Dr. Paul E. Schwaegler, MD

Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Paul E. Schwaegler as a top spine surgeon in Seattle because of his long local experience, his focus on motion-preserving surgery, and his independent practice. He earned his undergraduate degree at Gonzaga University and his medical degree in Saint Louis, Missouri. He then completed orthopedic and spine training at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Schwaegler is a board-certified spine surgeon and has practiced in Seattle for more than 20 years. He belongs to the North American Spine Society, the Spinal Arthroplasty Society, and the Society for Lateral Access Surgery.

What we like most about Dr. Schwaegler is his simple goal: the most pain relief with the least amount of surgery. At Seattle Spine Institute on First Hill, care starts with conservative therapy, and surgery comes in only when symptoms don’t improve. When surgery is needed, he favors minimally invasive and motion-preserving methods, including lumbar disc replacement and oblique lateral interbody fusion. He also treats herniated discs, pinched nerves, sacroiliac joint pain, and failed fusions. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Paul E. Schwaegler among the top three spine surgeons in Seattle.