About Alpine Orthopaedic & Spine P.C.

We’re here to guide you in your journey to wellness.

Who We Are

Spokane’s Top Orthopaedic and Spine Team

Alpine Orthopaedic and Spine in Spokane, Washington has the support team of experienced and professional individuals that are dedicated to prompt and compassionate care for orthopedic and spine patients and their families. Our office is committed to providing excellent service to both our referring providers and our patients. To this end, we have incorporated casting, extremity bracing and in office x-ray to streamline the experience for our patients, while positioning the office in a central location in North Spokane adjacent to other vital healthcare services and professionals.

Meet The Doctor

Dr. Miguel A. Schmitz, MD

About Dr. Schmitz

Dr. Schmitz moved to the Northwest early in his career as he completed his undergraduate studies in Biology and Chemistry at Carroll College in Helena, Montana in 1982. His training for medical school and orthopaedics has directed his career throughout the country as he sought the best training in orthopaedics, sports medicine, arthroscopy and spine surgery. After eleven years in private practice and a previous orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship in New York, he performed a one year comprehensive spine surgery fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, both healthcare partners of the Harvard Medical School. With dual fellowships in surgical sports medicine and spine surgery, Dr. Schmitz is happy to offer his services in these disciplines for patients from the Inland Northwest.

30 Years Of Orthopaedic Experience

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dual Fellowship-Trained

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Meet The Team

Alpine Orthopaedic & Spine Staff

Viktoriya Radchuk, PA-C

Jeremy Kovach, PA-C

Jeremy Kovach is a certified Physician Assistant with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Jeremy completed his Master of Clinical Health Services at MEDEX Northwest at the University of Washington in 2023. Prior to PA school, Jeremy worked as a radiology technologist for 12 years, and is a former Navy Hospital Corpsman. Jeremy’s experience in the healthcare industry has allowed him to develop strong skills in communication, collaboration, and patient care, and he is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to all patients.

Jeremy has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1998, and has made Spokane his home since 2002. He enjoys running, skiing, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Board Certified Physician assistant by the The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Registered Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Washington Academy of Physician Assistants (WAPA) Fellow
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Fellow

Crystal

Medical Assistant and Referrals

Crystal provides medical assistance support for the doctor and PA’s. She also processes outgoing orders (i.e. imaging studies, labs, PT).

Tyler

Medical Assistant

Tyler provides medical assistance support for the doctor and PA’s. He also processes outgoing orders (i.e. imaging studies, labs, PT).

Molly

X-Ray Tech

Molly performs medical exams using X-rays on patients to create images of specific parts of the body. The images are then interpreted by a doctor for diagnosis and monitoring of disease.

Cindy

Receptionist

Cindy handles the front desk, getting surgeries scheduled and coordinated between the hospitals.

Debbie

Credentialing and Medical Records

Debbie is responsible for submitting and maintaining the documentation for the doctor and PA’s to meet the hospital and health insurance companies’ requirements. She also handles medical records requests.