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.

Timothy Alton, MD, is a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He completed his first fellowship in fracture surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA then completed a second fellowship in adult reconstruction, hip and knee replacement surgery. He trained directly under Dr. William Barrett at Valley Medical Center, mastering the direct anterior approach for total hip replacement and learned Dr. Barrett’s technique for primary knee replacements. He then traveled the country learning advanced arthroplasty and revision techniques from master surgeons at the Florida Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, FL and at the world-renown Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Alton specializes in the management of acute fractures, malunions and nonunions of the upper and lower extremity in addition to both primary and revision hip and knee replacements. He has published in national and international journals, has written multiple book chapters and presented his research at local, national and international meetings. Dr. Alton has a particular interest in direct anterior total hip replacement surgery and moving joint replacement surgery from the inpatient to outpatient setting. Outside of medicine, Dr. Alton enjoys spending time with his wife and small children. He enjoys football, running, weight lifting and playing with his kids. Dr. Alton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Joy Smith is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Ms. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Muscle Spasms, Fractured Spine, and Rhizarthrosis. Ms. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Jamie Yee is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Ms. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Ms. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Mackie is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Mr. Mackie has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top area of expertise is Achilles Tendon Rupture. Mr. Mackie is currently accepting new patients.

Kelsey Platt is a Nurse Practitioner in Maple Valley, Washington. Ms. Platt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Muscle Spasms, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Ms. Platt is currently accepting new patients.

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 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.

William Hannay, MD, is a sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. He is passionate about returning athletes from elite prospects to the weekend warrior back to what they love. He specializes in arthroscopic and open operative management of sports injuries of the elbow, shoulder, hip and knee. In addition, he performs total and reverse shoulder replacements, direct anterior total hip replacements and total knee replacements. After finishing his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Washington he completed his sports medicine fellowship at the renowned Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. While in fellowship he learned state of the art techniques for management of sports injuries and was the was the assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Dodgers, LA Galaxy, Anaheim Angels, Anaheim Ducks, and Loyola Marymount University Athletics. Outside of medicine, Dr. Hannay enjoys spending time with his wife and family in the outdoors hiking, fishing, camping, mountain biking and snowboarding. Dr. Hannay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Wendy Nyland is a Physician Assistant in Renton, Washington. Ms. Nyland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture and Rhizarthrosis. Ms. Nyland is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Rhee is a Physician Assistant in Tukwila, Washington. Mr. Rhee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Cervical Myelopathy, and Plantar Fasciitis. Mr. Rhee is currently accepting new patients.

David Lessman, MD, is fellowship-trained in non-operative sports medicine for patients of all ages. Though he enjoys seeing all active patients from weekend warriors to professionals, Dr. Lessman specializes in acute and overuse injuries of the adolescent athlete. He also has specific training in ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections used for the treatment of arthritis and tendon injuries. He recently moved from Chicago, where he developed a thriving concussion clinic for the largest medical system in Illinois. He prides himself on communication, from explaining the diagnosis to involving the patient in their treatment plan. He is passionate about returning his patients to what they love doing as quickly and safely as possible.Dr. Lessman is a team physician for the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team and works with athletes from high schools and colleges throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. Outside of medicine, Dr. Lessman enjoys spending time with his wife and three young boys. He's been active his whole life and loves baseball, dance, watching all sports, and being in and on the water. Dr. Lessman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Hypermobile Joints.

Brooke Angelo is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Ms. Angelo has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Rhizarthrosis, and Muscle Spasms. Ms. Angelo is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Bierman is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Covington, Washington. Dr. Bierman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Ingrown Toenail. Dr. Bierman is currently accepting new patients.

Rufus Van Dyke is an Orthopedics provider in Covington, Washington. Dr. Van Dyke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Van Dyke is currently accepting new patients.

Kacey Curtin is a Physician Assistant in Auburn, Washington. Ms. Curtin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top area of expertise is Achilles Tendon Rupture. Ms. Curtin is currently accepting new patients.

Chad Moloney is a Physician Assistant in Renton, Washington. Mr. Moloney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Scaphoid Non-Union, Cervical Myelopathy, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Mr. Moloney is currently accepting new patients.

Alma Gomez is a Physician Assistant in Renton, Washington. Ms. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top area of expertise is Achilles Tendon Rupture. Ms. Gomez is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Hujdic is a Physician Assistant in Renton, Washington. Mr. Hujdic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top area of expertise is Achilles Tendon Rupture. Mr. Hujdic is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Ouellet is a Nurse Practitioner in Tukwila, Washington. Ms. Ouellet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Rhizarthrosis, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked. Ms. Ouellet is currently accepting new patients.

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.