Sean D. Ghidella, MD, is fellowship trained in hand surgery and specializes in the surgical management of the upper extremity. He has been practicing since 1996 and has received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He brings experience rarely found outside military practice to Tacoma, Lakewood, and Gig Harbor. He is well versed in management of common sports, work-related, arthritic, and traumatic injuries and ailments. He has a wealth of experience managing severe injuries and conditions resulting from combat as well as birth defects in children.Once management short of surgery has failed, Dr. Ghidella tries to speed recovery and improve function surgically with a combination of traditional techniques that have proven reliable and the latest techniques that depend on current technology. His goal is to restore function to his patients and get them back to their daily activities as quickly as possible by solving their orthopedic problem, big or small.He is a graduate of the Unites States Military Academy, West Point and has served in the military as an orthopedic and hand surgeon with the last eight years of his career holding positions of Chief of Hand Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center. He retired from the Army as a Colonel and a combat veteran after 21 years of service in 2010 to pursue civilian practice. He has previously taught as an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M, USUHS, and Swedish Medical Center.He hails from New England, but he considers the South Sound home. He is an avid skier and enjoys water sports. His passion is assistant coaching for Gig Harbor High School Tides Varsity Football. Dr. Ghidella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Dupuytren Contracture.

Robert C. Vercio, MD, is fellowship trained in all aspects of surgery in the hand, elbow and shoulder. He completed the Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is passionate about patient education and partnering with patients, working together to help them make the best treatment decisions. He is skilled in ultrasound of the upper extremity for diagnosis and treatments and is co-author of a textbook to assist other physicians with these useful exams and techniques. Dr. Vercio has also spent time in developing countries from Nepal to Haiti and plans to continue helping those in need.Dr. Vercio is a South Sound native who grew up in Gig Harbor and is excited to be back in the PNW. When not mending bones in need, he enjoys chasing around his small family, spending time on the water, artisan bread baking and photography. Dr. Vercio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Bryce Barker is a Hand Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Barker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Barker is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Riel is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Riel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Riel is currently accepting new patients.

Issei Komatsu is an Orthopedics provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Komatsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Komatsu is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Shung is an Orthopedics provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Shung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Shung is currently accepting new patients.

Neil Shah, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in hand surgery. Dr. Shah believes communication and education are key to caring for patients effectively. He listens to the concerns of his patients and, together, formulates a treatment plan. His practice is innovative, focusing on constantly improving and adapting new techniques to better patient care. He relies on patient-oriented problem-solving to elucidate medical mysteries and enhance perspective.Dr. Shah has a biomedical engineering background and has interest in the latest technological advances of the orthopedic field. He performs stitchless, minimally invasive endoscopic carpal tunnel release as well as complex hand and wrist surgeries. He also offers the latest shoulder and wrist arthroscopy techniques including rotator cuff repair, along with custom shoulder replacement with preoperative 3D CT planning.Away from work, he enjoys basketball, swimming, hiking and sightseeing. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis.

Lance L. Bear, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who provides expert surgical care for a variety of general orthopedic conditions, with particular interest in surgery of the hand. Whether he is treating a sports-related injury, a repetitive stress condition or an osteoporosis-related fracture, Dr. Bear partners with his patients to develop customized solutions that will get them back to actively living the life they love.A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Bear is committed to making a difference in his patients' lives through expert, compassionate care. Dr. Bear is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

Alan B. Thomas, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery. He has been practicing medicine since 2000, and he has a special interest in arthroscopy of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. He received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.He enjoys the challenges of restoring people to health through his practice. His doctorate work in biochemistry opened up new approaches for treating complex problems and made him a more detailed clinician.Dr. Thomas is a former vice president of St. Clare Hospital and has served on the operating and surgical committees for St Clare Hospital and the medical executive committee for Franciscan Health at St. Josephs Medical Center. He is a chairman for an outreach committee at his church and a member of the board of directors for The Health Project – Cambodia, which delivers medical supplies and equipment to underserved people in Southeast Asia and he travels to Cambodia each year to provide surgical care to those in need.Outside of his medical practice and volunteer work, he tries to keep up with his three children who are avid skiers, wakeboarders, and surfers. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

William Clark, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and subspecialty certified hand surgeon. He has a clinical interest in arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, trauma/fractures, nerve and tendon disorders, minimally invasive surgery of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder, complex hand surgery, and treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture.As a physician, he involves patients by discussing the diagnostic and treatment options for each condition and by encouraging them to participate in making their healthcare decisions. As a surgeon, he believes his mission is to provide safe, effective surgical care while staying abreast of the latest advances and techniques. His ultimate goal is patient satisfaction because this is what makes orthopedic surgery an enjoyable and rewarding profession for him. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

Roger Blauvelt, MD, is an orthopedic specialist that deals largely with conditions of the hand and upper extremity. He has a passion for finding the best solution for each patient’s unique condition and the best course of treatment for that individual. While that can be surgery, it is most often other methods.Common conditions treated are carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendonitis, wrist injuries, hand arthritis, fractures, tendon/nerve injuries, and Dupuytren’s contracture.He has a special interest in the care and recovery of injured workers and understands the workmen’s compensation system in Washington can be challenging. Treating injured workers requires medical knowledge, as well as knowledge of the systems and other issues in play. The goal is a safe and timely recovery and return to productive function.Dr. Blauvelt received his medical degree at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, before completing his 5-year orthopedic training at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. Dr. Blauvelt then participated in an additional year of subspecialty fellowship training in Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity at University of California Medical Center, Davis in Sacramento, CA. Following a traveling international fellowship of 18 months duration he began practice in Western Washington in 1997.Outside of work, he enjoys the outdoors, scuba diving, pottery, woodworking, home improvement, movies, traveling, and spending time with his family. Dr. Blauvelt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Tendinitis.

John Stewart is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Welling is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Welling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Syndactyly Type 3, Proximal Symphalangism, Syndactyly, and Syndactyly Type 1. Dr. Welling is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas Hassan is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

Julie Roberts is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

Eugene Oh, MD, PhD, is a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the breast, body and face. He has extensive experience in breast and body surgery including breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift and liposuction surgeries. Additionally, Dr. Oh is committed to treating patients after major weight offers comprehensive body contouring procedures.He has a special interest in reconstruction after breast cancer surgery (mastectomy reconstruction, oncoplastic reconstruction after lumpectomy, breast revision surgery). He additionally performs gender affirming top surgery.Finally, he treats a wide range of conditions such as skin cancer, complex wound reconstruction and nerve conditions of the upper extremity (carpal tunnel syndrome).Dr. Oh is deeply committed to his patients and puts their health and well-being first. He believes trust is the foundation of the doctor-patient relationship, and he works hard to earn and maintain this trust. He takes a collaborative approach with each patient and empowers them with the knowledge and insights to be able to make informed decisions. He is here to guide his patients through their surgery, postoperative recovery and beyond.A native of the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Oh enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities, and home renovation projects. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Intertrigo, Breast Enlargement In Males, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

Eric Alyea, DO, MPH, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow surgery.Dr. Alyea strives to provide the highest quality care using the latest techniques in an evidence based manner, and to serve patients through a collaborative, shared decision model developed through open and honest communication with the informed patient.In June 2020, Dr. Alyea was elected to join the ranks of theAmerican Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) as a Candidate Member. Candidate membership in ASES is a privilege and an honor only awarded to young orthopaedic surgeons who have completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, and/or sports medicine. Membership is by invitation only and candidates must demonstrate active involvement in scientific and clinical orthopaedic education and be recommended by his Fellowship Program Director.Dr. Alyea is a also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, Western Orthopaedic Association, Wilderness Medical Society, American Medical Association and American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. He was an assistant team physician for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2018-19 season.Outside of work, he enjoys golf, archery, snowboarding and other outdoor activities.Request an orthopedic appointment. Dr. Alyea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Frozen Shoulder.