Northwest Spine Care Participating Physicians

The Northwest Spine Care Institute (NWSCI) is a multi-disciplinary, evidence based program that combines Orthopedics, Neurology, Physiatry, Psychology and Physical Therapies to provide the best care for our patients. Since its inception in early 2004, NWSCI has brought together providers in Idaho that are focused on delivering courses of treatment, both surgical and non-surgical, with a high emphasis on patient education and shared decision making.

If you would like to participate as a patient in this voluntary program and are interested in working with one of the “Participating Physicians” listed below, we strongly recommend that you talk to your primary care physician for a referral.

If you are a health care provider and would like to explore becoming a Participating Physician/Provider or sponsor, please contact Angie Coyne, Program Coordinator at (208) 383-0201 or email at acoyne@intermountainortho.com.

	Providers Bios

	Intermountain Orthopedic 600 N Robbins Rd Ste. 100, Boise, ID 83702 Phone:(208)383-0201 Toll Free: 1-800-253-6652 Fax: (208)489-4010
	Alex Homaechevarria, M.D. Dr. Homaechevarris earned his medical doctorate from the University of Utah, with Honors in Surgery and Family Practice. Following a Residency in Family Practice, he completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at “TOSH” the Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, and the University of Utah. During that Fellowship, he had the opportunity to care for members of the U.S. Ski and Speedskating teams, University Varsity athletes, and served as a physician at the Park City Resort Ski Clinic. Currently, he is a partner in Intermountain Orthopaedics, and serves as Team Physician for Bishop Kelly Catholic High School, medical staff for the annual Women’s Challenge cycling race, and Team “Doc” for his daughters’ local soccer teams. Dr. Homaechevarria is a Board Certified and Fellowship trained Sports Medicine physician and specializes in pediatric and adult sports injuries, back pain, shoulder and knee injuries and fracture management.
	Howard A. King, M.D., A.B.O.S., A.A.O.S. Dr. King is a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his orthopaedic training at the University of Utah and did a one year fellowship in scoliosis and spinal deformity surgery at the Twin Cities Scoliosis Center in Minneapolis. Currently a partner with Intermountain Orthopaedics in Boise, Idaho, he has also been a member of the academic and clinical faculty at the University of Washington. Dr. King is a member of numerous societies, including the Scoliosis Research Society, the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and the American Orthopaedic Association. Dr. King and his wife, Becky, have three children. As an avid golfer, he enjoys playing throughout the Northwest.
	Angie Coyne, PA-C Angie Coyne, PA-C attended Pacific University in Forest Grove, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2002. She went on to attend their Physician Assistant Program graduating with her Master’s degree in 2004. Prior to graduating, Angie trained as a student with Howard King, M.D. in the area of spine and spinal deformity. She is now a member of the spine team at Intermountain Orthopaedics where her passion and knowledge of spinal pathology continues to grow.
	NeuroScience Associates 6140 W. Curtisian 400, Boise, ID 83704 Phone:(208) 367-3500
	Michael Hajjar, M.D. Dr. Hajjar graduated from Georgetown University. He completed his residency at the University of South Florida, where he was Chief Resident from 2002 to 2003. Dr. Hajjar is currently practicing in Boise, Idaho at NeuroScience Associates, as a Neurosurgeon in Comprehensive Brain/Spinal disorders. He maintains many affiliations, including American Association of Neurology Surgery, the Congress of Neurological Surgery, and North American Spine Society.
	Paul J. Montalbano, M.D. Dr. Montalbano graduated with a B.S in Biology from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois and went on earn his Doctor of Medicine degree from Northwestern University Medical School. His postgraduate training included a General Surgery Residency at Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, a General Surgery Residency from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, FL, and finally a Residency in Neurological Surgery form the same university. Dr. Montalbano is certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners and has written his primary examination for the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is licensed in both Florida and Idaho and is a partner with NeuroScience Associates of Boise, Idaho. He maintains many affiliations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgery, the Congress of Neurological Surgery, the North American Spine Society and the Scoliosis Research Society.

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