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  • Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • Northwest Orthopaedics Specialists 12410 E Sinto Ave Ste 201, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
  • (509) 928-4334

Brief Intro

John K. Shuster, M.D. began practicing at Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in 1998 after directing the spine service at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. His undergraduate degree was in engineering. Following a brief stint in the Corvette Engineering Group at General Motors, he chose to attend medical school. Dr. Shuster is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in all aspects of spine care. He and his two fellowship-trained partners make up The Spine Center at Northwest orthopaedic Specialists. Dr. Shuster enjoys spending time with his family, spending time at the lake, camping, working with stained glass, and other home projects.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Loyola Univ Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Loyola University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Northwest Orthopedic Specialists
  • 12410 E Sinto Ave Ste 201, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Procedures Performed

  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • AmeriGroup
  • Medicaid
  • Wellcare
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Health Plus
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Transamerica
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Asuris Northwest Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Aetna
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  • Cancer 20
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 15
  • Orthopedics 36
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 21
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 32
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 33
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 30
  • Psychiatry 16
  • Geriatrics 33
  • Rehabilitation 13
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 4
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 1
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15