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Spine Wellness

Because back pain often improves with conservative care, we focus first on non-surgical treatment of the back and spine. If you are experiencing back pain, we’ll work with you to find the cause and develop the most efficient, effective, and non-invasive plan possible to reduce your pain and restore your mobility.

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  • Rodde D. Cox, MD

    Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Biography

    Rodde Cox, MD has professional interest in medical rehabilitation, rehabilitation of injured workers, electrodiagnostic medicine and prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis. Dr. Cox was raised in Lewiston and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho.

    Dr. Cox is proud to provide care at St. Luke's Center for Spine Wellness, a practice that has been recognized as a Spine Center of Excellence by Blue Cross of Idaho.

    Please note: Dr. Cox requires a referral for patients at his Boise Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic location.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Vic Kadyan, MD

    Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Biography

    Vic Kadyan, MD is director of St. Luke's conservative spine program and has professional interests in neuro-rehabilitation, spasticity, musculoskeletal, and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Kadyan completed his specialty and residency training at Ohio State University, where he served as chief resident and received the Academic Achievement award. After his residency, he served as assistant professor in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department at Ohio State. He has published numerous peer review journal articles and book chapters.

    Dr. Kadyan is proud to provide care at St. Luke's Clinic – Spine Care, a practice that has been recognized as a Spine Center of Excellence by Blue Cross of Idaho.

    Please note: Dr. Kadyan requires a referral for patients at his Boise Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic location.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Sari B. Lavarias, PA-C

    Spine Wellness

    Biography

    Sari Lavarias, PA earned her bachelor's degree in exercise science and health from the University of Idaho and her master's degree in physician assistant studies from Idaho State University.

    Learn more about the Spine Institute of Idaho.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
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  • Melissa A. Perkins, PA-C

    Melissa A. Perkins, PA-C

    Spine Wellness

    Biography

    Melissa Perkins, PA-C is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and has experience in geriatric medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, and general surgery.

    Melissa earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Southern Adventist University, and her master's degree in medicine from Trevecca Nazarene University. She also spent a year living with the mountain people of Occidental Mindoro in the Philippines as a missionary.

    In her free time, Melissa loves camping with her family and traveling.

    Availability

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  • Lora K. Roberts, NP

    Spine Wellness

    Biography

    Lora Roberts, NP-C is board certified as a family nurse practitioner. She completed her bachelor's degree in nursing at the College of Southern Idaho and Boise State University, and her master's degree at Idaho State University. She volunteers at the Mustard Tree Clinic.

    Availability

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