Testimonials
"We, my wife and I, came away with confidence that we could be sure the best decision was made. Dr Tohmeh was every bit a caring and professional counselor. His staff’s professionalism was every bit the equal of his. They are truly a Spine Team. Don’t hesitate to put your trust in his hands."
"Dr Tohmeh is the best surgeon I have seen since I injured my back in 1988. I would recommend him to anyone who has ever had a back pain problem. He treats you like a person not just in how many patients he can get through in a day. He listens and talks to you about what you are going through with your back pain. Highly recommended."
"I was suffering with horrible back, extremity pain & numbness, and was unable to find answers with other physicians. Dr Tohmeh listened, saw I definitely had neurological issues, took the time to compare slide by slide, the multiple MRI's taken in the course of 4-6 weeks. He called and told that he "now knew" exactly what was happening, and yes, he could help. I have had WONDERFUL results long-term. You couldn't find a more qualified and caring physician anywhere. HIGHLY recommend him!"
"Using XLIF procedure, Dr. Tohmeh did a decompression and fusion of L4-5. Pain is gone and my back once again feels normal. I was skeptical of back surgery after having read the horror stories on the internet, but you can mark me down as a believer in Dr. Tohmeh. He is a fine surgeon, and my outcome is evidence of that. Before this surgery I could hardly walk across a room without buckling in pain. Now, five months after the surgery, I'm out mowing the lawn and pain free."
Antoine Tohmeh, MD
Dr. Antoine Tohmeh – Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Spokane
Dr. Antoine Tohmeh is an orthopedic surgeon. He is fellowship-trained in all aspects of spine surgery, including spine trauma, failed back surgery, and adult spinal deformity.
In 1983, Dr. Tohmeh obtained his Medical Degree at the American University Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon. He stayed in Beirut for a year where he started an internship in General Surgery at the American University Hospital. One year later he moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he spent two years working in General Surgery at Saint Agnes Hospital. In 1986, Dr. Tohmeh found himself working as a research fellow in surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Two years later he started his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Maryland Medical System and in 1991 he became Chief Resident in Orthopedic Surgery at the University. Upon graduating the following year he rapidly became a full time orthopedic surgeon at the Veterans Affairs Medical Centre in Spokane, Washington. Dr Tohmeh spent two years working in Spokane and in 1997 he returned to the University of Maryland Medical System where he became a Fellow in Spinal Surgery and an Instructor in Orthopedics.
Dr. Tohmeh has been certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery since July 1994. He is a member of many other professional organizations including Washington State Orthopedic Association, Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association and North American Spine Surgery (NASS). He is also one of the founding members of the Society of Lateral Access Surgery (SOLAS)
