
Overview
Alissa Mayer, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon. Dr. Mayer has experience with all aspects of foot and ankle pathology, including trauma, elective reconstruction, sports medicine, minimally invasive procedures and diabetic limb salvage. While she utilizes both conservative and surgical treatments, she favors non-surgical modalities when possible.Dr. Mayer strives to be an understanding, compassionate and skilled clinician and surgeon who makes a point to get to understand her patients’ concerns and goals for treatment. She enjoys teaching her patients about their diagnosis and involving them in their treatment plan to ensure better outcomes.In her spare time, Dr. Mayer enjoys hiking with her husband and her corgi, Albi, along with watching football on Sundays.
Ms. Mayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, High Arch, Bunions, Clubfoot, and Osteotomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1608 S J Street, 4th Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Philip Yearian, DPM, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the lower extremity treatment of the foot and ankle. He believes that staying on the forefront of treatment involves educating his patients, which leads to better outcomes.While competing as a Division I Track and Field athlete in the 3000 meters Steeplechase and Cross Country at the University of Portland, his own injuries introduced him to some of the very treatments he uses today to get patients back on their way to a non-painful walk or ultra-marathon.His training involved specializing in both bone and plastic reconstructive surgery. After over twenty years in practice in Gig Harbor and Tacoma, Dr. Yearian has improved some of these very techniques, which now allow some patients to shorten their recovery and return to play or work sooner.Dr. Yearian coaches basketball at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School. He also enjoys running marathons, skiing, traveling and teaching for the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Residency program. Mr. Yearian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.
Franciscan Foot & Ankle Associates - Gig Harbor
Paul Scott, DPM, is a podiatrist specializing in sports medicine, foot and ankle trauma, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Scott is compassionate in his approach to alleviating foot and ankle pain and discomfort, utilizing the latest conservative modalities and surgical techniques when necessary. He believes in collaborating with his patients to provide the most appropriate care for each situation.Dr. Scott is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Mr. Scott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, Metatarsalgia, and Ingrown Toenail.
Proliance Surgeons
Gavin H. Smith, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon of the foot and ankle. He has been practicing medicine since 2004. He feels that his professional responsibility is the successful treatment of foot and ankle disorders. His professional interests include deformity correction, joint disorders, overuse injuries and trauma care. His philosophy of care is that the needs of the patient are the first priorities, and that any intervention, whether it be medical or surgical, should be evidence-based.Dr. Smith has volunteered for The Susan G. Komen 3-Day and is a surgical instrutor in the Franciscan Podiatry Residency Program. In his free time, he enjoys working in his shop and martial arts training with his sons. He and his wife have three energetic children who keep them busy. Mr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureMs. Mayer isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BunionsMs. Mayer isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- ClubfootMs. Mayer isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Corns and CallusesMs. Mayer isExperienced. Learn about Corns and Calluses.
- FibromatosisMs. Mayer isExperienced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Flat FeetMs. Mayer isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.


