Stephanie C. Ouellet, NP

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.

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, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Myringotomy.

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.