medicine, interventional pain management, and physical and hand therapy.
- More than 8,000 orthopedic surgeries each year
- More than 5,500 interventional pain procedures each year
As a physician-owned practice and the largest independent orthopedic group in the region, it is our mission, and our passion, to continue to provide the highest level of surgical and nonsurgical care focused completely on you—our patient.
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists offers three NW Orthopaedic Express walk-in clinics to get you immediately treated by an orthopedic specialist: Spokane Valley, South Hill at 57th & Regal, and North Division at the Y.
ER visits are expensive and urgent care clinics don’t have orthopedic specialists on staff, so avoid the wait, hassle, and cost associated with alternative walk-in options, and come straight to us with no appointment necessary. With on-site X-Ray and on-hand DME, our staff is ready to get you treated and back to your life sooner.
• Fractures & Dislocations
• Sprains & Strains (ligaments, tendons, muscles)
• Injured & Painful Joints
• Neck & Back Pain / Sciatica
• Sports / Work Injuries
NWOS Doctors NWOS Doctors
We’re committed to delivering excellence in bone, joint, spine, and muscle care and continue to be the leader in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedics in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene region. Our 60-year+ history of care in the region includes care from physicians, PA-Cs, ARNPS, RNs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and support staff who are patient-focused, collaborative, and encouraging.
- Christopher G. Anderson, M.D.
- Ryan D. Burklund, M.D.
- Donald E. Ellingsen, M.D.
- Paul C. Horn, M.D.
- David Andrew Hulet, M.D.
- Kelly Jones, M.D.
- Gary Kaneshige, M.D.
- Tycho E. Kersten, M.D.
- Michael H. Kody, M.D.
- Jessica M. Kohring, M.D.
- Patrick S. Lynch, Jr., M.D.
- Michael D. McDonald, M.D.
- Brett Mulawka, M.D.
- Soren L. Olson, M.D.
- Brian J. Padrta, M.D.
- Timothy W. Powers, M.D.
- Alexander Kirk Reichard, M.D.
- Anthony M. Sestero, M.D.
- Khalid Shirzad, M.D.
- Patrick Soto, D.O.
- Robert J. Stewart, M.D.
- Matthew K. Wallace, M.D.
- Jay Wojcik, M.D.
Services Services
Orthopedic Care
Experts in all forms of bone and joint care.
Sports Medicine
Injury prevention and specialized care for sports-related injuries.
Total Joint Replacement
Save the cost of large hospital bills and get back to your activities faster.
Spine Care
Evaluation and treatment of low back sciatica, pinched nerves in neck, low back pain, outpatient pain injections, physical therapy.
NW Orthopaedic Express
See an orthopedist at one of our three orthopedic walk-in clinics. No appointments necessary, walk-ins welcome.
Outpatient Surgery Center
Outpatient joint surgery and pain management avoids in-hospital costs and gets you home sooner, which helps healing and avoids infections found in most hospitals.
Physical & Hand Therapy
Our expert team of physical therapists and hand therapists work with our orthopedic specialists to guide patients back to feeling their best.
Imaging Services
On-site X-Ray and MRI services for convenient and expert evaluation and treatment.
Patient Testimonial
“Dr. McDonald and his staff, were thorough, patient and very helpful regarding informing me about my options, and what to expect at every step of the journey towards a new hip replacement. At the hospital Dr. McDonald was very reassuring and professional. I have dealt with ever worsening hip pain for many years. Dr McDonald talked about realistic expectations of recovery and reassured me that I could attain my goals with the appropriate work and effort through rehabilitation, after the surgery. I am feeling great, a week out of surgery, and I believe Dr. McDonald is correct about regaining use of my right hip and be able to live a more active life. Thanks to Dr. McDonald and his associate.”
— Sheila P.
Introducing Our New Orthopaedic Surgery Center in Spokane Valley
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our 2nd Orthopaedic Surgery Center. Our new ambulatory surgery center is AAAHC accredited and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of Interventional Pain Management procedures and WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) hand and wrist surgeries. These services, offered by NWOS Physicians Dr. Ryan Burklund and Dr. Anthony Sestero, aim to enhance patient care and accessibility.
Celebrate Global Running Day with NWOS: Tips from Our Experts
Happy Global Running Day! At NWOS, we're thrilled to join the global community in celebrating the joy and benefits of running. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting your running journey, today is a perfect day to lace up your shoes and hit the pavement. To help you run safely and effectively, we have some expert tips from our very own Jessica Kohring, MD and physical therapist Nicole Bachelet, DPT.
Celebrating Bone and Joint Health in May: Arthritis and Osteoporosis Awareness
May is a crucial month for bone and joint health as we observe both Arthritis Awareness Month and Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. At Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, we are dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and prevention strategies to help you maintain healthy bones and joints. Let's delve into these conditions, their impact, and how you can take proactive steps towards better bone and joint health.