The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA
Find the Top Arthritis Experts and Specialists
Seattle Rheumatology Associates
Dr. Mease graduated from Stanford University receiving his Medical Doctorate. He specializes in internal medicine and rheumatology. Dr. Mease is a practicing physician at Seattle Rheumatology Associates, Swedish Cherry Hill, and Swedish First Hill. Dr. Mease is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Mease is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mease is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
My approach to patient care is to focus on the best of available options for the patient on an individual basis. My goal is to provide thorough, compassionate and quality care to my patients. When appropriate, I recommend nonoperative over operative treatment. When operative treatment is needed, I believe it should be performed with technical expertise and followed with a tailored rehabilitation program. I have completed subspecialty fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. My focus is on athletic injuries and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. As an Orthopaedic Team Physician for the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners, I treat professional and other athletes as well as nonathletes. I strive to treat each person with the same level of care. Dr. Khalfayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Dr. Khalfayan is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Khalfayan is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
Dr. Crutcher is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. He has advanced training in surgery for arthritis of the hip and knee, including degenerative, traumatic, and congenital conditions. Dr. Crutcher has been in practice at Orthopedic Physician Associates since 1990. He performs more than 400 hip and knee replacement procedures per year. In his practice he uses up-to-date surgical techniques and biomaterials to restore the quality of life for patients who have arthritic conditions of the hip and knee. Dr. Crutcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Crutcher is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Crutcher is currently accepting new patients.
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Common conditions include: Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Fungal Arthritis, Gonococcal Arthritis
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
Dr. Jurek is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in advanced shoulder surgery, arthroscopy and sports medicine. She served as a team physician for the LA Lakers, LA Galaxy and LA Sparks professional sports teams. With each and every patient interaction, she focuses on providing the highest quality of care while fostering an honest, informed relationship and dialogue. As a physician and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jurek's goal is to return her patients to their activities as safely and efficiently as possible. Dr. Jurek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jurek is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Jurek is currently accepting new patients.
Spine Specialists At SNI
Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Grant Garcia, MD, is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with advanced accredited fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Garcia’s primary focus for his practice is sports medicine, having a great interest in returning athletes safely to their sport after shoulder, knee and elbow injuries and surgeries. During residency and fellowship, Dr. Garcia trained in numerous advanced sports procedures and techniques. These include cartilage regeneration, meniscus transplantation, multi-ligamentous knee reconstruction and complex limb realignment procedures. In addition, many minimally invasive shoulder procedures, including stemless arthroplasty, stabilization procedures, and rotator cuff revision surgery are part of his expertise. He has special elbow training in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and repair procedures. Dr. Garcia is also fellowship trained in orthobiologic treatments, including stem cell transplantation and PRP, to assist in these surgical procedures, as well as non-operative treatments. Dr. Garcia has authored over 50 publications found in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented more than 60 academic sports papers worldwide, in addition to authoring book chapters on advanced techniques in sports medicine. He has also published over a dozen papers on sports medicine that have been featured in ESPN.com, Orthopedics Today and AAOS Now. Dr. Garcia was an assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. During residency, he cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, US Tennis Team, New York Rangers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, as well as many collegiate athletes. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Garcia is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.
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 undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Poland Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked. Dr. Yi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Yi is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is well known in the community for his expertise in hand surgery. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren’s syndrome, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more. Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approach to carpal tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantage is that it is minimally invasive, and patients generally regain function sooner. Likewise, Dr. Weil is one of the only physicians in Seattle who performs the endoscopic cubital tunnel release surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome (or, “cell phone elbow”). Dr. Weil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Weil is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weil is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Jane Buckner, MD, is a rheumatologist with special medical interest in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, relapsing polychondritis and spondyloarthropathies. Dr. Buckner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Buckner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Rheumatology.
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
Dr. Matsen Ko is an orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in the treatment of hip and knee arthritic disorders. She strives to give each of her patients highly personalized treatment, just as she would want for a member of her own family. She has two years of advanced training in minimally invasive anterior total hip replacement, total knee replacement, revision total hip and knee replacement and fracture care. She is dedicated to getting her patients back to the activities they enjoy. For more information about Dr. Matsen Ko, please visit her website: www.seattlejointsurgeons.com. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ko is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
"As an avid sports enthusiast, Dr. King understands the finer aspects of caring for athletes of all ages and skills, from professional athletes to the ""weekend warrior"".". Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. King is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.
Seattle Surgery Center
Dr. Wahl is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in sports medicine, arthroscopy and trauma. He has extensive experience in the care of professional, elite, endurance and recreational athletes, having formerly served as head team physician for the San Diego Chargers (2013 - 2015) and as Associate Professor and team physician at the University of Washington (2004 - 2012). Dr. Wahl has researched, lectured and published widely, and is recognized nationally as an expert in the treatment of high-energy, complex knee and shoulder disorders. For additional information about Dr. Wahl and his clinical experience, please visit his website: http://www.opaortho.com/staff/christopher-j-wahl-md. Dr. Wahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Trochlear Dysplasia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wahl is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Wahl is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
Dr. Holland’s practice emphasis is on the knee and shoulder. He manages issues related to sports medicine, overuse, and aging in addition to general trauma to these areas. His pre-medical education was in engineering, which shaped his approach to these problems. Dr. Holland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Holland is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Holland is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
Dr. McAdam is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle. He treats a broad range of patients, from professional and recreational athletes to people simply looking for less invasive treatments of their problems. From his work with the Seattle Seahawks and the US Rugby team , Dr. McAdam has developed an understanding of a wide range of athletic injuries. In his work with both athletes and non-athletes in his practice, he has developed an understanding of the importance of personalized care for each person. Dr. Mcadam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Osteochondritis Dissecans. Dr. Mcadam is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Mcadam is currently accepting new patients.
Lotchie Kerch, DPM
My philosophy is one directed to caring and partnership with you for an ideal healing environment. A conservative-care approach is favored. Dr. Kerch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Freiberg's Disease, Warts, Morton Neuroma, and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Kerch is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
Dr. Sean Toomey is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He performs over 300 hip and knee replacement procedures each year in addition to many knee arthroscopies. He is actively involved in clinical research on alternative bearings for hip replacement surgery, and newer more innovative designs of knee replacement, including performing the first Robotic Assisted knee replacement in Seattle. Dr. Toomey has performed over 130 MAKOplasties, the most in the greater Seattle region. Dr. Toomey has published research in peer-reviewed journals and has given lectures on joint replacement topics both nationally and internationally. Dr. Toomey is committed to using the best techniques available for patients today, while actively working to improve surgical options for patients in the future. Dr. Toomey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Toomey is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Toomey is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
Dr. Lee is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements. He also has an interest in revision surgeries associated with total joint replacements. Dr. Lee finds it a privilege to be in a position to help others return to their active lifestyles and improve their quality of life. As a physician, he lives by the simple tenet, “treat others as one would like to be treated.”. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
Dr. Carl Basamania is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized expert in shoulder replacement surgery and the treatment of clavicle fractures. Dr. Basamania performed the first Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the US in 2003 and continues to perform over 500 shoulder surgeries each year. He helped develop an innovative, minimally invasive technique for repairing both new and poorly healed clavicle fractures which significantly decreases complications and greatly improves patient outcomes. Dr. Basamania has been featured in the National Geographic special entitled “The Incredible Human Body” and has been a guest on CBS’s “The Doctors”. Actively involved with clinical research, Dr. Basamania has contributed chapters to more than 17 orthopedic text books and has written over 30 peer reviewed articles. He is an editorial reviewer for The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and continues to lecture both nationally and internationally having lectured in over 25 countries. He is a senior design consultant for Depuy Synthes and holds multiple patents on various orthopedic devices and instruments. Dr. Basamania is a world renowned expert in shoulder surgery. After graduating from George Washington Medical School, Dr. Basamania began his career in the US Military. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, and a fellowship in reconstructive shoulder surgery with Dr. Charles A. Rockwood Jr. at the University of Texas in San Antonio. After training, Dr. Basamania was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC where he was named Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and worked with the Army’s Delta Force as their designated orthopedic surgeon. In addition to multiple military decorations, he has been the only physician in the military to receive both the Surgeon General’s Physician Recognition Award and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Physician Recognition Award. Dr. Basamania is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Bursitis. Dr. Basamania is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Basamania is currently accepting new patients.
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
Dr. Auld’s practice includes sports medicine orthopedics and surgery for problems with the shoulders and the knees. His goal is to provide the care and skill needed to improve or restore his patients’ quality of life. Dr. Auld enjoys outdoor activities, especially sports--professional and amateur. He is also deeply involved in environmental causes, community service, and education. Dr. Auld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tendinitis. Dr. Auld is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Auld is currently accepting new patients.
Seattle Spine Institute, PLLC
A native of Yakima, Dr. Schwaegler did his undergraduate work at Gonzaga University. He completed medical school in St Louis, and continued his orthopedic and advanced spine training at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. He has been practicing in Seattle for more than twenty years. Dr. Schwaegler is committed to providing his patients the greatest amount of pain relief with the least amount of surgery. He is highly trained in the most innovative techniques. Most recently this has included minimally invasive surgical techniques which speed up patient recovery, as well as motion sparing techniques, which allow improvement of symptoms without resorting to fusion procedures. He is often found travelling the country teaching these techniques and procedures to other interested spine surgeons. Dr. Schwaegler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Schwaegler is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026



















