Our Staff
Inland Northwest Spine has assembled a team of excellence to offer the best in Spine care. We take the same pride in our front office as we do in our surgical procedures. Our Coeur d’Alene office team goals include facilitating prompt patient evaluations, maintaining effective communication with patients/referring physicians/case managers, as well as promoting the continuity of care from the initial evaluation to the completion of treatment. Our talented office staff is friendly, respectful, professional and knowledgeable. The entire team is dedicated to excellence.
Val Thomson, NP-C
Education:
- Associate of Science in Nursing – North Idaho College
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Lewis-Clark State College
- Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner - Indiana State University
Val was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, ID, and brings an extensive and well-rounded background to Inland Northwest Spine and Neurosurgery. She has over 10 years of experience as an RN, working in numerous medical settings including Deaconess Medical Center, Kootenai Health, and Northwest Specialty Hospital. She initially joined Inland Northwest Spine and Neurosurgery in 2008 as a nurse, and ultimately as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in 2015. She brings over 10 years of experience working with spine patients to our practice. She lives in Rathdrum with her husband and two young children, and enjoys running, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.