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Daniel J. Simon, PAC

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(179 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hepatology (Liver Disease) and Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Professional interests include: inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), chronic pancreatitis, and more.

105 W 8TH AVENUE SUITE 7050
SPOKANE, WA 99204

(509) 252-1711

Daniel J. Simon, PAC is in SPOKANE, WA specializing in hepatology (liver disease) and gastroenterology (digestive system). Daniel J. Simon, PAC is affiliated with Providence, PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON and Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital.

Office Locations

105 W 8TH AVENUE SUITE 7050
SPOKANE, WA 99204

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Some issues Daniel J. Simon, PAC can help you with:

Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. People with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight, and may perceive weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. They may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a normal amount of it, resulting in symptoms such as:

-Abnormally low BMI (body mass index)

-Vitamin deficiency

-Fatigue

-Fainting

-Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women)

-Emaciation

-Poor wound healing

-Anemia

-Irregular heart rhythms

Anorexia may also cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). These physical symptoms are frequently accompanied by altered behaviors and emotions. Those with anorexia may feel compelled to hide their weight and actions from others. For example, someone with anorexia may wear oversized or baggy clothing to conceal weight loss or may deny hunger or lie about the amount of food that he or she consumes. Some people with anorexia may withdraw from social activities and may experience irritability and depression.

People of all ages, genders, and races may be diagnosed with anorexia; however, the condition affects more women than men. There is no single known cause for anorexia, but biological, psychological, and environmental factors may play a role. Athletes who participate in certain sports that emphasize body shape and size (such as ballet, figure skating, and wrestling) may be more likely to develop anorexia.

Anorexia has two subtypes that are referred to as the restrictive type and binge-purge type.

Restrictive type is the more frequently represented form of anorexia, involving the extreme restriction of food. Binge-purge type anorexia is food restriction accompanied by episodes of binging (eating large quantities of food) and purging (vomiting). Binge-purge type anorexia differs from bulimia as people with this type of anorexia severely limit calories and purge most of what they eat and are generally underweight, while those with bulimia are in a normal weight range. Left untreated, both types of anorexia have severe and life-threatening effects on health. Anorexia can lead to heart failure and even death.

Many people do not consciously develop anorexia, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, early detection and treatment helps with long-term recovery outcomes. Treatment for anorexia can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the severity of a person's anorexia. Severe anorexia is typically treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients increase their food consumption and gain weight under medical supervision. Eating disorder specialists provide therapy sessions and oversee a physical and mental treatment plan. Outpatient programs help patients return to a healthy weight through frequent talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, specialized nutrition plans, and eating disorder support groups. Anorexia treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	384
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
hospital care	688
inpatient care	676
outpatient care	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	95
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23
hospital care	823
inpatient care	823

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	81
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	122
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	70
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	220
hospital care	167
inpatient care	167

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	31
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	177
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	26
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	16
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	52
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	108
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	193
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Daniel J. Simon, PAC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and outpatient care.

doctor visit	163
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	228
inpatient care	227
outpatient care	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	191
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	29
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Daniel J. Simon, PAC From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Daniel J. Simon, PAC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He is certified by the Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant and has a state license in Idaho.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Daniel J. Simon, PAC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON

Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital

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.

Daniel J. Simon, PAC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Regence Blue Shield, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Naphcare, Pacific Source Health PPO, Stevens County SheriffS Office, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Premera, Ferry County Jail, Evernorth PPO, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Interwest Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Daniel J. Simon, PAC accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Regence Blue Shield

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Medicare PPO

Asuris Northwest Health PPO

Naphcare

Pacific Source Health PPO

Stevens County SheriffS Office

State of Washington Department of Corrections

Premera

Ferry County Jail

Evernorth PPO

Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Interwest Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Daniel J. Simon, PAC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 179 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Daniel J. Simon, PAC from all over the web to help you find the right in SPOKANE, WA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The Doctor was wonderful but getting the appointment was a nightmare! I called and called the referring doc office called and called he was not the doctor I was supposed to see! He doesn't do the procedure my referring doctor wanted done! He was very nice and apologetic and explained what he thought was going on. It took almost 3 months to get the appointment scheduled for the wrong doctor. But he was great. If anyone reading this has any pull it would be great if I could get in to the guys that do the endoscopy with the camera to check my bile duct! I also understand how difficult everyone has had it with staffing ect since Covid

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-22

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This was the first time I have seen this Dr. Other than taking four months to get in I was very pleased with the Dr He listened to my concerns explained things in a manner I could understand. He assured me that he didn't feel I have a problem with my liver but gave me two options he put in an order for an ultrasound when I returned home about 30 minutes later I was contacted by Inland Imigining and the ultrasound appointment is a week later. I've had many referrals and NEVER have I gotten an appointment this quickly. I cannot express how pleased I am with my visit and the care I got. Thank you so much

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-06

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After meeting Daniel I have greater understanding of why it is difficult to make an appointment. He said that with only 4 providers with thousands of patients it is difficult to get an appointment. Not convenient, but I do understand. I was impressed with the amount of explanation Daniel provided to me considering those in my same condition and the diffrent treatments available.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-24

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Dan is very friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. He shows he cares by attentively listens to my questions and answers with information that is helpful. I never feel he is distracted, abrupt or condescending. After my visit with him I feel better and more informed about my condition.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-02-05

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I don't hardly ever have any bad feedback about this drs office on other hand there is another department in the building I've had troubles with but this one here has been totally awesome and very helpful and very understanding about my health situation

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This was the first time I saw him. He was very knowledgeable about my condition and explained things to me really thoroughly. I'm sad he will be leaving to go practice in Idaho. I felt very comfortable and secure with his care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-18

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Like how Dan was able to answer my questions about my current health and brought up possible additional care I may need in future and encourage me to start thinking ahead to when that time comes and options to get things ready.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-05

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Dr. Simon is always positive about my health. I always leave appt feeling that while it could develop to something serious, Dr. Simon has a short, and long, term game plan - and has explained them both. He's calm, yet factual.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Simon is a highly professional empathetic and caring professional who treats patients with kindness and respect. All interactions with him are extremely positive and personify with the medical profession should be.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dan is great. He takes the time to listen to concerns and explains the disease process in easy to understand language. He works with the patient to make decisions about treatment options. I feel well managed with him.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Daniel J. Simon, PAC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$224 Mavyret $127	Creon $80	LINZESS $17
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$53 STELARA $53
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$33 PLENVU $18	XIFAXAN $15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$31 ENTYVIO $31
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.	$15 SUTAB $15
Other	$14 ZENPEP $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$369

Biography

Mr. Daniel Simon's specialties are gastroenterology (digestive system) and hepatology (liver disease). He practices in Spokane, WA. These areas are among his clinical interests: achalasia, celiac disease, and gastric (stomach) ulcer. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry appears to be the insurance carriers that Mr. Simon takes. He is conversant in Ukrainian. Mr. Simon is affiliated with Providence. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in SPOKANE, WA.