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Melissa Payson, PA-C, MPAS

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Practice Name
EvergreenHealth Spine, Back & Neck Care
Primary Address
12039 NE 128th Street, Suite 500
Kirkland, WA 98034
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Primary Phone
(425) 899-4930
Primary Fax
(425) 899-4811
Practice Website
https://www.evergreenhealth.com/spine-back-neck-care
Accepted Insurances
Clinical Expertise
Melissa Payson is the physician assistant for orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Mark Freeborn.
Credentials
Board Certified Physician Assistant (orthopedics, spine)
Experience
Melissa Payson, PA-C started her career working with spinal deformity pioneer, Dr. David Bradford at UCSF. While at UCSF she participated in data collection for studies including the SPORT trial and Prodisc-L FDA trial. She then worked in private practice for many years prior to joining EvergreenHealth. Currently, she evaluates patients in the clinic to provide both operative and non-surgical treatment options. She also first assists in the operating room, rounds on patients after surgery, and sees patients at their return visits for after-surgery care. She takes a special interest in bone health and osteoporosis.
Philosophy
I believe patients should play an active role in their health care. I prefer to give patients as much information as needed to make informed health care decisions. Not every patient seen in the clinic would benefit from spine surgery so I enjoy helping patients understand their condition and treatment options. For those patient who would potentially benefit from surgery, I try to adequately prepare them by explaining the procedure, recovery, and anticipated outcome.
Personal Information
I enjoy hiking, biking and travelling with my husband and our daughters. We love to experience new art exhibits and museums together.
Training
University of Iowa (PA program) | Iowa City, IA
 
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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

Criteria

33 patients rated this physician.

The Provider Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Provider Explanations Easy to Understand
4.9
Provider Listened Carefully
5.0
Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
4.9
Provider Knew Medical History
4.8
Provider Showed Respect
5.0

Patient Comments (1 comment)

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Reviewed on September 5, 2019
Friendly, confidence inspiring knowledgeable - Excellent review of my images, discussion of treatment options and associated concerns.
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