Howard B. Barker
Advanced in Achilles Tendon Rupture
Advanced in Achilles Tendon Rupture

Overview

Howard B. Barker, MD, specializes in foot and ankle procedures such as ankle arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, ankle and foot fusions, and bunion corrections. He also practices outpatient knee and shoulder procedures such as ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and rotator cuff repair. He believes in basing his medical decisions on accurate up-to-date research and the needs of each individual patient. He was drawn to orthopedics early in life due to his own multiple sports injuries. Dr. Barker and his family are very involved with their church. He enjoys bicycling with his wife and children and fishing. He has also led several boy scout troops up Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker.

Dr. Barker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution
Stanford University School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Vermont (Fletcher Allen Health Care)
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor University
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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Ambetter
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  • HMO
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Anthem
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Cigna
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Community Health
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Coordinated Care
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Group Health Cooperative
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Wellcare
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Locations

Proliance Surgeons Everett Bone & Joint
19200 N. Kelsey Street, Monroe, WA 98272
Other Locations
Proliance Surgeons Everett Bone & Joint
1100 Pacific Avenue, Suite 300, Everett, WA 98201

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Barker has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hip Replacement
Frozen Shoulder
Knee Replacement
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Clayton B. Brandes, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of patients with foot and ankle problems, as well as fractures of the upper and lower extremities. He stays up to date on current and emerging technologies and treatments for athletic and traumatic injuries, acquired deformities and arthritis of the foot and ankle. He believes that patients need to be active participants in their care. He thoroughly explains an injury or condition so that patients are better able to select their best treatment options and more actively participate in their rehabilitation and recovery. Dr. Brandes enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, hiking, cooking, and perfecting the art of barbecue. He was a competitive runner through high school and into college and is still an avid runner. Dr. Brandes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

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Erik Novak, MD, PhD, is board-certified and a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon providing surgical and non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions. He also specializes in general orthopedics and the treatment of fractures. He believes that taking the time to explain to patients their musculoskeletal conditions and treatment choices allows for a faster recovery and return to the activities and sports they enjoy.He serves as the team physician for the Thunderbirds hockey team and has international experience as a volunteer with Orthopaedics Overseas in Mthatha, South Africa. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family. He also takes part in outdoor recreational activities and traveling. Dr. Novak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

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