MediFind found 348 doctor with experience in Achilles Tendon Rupture near Washington, US. Of these, 292 are Experienced, 49 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.
Proliance Surgeons
Jamie Antoine, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery and treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems.Dr. Antoine received his medical degree from Albany Medical College, graduating magna cum laude, then went on to complete his surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Washington. Dr. Antoine also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, where he trained under fellowship director, Dr. Warren King, head orthopedic surgeon for the Oakland Raiders.Upon completing his training, Dr. Antoine began his practice at Group Health/Kaiser Permanente in Seattle, where he served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery for the Seattle campus for six years.Drawn to orthopedic medicine because of his interest in the relationship between form and function as it relates to the body, Dr. Antoine appreciates that his role as an orthopedic surgeon allows him to help others in a meaningful way.In his free time, Dr. Antoine enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, participating in sports, and taking up new hobbies such as playing musical instruments. Dr. Antoine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.
Proliance Surgeons
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 a Distinguished 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.
Proliance Surgeons
Peter Krumins is a Sports Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Krumins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Krumins is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Ronald Gregush is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Gregush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gregush is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Seibert is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of injuries, diseases and other conditions of the foot and ankle. His practice offers a wide range of the most up-to-date care for conditions of the lower extremity, from common ailments to complex foot and ankle trauma. Whether injured on the job or on the field, Dr. Seibert is focused on helping you return to the activities you enjoy. Dr. Seibert enjoys working to help heal foot and ankle conditions because of the variety the specialty provides and the opportunity to take care of both young and aging patients. Dr. Seibert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bunions, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
Dr. Brandes is a Board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with additional fellowship training in the subspecialty area of foot and ankle. In addition to practicing general orthopaedics, he specializes in treating patients with foot and ankle problems, as well as fractures of both the upper and lower extremities. Dr. Brandes grew up in Southern California, where he attended UCLA for his undergraduate degree, followed by the USC Keck School of Medicine. He stays up-to-date on current and emerging technologies and treatments for athletic and traumatic injures, acquired deformities and arthritis of the foot and ankle. Dr. Brandes believes that patients need to be active participants in their care. By thoroughly explaining an injury or condition, patients are better able to select their best treatment options and more actively participate in their rehabilitation and recovery. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, hiking, cooking and perfecting the art of barbecue with his wife and children. He was a competitive runner through high school and into college and is still an avid runner. Congratulations to Dr. Brandes for being honored as a 2015 Top Doc by the International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons!. Dr. Brandes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.
Dr. Chi is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons specializing in fracture care, foot and ankle surgery, and knee arthroscopy and replacement. He received his bachelor's degree from Stanford and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He did fellowships at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Alabama and at Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Chi was born in Connecticut and spent the majority of his childhood in California. He’s lived in L.A., the Bay area, Boston, England and Kenya, but says he likes Seattle the best. He and his wife have three kids who keep them busy with their sports and music, and academics. In Dr. Chi’s words, “Sometimes I need to go to work so I can rest!” In his off time, Dr. Chi is a “former runner, sometime cyclist, hopeful water skier, avid snow skier, and aging second-degree black belt.” Dr. Chi has also received numerous awards for his medical care including: several “Top Doctor in Seattle” nominations, the most recent being for 2011; “Best of the Northwest” award in 2010; and the 2010 Compassionate Doctor recognition, part of the Patient's Choice Award program. Dr. Chi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Knee Replacement.
Dr. Mankey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in all conditions of the foot and ankle, including treatment of sports injuries, bunions, congenital deformities of the foot, diabetic feet, and failed prior surgery. Dr. Mankey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, and Flat Feet.
Proliance Surgeons
Philip Yearian is a Nurse Practitioner in Gig Harbor, Washington. Mr. Yearian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis. Mr. Yearian is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Thiran Udawatta, MD, is fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery at the world-renowned Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He joins Proliance Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons after his fellowship at Harborview and residency training in St. Louis. Dr. Udawatta has gained extensive training in simple and complex foot and ankle disorders. He specializes in advanced techniques for treating foot and ankle problems including arthroscopy, arthroplasty (total ankle replacement), deformity correction (flat feet and high arch feet), and fracture care among others. He also performs hip and knee replacements. Dr. Udawatta moves to Bellingham after growing up in the midwest. He comes to Bellingham with his wife, Janie, who grew up in the Seattle area and their rescue dog, Rose. In his free time, Dr. Udawatta enjoys road cycling, hiking, the outdoors, spending time with his family, making pizzas, and solving Rubik’s Cubes. Dr. Udawatta looks forward to helping Bellingham patients return to the activities they love. Dr. Udawatta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osteoarthritis.
Proliance Surgeons
I want to provide compassionate, thorough, and effective care for all problems involving the foot & ankle. I am committed to providing you with treatment that leads to a complete recovery and life without pain or restrictions through the most effective, safe, high quality, innovative, and state-of-art methods including minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Yi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Poland Syndrome.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Mark Reed is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon providing specialty care of all foot and ankle disorders. He treats both adolescents and adults with a special focus on sports-related injuries, including ankle instability, cartilage lesions, and Achilles tendon injuries. He also performs joint replacements and reconstructive surgery for degenerative conditions such as arthritis and tendon dysfunction. In addition, he provides state-of-the-art treatment in the areas of fracture care and sports medicine. Dr. Reed worked for seven years as a mechanical engineer for a contractor to the Department of Defense before changing careers and enrolling in medical school. As an engineer he designed missile guidance systems and was part of the team that developed the jet engine for the F-22 Advanced Tactical Fighter. He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. His background in engineering fostered an interest in orthopedics, driving him to an orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Massachusetts. As a chief resident, he was selected as the recipient of the esteemed John J. Monahan award, given to the physician who best embodies patient-centered care. After his general orthopedics training, Dr. Reed was accepted at the Union Memorial Hospital Foot and Ankle Fellowship in Baltimore, Maryland, considered to be one of the most prestigious foot and ankle fellowship programs in the country. He trained under three of the leaders in the foot and ankle community, including the recent president of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, and participated in cutting-edge biomechanical and clinical research during his time in Baltimore. He has undergone advanced training in ankle joint replacement, including the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) prosthesis, as well as in reconstructive procedures, including bunion, hammertoe, and flatfoot deformity correction. Dr. Reed is excited to join the Seattle medical community and to experience all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Dr. Reed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Freiberg's Disease, and Caffey Disease.
Proliance Surgeons
Anthony VanBergeyk, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose clinical interests include virtually all aspects of orthopedic foot and ankle surgery, traumatic injuries, knee arthroscopy as well as knee and hip replacement surgery. He feels blessed to be a part of the greater Puyallup medical community and he looks forward to providing individualized, patient-centered education and healthcare for many years to come.Dr. VanBergeyk was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada. He moved with his family to the Pacific Northwest in 2005. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, golfing, camping, and hiking. He is also an avid sports fan. He is actively involved in his local church as well as serving at the South Hill food bank and volunteering at his children’s school and Girl Scout activities. Dr. Vanbergeyk 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, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Bainbridge Island
Jeffrey Pentek, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist who also performs foot and ankle surgery. He feels his fellowship training in foot and ankle sports medicine is beneficial to the care of professional athletes as well as individuals wishing for greater functioning in their every day lives. His favorite part of the work day is the time he gets to spend with his patients, learning about them as individuals and developing treatment plans that address their specific concerns and goals.Dr. Pentek is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.Away from work, Dr. Pentek enjoys hiking and camping, but his deepest passion is long-distance running. Mr. Pentek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Myringotomy.
Proliance Surgeons
Camille Connelly, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and sports-related injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle. Dr. Connelly has extensive training in surgical and nonsurgical foot and ankle treatments, including fracture care, ligament and tendon reconstruction, achilles tendon repair, total ankle replacement and fusion, ankle arthroscopy, bunion correction and flatfoot reconstruction. She also performs knee replacement surgery and takes general orthopedic call, treating fractures throughout the musculoskeletal system. Her approach to patient care is focused on accurate diagnosis and educating her patients about their conditions and injuries so they can play an active role in the decision-making process and treatment plan. Dr. Connelly's goal is to reduce pain and increase function to get patients back on their feet so they can return to the activities they love.Dr. Connelly attended the University of Washington for her undergraduate studies, where she was an NCAA Division I track and cross country athlete and academic all-star. She went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. After completing her residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she also completed a one-year UOREF orthopedic research fellowship, Dr. Connelly underwent an additional year of fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.In her spare time, Dr. Connelly stays active by running, hiking, traveling and enjoying the outdoors. She also loves the water and enjoys eating seafood, scuba diving, boating and crabbing. Dr. Connelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Jonathan Hall is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon sub-specializing in foot and ankle surgery. His advanced training has been extensive in ankle, hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot non-operative treatment and surgical repair, reconstruction and joint replacement by some of the world's leaders in the field. My philosophy for patient care is to partner with you and your family to explore all options available to relieve your pain and dysfunction, improving your quality of life and returning you to the activities you love. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Alvin Ngan, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. He specializes in total ankle replacement, foot and ankle deformity, reconstructive surgery, arthroscopic ankle surgery, and foot and ankle trauma surgery. He holds special medical interest in foot and ankle arthritis, reconstructive surgery and total ankle replacement (TAR) surgery.Dr. Ngan treats his patients as he would wish to be treated, speaks to patients on a personal level and encourages second opinions. A Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, he enjoys both the technological and artistic aspects of surgery. He finds it gratifying to be able to use his skills to restore function and mobility and keep his patients moving.Away from work, he enjoys playing and recording music, guitar, photography and food. Mr. Ngan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Achilles Tendon Rupture.
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 Smith is a Nurse Practitioner in Lakewood, Washington. 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. Mr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Orthopedics - Silverdale
Stacee Kessinger, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. Her education, as both a physician and orthopedic surgeon, allows her to identify and treat the complex medical, musculoskeletal and neurological problems which can contribute to foot and ankle pathology.Dr. Kessinger's approach to care is, first and foremost, to treat each patient as she would expect a member of her own family to be treated. She believes in spending the time to conduct a thorough medical history and examination of the problem at hand, and she strives to offer both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.Dr. Kessinger believes it is of the utmost importance to provide each patient with the education necessary to fully understand their condition and make an informed treatment decision. She is convinced that patient education and participation are critical elements to a successful outcome.Schedule an orthopedic appointment. Dr. Kessinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Osteoarthritis.
Last Updated: 02/22/2026


















