John Blair, MD John Blair, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Spine and Scoliosis Fellowship-Trained Surgeon

Dr. Blair has a special interest in the treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine. He did his residency at the University of California at San Diego Medical Center after completing medical school at the University of Chicago. His fellowship training is in spine and scoliosis from the University of Minnesota.

Dr. Blair is active with a number of professional affiliations, including the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Pierce County Medical Association and the Tacoma Orthopedic Society.

“My role as a physician is to understand each patient’s individual needs and personalize treatment. I have over 13 years of experience in all aspects of spinal surgery and I am constantly learning new and innovative skills to better serve my patients.”

Dr. Blair and his wife have three children, with twins on the way. In addition to family time, he enjoys computers, photography and the outdoors.

Meet Our Providers

  • Julian Arroyo, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Shoulder Surgeon
  • Brandt Bede, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
  • John Blair, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon
  • Spencer Coray, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Surgeon
  • Sean D. Ghidella, MD
    Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand Surgery
  • Dale Hirz, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Michael Martin, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon
  • Gavin Smith, DPM
    Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Podiatric Medicine Foot & Ankle Surgeon
  • Steven Teeny, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Lower Extremity Reconstruction Surgeon
  • Alan Thomas, MD, PhD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
  • Puget Sound Orthopaedic Provider Team
    Stephen Cox, PA-C
    Katie Hadley, ARNP
    Nicholas Harrison, PA-C
    Maggie Lyman, PA-C
    Lindsay Rades, PA-C
    Tiffany Sande, PA-C