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Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD

Accepting New Patients

(223 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2001)

Professional interests include: rotator cuff repair, rotator cuff tear, spinal fracture, and more.

19255 S.W. 65th Avenue Suite 200
Tualatin, OR 97062

(503) 828-1150

Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD is a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Health, Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center and Providence Newberg Medical Center.

Office Locations

19255 S.W. 65th Avenue Suite 200
Tualatin, OR 97062

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Some issues Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Spinal Osteotomy

Spinal osteotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat significant spinal deformity, sometimes as part of a spinal reconstruction. During spinal osteotomy, one or more pieces of bone are removed. This creates a curve, allowing for proper realignment of the spine.

There are three major types of spinal osteotomy. In order of amount of bone removed, they are:

Smith-Peterson osteotomy or SPO, which offers a small amount of correction and is often performed on multiple levels of the spine. This procedure is the least invasive, removing a small piece of bone from the back of the vertebra.
Pedicle subtraction osteotomy or PSO, which is often used in the lower back for the treatment of flatback syndrome, a condition in which the lower spine loses its natural curve. A slice or wedge of bone going through the entire vertebral column is removed, allowing more movement for repositioning.
Vertebral column resection or VCR, which is the most involved spinal osteotomy surgery. It is almost always performed as part of a spinal reconstruction. One or more entire vertebrae are removed, and the spine is fused into place with rods or screws.

After surgery, it is common to stay in the hospital for several days. Recovery can be slow, and patients will likely need help doing regular activities for the first few weeks. Lifting objects and bending or twisting, such as when getting out of bed or into a car, will be extremely difficult at first. Physical therapy can help patients heal and move. Most daily activities can be resumed after six weeks, and most patients return to full activity, including playing certain sports, within a year.

Although the recovery from spinal osteotomy can be significant, it can be quite effective at reducing pain. Correcting a spinal deformity can also improve appearance and self-esteem, increase balance, and improve stability when moving.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	239
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
spinal procedures	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2013 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	239
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	16
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	321
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	13
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2015 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	193
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	160

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2016 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	282
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	11
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	337
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	11
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	323
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	45

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	13
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	16
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	309
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	250
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	245
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	13
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	246
nerve procedures	42
spinal procedures	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	13
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Tualatin, OR were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	271
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	151
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	49
85 and over	8
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	2
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2001. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2001)

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Providence Portland Medical Center

Legacy Health

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center

Providence Newberg Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA Open Access Plus

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Blue California

CHAMPVA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence

Regence

US Family Health Plan

Medicare AB

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 223 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tualatin, OR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander C. Ching, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$57,941 Spine $57,941
Globus Medical, Inc.	$57,819 CREO $31,299	FORTIFY $13,340	CREO MIS $10,430	Excelsius - GPS $2,099	Altera $236	Other $416
NUVASIVE, INC.	$28,435 XLIF $21,214	TLIF $3,600	ALIF $1,500	Pulse $493	Bendini $74	Other $1,553
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$27,809 Spine $15,473	EXPEDIUM $8,295	MIS/Lateral $1,280	Thoracolumbar $432	VIPER $312	Other $2,017
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$11,117 VIPER $6,125	CONDUIT $2,925	SYNAPSE $1,267	Teligen $799
Other	$18,915 Spine $4,839	True Position $2,543	PROCLAIM $721	Other - Miscellaneous $677	DIVERGENCE-L $585	Other $9,549

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$102,719
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$44,512
Travel and Lodging	$30,386
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$15,254
Food and Beverage	$6,311
Other	$2,853

Biography

Dr. Alexander Ching works as a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Ching attended Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and then went on to complete his residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ching include leg fracture, meniscus surgery, and arm fracture. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ching accepts several insurance carriers, including Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS. He offers interpreting services for his patients. He is professionally affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Ching's office in Tualatin, OR.